Against the Law

Name: Against the Law
Released: 1990-09-23
Rating: 7
Cast: Michael O'Keefe, Suzzanne Douglas, M.C. Gainey, Elizabeth Ruscio

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Creator:David Manson

Against the Law is an American dramedy television series that aired on the Fox network from September 23, 1990 to April 5, 1991. Starring Michael O'Keefe and Suzzanne Douglas, the 17 hour-long episodes centered on the brash Boston lawyer, Simon MacHeath, who left his job at a prestigious law firm to start his own defense practice.

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StatusEnded

First AiredSeptember 23, 1990

Last AiredApril 5, 1991

Episode Runtime1sa

Seasons1

Episodes17

TypeScripted

Origin CountryUnited States

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

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Last Episode

S1 E17 • 4/5/1991

Evil Conduct

A date-rape victim and her father (run up against 'the system.' It fails them, so he shoots the rapistto death. That's where this story of law and morality begins. He confesses, and the police recover the gun. However, the police have 'erased' his Constitutional rights, as the prosecutor puts it. By the book, the killer should walk. But the judge throws out the book. So defense attorney MacHeath urges the jury to consult another book: ""a higher law."" (TV Guide)