TV series
The Paper Chase
1978–1986, English, on CBS & Showtime. Created by James Bridges.
Critically lauded drama about the life and pressures of a group of students at a prestigious Eastern law school, with a strict and domineering contract-law professor named Charles Kingsfield, who alternately inspires and terrifies the students.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 58
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S4 E5: Graduation
Aired 2 May 1986
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- James BridgesCreator
- John HousemanCharles Kingsfield · 58 ep
- James StephensJames T. Hart · 58 ep
- Betty HarfordMrs Nottingham · 58 ep
- James KeaneWillis Bell · 58 ep
- Tom FitzsimmonsFranklin Ford III · 58 ep
- Michael TucciGerald Golden · 36 ep
- Robert KrimmerMartin Zeiss · 36 ep
- Charles HallahanErnie · 22 ep
- Stanley DeSantisGagarian · 22 ep
- Robert GintyThomas Craig Anderson · 22 ep
- Francine TackerElizabeth Logan · 22 ep
- Jonathan SegalJonathan Brooks · 22 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 September 1978
- Last aired
- 2 May 1986
- Network
- CBS, Showtime
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Paper Chase: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Paper Chase are there?
The Paper Chase has 4 seasons and 58 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Paper Chase finished?
Yes. The Paper Chase ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Paper Chase suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Paper Chase?
If you liked The Paper Chase, try Reasonable Doubt, Silk, Burden of Truth.
Who created The Paper Chase?
The Paper Chase was created by James Bridges and stars John Houseman, James Stephens, Betty Harford.