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Theodore 'Teddy' Hoffman is a highly-regarded defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. Having successfully defended the wealthy but suspicious Richard Cross in a much-publicised murder trial, he is now involved in the defense of Neil Avedon, a famous young actor who has been suffering from severe drug and alcohol problems - and has been charged with the murder for which Cross was acquitted.
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Theodore 'Teddy' Hoffman is a highly-regarded defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. Having successfully defended the wealthy but suspicious Richard Cross in a much-publicised murder trial, he is now involved in the defense of Neil Avedon, a famous young actor who has been suffering from severe drug and alcohol problems - and has been charged with the murder for which Cross was acquitted.
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Episode 1
Deputy District Attorney Jimmy Wyler joins Hoffman & Associates, and for his first case he defends Sharon Rooney, who was arrested for murdering the governor of California.
Directed by Michael FrescoWritten by Geoffrey NeigherGuest stars Kim Johnston Ulrich, Michael Ensign, Glenn Morshower, Missy Crider, Eileen Heckart, Jessica Tuck, Diana Morgan, Arthur Rosenberg
Episode 2
Sharon testifies she was pregnant with Governor Van Allan's child, but he made her have an abortion, while Wyler learns the governor's wife was having an affair of her own.
Guest stars Clyde Kusatsu, Stephen Lee, Morgan Stevens, Missy Crider, Eileen Heckart, Jessica Tuck, David Andrews, Pauley Perrette
Episode 3
As Sharon continues to insist she is guilty, Wyler feels certain that she is not, and a surprising source offers to pay for Sharon Rooney's defense.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by Charles H. EgleeGuest stars Missy Crider, Jessica Tuck, Pauley Perrette, Titus Welliver
Episode 4
Wyler talks to Sharon's husband concerning her confession, then later meets basketball superstar Rickey Latrell, who fears he'll be arrested for the murder of an NBA team owner.
Directed by Rick WallaceGuest stars Cecily Adams, Rick Worthy, Missy Crider, Troy Byer, Eileen Heckart, Jim Beaver, David Andrews, Diana Morgan
Episode 5
Wyler learns another of the governor's affairs ended badly for the woman involved, and Latrell is called in for questioning concerning the murder of team owner Sandy Fortas.
Directed by Marc BucklandWritten by Geoffrey NeigherGuest stars Rick Worthy, Missy Crider, Larry Joshua, Spencer Garrett, Eileen Heckart, Jack Blessing, Jessica Tuck, David Andrews
Episode 6
While Wyler uncovers more connections between the various players involved in the Van Allan murder, Rickey Latrell is arrested and charged with murder.
Directed by Randall ZiskGuest stars Rick Worthy, Missy Crider, Jeff Allin, Kenneth Tigar, Jessica Tuck, Pauley Perrette, Stacy Rukeyser, Arthur Rosenberg
Episode 7
Sharon has trouble dealing with the jury's verdict, and an underworld figure already in jail promises to tell Wyler what really happened the night the governor was killed.
Directed by Adam NimoyWritten by Geoffrey NeigherGuest stars Steve Pink, Carol Lawrence, Morgan Stevens, Missy Crider, Eileen Heckart, Don Stark, Jessica Tuck, Pauley Perrette
Episode 8
The truth about the governor's murder is finally revealed as Mosley and Docknovich argue over who is best suited to make Rickey Latrell's bail argument.
Written by Geoffrey NeigherGuest stars Geoffrey Blake, Stephen Lee, Rick Worthy, Morgan Stevens, Troy Byer, Eileen Heckart, Don Stark, Peter Onorati
Episode 9
While Docknovich and Mosley clash over jury selection for the Latrell case, an agent eager to represent Latrell implies that his current agent has been stealing from clients.
