Gabriel's Fire

Episode 1

Pilot

Wed, Sep 12, 1990

The murder of an inmate brings Gabriel Byrd together with high-powered attorney Victoria Heller who works to free Byrd from prison and seek his assistance in finding the killer.

Episode 2

To Catch a Con: Part 1

Thu, Sep 20, 1990

Bird is up against the men who put him in prison when he gets involved in a phony child pornography ring to save his daughter.

Episode 3

To Catch a Con: Part 2

Thu, Sep 27, 1990

Conclusion of two parter: Heller knows who's attempting to frame Gabriel Bird and needs the testimony of his daughter but he will not allow her to testify.

Episode 4

Louis' Date

Thu, Oct 4, 1990

Louis is enchanted by a beautiful investment counselor who is engaged to help trap a parolee who claims no means to provide restitution to the seniors he swindled.

Episode 5

The Descent

Thu, Oct 18, 1990

Bird defends a gambler accused of killing a witness and the two Feds protecting him.

Episode 6

Money Walks

Thu, Oct 25, 1990

Episode 7

The Neighborhood

Thu, Nov 1, 1990 60 mins

Gang member Jamil is charged with murder and expects his "brotherhood" to stand with him, but they encourage him to keep the faith and take the rap.

Episode 8

I'm Nobody

Thu, Nov 8, 1990

Bird is assisted by a homeless ex-cop in his defense of a down and out singer from the '50s who is arrested for murder.

Episode 9

The Wind Rancher

Thu, Nov 15, 1990

A hostage situation across the street from Josephine's cafe moves into her place where a reluctant robber asks only for enough to pursue his dream.

Episode 10

Windows

Thu, Nov 29, 1990

Episode 11

Judgements

Thu, Dec 6, 1990

Victoria is determined to defend a very special client - her father - a highly respected federal court judge accused of taking bribes. The case threatens to damage the relationship between Victoria and Gabriel when his investigation uncovers lies and family secrets that may indicate the judge is guilty, a possibility that Victoria refuses to believe.

Episode 12

Tis the Season

Thu, Dec 20, 1990

Gabriel Bird appears on The Oprah Winfrey Show which leads to a reunion with his ex-wife.

Episode 13

The Great Waldo

Thu, Jan 10, 1991

Josephine seeks Bird's help in adopting a crack addicted baby abandoned at her restaurant.

Episode 14

First Date

Thu, Jan 24, 1991

Episode 15

Truth and Consequences

Thu, Jan 31, 1991

Episode 16

Finger on the Trigger

Thu, Feb 14, 1991

Episode 17

Postcards from the Faultline

Thu, Feb 21, 1991

Episode 18

A Prayer for the Goldsteins

Thu, Mar 7, 1991

David Opatoshu plays a concentration camp survivor who is arrested for the attempted theft of a painting that he claims was stolen from him during the Nazi occupation of Poland.

Episode 19

One Flew Over the Bird's Nest

Wed, Apr 17, 1991

Bird goes undercover in a mental institution to investigate patient abuse.

Episode 20

Kelly Green

Wed, Apr 24, 1991

Kario Salem plays a money launderer who may get off of a cop-killing charge because of an overzealous arresting officer.

Episode 21

Birds Gotta Fly

Wed, May 1, 1991

Two reunions fall short of expectations: Bird with his daughter and Josephine's with her son.Jamil prepares for his high school equivalency test.

Episode 22

Belly of the Beast

Thu, Jun 6, 1991