Adam's Rib
Adam Bonner is a young assistant district attorney and his wife Amanda is a junior partner in a law firm. Their jobs often put them in conflict within the courtroom and, by extension, at home. Amanda is also a fierce crusader for women's rights.
- 1973-1973
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy
Adam Bonner is a young assistant district attorney and his wife Amanda is a junior partner in a law firm. Their jobs often put them in conflict within the courtroom and, by extension, at home. Amanda is also a fierce crusader for women's rights.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1973
Episode 1
Illegal Aid
Fri, Sep 14, 1973 30 mins
While attempting to prove that that soliciting laws favor men Amanda is arrested for prostitution after attempting to pick up a man.
Episode 2
Two Pairs of Pants
Fri, Sep 21, 1973 30 mins
Determined to prove a point when a pretentious French restaurant refuses entry Amanda because she is wearing a pink pant suit, she buys herself a man's suit, and a dress for Adam.
Episode 3
Danish Pastry
Fri, Sep 28, 1973 30 mins
The owner of a pornographic cinema is prosecuted by Adam. Amanda takes on his defense.
Episode 4
Separate Vacation
Fri, Oct 5, 1973 30 mins
Episode 5
The Unwritten Law: Part 1
Fri, Oct 12, 1973 30 mins
Amanda defends a housewife who surprises her adulterous husband at his lover's home and injured him with a gun. Adam prosecutes.
Episode 6
The Unwritten Law: Part 2
Fri, Oct 19, 1973
The trial of Doris Attinger, accused of shooting her adulterous husband, comes to a conclusion.
Episode 7
Katey at the Bat
Fri, Oct 26, 1973 30 mins
Amanda fight for the right for girls to play baseball on boys teams and runs into chauvinistic behavior.
Episode 8
Delilah
Fri, Nov 2, 1973 30 mins
A woman who beat up a man over discrimination at work is represented by Amanda.
Episode 9
For Richer, for Poorer
Fri, Nov 9, 1973 30 mins
Amanda accepts a case where Adam's former girlfriend is suing her husband. Adam objects to Amanda's involvement causing conflict in an additional couple.
Episode 10
Murder
Fri, Nov 16, 1973 30 mins
Adam investigates the murder of a millionaire, in a parody of old movie thrillers.
Episode 11
Friend of the Family
Fri, Nov 30, 1973 30 mins
Adam begins to resent neighbor Kip's flirting with Amanda.
Episode 12
The First Hurrah
Fri, Dec 7, 1973 30 mins
Amanda is persuaded to run for the council, but finds local politics complicated.
Episode 13
Too Many Cooks
Fri, Dec 28, 1973 30 mins
When Adam unexpectedly brings home a Judge for dinner, Amanda's skills in the kitchen are tested.