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The Guardian

  • TV Series
  • 2001–20042001–2004
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
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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.
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    • David Hollander
  • Stars
    • Simon Baker
    • Alan Rosenberg
    • Raphael Sbarge
    • David Hollander
  • Stars
    • Simon Baker
    • Alan Rosenberg
    • Raphael Sbarge
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    • 53User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy

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    Simon Baker
    Simon Baker
    • Nick Fallin
    Alan Rosenberg
    Alan Rosenberg
    • Alvin Masterson
    Raphael Sbarge
    Raphael Sbarge
    • Jake Straka
    Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman
    • Burton Fallin
    Wendy Moniz
    Wendy Moniz
    • Louisa 'Lulu' Archer…
    Charles Malik Whitfield
    Charles Malik Whitfield
    • James Mooney
    Denise Dowse
    Denise Dowse
    • Judge Rebecca Damsen
    Kathleen Chalfant
    Kathleen Chalfant
    • Laurie Solt
    Dorothea Harahan
    Dorothea Harahan
    • Gretchen
    AJ Michalka
    AJ Michalka
    • Shannon Gressler
    Courtney Stevens
    • Kate Shaw
    Erica Leerhsen
    Erica Leerhsen
    • Amanda Bowles
    Angela Featherstone
    Angela Featherstone
    • Suzanne Pell
    Rod Britt
    Rod Britt
    • Judge Lutz…
    Rusty Schwimmer
    Rusty Schwimmer
    • Barbara Ludzinski
    Johnny Sneed
    Johnny Sneed
    • Brian Olson
    Courtney Gains
    Courtney Gains
    • Roy Cantwell
    Vicellous Shannon
    Vicellous Shannon
    • Taliek Allen
      • David Hollander
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    • 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

    User reviews53

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    great show
    i don't like most TV drama, but i like this show. it has an edge, has some dark characters, and tackles some heavy issues in an intelligent manner. i especially like how Nick keeps getting into trouble, but is still such a lovable character. Think it'll last for a while.
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    • neilmcguigan
    • May 27, 2002

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2001 (United States)
      • United States
      • CBS (United States)
      • English
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      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • David Hollander Productions
      • Gran Via
      • CBS Productions
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    • 1 hour
      • Stereo

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