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19 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
Thu, Nov 3, 1988 60 mins
Van Owen is nonplused by a passionate defendant (Joe Spano); Abby (Michele Greene) is the topic of a partners' review meeting; Roxanne runs to Arnie when David proposes; Benny gets the chance to vote; a young woman (Dana Sparks) draws McKenzie's interest. Van Owen: Susan Dey.
Episode 2
Thu, Nov 10, 1988 60 mins
Wise words from Markowitz humble a rich father being sued by his son; Van Owen faces a moral dilemma over an illegally obtained confession; Abby (Michele Greene) looks for another position; and Arnie takes on a dog of a divorce case. Markowitz: Michael Tucker.
Episode 3
Thu, Nov 17, 1988 60 mins
A specialist has Markowitz doubting he's got what it takes to become a father; colleagues balk at Kuzak's defense of an accused rapist; Becker blames his problems on a flaky client (Debra Sandlund) and an uncaring Monica (Cynthia Sikes); Roxanne is driven to distraction by David's droning; Abby strikes out on her own. Becker: Corbin Bernsen.
Episode 4
Thu, Dec 1, 1988 60 mins
Abby gets more than she bargained for when Brackman sends her a referral (Troy Evans) and Becker a publicist (Nana Visitor); Rollins' confidence is undermined when Sifuentes is assigned as his backup in a trial; Markowitz's medication makes him tense and irritable. Stritch: Deborah May. Abby: Michele Greene.
Episode 5
Thu, Dec 8, 1988 60 mins
A cop takes a personal interest in helping Abby; a background check on a potential associate (Mitchell Laurance) comes up empty, which could mean a mistrial for Kuzak; Kelsey's personal life spills over into the office. Toland: Rosemary Dunsmore. Abby: Michele Greene.
Episode 6
Thu, Dec 15, 1988 60 mins
A dummy testifies for a man charged with assault; an actress (Jennifer Darling) accuses a tabloid of causing irreparable damage to her reputation; Kuzak faces the state bar in a disciplinary hearing; Kelsey and Markowitz visit a baby broker. Markowitz: Michael Tucker.
Episode 7
Thu, Jan 5, 1989 60 mins
Van Owen feels compelled to reopen the murder case she prosecuted using an illegal confession; Kelsey and Markowitz meet an expectant mother (Mary Tanner); Roxanne begins a diet; Arnie's head swells over his new video. Judge Conover: James Avery. Van Owen: Susan Dey.
Episode 8
Thu, Jan 12, 1989 60 mins
The owner of a nudist colony is sued for creating a public nuisance; a case involving a comatose girl has Sifuentes contemplating the quality of life; Benny gets mixed signals from the director of Arnie's video. Stone: Allan Arbus. Alison: Joyce Hyser. Sifuentes: Jimmy Smits.
Episode 9
Thu, Jan 19, 1989 60 mins
Van Owen girds herself to go another round with defense lawyer Lee Atkins (James Earl Jones); Abby's debts cause her to lose sight of her client's best interests; Becker gives Sifuentes the third degree over a mutual acquaintance (Joyce Hyser). Abby: Michele Greene.
Episode 10
Thu, Feb 9, 1989 60 mins
Brackman takes on the airlines over a long flight delay; Becker's partners demand a cut of his video profits; Van Owen sees Sifuentes in a new light after sparring before the bench; Kelsey shows off the new baby. Capt. Laughlin: Ken Letner. Adrian: Kathleen Lloyd. Brackman: Alan Rachins.
Episode 11
Thu, Feb 16, 1989 60 mins
The case of a mishandled body causes headaches for McKenzie; a widower (Michael Warren) wants more than money for his wife's medical mistreatment; Roxanne decks a svelte dieter (Morgan Brittany) in her weight-loss class. Roxanne: Susan Ruttan.
Episode 12
Thu, Feb 23, 1989 60 mins
Kuzak picks a conservative judge to hear the case of an athlete released from an advertising contract after revealing his sexual preference; Abby confronts Ringstrom about his "other" life; Roxanne yearns for privacy---away from Meyer. Ringstrom: Wayne Northrop. Meyer: Dann Florek. Kuzak: Harry Hamlin.
Episode 13
Thu, Mar 23, 1989 60 mins
Sifuentes goes after a U.S. congressman tied to a scandal that caused a construction worker's death; the partners express distrust of Brackman's leadership; Becker's video brings a bevy of adoring fans and threats from a jealous husband (John Bedford Lloyd). Arthur: Harry Goz. Sifuentes: Jimmy Smits.
Episode 14
Thu, Mar 30, 1989 60 mins
Van Owen accuses octogenarian bank robbers of using the court to battle boredom; Kuzak provides insight for Rollins and Becker; McKenzie questions his relationship with Jennifer (Dana Sparks). Henderson: Lew Ayres. Sam: Lou Jacobi. Walter: Charles Lane. Van Owen: Susan Dey.
Episode 15
Thu, Apr 6, 1989 60 mins
Adoptive parents Kelsey and Markowitz encounter the unexpected; Meyer's direct-mail man-of-the-year banquet pushes Roxanne to take care of unfinished business; Abby represents a host of drug pushers; Brackman hands over the reins of office manager; Kuzak blows up at Van Owen. Weiland: Kiel Martin. Kelsey: Jill Eikenberry.
Episode 16
Thu, Apr 27, 1989 60 mins
Kelsey and Markowitz prepare for the custody battle; Abby pays dearly for her association with drug kingpin Frank Weiland (Kiel Martin); Kuzak matches wits with a courtroom jester (Joe Malone); Diana and Van Owen make decisions about their personal lives. Kelsey: Jill Eikenberry.
Episode 17
Thu, May 4, 1989 60 mins
Van Owen champions the cause of the homeless when one is killed; Abby takes the witness stand when she's threatened with disbarment; Meyer declares war on Roxanne and warns Becker about siding with "that faithless harridan"; Benny finds a new friend in Alice Hackett (Amanda Plummer). Grace Van Owen: Susan Dey.
Episode 18
Thu, May 11, 1989 60 mins
A brewery owner charges a larger brewery with spreading rumors to ruin his business; Dave and Roxanne meet in an emotional settlement conference; Rollins is cautioned about his involvement with Diana; the firm negotiates to bring Abby back. Roxanne: Susan Ruttan.
Episode 19
Thu, May 18, 1989 60 mins
A talk-show host is charged with inciting his audience to attack a guest; Alison asks for help in a suit involving a snake that swallowed a pig; Benny gives Alice (Amanda Plummer) a perfect night out; and Roxanne's fat divorce settlement leaves her free to quit her job. Alison: Joyce Hyser. Benny: Larry Drake.