Civil Wars

TV Series
1991–19931991–1993
1h

Civil Wars (1991)

Eli Levinson (Alan Rosenberg) and Sydney Guilford (Mariel Hemingway) are top divorce attorneys in New York City. The dynamic changes when Charlie Howell (Peter Onorati) is hired and Eli take... Read allEli Levinson (Alan Rosenberg) and Sydney Guilford (Mariel Hemingway) are top divorce attorneys in New York City. The dynamic changes when Charlie Howell (Peter Onorati) is hired and Eli takes a lower profile. Sydney and Charlie develop a flirtatious arrangement while concentratin... Read allEli Levinson (Alan Rosenberg) and Sydney Guilford (Mariel Hemingway) are top divorce attorneys in New York City. The dynamic changes when Charlie Howell (Peter Onorati) is hired and Eli takes a lower profile. Sydney and Charlie develop a flirtatious arrangement while concentrating on their client's problems.

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 8 nominations total

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Mariel Hemingway, Debi Mazar, David Marciano, Peter Onorati, and Alan Rosenberg in Civil Wars (1991)

Mariel Hemingway, Peter Onorati, and Alan Rosenberg in Civil Wars (1991)

Mariel Hemingway and Peter Onorati in Civil Wars (1991)

Mariel Hemingway, Debi Mazar, David Marciano, Peter Onorati, and Alan Rosenberg in Civil Wars (1991)

Civil Wars (1991)

Mariel Hemingway

Sydney Guilfordas Sydney Guilford

36 episodes36 eps • 1991–1993

Charlie Howellas Charlie Howell

36 episodes36 eps • 1991–1993

Denise Iannelloas Denise Iannello

36 episodes36 eps • 1991–1993

Eli Levinsonas Eli Levinson

36 episodes36 eps • 1991–1993

Jeffrey Lassickas Jeffrey Lassick

36 episodes36 eps • 1991–1993

Extraas Extra

8 episodes8 eps • 1991–1993

Audrey Wilkesas Audrey Wilkes

6 episodes6 eps • 1992–1993

Kenneth Jackman

Court Clerkas Court Clerk…

6 episodes6 eps • 1991–1992

Charlie Howell, Sr.as Charlie Howell, Sr.

5 episodes5 eps • 1992–1993

Stenographeras Stenographer…

5 episodes5 eps • 1992–1993

James McCaffrey

Terrence Flanaganas Terrence Flanagan

4 episodes4 eps • 1992

Jennifer Hetrick

Holly Reigeluthas Holly Reigeluth

4 episodes4 eps • 1992

Betty Howellas Betty Howell

4 episodes4 eps • 1992–1993

Al Noonanas Al Noonan

4 episodes4 eps • 1991–1993

Judge Buscainoas Judge Buscaino

4 episodes4 eps • 1991–1992

Richard McGonagle

Judge Mandelbergas Judge Mandelberg

4 episodes4 eps • 1992–1993

Judge Babyakas Judge Babyak

3 episodes3 eps • 1992–1993

Mel Wittnaueras Mel Wittnauer

3 episodes3 eps • 1992–1993

Joe's Life

6.2

Cop Rock

4.3

River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene

4.4

River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene

8.6

Mortal Sins

3.3

Veronica Clare

8.2

I Want to Keep My Baby!

6.6

I Want to Keep My Baby!

Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story

5.7

Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story

Steal the Sky

5.7

In the Eye of the Snake

5.0

In the Eye of the Snake

Temporarily Yours

6.8

Temporarily Yours

Murder One

8.1

Eli Levinson (Alan Rosenberg) and Sydney Guilford (Mariel Hemingway) are top divorce attorneys in New York City. The dynamic changes when Charlie Howell (Peter Onorati) is hired and Eli takes a lower profile. Sydney and Charlie develop a flirtatious arrangement while concentrating on their client's problems. —rharlan58

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Genre
- Drama
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
When this show was cancelled, executive producer William M. Finkelstein transferred two characters, Eli Levinson (Alan Rosenberg and Denise Iannello (Debi Mazar) to L.A. Law (1986).

Quotes
Judge: People come to court looking for justice, but sometimes all they get is money.

Connections
Featured in The 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1993)

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A cute, sexy, interesting show that combined the smoky sensuality of Mariel Hemingway with the earthy charms of Pete Onorati. Clever plots, interesting sub-text, and funny cameos failed to get this show renewed. At least Debi Mazar did OK with LA Law, and now of course Entourgage. Perhaps this show overlapped a little too strongly with Law, Levinson's Homicide, and Bochco's NYPD Blue. Wait, can anyone spot a pattern here?!?

This show arrived at the culmination of a 'golden age' of television pioneered by dramadies like 'Thirtysomething', 'Picket-Fences' 'My So-called life' and, of course 'The days and nights of Molly Dodd.' A classic that was pulled a little too soon. (And no, Mariel in 'Central Park West' didn't even come close.)

I still miss Mariel. (Anyone remember the nudie episode?)

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Apr 26, 2007

Release date
- November 20, 1991 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Guerra de parejas
Filming locations
- Stage 20, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies
- Steven Bochco Productions
- 20th Century Fox Television
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Runtime
1 hour
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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