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L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.
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L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.
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Episode 1
The shadow of Rosalind Shays again darkens the door of the firm when she sues them for discrimination, while another lawsuit escalates racial tensions.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Chauncey Leopardi, Bruce Kirby, Vincent Gardenia, Anne Haney, Denis Arndt, Tim Guinee, Diana Muldaur
Episode 2
Rollins feels exploited when he's asked to assist on the Chisholm case; a surprise witness testifies in Rosalind's suit; Brackman considers breaking off with sex surrogate Marilyn after one of her clients dies; Murray gets everyone's attention.
Directed by Win PhelpsWritten by Barry M. SchkolnickGuest stars Sheila Kelley, Vincent Gardenia, Anne Haney, Denis Arndt, Duane Davis, Tim Guinee, Diana Muldaur, Renée Jones
Episode 3
An unexpected witness emerges in the Chisholm case; the parents of an emotionally disturbed adopted son seek relief through the courts; Melman refuses to do personal errands for Hammond.
Directed by David CarsonWritten by Judith Feldman, Sarah Woodside GallagherGuest stars Sheila Kelley, Chauncey Leopardi, CCH Pounder, Bruce Kirby, Jennifer Hetrick, Anne Haney, Denis Arndt, Tim Guinee
Episode 4
Holloway takes the stand; a savvy lawyer, C.J. Lamb, gets wise to the firm's strategy in a lawsuit; a college professor claims he was publicly humiliated on a TV home-video show.
Guest stars John Vickery, John Harkins, Denis Arndt, Vernee Watson, Tim Guinee, John Hancock, Raye Birk, Jordan Baker
Episode 5
A gay-rights case proves to be emotionally trying for the parents and lover of a terminally ill man; Van Owen is taken aback by Sollers' proposition; the firm goes to court behind Benny's back over his involvement with a cult.
Directed by Richard ComptonWritten by Patricia GreenGuest stars Mitchell Ryan, Nina Foch, Vincent Gardenia, Denis Arndt, Kevin Kilner, Stanley Grover, Katherine Cortez, Albert Owens
Episode 6
Douglas appears on Wheel of Fortune (daytime version) & when he's champion, he tries to ask Vanna out on a date. He wins one round with the puzzle, ""Bald Is Beautiful""!
Directed by Edwin SherinWritten by Patricia Green, David E. KelleyGuest stars Sheila Kelley, Amanda Donohoe, David Groh, Byrne Piven, Vanna White, Bob Goen, Kent Williams, Jeff Pomerantz
Episode 7
Van Owen is given another option when a hospital rejects her client for a kidney transplant; a flag-burner is beaten up by an outraged citizen; Murray and Benny double date.
Directed by Steven RobmanGuest stars Sheila Kelley, Robert Schenkkan, Leann Hunley, Vincent Gardenia, Jennifer Hetrick, Candice Azzara, Michael Fairman, Adam Storke
Episode 8
A disfigured doctor charges a clinic with discrimination; Benny anticipates the holidays with his new roommate; Van Owen defends a former colleague.
Directed by Tom MooreWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Frank Novak, Lillian Lehman, George Hearn, Vanna White, Vincent Gardenia, Jennifer Hetrick, Candice Azzara, Lenny Wolpe
Episode 9
The wife of a brain-damaged boxer sues his promoter; Abby speaks out on TV on gun control; Sifuentes and Van Owen mull their relationship.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by Barry M. Schkolnick, John HillGuest stars Vanessa Bell Calloway, Don Sparks, Erick Avari, William Allen Young, Phil Donahue, Doug MacHugh, Jay Bell, Pierre Epstein
Episode 10
McKenzie's social life is scrutinized; Sifuentes has misgivings about defending a client; Becker gives a golddigger a creative divorce; Kuzak clashes with Van Owen.
Guest stars Jennifer Hetrick, Cal Gibson, Diana Muldaur, Michael Harris, Joanna Merlin, Joseph Ragno, Steven Eckholdt, Ally Walker
Episode 11
A soldier faces a military court for disobeying orders; C.J. represents a home buyer who claims her house is haunted; ""personality differences"" affect Becker and Roxanne.
