Murder One (1995–1997)

Theodore Hoffman is a prominent defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. After successfully defending the wealthy but suspicious Richard Cross in a lurid murder trial, he is ... See full summary »

Creators:

Steven Bochco, Charles H. Eglee, Channing Gibson

Stars:

Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, J.C. MacKenzie

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 11 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Mary McCormack	...	Justine Appleton (41 episodes, 1995-1997)
Michael Hayden	...	Chris Docknovich (41 episodes, 1995-1997)
J.C. MacKenzie	...	Arnold Spivak (41 episodes, 1995-1997)
Barbara Bosson	...	Miriam Grasso (41 episodes, 1995-1997)
John Fleck	...	Louis Hines (31 episodes, 1995-1997)
Markus Redmond	...	Mark Washington (29 episodes, 1995-1997)
Daniel Benzali	...	Ted Hoffman (23 episodes, 1995-1996)
Grace Phillips	...	Lisa Gillespie (23 episodes, 1995-1996)
Stanley Tucci	...	Richard Cross (23 episodes, 1995-1996)
Dylan Baker	...	Det. Arthur Polson (23 episodes, 1995-1996)
Vanessa Williams	...	Lila (23 episodes, 1995-1996)
Patricia Clarkson	...	Annie Hoffman (23 episodes, 1995-1996)
Jason Gedrick	...	Neil Avedon (23 episodes, 1995-1996)
Linda Carlson	...	Judge Beth Bornstein (22 episodes, 1995-1997)
Anthony LaPaglia	...	Jimmy Wyler (18 episodes, 1996-1997)
D.B. Woodside	...	Aaron Mosely (18 episodes, 1996-1997)
Clayton Rohner	...	Detective Vince Biggio (18 episodes, 1996-1997)
Jack Kehler	...	Frank Szymanski (18 episodes, 1996-1997)
Gregory Itzin	...	D.A. Roger Garfield (17 episodes, 1995-1996)

Storyline

Theodore Hoffman is a prominent defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. After successfully defending the wealthy but suspicious Richard Cross in a lurid murder trial, he is now involved in the defense of Neil Avedon. Neil is a famous young actor who has had severe drug and alcohol problems and was subsequently charged with the murder, after Cross was acquitted. This single case will run an entire television season (interspersed with bits from other cases that the firm is involved in).

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Plot Keywords:

murder | law | law firm | legal | lawyer | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 September 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Crime Violento

Filming Locations:

Criminal Courts Building - 210 W. Temple Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Steven Bochco Productions, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (41 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Several early episodes make reference to "the Anselmo case", a running gag from Moonlighting, for which Murder One co-creator Charles H. Eglee was a writer.

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Quotes

Theodore Hoffman: Cross said he'd waive any conflict. He wants me to represent Avedon.
David Blalock: Complicated man.
Theodore Hoffman: Davey, if I was making book I make it three to one Avedon didn't kill that girl.
David Blalock: Well, if he was guilty you wouldn't think he'd have told Polson he was at the girl's apartment just to get out from under a drug bust.
Theodore Hoffman: If Cross did it, why does he want me on the case?
David Blalock: 'Cause he likes playing with fire and you're the hottest guy in town...
Theodore Hoffman: If he didn't do it then it makes more sense. Take a ride with me to Parker ...

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Connections

Followed by Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (1997)

User Reviews

The best damn show on TV. Ever.

That just about says it all. After this got cancelled, I stopped watching TV for almost 2 years.