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"Equal Justice" (1990): Season 2: Episode 2 -- Julie begins an improbable romance with Detective John Mirelli whom she meets while prosecuting a Skinhead; Peter goes up against Searls on a juvenile death penalty case; Linda finds the apartment of her dreams, but must go before the co-op board.
"Equal Justice" (1990): Season 1: Episode 13 -- Eugene Rogan and Linda Bauer go before the Grand Jury to indict Officer Boyce for the murder of Sergeant Branch.
"Equal Justice" (1990): Season 1: Episode 12 -- Eugene Rogan and Linda Bauer help solve the murder of a police officer.
"Equal Justice" (1990): Season 1: Episode 11 -- Jesse Rogan is called to serve jury duty, and she happens to be assigned as a juror on a case that Christopher Searls is prosecuting.
"Equal Justice" (1990): Season 1: Episode 10 -- Briggs goes to trial against a prison inmate who is defending himself.
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Creators:
Thomas Carter
Christopher Knopf
David A. Simons
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Seasons:
1 | 2 full episode list
Release Date:
27 March 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Plot:
Follows the loves and lives of a group of Pittsburgh D.A. staff focusing on Arnold Bach, the honest... more
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations more
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User Comments:
Great Cast + Great Show + Low Ratings = Early Cancellation more (3 total)

Cast

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George DiCenzo ... D.A. Arnold Bach (26 episodes, 1990-1991)
Debrah Farentino ... Julie Janovich (26 episodes, 1990-1991)

Jane Kaczmarek ... Linda Bauer (26 episodes, 1990-1991)
Kathleen Lloyd ... Jesse Rogan (26 episodes, 1990-1991)
Barry Miller ... Pete 'Briggs' Brigman / ... (26 episodes, 1990-1991)
Joe Morton ... Mike James (26 episodes, 1990-1991)

Sarah Jessica Parker ... Jo Ann Harris (26 episodes, 1990-1991)

Cotter Smith ... Dep. D.A. Eugene 'Gene' Rogan / ... (26 episodes, 1990-1991)

James Wilder ... Christopher Searls (26 episodes, 1990-1991)

Jon Tenney ... Peter Bauer (25 episodes, 1990-1991)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
60 min | USA:60 min (26 episodes) | USA:120 min (pilot) (including commercials)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (DeLuxe)
Company:
Justice Productions Inc. more

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Soundtrack:
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Great Cast + Great Show + Low Ratings = Early Cancellation, 19 March 2008
8/10
Author: steve-575 from pa

I remember watching this show when it first aired and hoping it would stay on the air for a while. But despite having an impressive cast and great dramatic story lines, it only lasted about a season and a half. Unlike many quality shows that get canceled too soon and develop a cult following, I can tell by the lack of posts and comments that this show has largely been forgotten.

The biggest problem was that many people including critics unfairly dismissed it as nothing more than an "LA Law" ripoff. In my opinion, the only similarities were that both were legal dramas and had ensemble casts. "LA Law" had humorous elements and focused a lot on quirky or glamorous cases while "Equal Justice" was more serious and focused on tough topics like racism and gang violence. Another thing going against it was that back in the early 90s, series television was overloaded with courtroom dramas. With "L.A. Law","Matlock", "Civil Wars", and "Law & Order", to name a few, all on the air, I don't think that viewers really could stomach another television courtroom.

Unfortunately, with the lack of quality programs on television today, a show like this would be a welcome addition especially on a network like ABC. You can check out a few episodes that are available on Hulu.com (hopefully they will add more in the future). Take notice of the great cast which includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Joe Morton, Jane Kaczmarek and a Christian Bale lookalike named Cotter Smith.

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