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Murder One

Theodore Hoffman is a prominent defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. After successfully defending the wealthy but suspicious Richard Cross in a lurid murder trial, he is now involved in the defense of Neil Avedon. Neil is a famous young actor who has had severe drug and alcohol problems and was subsequently charged with the murder, after Cross was acquitted. This single case will run an entire television season (interspersed with bits from other cases that the firm is involved in).

10 Votes (8.2)

1995 HD 45min TV-MA United States English Canceled
Crime Drama
courtroom lawyer murder law firm legal drama criminal lawyer defense attorney celebrity client

Credits:

Steven Bochco

director

Anthony LaPaglia

Jimmy Wyler

Mary McCormack

Justine Appleton

Michael Hayden

Chris Docknovich

Barbara Bosson

Deputy D.A. Miriam Grasso

J.C. MacKenzie

Arnold Spivak

John Fleck

Louis Hines

S1E1 - Chapter One 1995-09-20

A powerful L.A. entrepreneur (Stanley Tucci) is accused of killing his mistresss 15-year-old sister, Jessica Costello, after she is found "naked, tied up, strangled, [with] drugs all over the place" in an apartment he owns. The murder of Jessica Costello becomes front-page news and the hottest new case for the law firm of Hoffman & Associates.

S1E2 - Chapter Two 1995-09-26

Hoffman grows suspicious when Cross appears overly confident at his arraignment on the charge of murder; a surprise witness (Tia Carrere) comes forward with new information. Ted Hoffman goes from defending Richard Cross for the murder of Jessica Costello to defending Neil Avedon (Jason Gedrick) , a hot young Hollywood actor, for the same murder.

S1E3 - Chapter Three 1995-10-03

A personal item belonging to Jessica Costello surfaces that could incriminate members of the Hollywood community; Avedons substance abuse creates problems for Hoffman, who selects a new attorney for second chair. Lisa defends an investments specialist on trial for mishandling his clients life savings.

S1E4 - Chapter Four 1995-10-12

Avedon takes a lie-detector test and is released on bail, but Grasso tries to get the bail revoked because of the incriminating sex tape brought in by Melissa. Meanwhile, Hoffman defends a police detective (Joe Spano) accused of using unnecessary force after responding to a domestic dispute call.

S1E5 - Chapter Five 1995-10-19

Avedon goes to court for his preliminary hearing; Blalock (Kevin Tighe) believes hes found a witness who can discredit Crosss alibi for the night of the murder. Meanwhile, Appleton defends a Jewish youth (Maury Ginsberg) accused of an anti-Semitic hate crime. After a lead in her sisters murder proves deadly, Julie Costello shows up at the law firm to talk to Hoffman, fearing that her own life is now in danger.

S1E6 - Chapter Six 1995-11-03

Hoffman hires Velacek to investigate David Blalocks murder, and he retains an expert jury consultant (Lorraine Toussaint). Meanwhile, Avedon appears in court to see if his bail will be revoked, and Spivak defends a man (Billy Maddox) accused of a murder committed 17 years before. When Julie overdoses on drugs prescribed by Dr. Lester, Hoffman suspects the doctor has ulterior motives for keeping his female patients so heavily sedated.

S1E7 - Chapter Seven 1995-11-10

Hoffman receives information that Avedon may have confessed to killing Jessica Costello; someone is suspected of leaking facts to the press. Meanwhile, Gillespie defends a 12-year-old gang member (DeJuan Guy) accused of murdering a rival at a funeral.

S1E8 - Chapter Eight 1995-11-17

Avedon plans a live television interview; a surprising source brings forth a videotape that further incriminates Avedon; Julie is arrested for DUI. Meanwhile, Appleton convinces a former patient (Charlotte Ross) of Dr. Lester to share her disturbing experiences with Julie.

S1E9 - Chapter Nine 1996-01-01

Convinced that Richard Cross is trying to manipulate the outcome of Neil Avedons murder trail, Hoffman advises Justine to turn down a business opportunity from him.

