L.A. Law
“The professionals who will take you into the jungles of American justice”
Series Overview
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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8 Seasons • 171 Episodes
1986 – 1994
Premiered: Mon, Sep 15, 1986
Steven BochcoLatest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 22: “Finish Line”
McKenzie throws the firm into a turmoil when he announces his plans to retire as they prepare to throw him a surprise 65th birthday party; thinking that he's reached rock bottom at the age of 42, Becker reaches out to Halliday for comfort and finds himself in church; Levinson represents an elderly clothing manufacturer sued by his son in a power struggle over their family business; Benny and Rosalie argue when Dominic urges him to invest money in a race horse.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Corbin Bernsen
Arnie Becker
Jill Eikenberry
Ann Kelsey
Alan Rachins
Douglas Brackman
Michael Tucker
Stuart Markowitz
Blair Underwood
Jonathan Rollins
Larry Drake
Benny Stulwicz
John Spencer
Tommy Mullaney
A Martinez
Daniel Morales
Richard Dysart
Leland McKenzie
Alan Rosenberg
Eli Levinson
Debi Mazar
Denise Iannello
Alexandra Powers
Jane Halliday
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Bochco, Terry Louise Fisher
William M. Finkelstein, Scott Goldstein, Judith Parker, Ellen S. Pressman, Terry Louise Fisher
Department Leadership Roster
Michael L. Mayer
Production Design
Scott Goldstein
Producer
Judith Parker
Producer
Ellen S. Pressman
Producer
Terry Louise Fisher
Producer
Don Behrns
Producer
Elodie Keene
Producer
Phillip Goldfarb
Producer
Mark Tinker
Producer
Michael M. Robin
Producer
Alan Brennert
Producer
John Masius
Producer
Michele Gallery
Producer
Alice West
Producer
John Hill
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About L.A. Law
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What is L.A. Law about?
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.
How many seasons does L.A. Law have?
L.A. Law comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in L.A. Law?
Key cast members in L.A. Law include Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker, Blair Underwood.
Who created or directed L.A. Law?
L.A. Law was developed and directed by Steven Bochco, Terry Louise Fisher.