Murder One

Murder One 1995

★ 7.7TMDB 0h 47min 2 seasons Creators: Channing Gibson, Charles H. Eglee, Steven Bochco

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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S1·E1 Chapter OneSep 20, 1995A powerful L.A. entrepreneur (Stanley Tucci) is accused of killing his mistress's 15-year-old sister, Jessica Costello, after she is found "naked, tied up, strangled,…S1·E2 Chapter TwoSep 26, 1995Hoffman grows suspicious when Cross appears overly confident at his arraignment on the charge of murder; a surprise witness (Tia Carrere) comes forward with new…S1·E3 Chapter ThreeOct 3, 1995A personal item belonging to Jessica Costello surfaces that could incriminate members of the Hollywood community; Avedon's substance abuse creates problems for Hoffman,…S1·E4 Chapter FourOct 12, 1995Avedon takes a lie-detector test and is released on bail, but Grasso tries to get the bail revoked because of the incriminating sex tape brought in by Melissa.…S1·E5 Chapter FiveOct 19, 1995Avedon goes to court for his preliminary hearing; Blalock (Kevin Tighe) believes he's found a witness who can discredit Cross's alibi for the night of the murder.…S1·E6 Chapter SixNov 3, 1995Hoffman hires Velacek to investigate David Blalock's murder, and he retains an expert jury consultant (Lorraine Toussaint). Meanwhile, Avedon appears in court to see if…S1·E7 Chapter SevenNov 10, 1995Hoffman receives information that Avedon may have confessed to killing Jessica Costello; someone is suspected of leaking facts to the press. Meanwhile, Gillespie defends…S1·E8 Chapter EightNov 17, 1995Avedon plans a live television interview; a surprising source brings forth a videotape that further incriminates Avedon; Julie is arrested for DUI. Meanwhile, Appleton…S1·E9 Chapter NineJan 1, 1996Convinced that Richard Cross is trying to manipulate the outcome of Neil Avedon's murder trail, Hoffman advises Justine to turn down a business opportunity from him.S1·E10 Chapter TenJan 9, 1996Jury selection begins in Avedon's murder trial, and among the potential jurors are an ex-cop, an ex-marine and a feminist. Meanwhile, a stalker (Debra Christofferson)…S1·E11 Chapter ElevenJan 16, 1996Hoffman tries to get Avedon's charges dropped due to Holly Gerges's confession. Meanwhile, jury selection continues, with a law professor (Steven Gilborn) among those…S1·E12 Chapter TwelveJan 23, 1996The "Goldilocks Murder" trial begins with opening statements and the prosecution's first witness (Ted Marcoux), who testifies he heard Avedon threaten Jessica. When a…S1·E13 Chapter ThirteenFeb 6, 1996Evidence is delivered against Avedon by witnesses who include Dr. Lester's nurse though Hoffman believes she may be lying. Meanwhile, an informant turns up with vital…S1·E14 Chapter FourteenFeb 13, 1996A copy of the videotape that may have gotten David Blalock killed surfaces; the woman (Anna Gunn) who appeared to be strangled by Avedon in a sex video testifies. As…S1·E15 Chapter FifteenFeb 20, 1996The murder trial is halted when two male jurors argue over a woman juror as a love triangle is exposed. Judge Bornstein orders that Dr. Lester's records on Avedon be…S1·E16 Chapter SixteenMar 5, 1996After Jessica's diary is entered as evidence, Hoffman calls to the stand some of the men Jessica mentioned in her diary, including Gary Blondo and Rusty Arnold.…S1·E17 Chapter SeventeenMar 12, 1996Eduardo Portalegre (Nick Corri) is again charged with rape and becomes a suspect in Jessica's murder. Patients of Graham Lester testify that he drugged and raped them…S1·E18 Chapter EighteenMar 19, 1996The defense calls witnesses for Avedon, including his mother (Concetta Tomei); Hoffman considers the prosecution's offer to plea bargain; Appleton is reprimanded for her…S1·E19 Chapter NineteenApr 1, 1996Richard Cross is called as a witness for the defense. Cross acts strangely on the witness stand, Neil decides to testify in court on his own behalf, and Justine has an…S1·E20 Chapter TwentyApr 8, 1996Avedon awaits his fate as closing arguments are heard and jury instructions are given. Meanwhile, the prosecution tries to have Judge Bornstein dismissed, due to…S1·E21 Chapter Twenty-OneApr 22, 1996Even as the jury reaches a verdict, Hoffman breaks into Jessica's apartment, convinced a hidden camera is located there and that a tape of the murder most likely exists.…S1·E22 Chapter Twenty-TwoApr 22, 1996Hoffman races to track down Richard Cross and find the missing video tape even as a terrified Neil Avedon is attacked by a fellow inmate in prison; a possible mob…S1·E23 Chapter Twenty-ThreeApr 23, 1996With nothing left to lose, a dying Richard Cross tells Hoffman where to find the tape recorded in Jessica's apartment the night of her murder. In the aftermath of the…

Cast

Mary McCormack
Mary McCormack Justine Appleton
Michael Hayden
Michael Hayden Chris Docknovich
J.C. MacKenzie
J.C. MacKenzie Arnold Spivak
Barbara Bosson
Barbara Bosson Miriam Grasso
John Fleck
John Fleck Louis Hines
Daniel Benzali
Daniel Benzali Ted Hoffman
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci Richard Cross
Grace Phillips
Grace Phillips Lisa Gillsepie
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams Lila Marquette
Dylan Baker
Dylan Baker Arthur Polson
Patricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson Annie Hoffman
Jason Gedrick
Jason Gedrick Neil Avedon
Linda Carlson
Linda Carlson Beth Bornstein
Anthony LaPaglia
Anthony LaPaglia Jimmy Wyler
D. B. Woodside
D. B. Woodside Aaron Mosely
Clayton Rohner
Clayton Rohner Vince Biggio
Jack Kehler
Jack Kehler Frank Szymanski
Gregory Itzin
Gregory Itzin Roger Garfield

Details

First air date
Sep 20, 1995
Last air date
May 29, 1997
Seasons
2
Episodes
41
Episode runtime
47 min
Network
ABC
Status
Canceled
Studios
Steven Bochco Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Country
United States of America
Language
English

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