The Guardian

TV Series
2001–20042001–2004
TV-PGTV-PG
1h

Simon Baker in The Guardian (2001)

The Guardian: Season 1

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Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately, the high life has gotten the best of Nick.Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately, the high life has gotten the best of Nick.Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately, the high life has gotten the best of Nick.

Creator
- David Hollander
Stars

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 6 wins & 10 nominations total

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Simon Baker and Gina Torres in The Guardian (2001)

Simon Baker in The Guardian (2001)

Simon Baker in The Guardian (2001)

Nick Fallinas Nick Fallin

67 episodes67 eps • 2001–2004

Alvin Mastersonas Alvin Masterson

67 episodes67 eps • 2001–2004

Jake Strakaas Jake Straka

67 episodes67 eps • 2001–2004

Burton Fallinas Burton Fallin

67 episodes67 eps • 2001–2004

Wendy Moniz-Grillo

Louisa 'Lulu' Archeras Louisa 'Lulu' Archer…

58 episodes58 eps • 2001–2004

Charles Malik Whitfield

James Mooneyas James Mooney

45 episodes45 eps • 2001–2003

Judge Rebecca Damsenas Judge Rebecca Damsen

32 episodes32 eps • 2001–2004

Kathleen Chalfant

Laurie Soltas Laurie Solt

27 episodes27 eps • 2001–2004

Dorothea Harahan

Gretchenas Gretchen

15 episodes15 eps • 2002–2004

Shannon Gressleras Shannon Gressler

14 episodes14 eps • 2002–2004

Courtney Stevens

Kate Shawas Kate Shaw

14 episodes14 eps • 2002–2004

Amanda Bowlesas Amanda Bowles

13 episodes13 eps • 2001–2002

Angela Featherstone

Suzanne Pellas Suzanne Pell

10 episodes10 eps • 2003–2004

Judge Lutzas Judge Lutz…

10 episodes10 eps • 2002–2004

Rusty Schwimmer

Barbara Ludzinskias Barbara Ludzinski

9 episodes9 eps • 2001–2003

Brian Olsonas Brian Olson

9 episodes9 eps • 2002–2003

Roy Cantwellas Roy Cantwell

5 episodes5 eps • 2003–2004

Vicellous Shannon

Taliek Allenas Taliek Allen

4 episodes4 eps • 2003–2004

Secret Men's Business

6.7

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The Mentalist

8.1

Sex and Death 101

5.9

Sex and Death 101

Something New

6.7

Breath

6.7

The Guardian

6.9

Not Forgotten

4.8

High Ground

6.6

The Affair of the Necklace

6.1

The Affair of the Necklace

The Practice

7.7

Smith

7.9

Book of Love

5.4

Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately, the high life has gotten the best of Nick. Arrested for drug use, he's sentenced to do fifteen hundred hours of community service, somehow to be squeezed into his 24/7 cutthroat world of mergers, acquisitions, and board meetings. Reluctantly, he's now The Guardian, a part-time child advocate at Legal Aid Services, where one case after another is an eye-opening instance of kids caught up in difficult circumstances. —GG

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Taglines
- Law for profit. Justice for children. Attorney Nick Fallin walks the line.
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
Certificate
- TV-PG
Parents guide

Trivia
Inspired by the work of Producer David Hollander's brother, a child advocate lawyer.

Quotes
Nick: My mom-my mom said I will always treat woman better than my father does.
Lulu: So do you?
Nick: I don't know, want to find out?

Connections
Featured in CBS Sneak Peek (2001)

Soundtracks
The Empire In My Mind
Written by Jakob Dylan
Performed by The Wallflowers

Top review

Excellent series, I miss the reruns this summer.

I really enjoy this series, even in reruns, I just don't understand why it gets so little publicity in the regular season. The acting is so good, Simon Baker and Dabney Coleman...make a statement just by the raising of an eyebrow or a smile. Nick Fallin as played by Baker really is a kpuzzlement!! But as you watch the story develop, even if you think Fallin is using poor judgement, you end up hoping he succeeds to make things right for himself or his client! Such a challanging hour!! Thanks so much, looking forward to the fall season

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Jul 29, 2003

Release date
- September 25, 2001 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- CBS (United States)
Language
- English
Also known as
- El guardià
Filming locations
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Production companies
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Runtime
1 hour
Sound mix
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1

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