Close to Home
Close to Home is a legal drama that tears away the facade of suburbia to reveal that sometimes quiet and tranquil streets can hide the darkest of crimes. Annabeth Chase is a young, aggressive prosecutor with a perfect conviction record who tries the cases that come out of her own neighborhood. Returning to work after having her first child, Annabeth is ready to take on the most difficult cases, fueled by her passion to protect her community and her family. Challenging Annabeth's legal strategies is her new boss, Maureen Scofield, a no-nonsense lawyer not afraid to push her hard. Leading the team is Steve Sharpe, who is one of Annabeth's biggest supporters but is concerned about how her cases will play in the media. Annabeth's husband, Jack, is devoted to their family and is a rock for her to lean on when the challenges of her job start to infringe on their home life.
- Metascore54
- 2005-2007
- 2 seasons
- CBS
- Suspense, Drama
Close to Home is a legal drama that tears away the facade of suburbia to reveal that sometimes quiet and tranquil streets can hide the darkest of crimes. Annabeth Chase is a young, aggressive prosecutor with a perfect conviction record who tries the cases that come out of her own neighborhood. Returning to work after having her first child, Annabeth is ready to take on the most difficult cases, fueled by her passion to protect her community and her family. Challenging Annabeth's legal strategies is her new boss, Maureen Scofield, a no-nonsense lawyer not afraid to push her hard. Leading the team is Steve Sharpe, who is one of Annabeth's biggest supporters but is concerned about how her cases will play in the media. Annabeth's husband, Jack, is devoted to their family and is a rock for her to lean on when the challenges of her job start to infringe on their home life.
Season 2 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2006 - 2007
Episode 1
Community
Fri, Sep 22, 2006
Back from leave, Annabeth is thrown into a case where a family has been brutally slaughtered, leaving only the youngest son. Complicating matters is how the new ADA is handling the case.
Episode 2
A House Divided
Fri, Sep 29, 2006
Annabeth and Maureen take on a woman who killed her husband, and is claiming self-defense, but the case takes a turn when confidential files are found.
Episode 3
Truly, Madly, Deeply
Fri, Oct 6, 2006
Annabeth and Maureen try the case of a serial rapist who has escalated to murder, but a hung jury and a revelation turn the case on its toes.
Episode 4
Deacon
Fri, Oct 13, 2006
The murder of a woman may lead to a serial killer.
Episode 5
Legacy
Fri, Oct 20, 2006 50 mins
When a woman is found murdered in a parking garage, her influential family complicate the investigation.
Episode 6
Homecoming
Fri, Oct 27, 2006 50 mins
The death of a star college football player may jeopardize the program when Annabeth starts probing into the case.
Episode 7
Silent Auction
Fri, Nov 3, 2006
The death of a PTA dad leads to accusations of an affair.
Episode 8
There's Something About Martha
Fri, Nov 10, 2006
When a pastor is murdered, suspicion turns toward his wife, but evidence of affairs and an internet scam muddy the waters.
Episode 9
Shoot to Kill
Fri, Nov 17, 2006
A workplace shooting leads to a man who was fired, but no one can get a straight story as his family all band together in an alibi.
Episode 10
A Father's Story
Fri, Nov 24, 2006
A friend of Annabeth's who works for Doug Hellman after getting a man who was charged with murdering his wife off, is killed by the father of the victim. When they try to charge him, his lawyer's claim that the prosecutor promised them that he would be convicted. Annabeth learns that the prosecutor was having an affair with her friend and got some info off of her which Hellman told him not to use. Hellman then tells Annabeth of another murder he may have committed years ago, so they try to prove it.
Episode 11
Prodigal Son
Fri, Dec 15, 2006
The stabbing death of a young woman may be connected to another murder, but the twists in the case may lead to the prosecution of the wrong man.
Episode 12
Road Rage
Fri, Jan 5, 2007
The investigation into a road rage murder leaves questions in Annabeth's mind, and she ignores her boss' demand for a plea bargain in order to find the truth.
Episode 13
Getting In
Fri, Jan 12, 2007
A husband's personal petition puts Annabeth and Maureen on the case of a woman who died seemingly from a medical error, but investigation shows the doctor had a prior relationship with her patient.
Episode 14
Hoosier Hold Em
Fri, Feb 9, 2007
When a college student accused of robbing a bank turns up dead, the investigation turns to a poker game that may not have been on the up and up.
Episode 15
Barren
Fri, Feb 16, 2007 55 mins
A surrogate mother is murdered, and the biological mother claims defense of another, but when her story changes, the investigators begin to uncover secrets.
Episode 16
Internet Bride
Fri, Feb 23, 2007 55 mins
When a woman from Russia is killed by her husband, Annabeth feels it's an open and shut case, but a high-powered attorney and the discovery of sexual perversities put the case in jeopardy.
Episode 17
Protégé
Fri, Mar 9, 2007
When a close family friend of Conlon's is murdered, he must deal with pressure from the victim's family and within his office, as well as not letting his personal need for vengeance to overtake him.
Episode 18
Making Amends
Fri, Mar 30, 2007 50 mins
A man apologizes to a woman for how he treated her, but after she tells her story Annabeth decides to prosecute him for rape.
Episode 19
Maternal Instinct
Fri, Apr 6, 2007
Annabeth is sure she has a young man dead to rights for killing his father, but when his mother changes her statement the race is on to prove her lie.
Episode 20
Drink the Cup
Fri, Apr 27, 2007
When a neighbor of Annabeth's is murdered, the investigation turns towards his police unit.
Episode 21
Fall from Grace
Fri, May 4, 2007
Annabeth prosecutes Veeder with another murder, and increases the risk to her, the office, and the evidence.
Episode 22
Eminent Domain
Fri, May 11, 2007
The prosecution of Durkin has deadly results, and talk of corruption taints Conlon.