TV show, late 70s early 80s, two investigators searching for "unknowns"

Question

I recall a US series from the late 1970s (possibly early 80s) that involved two protagonists (brothers?) who investigate science mysteries/paranormal. I only saw one episode and never saw the end, so I'd like to find it and watch the end decades later.

The episode took place in a hospital. A patient has mysterious problems that the doctors dismiss and the two are investigating what was going on. I recall two scenes in particular:

In one, an x-ray machine makes a whole-body scan of the patient - it was mounted in the air above the bed and motorized to make a random orbital motion that was rather distinctive. We then see the two positioning the resulting photos to produce an image of a large oval object surrounding the patient. Spooky!

The second scene is from slightly later. The door to the patient's room is closed, and as the two watch from a safe distance up the hall, the door begins to rattle as something tries to get out. It eventually bursts open and there's... nothing! This scared the willies out of me.

It was definitely a well-known show at the time. I'm pretty sure this pre-dated Probe and none of the episode capsules for that show are similar, and I don't think it was the Hardy Boys of that era.

Any ideas?

Answer 1

The show is Kolchak: The Night Stalker, the episode is "The Energy Eater". Its up in parts on YT and the x-ray scene I recall is found in the 3rd part, about half way through.

Interestingly, the show has only one protagonist. This particular episode is commented on as it is the only one where there is a second main protagonist, which is why I thought that was the format.

Finally saw the end... not at all what I expected.