TV series
A Season in Purgatory
1996, English, on CBS. Created by Robert W. Lenski.
A wealthy, politically connected family covers up the suspicious death of a young woman, a secret that later threatens to destroy the family's rising political star.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1996
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part II
Aired 7 May 1996
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Robert W. LenskiCreator
- Patrick DempseyHarrison Burns · 2 ep
- Sherilyn FennKit Bradley · 2 ep
- Craig ShefferConstant Bradley · 2 ep
- Edward HerrmannDr. Shugrue · 2 ep
- David Marshall GrantJerry Bradley · 2 ep
- Kathleen YorkClaire Rafferty · 2 ep
- W. Earl BrownFatty Malloy · 2 ep
- Wendy PhillipsLuanne Utley · 2 ep
- Maureen MuellerCast · 2 ep
- Lisa AkeyCharlotte Bradley · 2 ep
- Jere SheaJohnny Fuselli · 2 ep
- Jeanie DrynanCast · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 May 1996
- Last aired
- 7 May 1996
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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What A Season in Purgatory is based on
A Season in Purgatory is adapted from a novel.
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A Season in Purgatory has 1 season and 2 episodes.
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Yes. A Season in Purgatory ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.
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A Season in Purgatory parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Season in Purgatory is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like A Season in Purgatory?
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Who created A Season in Purgatory?
A Season in Purgatory was created by Robert W. Lenski and stars Patrick Dempsey, Sherilyn Fenn, Craig Sheffer.
What is A Season in Purgatory based on?
A Season in Purgatory is adapted from a novel.