Aug 26, 1996 · Sparks: Created by Ed. Weinberger. With James Avery, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Terrence Howard, Kym Whitley. Alonzo Sparks is a lawyer who has a practice in Compton. His two sons Maxie and Greg join the practice. Maxie is basically an "ambulance chaser" who doesn't do things by the book. Greg is the complete opposite but lacks self-confidence.
Ben Matlock is a very expensive criminal defense attorney, who charges one hundred thousand dollars to take a case. Fortunately, he's worth every penny, as he and his associates defend his clients by finding the real killer. Stars: Andy Griffith, Linda Purl, …
Night Court is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from January 4, 1984 to May 31, 1992. The setting was the night shift of a Manhattan municipal court presided over by a young, unorthodox judge, Harold "Harry" T. Stone (portrayed by Harry Anderson).The series was created by comedy writer Reinhold Weege, who had previously worked on Barney Miller in the 1970s …
Mar 14, 1988 · With Scott Bakula, DeLane Matthews, Patricia Richardson, Rose Portillo. Bud Lutz is a struggling lawyer in Las Vegas so he and his girlfriend Megan relocate to Palm Springs in hopes of attracting richer clients. Millie is his secretary, Dwayne a law student doubling as gofer and Kay his ex, who is an attorney at a prestigious firm.
Love Life. Judge Jennifer 'Whipper' Cone portrayed by Dyan Cannon (Season 1–3 / 17 Ep.): A judge who had a relationship with Richard Fish for a while until the broke up for the first time near the ending of season one. They then were back together in season 3 until they broke up sometime after.
Richard Fish is a principal character on Ally McBeal, portrayed by Greg Germann .
Richard is attracted to women with neck wattle (loose skin on the neck). This includes older women. For example in the "Body Language" episode of season one he pines after Attorney General Janet Reno for her wattle.
Debbie 'Liza' Bump portrayed by Christina Ricci (Season 5 / 7 Ep.): a lawyer who worked at Cage & Fish and married Richard Fish in the last episode.
The other four characters are Ally McBeal, John Cage, Vonda Shepard, and Elaine Vassal. Appearance List for Richard Fish. Season One. Pilot.
Richard, has a very loose interpretation of both legal ethics and ethics governing interpersonal behavior and acts most of the time as though he has very little conscience, and thus tends to be far more comfortable than his friend John in social situations.
After his father is sued for sexual harassment, his mother informs him he will never fall in love; however, he declares his love for Liza. They marry at the end of the series. He is the one who recruited the title character Ally McBeal to join his law firm, Cage & Fish.
Bud Lutz is a struggling lawyer in Las Vegas so he and his girlfriend Megan relocate to Palm Springs in hopes of attracting richer clients. Millie is his secretary, Dwayne a law student doubling as gofer and Kay his ex, who is an attorney at a prestigious firm.
Bud Lutz (Scott Bakula) is an ambulance chasing or rather a fender bender chasing, no client, strip mall attorney. Mr. Bakula's comedic timing is played perfectly against that of Patricia Richardson (Home Improvement) and Delane Matthews (Dave's World).
All the while garnering up 19 industry award nominations, winning 10 of them. #2: Perry Mason. Arguably the foremost legal drama of all time, this series originated at CBS in 1957 and enjoyed a very well-received run through 1966. This intense drama starred Raymond Burr as a bloodhound of a criminal defense attorney.
This legal drama starred Andy Griffith as a sharp criminal defense lawyer named Ben Matlock fighting the cause for justice . Many of the signature scenes included Matlock dramatically confronting witnesses on the stand. The formula worked as Matlock enjoyed strongly consistent ratings through its series run. Some critics wrote off the series as being derivative of the format and plot sequences of another legal TV drama, Perry Mason. Despite any critiques, and perhaps a poorly written Non-Compete Agreement with one of Perry Mason’s writers, Matlock episodes can still be found on some stations in syndication. Don’t be be like a character on this classic tv show. Get your legal documents in place like a solid LLC Operating Agreement that, even if your partner killed you, would hold up in court!
