Timothy Busfield Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

The investigation started in 2024 when staff at the University of New Mexico Hospital reported possible sexual abuse involving two young boys. Both boys told authorities they were inappropriately touched by Busfield while working on the show, specifically mentioning tickling. They shared with police and their parents that they were “very afraid” of Busfield and felt a sense of “relief” when he wasn’t present on set. In a November 3, 2025 phone interview, Busfield described the set as “playful” and stated he didn’t specifically recall tickling the boys, but it wasn’t unusual for him to do so. He also suggested the boys’ mother was seeking “revenge” because the children weren’t asked to return for the show’s final season. Police also interviewed production assistants who described Busfield as occasionally “touchy” and “unprofessional” with the crew.







