TV series
Head Cases
2005–2006, English, on FOX. Created by Bill Chais.
Get ready for the law's newest odd couple. The legal system will never be the same.
Head Cases is an American primetime comedy-drama television program, best known as the first show cancelled for the 2005–2006 season. It was broadcast by FOX and premiered on September 14, 2005. It was cancelled after two episodes on September 22 after disastrous ratings and critical drubbing. Attorney Jason Payne (Chris O'Donnell) had a superstar career at a prestigious Los Angeles law firm -- that is, until his wife, Laurie, kicked him out of the house and he had a nervous breakdown. After three months at a "wellness center," Jason finds himself with no job, no place to live and no support system. Enter Russell Shultz (Adam Goldberg), an unkempt, unpredictable sufferer of explosive disorder, assigned to be outpatient "buddies" with Jason by their mutual therapist, Dr. Robinson. Payne and Shultz ultimately decide to open a law firm of their own.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2006
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Latest episode
S1 E7: Deep Cover
Aired 4 January 2006
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Bill ChaisCreator
- Chris O'DonnellJason Payne · 7 ep
- Adam GoldbergRussell Shultz · 7 ep
- Rhea SeehornNicole Walker · 7 ep
- Krista AllenLaurie Payne · 7 ep
- Jake CherryRyan Payne · 7 ep
- Rockmond DunbarDr. Robinson · 7 ep
- Brooke NevinCast · 1 ep
- Caroline AaronCast · 1 ep
- Tyler FrancavillaCast · 1 ep
- Beau GarrettCast · 1 ep
- Ethan CohnCast · 1 ep
- Bruce FrenchCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 September 2005
- Last aired
- 4 January 2006
- Network
- FOX
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Head Cases: quick answers
Is Head Cases worth watching?
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How many seasons of Head Cases are there?
Head Cases has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is Head Cases finished?
Yes. Head Cases was cancelled in 2006, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Head Cases suitable for kids?
Head Cases is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Head Cases?
If you liked Head Cases, try Sullivan's Crossing, Burden of Truth, Offspring.
Who created Head Cases?
Head Cases was created by Bill Chais and stars Chris O'Donnell, Adam Goldberg, Rhea Seehorn.