This Los Angeles based legal drama was a hit amongst audiences and critics alike. Spanning 8 seasons and delivering 171 episodes, this series is one of the longest lasting in our list of the best legal TV series of all time. First airing in 1986, this Steven Bochco created series utilized an ensemble cast that found themselves in engrossed in parallel story lines, social drama and the occasional off-the-cuff humor. LA Law grew a strong following by featuring stories that were popular hot topics at the time, including issues such as abortion, racism, LGBT rights and domestic violence. The series came to a conclusion in 1994, exiting with 15 Emmy Awards to its credit.
NBC knew that when Night Court first aired in 1984. Featuring a well-received ensemble cast highlighted by Harry Anderson and John Larroquette, this sitcom had its audience in stitches.
Fun Fact: Law & Order’s cancellation in 2010 caught this legal drama just a few episodes short of breaking the record for America’s longest running primetime drama (held by the TV show Gunsmoke).
This NBC episodic comedy debuted in 2017 to strong reception by fans and critics. The show takes a well-aimed, sarcastic shot at the growing genre of reality-law species, i.e. Netflix’s immensely popular Making A Murderer.
The standouts in this show are Bob Odenkirk (who plays the title character, James McGill/Saul Goodman) and Jonathan Banks who plays the ever stout Mike Ehrmantrout. The brilliance of this legal show is the way in which the writers seamlessly wield splats of comedy into the very suspenseful plot undertones.
Why we loved it: "8 Simple Rules" could be cheesy, but it was a warm hug of a TV show. Ritter's performance quickly won fans, and after his death, the show was praised for representing how a family responds to tough situations.
Why we loved it: "So Little Time" marked a significant time in the Olsen entertainment empire. They were no longer little girls, playing hijinx in plotless movies. Now, Mary Kate and Ashley were finally teenagers, and we got to see them act that way. For the people who grew up with the twins, this show was a natural progression and perfectly made sense. "So Little Time" was also one of the last acting gigs we got to see the Olsens in before they switched to fashion and left the spotlight for good.
What it was about: Felicity, played by Keri Russell, follows her crush to New York City after high school, but once she's there, she finds a whole new world of possibilities.
Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson as Dharma and Greg.
What it was about: "Freaks and Geeks" follows two siblings, Lindsay and Sam, as they attend high school in suburban Michigan. Lindsay's friends are the "freaks," while her younger brother's friends are the "geeks.".
fixer who frequently represented high profile politicians and athletes like Monica Lewinsky and Kobe Bryant. The show revolves around Olivia Pope, and her job is to help these high profile people when they are involved in a scandal.
He is a witty and sleazy lawyer with a weird sense of humor. A prequel to the Breaking Bad series, Saul Goodman mostly represents the bad guys, and helps them navigate the tricky lines of law and order. 2. Daredevil. Daredevil takes a darker tone than Marvel movies and even other Marvel Netflix series.
Blue Bloods is all about police procedures and the law and order side of it. The action is realistic and the acting is excellent. The story revolves around the Reagans, a family with generations of cops who love what they do and are exceedingly good at it.
A fast-paced show with a number of twists, How to Get Away With Murder sees Viola Davis and her students get involved in a murder mystery. In fact, a lot of people die and you will quickly realize it is a Game of Thrones for the modern world. Every season, important characters dying in unexpected ways and situations.
It all depends on the theme and how it was carried out. Several good shows didn't make the list because they are currently not available on Netflix. For now, enjoy the ones that are.
No, it's not nepotism but sheer talent and love for what they do that motivates them to join the service. Each family member handling a different aspect of the law, Blue Bloods is a crime drama that has all the ingredients of a crime drama. Tom Selleck is brilliant and suave as always. No wonder, it's got an amazing IMDb rating.