Directed by Marc BucklandWritten by William M. FinkelsteinGuest stars Christopher Darga, Rick Worthy, Don Lake, Edafe Blackmon, Troy Byer, Jack Blessing, Peter Onorati, Pauley Perrette
Episode 10
Witnesses in the Latrell case portray Rickey as a desperate and possessive man, but later it is Rickey himself who offers up the most damning statement.
Directed by Donna DeitchWritten by William M. FinkelsteinGuest stars Rick Worthy, Don Lake, Stuart Fratkin, Vaughn Armstrong, Troy Byer, John Capodice, Shannon Whirry, Peter Onorati
Episode 11
The defense brings forth witnesses attesting to Fortas' disregard for others and then has Rickey testify about how Fortas was blackmailing Rickey's wife.
Directed by Michael Fresco, William M. FinkelsteinWritten by Charles H. Eglee, Geoffrey NeigherGuest stars Jason Stuart, L. Scott Caldwell, Rick Worthy, Edafe Blackmon, April Grace, Troy Byer, Peter Onorati, Pauley Perrette
Episode 12
Rickey goes into hiding after a witness testifies that Rickey said he was going to kill Fortas because he was tired of being threatened over gambling debts.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Charles H. Eglee, William M. FinkelsteinGuest stars Lori Heuring, Rick Worthy, Edafe Blackmon, Troy Byer, Peter Onorati, Nancy Everhard, Michael Warren, Jessica Steen
Episode 13
Wyler defends a serial killer who targeted ex-cons convicted of vicious crimes, and the firm receives bids from Hollywood producers vying for the movie rights.
Directed by Donna DeitchGuest stars Mason Adams, Francis Guinan, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Steve Eastin, John Pleshette, Karen Austin, Reni Santoni
Episode 14
Jury selection for the Banks' trial proves difficult as many of the jurors interviewed feel Banks is a hero for killing murderers who received light sentences for their horrific crimes.
Directed by Marc BucklandWritten by Geoffrey NeigherGuest stars Rosalind Allen, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Micole Mercurio, Rob Youngblood, Karen Austin, Reni Santoni, Robert LaSardo
Episode 15
Wyler's attempts to protect his client fail after Banks gets permission from the judge to testify on his own behalf and then angrily tells Wyler "You are now at the top of my list."
Directed by Donna DeitchWritten by Charles H. EgleeGuest stars Rosalind Allen, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Diana Maria Riva, Rob Youngblood, John Pleshette, Karen Austin, Reni Santoni, Stephen Tobolowsky
Episode 16
While Grasso calls forth witnesses who believed Banks' final victim was innocent, Wyler begins to worry whether his client will kill again if he is found innocent and released.
Directed by Michael FrescoGuest stars Rosalind Allen, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Reni Santoni, Stephen Tobolowsky, Diana Maria Riva, Karen Austin, Rob Youngblood, John Pleshette
Episode 17
Banks is released, and as the firm tries to help him, one of their own is shot; Wyler defends a young man accused of killing his 83-year-old girlfriend.
Directed by Marc BucklandWritten by Geoffrey NeigherGuest stars Ellen Albertini Dow, Alexander Enberg, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Reni Santoni, Jack Blessing, Alec Mapa, Richard McGonagle, John Pleshette
Episode 18
Wyler learns murder is often a family affair after a man claims to know who really murdered Tommy Banks and then Mary Beth's killer confesses.
Directed by Marc BucklandWritten by Charles H. Eglee, Geoffrey NeigherGuest stars Ellen Albertini Dow, Alexander Enberg, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Robert LaSardo, Stephen Tobolowsky, Jack Blessing, Alec Mapa, Oliver Clark
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Daniel BenzaliTheodore 'Ted' Hoffman
Stanley TucciRichard Cross
Anthony LaPagliaJimmy Wyler
Mary McCormackJustine Appleton
Michael HaydenChris Docknovich
J.C. MacKenzieArnold Spivak
Grace PhillipsLisa Gillsepie
Barbara BossonDeputy D.A. Miriam Grasso
ABCUnited States
Steven Bochco ProductionsUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