S1E10 - Chapter Ten 1996-01-09

Jury selection begins in Avedons murder trial, and among the potential jurors are an ex-cop, an ex-marine and a feminist. Meanwhile, a stalker (Debra Christofferson) reappears on Avedons trail and Francesca (Donna Murphy) considers divorcing Richard. Hoffman faces a rumor that he had an affair with Francesca Cross, a rumor he believes was started by Richard Cross.

S1E11 - Chapter Eleven 1996-01-16

Hoffman tries to get Avedons charges dropped due to Holly Gergess confession. Meanwhile, jury selection continues, with a law professor (Steven Gilborn) among those questioned. Hoffman becomes suspicious after Cross asks him to help Roberto Portalegre, an influential associate from Brazil whose son was accused of date rape.

S1E12 - Chapter Twelve 1996-01-23

The "Goldilocks Murder" trial begins with opening statements and the prosecutions first witness (Ted Marcoux), who testifies he heard Avedon threaten Jessica. When a member of his family is abducted, Hoffman suspects someone is trying to send him a message about the Avedon murder case and that Cross is somehow involved.Meanwhile, Appletons business relationship with Cross is questioned.

S1E13 - Chapter Thirteen 1996-02-06

Evidence is delivered against Avedon by witnesses who include Dr. Lesters nurse though Hoffman believes she may be lying. Meanwhile, an informant turns up with vital information about Richard Cross; rumors begin circulating about the state of Crosss health. Elizabeth identifies her abductor.

S1E14 - Chapter Fourteen 1996-02-13

A copy of the videotape that may have gotten David Blalock killed surfaces; the woman (Anna Gunn) who appeared to be strangled by Avedon in a sex video testifies. As more evidence comes to light proving Richard Cross lied about his activities the night of Jessicas murder, Hoffman begins experiencing marital problems.

S1E15 - Chapter Fifteen 1996-02-20

The murder trial is halted when two male jurors argue over a woman juror as a love triangle is exposed. Judge Bornstein orders that Dr. Lesters records on Avedon be unsealed, forcing the physician to testify; Dr. Lester testifies that Neil Avedon made a startling confession the night Jessica was murdered. Passion develops between Arnold and Julie Costello.

S1E16 - Chapter Sixteen 1996-03-05

After Jessicas diary is entered as evidence, Hoffman calls to the stand some of the men Jessica mentioned in her diary, including Gary Blondo and Rusty Arnold. Meanwhile, Julie agrees to testify about her relationship with Richard Cross, but Hoffman is later stunned after she takes the stand and claims she no longer has to answer his questions.

S1E17 - Chapter Seventeen 1996-03-12

Eduardo Portalegre (Nick Corri) is again charged with rape and becomes a suspect in Jessicas murder. Patients of Graham Lester testify that he drugged and raped them while they were in his care. Julie and DA Garfield testify; Annie asks Ted for a divorce. Hoffman uncovers a costly connection between Richard Cross and Dr. Lesters nurse.

S1E18 - Chapter Eighteen 1996-03-19

The defense calls witnesses for Avedon, including his mother (Concetta Tomei); Hoffman considers the prosecutions offer to plea bargain; Appleton is reprimanded for her involvement with Richard Cross; Grasso suffers a personal tragedy.

S1E19 - Chapter Nineteen 1996-04-01

Richard Cross is called as a witness for the defense. Cross acts strangely on the witness stand, Neil decides to testify in court on his own behalf, and Justine has an unnerving encounter with Cross in his office. Meanwhile, Appleton secretly goes through Crosss private files to obtain information that would aid the defense.

S1E20 - Chapter Twenty 1996-04-08

Avedon awaits his fate as closing arguments are heard and jury instructions are given. Meanwhile, the prosecution tries to have Judge Bornstein dismissed, due to allegations that she and Hoffman were once romantically linked. As Hoffman and Grasso deliver their closing arguments Justine realizes just how mentally unstable Cross is and finally discovers the cause of his erratic behavior.

