Equal Justice

Name: Equal Justice
Released: 1990-03-27
Rating: 6.8

1990 · 1h 0m · TMDB 6.8/10 (4 votes)

Equal Justice was a television legal drama broadcast in the United States by ABC from March 27, 1990 to July 3, 1991. This series details on the lives of the district attorney's office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The series stars George DiCenzo, Cotter Smith, Kathleen Lloyd, Jane Kaczmarek, Sarah Jessica Parker, Barry Miller, Joe Morton, James Wilder, Jon Tenney and Debrah Farentino. Despite earning critical acclaim, the show received low ratings throughout its run and was cancelled after only two seasons.

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About Equal Justice

Equal Justice was a television legal drama broadcast in the United States by ABC from March 27, 1990 to July 3, 1991.

This series details on the lives of the district attorney's office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The series stars George DiCenzo, Cotter Smith, Kathleen Lloyd, Jane Kaczmarek, Sarah Jessica Parker, Barry Miller, Joe Morton, James Wilder, Jon Tenney and Debrah Farentino.

Despite earning critical acclaim, the show received low ratings throughout its run and was cancelled after only two seasons.

Status: Ended
TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 4 votes
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 27

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

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Season 2

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S2 E1Jan 9, 199160 min

Sleeping with the Enemy

Mike James represents a young woman dying of AIDS who is charging her HIV positive ex-boyfriend with murder. Briggs' key witness turns out to have multiple personalities. Jo Ann worries that her relationship with Peter will compromise her career.

S2 E2Jan 23, 199160 min

End Game

Julie Janovich starts a romance with Frank Mirelli, whom she meets while prosecuting a Skinhead. Peter Bauer goes up against Searls on a juvenile death penalty case. And Linda Bauer finds her dream apartment, but must go before the co-op board.

S2 E3Jan 30, 199160 min

Courting Disaster

Mike James is in the hot seat when he tries to prosecute a woman who killed her ex-husband and his new wife. Jesse deals with a gang related problem at her daughter's school, and Searls has a steamy affair with the daughter of a high-ranking judge.

S2 E4Feb 13, 199160 min

In Confidence

Linda and Julie interlock on a case involving a man they absolutely know is guilty, but they have trouble proving it. Meanwhile, Mike enters the dating pool with Maggie, and Peter defends a mad man who has admitted to committing a brutal murder.

S2 E5Feb 27, 199160 min

Do No Harm

Eugene's involvement in a right-to-die case leads him to consider his own views of life and death. Linda Bauer prosecutes a college football player charged with rape. Meanwhile, Julie Janovich continues her romance with Detective Frank Mirelli.

S2 E6Mar 6, 199160 min

The Big Game and Other Crimes

Briggs has his hands full attempting to prove the guilt of a man charged with arson. Searls, Rogan and Briggs do their best to find a way to beat the Public Defenders in a basketball match-up.. Bach's questionable politics has Rogan seething.

S2 E7Mar 13, 199160 min

Part of the Plan

Jo Ann is working hard to put a suspected robber into prison. Peter and Linda Bauer's mother dies suddenly, leaving them stunned. Meanwhile, Briggs and Kerry Lynn find their mutual attraction is very real -- and very special -- and begin a romance.

S2 E8Mar 20, 199160 min

Who Speaks for the Children?

Linda Bauer and Jo Ann Harris disagree while working together on a precedent-setting case involving a pregnant drug addict. Meanwhile, Julie's relationship with Detective Mirelli ends on a sour note, and Briggs serves time at criminal intake court.

S2 E9Mar 27, 199160 min

Do the Wrong Thing

Supporters try to persuade Rogan to run against Bach for District Attorney. Searls asks a man to wear a hidden microphone in the interests of his case. And Jo Ann in in the unenviable position of prosecuting Jesus of Nazareth for attempted robbery.

S2 E10Apr 10, 199160 min

Without Prejudice

Mike James is conducting a Grand Jury investigation that involves a racially motivated murder. Eugene Rogan decides to quit his job and run for the office of District Attorney. Searls works as a cross-designate with the U.S. attorney's office.

S2 E11Jun 19, 199160 min

Opening Farewell

Eugene resigns and intends to run against Arnold for the office of District Attorney. Searls continues to be torn between his ambition and keeping his promise to a witness. Meanwhile, old wounds are re-opened for Mike when Delia's murderer is found.

S2 E12Jun 26, 199160 min

What Color Are My Eyes?

Linda Bauer does whatever it takes to win a high profile case...one involving the rape of a homeless girl. Meanwhile, Rogan is working a trial that has him questioning his own ethics, and Jo Ann and Peter go on a popular game show.

S2 E13Jul 3, 199160 min

The Devil His Due

Jo Ann has trouble rebounding after a life-threatening incident. Eugene Rogan's friends criticize him for continuing to play politics at their expense. Meanwhile, Mike is working to prosecute a basketball coach for the death of a player.