Murder One 

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 12 wins & 16 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).

---

Plot Keywords:

law | legal | courtroom | murder | law firm | 

---

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

---

Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 September 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Crime Violento

Filming Locations:

Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center - 210 W. Temple St., Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Steven Bochco Productions,20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (41 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The character of Louis was originally going to be a female character.

---

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 ...

---

Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Teri Hatcher/Dave Matthews Band (1996)

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.