Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
a white policemen is accused of killing a black youth. Another case, involves a rape victim facing her attacker at trial
Balancing Act
Assistant District Attorney Mike James works hard to gain the trust of an elderly victim. The victim lives in a housing
A Sucker's Bet
Peter Bauer is frustrated by his inability to prove a man's innocence; while Jo Ann Harris and Briggs are victims of a c
The Art of the Possible
Mike James and Julie Janovich work together to prosecute a wife-beater in an emotional domestic violence case. Eugene Ro
Start of the Fire
District Attorney Arnold Bach assigns a racially motivated murder case to both Eugene Rogan and Mike James, which causes
Promises to Keep
Mike James becomes an eyewitness to a murder; Bureau Chief Eugene Rogan sees his personal life start to unravel when his
The Price of Justice
Deputy D.A. Eugene Rogan puts his career at stake when he attempts to prosecute the murderer of a high-priced prostitute
Goodbye, Judge Green
Linda Bauer (Jane Kaczmarek) accuses a judge of preventing a rape victim from getting a fair trial. Meanwhile, Michael (
False Images
Julie struggles in her first murder trial involving a young girl who is too frightened to testify. Meanwhile, Jo Ann's s
Sugar Blues
Briggs goes head-to-head with an inmate who is representing himself and is accused of killing a fellow inmate. Meanwhile
Curses
Jesse is called to serve jury duty on a case that Chris Searls is prosecuting. Meanwhile, Searls is in a relationship wi
The Cop Story
Eugene Rogan and Linda Bauer solve the murder of a police officer and find they are falling in love. Christopher Searls'
Separate Lives
Eugene Rogan and Linda Bauer are determined to put away a cop-killer, going before the Grand Jury to indict Officer Boyc
Episode 14
Sleeping with the Enemy
Mike James represents a young woman dying of AIDS who is charging her HIV positive ex-boyfriend with murder. Briggs' key
End Game
Julie Janovich starts a romance with Frank Mirelli, whom she meets while prosecuting a Skinhead. Peter Bauer goes up aga
Courting Disaster
Mike James is in the hot seat when he tries to prosecute a woman who killed her ex-husband and his new wife. Jesse deals
In Confidence
Linda and Julie interlock on a case involving a man they absolutely know is guilty, but they have trouble proving it. Me
Do No Harm
Eugene's involvement in a right-to-die case leads him to consider his own views of life and death. Linda Bauer prosecute
The Big Game and Other Crimes
Briggs has his hands full attempting to prove the guilt of a man charged with arson. Searls, Rogan and Briggs do their b
Part of the Plan
Jo Ann is working hard to put a suspected robber into prison. Peter and Linda Bauer's mother dies suddenly, leaving them
Who Speaks for the Children?
Linda Bauer and Jo Ann Harris disagree while working together on a precedent-setting case involving a pregnant drug addi
Do the Wrong Thing
Supporters try to persuade Rogan to run against Bach for District Attorney. Searls asks a man to wear a hidden microphon
Without Prejudice
Mike James is conducting a Grand Jury investigation that involves a racially motivated murder. Eugene Rogan decides to q
Opening Farewell
Eugene resigns and intends to run against Arnold for the office of District Attorney. Searls continues to be torn betwee
What Color Are My Eyes?
Linda Bauer does whatever it takes to win a high profile case...one involving the rape of a homeless girl. Meanwhile, Ro
The Devil His Due
Jo Ann has trouble rebounding after a life-threatening incident. Eugene Rogan's friends criticize him for continuing to
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