S1E21 - Chapter Twenty-One 1996-04-22

Even as the jury reaches a verdict, Hoffman breaks into Jessicas apartment, convinced a hidden camera is located there and that a tape of the murder most likely exists. The jury delivers its verdict in the trial of Neil Avedon. Following the decision, Hoffman and Grasso appear on "Larry King Live" to discuss the case. King appears as himself.

S1E22 - Chapter Twenty-Two 1996-04-22

Hoffman races to track down Richard Cross and find the missing video tape even as a terrified Neil Avedon is attacked by a fellow inmate in prison; a possible mob connection surfaces in the case.

S1E23 - Chapter Twenty-Three 1996-04-23

With nothing left to lose, a dying Richard Cross tells Hoffman where to find the tape recorded in Jessicas apartment the night of her murder. In the aftermath of the jurys verdict in the Goldilocks murder case of Neil Avedon, Jessicas killer is unmasked and all loose ends tied up.

S2E1 - Chapter One, Year Two 1996-10-10

Deputy District Attorney Jimmy Wyler joins Hoffman & Associates, and for his first case he defends Sharon Rooney, who was arrested for murdering the governor of California.

S2E2 - Chapter Two, Year Two 1996-10-17

Sharon testifies she was pregnant with Governor Van Allans child, but he made her have an abortion, while Wyler learns the governors wife was having an affair of her own.

S2E3 - Chapter Three, Year Two 1996-10-24

As Sharon continues to insist she is guilty, Wyler feels certain that she is not, and a surprising source offers to pay for Sharon Rooneys defense.

S2E4 - Chapter Four, Year Two 1996-11-07

Wyler talks to Sharons husband concerning her confession, then later meets basketball superstar Rickey Latrell, who fears hell be arrested for the murder of an NBA team owner.

S2E5 - Chapter Five, Year Two 1996-11-14

Wyler learns another of the governors affairs ended badly for the woman involved, and Latrell is called in for questioning concerning the murder of team owner Sandy Fortas.

S2E6 - Chapter Six, Year Two 1996-11-21

While Wyler uncovers more connections between the various players involved in the Van Allan murder, Rickey Latrell is arrested and charged with murder.

S2E7 - Chapter Seven, Year Two 1996-12-05

Sharon has trouble dealing with the jurys verdict, and an underworld figure already in jail promises to tell Wyler what really happened the night the governor was killed.

S2E8 - Chapter Eight, Year Two 1996-12-12

The truth about the governors murder is finally revealed as Mosley and Docknovich argue over who is best suited to make Rickey Latrells bail argument.

S2E9 - Chapter Nine, Year Two 1997-01-09

While Docknovich and Mosley clash over jury selection for the Latrell case, an agent eager to represent Latrell implies that his current agent has been stealing from clients.

S2E10 - Chapter Ten, Year Two 1997-01-16

Witnesses in the Latrell case portray Rickey as a desperate and possessive man, but later it is Rickey himself who offers up the most damning statement.

S2E11 - Chapter Eleven, Year Two 1997-01-23

The defense brings forth witnesses attesting to Fortas disregard for others and then has Rickey testify about how Fortas was blackmailing Rickeys wife.

S2E13 - Chapter Thirteen, Year Two 1997-05-25

Wyler defends a serial killer who targeted ex-cons convicted of vicious crimes, and the firm receives bids from Hollywood producers vying for the movie rights.

S2E15 - Chapter Fifteen, Year Two 1997-05-26

Wylers attempts to protect his client fail after Banks gets permission from the judge to testify on his own behalf and then angrily tells Wyler "You are now at the top of my list."

S2E17 - Chapter Seventeen, Year Two 1997-05-29

Banks is released, and as the firm tries to help him, one of their own is shot; Wyler defends a young man accused of killing his 83-year-old girlfriend.