Rent/BuyMurder One (1995)
1995 – 1997 · TV show · 2 seasons · 41 episodes · 1 h 00 min
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.
Written bySteven Bochco, Charles H. Eglee, Channing Gibson
Where to watch
United States
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Murder One is not on a streaming service right now, but it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It is available in 1 countries, for example on STV Player. Created by Steven Bochco and Charles H. Eglee. Starring Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, J.C. MacKenzie and Barbara Bosson. Produced by Steven Bochco Productions, 20th Century Fox Television. It aired on ABC. Rated 8.2 on IMDb from 2,688 votes.
Cast
Mary McCormackJustine Appleton
Michael HaydenChris Docknovich
J.C. MacKenzieArnold Spivak
Barbara BossonMiriam Grasso
John FleckLouis Hines / Louis Heinsbergen
Markus RedmondMark Washington
Daniel BenzaliTed Hoffman
Grace PhillipsLisa Gillespie
Stanley TucciRichard CrossDetails
- Original language
- English
- Country of origin
- United States
- Network
- ABC
- Created by
- Channing Gibson, Charles H. Eglee, Steven Bochco
- Production companies
- Steven Bochco Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
- Format
- Scripted
- Status
- Canceled
Episodes
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | |
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| S1 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| S2 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.7 |
Season 218 episodes · 1996 · ★ 7.4Episode guide →
1. Chapter One, Year Two10 October 1996 · 60 minThe firm defends a woman accused of assassinating the governor of California and his mistress. Meanwhile, a new attorney takes over Hoffman and Associates after Ted leaves to work on his failing marriage.★ 8.0
2. Chapter Two, Year Two17 October 1996 · 60 minA media frenzy ensues when the trial begins, the prosecution reveal shocking news about the defendant, and the defence uncover an illicit liaison.★ 7.7
3. Chapter Three, Year Two24 October 1996 · 60 minWyler races to save the firm from bankruptcy; a jail mate links the defendant to the murder weapon.★ 7.5
4. Chapter Four, Year Two7 November 1996 · 60 minA famous basketball player seeks legal counsel after his team owner is murdered, while a defence witness unexpectedly changes her story on the stand.★ 7.4
5. Chapter Five, Year Two14 November 1996 · 60 minWyler grills Beiden on the stand, Latrell talks to the police, Wyler and his mother have a brush with the law, and Wyler gives Dietrich an ultimatum.★ 7.7
6. Chapter Six, Year Two21 November 1996 · 60 minThe prosecution asks the court to remove Wyler from the case; Dietrich and Sharon testify; the defense rests; Latrell faces murder charges.★ 7.4
7. Chapter Seven, Year Two5 December 1996 · 60 minThe defense and the prosecution deliver closing arguments; the jury hands down a verdict in the Rooney case.★ 7.2
8. Chapter Eight, Year Two12 December 1996 · 60 minThe governor's assassin is revealed; Wyler and Biggio call a truce, collaborating to nail Dietrich; racial considerations split Docknovich and Mosely.★ 7.2
9. Chapter Nine, Year Two9 January 1997 · 60 minWyler calls the shots when Docknovich and Mosely clash over jury selection; new information points to another possible suspect.★ 7.0
10. Chapter Ten, Year Two16 January 1997 · 60 minThe defense team learns incriminating evidence against Latrell's agent; prosecution witnesses taint Latrell's wholesome image.★ 7.3
11. Chapter Eleven, Year Two23 January 1997 · 60 minWeikopf accuses Wyler of sexual harassment; the defense brings forth witnesses attesting to Fortas' disregard for others and then has Rickey testify about how Fortas was blackmailing Rickey's wife.★ 7.2
12. Chapter Twelve, Year Two23 January 1997 · 60 minBoth legal teams make closing arguments; 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; the jury reaches a ver…★ 7.2
13. Chapter Thirteen, Year Two25 May 1997 · 60 minWyler 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.★ 7.4
14. Chapter Fourteen, Year Two25 May 1997 · 60 minJury 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.★ 7.9
15. Chapter Fifteen, Year Two26 May 1997 · 60 minWyler'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".★ 7.3
16. Chapter Sixteen, Year Two26 May 1997 · 60 minWhile 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.★ 7.2
17. Chapter Seventeen, Year Two29 May 1997 · 60 minBanks 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.★ 7.4
18. Chapter Eighteen, Year Two29 May 1997 · 60 minWyler 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.★ 7.7
