Medical Investigation (Fridays, 8 p.m.) is what you get when you cross-pollinate "ER," "CSI" and "S.W.A.T." Neal McDonough ("Boomtown") and Kelli Williams ("The Practice") head a team of hotshot doctors from the National Institutes of Health who drop out of the sky (literally, via helicopters and planes) to solve Major Medical Crises.

Unlike "CSI," "Medical Investigation" also investigates the team's personal lives. Which may be a mistake, given that the big story seems to be how his work has cost team leader Dr. Stephen Connor (McDonough) his family — a cliche that's been done to death on TV.

"Medical Investigation" combines cutting-edge medical technology with superhero antics that strain credulity. It's yet another show that's mildly entertaining, if you can suspend disbelief.

"Medical Investigation" previews Thursday, Sept. 9, at 9 p.m., and moves to its regular time slot on Friday, Sept. 10 at 9 p.m.

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