Directed by Win PhelpsWritten by Patricia GreenGuest stars Dale Dye, Maggie Roswell, Jennifer Hetrick, Noah Blake, Christopher Collet
Episode 12
Rosalind promises to help McKenzie save an account; a case of multiple personalities confounds Kuzak; Abby collaborates with C.J. to build her practice; Roxanne is subpoenaed in the case of Becker vs. Becker.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Jennifer Hetrick, Philip Baker Hall, Andrew Robinson
Episode 13
A jog in a white neighborhood lands Rollins in jail as a rape suspect; C.J.'s client goes before a Navajo tribal court to get her son back from his father; Brackman moves to sue a tabloid.
Guest stars Amanda Donohoe, Cecil Hoffman, Bruce Kirby, Kym Douglas, Stanley Grover, Graham Greene
Episode 14
Sifuentes is forced to play God on behalf of his brother; a headline-hunter charged with murdering her husband hunts for an attorney; Zoey takes on a rape case she's unsure she can win.
Directed by Tom MooreWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Michael Fairman, Harley Jane Kozak, Tomas Milian, Leonard Stone, Miriam Colon, Thomas Callaway, Alexondra Lee, Lou Sandoval
Episode 15
Lawyers stand ready to assist Mullaney and Kuzak, who are defending Rikki Davis on murder charges; McKenzie gets a surprise proposal as he faces his birthday.
Directed by Gabrielle BeaumontWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Diana Muldaur, Marie Thomas-Foster, John de Lancie, Charles Napier, Stephen Caffrey
Episode 16
Zoey scoffs at the legal system when a child-killer goes free; a delinquent taxpayer protests Government spending; Rosalind steps in to help McKenzie with yet another case.
Guest stars James Karen, Milo Kevin Floeter
Episode 17
Roxanne and Ann quietly (but gleefully)toast the death of Rosalind whome they both despised. McKenzie feels guilty about Rosalinds death but realises that she may have had it coming. Arnie also celebrates the death of Rosalind for a totally different reason, he gets a bigger office.
Directed by Win Phelps
Episode 18
Recent events lead to chaos at the firm; religion goes on trial in the case of a couple who relied on their faith to save their dying son; C.J. instructs East Bloc lawyers on trial law.
Guest stars Cecil Hoffman, Isabella Hofmann, Denis Arndt, Jerry Hardin, Kenneth Tobey
Episode 19
Staffers fear Dave Meyer will derail the firm; Brackman plays litigator in the case of a transsexual fired from a job as a model; and Mullaney weighs a coach's negligence in the death of an athlete.
Guest stars Michael O'Hare, Paul Gleason, Denis Arndt, Michael Fairman, Paul Regina, Kenneth Tobey
Episode 20
An eccentric judge loses his grip on reality; Rollins gets caught up in his own agenda while defending a black motorist charged with evading the police; Becker grapples with his demons.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by Patricia Green, Alan Brennert, David E. KelleyGuest stars Nicholas Pryor, William Bumiller
Episode 21
Kelsey and Sollers get caught up in winning a murder case involving an unstable client; a retiree finds euphoric companionship in his pet toads; a team owner objects to a singer's rendition of the national anthem.
Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Amanda Donohoe, Denis Arndt, John Pleshette, Christopher Pettiet, Dabbs Greer, John Considine, Bruce Gray
Episode 22
An AIDS-stricken attorney fights an insurance company's refusal to pay for an experimental treatment; Kelsey's admission concerning a murder case could jeopardize her standing with the bar; and a new partner is named.
Directed by Win PhelpsWritten by Patricia Green, Alan Brennert, David E. KelleyGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Tom Verica, Denis Arndt, Macon McCalman, John Hancock, Stanley Grover, Mort Sertner, Elaine Kagan
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Corbin BernsenArnie Becker
Harry HamlinMichael Kuzak
Jill EikenberryAnn Kelsey
Susan DeyGrace Van Owen
Alan RachinsDouglas Brackman
Michael TuckerStuart Markowitz
Susan RuttanRoxanne Melman
Blair UnderwoodJonathan Rollins
NBCUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
Steven Bochco ProductionsUnited States
