

Stuart ( Michael Tucker) fears his career may be in jeopardy after he refuses to set up an alcoholic IRS agent. Michael defends a child in a personal-injury suit, not knowing the case is a sham. Teleplay by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher & Jacob Epstein Just as she files for divorce from her abusive husband, Abby ( Michele Greene) is promoted from law clerk to junior associate. Ann is taken to task by Douglas ( Alan Rachins) and Leland ( Richard Dysart) for refusing a large insurance settlement. Grace Van Owen ( Susan Dey), and decides to pursue her. Michael develops romantic feelings for deputy D.A. The firm is shocked by revelations at Norman's funeral. New associate Victor Sifuentes ( Jimmy Smits) joins the firm.

Ann ( Jill Eikenberry) disagrees with a pro bono case. Michael ( Harry Hamlin) defends a wealthy man accused of rape. Arnie ( Corbin Bernsen) takes advantage of a woman by baiting her with shocking pictures of her husband during a divorce case. Copyright Office, a division of The Library of Congress.Įpisodes Season 1 (1986–87) No.įirm partner Norman Chaney is found dead in his office. Series overview Īll production code information comes from the U.S. The series premiered on September 15, 1986, and ran for eight seasons before airing its final episode on May 19, 1994. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as capital punishment, abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence.

Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including an ensemble cast, large number of parallel storylines, social drama, and off-the-wall humor. Law is an American television legal drama series that aired on NBC.
