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L.A. Law

TV Series (1986 - 1994)

This popular TV drama depicted life in a large Los Angeles law firm. The plots were strongly character-based and dealt with both the personal lives and professional activities of the partners, associates, and staff. Scenes centered around the courtroom and the law offices. Often, an episode would open with a surprising twist, which would then be played out during the rest of the show.

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08x22 Finish Line Aired: May. 19, 1994

In the final episode of the series, McKenzie (Richard Dysart) announces his retirement; Nuzzi and Benny (Larry Drake) buy a racehorse; and the … [continue reading]

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L.A. Law is Canceled/Ended

The show had 8 seasons and 172 episodes air between 1986 and 1994.

Series Info

Type:

Scripted

Premiered:

Sep. 15, 1986

Status:

Canceled/Ended

Runtime:

60 min.

Aired:

1986 - 1994

To-Date:

8 Seasons
172 Episodes

[Episode Guide]

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Genre

- drama

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In early 1991, a Season 5 episode had two female characters, Abby, played by Michele Greene and the newcomer C.J., played by Amanda Donohoe kissing each other. The scene was recognized as the…
[show]In early 1991, a Season 5 episode had two female characters, Abby, played by Michele Greene and the newcomer C.J., played by Amanda Donohoe kissing each other. The scene was recognized as the first kiss between two women in a prime time American series and was considered quite controversial.
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Series creator Steven Bochco was so taken with the show being parodied on the cover of the October 1987 issue of Mad Magazine that he staged a photo shoot with the show's actors in the exact…
[show]Series creator Steven Bochco was so taken with the show being parodied on the cover of the October 1987 issue of Mad Magazine that he staged a photo shoot with the show's actors in the exact same positions that their caricatures had appeared on the magazine's cover. Mad Magazine ran the photo in a subsequent issue.
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The series ended their last day of shooting their final episode the morning of May 10, 1994. Actor Corbin Bernsen called into the Howard Stern Show about a half hour before they wrapped for…
[show]The series ended their last day of shooting their final episode the morning of May 10, 1994. Actor Corbin Bernsen called into the Howard Stern Show about a half hour before they wrapped for the last time.
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