TV series
Against the Law
1990–1991, English, on FOX. Created by 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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 17
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E17: Evil Conduct
Aired 5 April 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- David MansonCreator
- Michael O'KeefeCast · 17 ep
- Suzzanne DouglasCast · 17 ep
- M.C. GaineyCast · 17 ep
- Elizabeth RuscioCast · 17 ep
- Deborah RushCast · 1 ep
- Barbara WilliamsCast · 1 ep
- Paul GuilfoyleCast · 1 ep
- Tom AtkinsWalter Littlefield · 1 ep
- Fritz WeaverCast · 1 ep
- Lance NorrisCast · 1 ep
- Rodney EastmanCast · 1 ep
- Marcia Jean KurtzCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 September 1990
- Last aired
- 5 April 1991
- Network
- FOX
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Against the Law are there?
Against the Law has 1 season and 17 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Against the Law finished?
Yes. Against the Law ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created Against the Law?
Against the Law was created by David Manson and stars Michael O'Keefe, Suzzanne Douglas, M.C. Gainey.