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  • L.A. Law Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 97 min | Drama

L.A. Law

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 97 min | Drama

Pilot episode for the TV series introduces the lawyers and employees of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak, a Los Angeles law firm, in dealing with their courtroom cases and personal matters out of the courthouse. While the entire office...See morePilot episode for the TV series introduces the lawyers and employees of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak, a Los Angeles law firm, in dealing with their courtroom cases and personal matters out of the courthouse. While the entire office deals with the unexpected death of one of the founding senior partners, Norman Chaney, junior partner Michael Kuzak reluctantly takes on the defense of a wealthy and spoiled young man, accused with two friends, of raping a woman dying from leukemia. While intern Abby Perkins deals with her abusive alcoholic husband, divorce lawyer Arnie Becker takes advantage of his latest client caught up in her divorce. Public defender Victor Sifuentes is also offered to join the firm, while the ruthless managing partner, Douglas Brackman, deals with a surprising revelation from his new secretary. Written by matt-282 See less
Director
Writers
Steven Bochco (created by) (written by) | Terry Louise Fisher (created by) (written by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editors
Ray Daniels | Joe Ann Fogle (as Jo Ann Fogle)
Casting Director
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 15, 1986

Release date
Sep 15, 1986 (United States)

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Cast

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92 cast members
Name Known for
Harry Hamlin
Michael Kuzak Michael Kuzak   See fewer
Corbin Bernsen
Arnie Becker Arnie Becker   See fewer
Jill Eikenberry
Ann Kelsey Ann Kelsey   See fewer
Alan Rachins
Douglas Brackman, Jr. Douglas Brackman, Jr.   See fewer
Michele Greene
Abby Perkins Abby Perkins   See fewer
Jimmy Smits
Victor Sifuentes Victor Sifuentes   See fewer
Michael Tucker
Stuart Markowitz Stuart Markowitz   See fewer
Susan Ruttan
Roxanne Melman Roxanne Melman   See fewer
Richard Dysart
Leland McKenzie Leland McKenzie   See fewer
Alfre Woodard
Adrianne Moore Adrianne Moore   See fewer
Joe Pantoliano
Ralph Cavanaugh Ralph Cavanaugh   See fewer
Shannon Wilcox
Lydia Graham Lydia Graham   See fewer
Tom O'Brien
Justin Pregerson Justin Pregerson   See fewer
Juanin Clay
Judge Alice Ratakowsky Judge Alice Ratakowsky   See fewer
Robert Knepper
George 'Georgia' Buckner (as Rob Knepper) George 'Georgia' Buckner (as Rob Knepper)   See fewer
Patrick Cronin
Lester Mestman Lester Mestman   See fewer
Boyd Gaines
Jim Perkins Jim Perkins   See fewer
John Hancock
Judge Richard Armand Judge Richard Armand   See fewer
Bernie Hern
Judge Sidney Schroeder Judge Sidney Schroeder   See fewer
Mario Van Peebles
Andrew Taylor Andrew Taylor   See fewer
Jerry Hardin
D.A. Malcolm Gold D.A. Malcolm Gold   See fewer
John McCook
Barry Graham Barry Graham   See fewer
Felton Perry
Detective Lester Tuttle Detective Lester Tuttle   See fewer
Mark La Mura
Nick Klein Nick Klein   See fewer
Tony Soper
Bruce Pollack Bruce Pollack   See fewer
Cynthia Harris
Iris Hubbard Iris Hubbard   See fewer
Sarah Abrell
Lisa Weston Lisa Weston   See fewer
Cec Verrell
Angela Sipriano Angela Sipriano   See fewer
Clarence Felder
Sgt. McKlosky Sgt. McKlosky   See fewer
Anna Maria Poon
D.A. Marilyn Dart D.A. Marilyn Dart   See fewer
H. Richard Greene
Mitchell Glazer Mitchell Glazer   See fewer
Megan Gallagher
Leslie Aaron Leslie Aaron   See fewer
Patricia Huston
Hilda Brunschwager Hilda Brunschwager   See fewer
Tony DiBenedetto
Detective Duquette Detective Duquette   See fewer
Robert Darnell
Coroner Coroner   See fewer
Danny Chambers
Dick Hobart (as Dan Chambers) Dick Hobart (as Dan Chambers)   See fewer
Ellen Blake
Elizabeth Brand Elizabeth Brand   See fewer
Robert Covarrubias
Carlos Hermosillo Carlos Hermosillo   See fewer
Josh Cruze
Emanuel Garcia Emanuel Garcia   See fewer
Don Swayze
William Dollar William Dollar   See fewer
Jack Wells
Martin Garver Martin Garver   See fewer
Big Yank
Bailiff Bailiff   See fewer
Phyllis Applegate
Clerk #1 Clerk #1   See fewer
Barry Dennen
Clerk #2 Clerk #2   See fewer
Raechel Donahue
Self (voice) Self (voice)   See fewer
Chuck Street
Self (voice) (as Commander Chuck Street) Self (voice) (as Commander Chuck Street)   See fewer
Loren Janes
Norman Chaney Norman Chaney   See fewer
Shirley Anthony
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
David Armstrong
Detective (uncredited) Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Faith Burton
Court Clerk (uncredited) Court Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Mimi Cagnetta
Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Glen Carlson
Court Officer (uncredited) Court Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Dan Cotter
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Courts
Lawyer (uncredited) Lawyer (uncredited)   See fewer
Suzanne Covington
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Fernando Cubillas
Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Peter Eastman
Employee leaving Elevator (uncredited) Employee leaving Elevator (uncredited)   See fewer
Gayle Frank
Court Stenographer (uncredited) Court Stenographer (uncredited)   See fewer
George Golden
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Roy Goldman
Lawyer (uncredited) Lawyer (uncredited)   See fewer
Raven Grey Eagle
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Haggin
Lawyer (uncredited) Lawyer (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry Humburger
Security Guard (uncredited) Security Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
James Kindelon
Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
James Land
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Lombardo
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Babs Malone
Bailiff (uncredited) Bailiff (uncredited)   See fewer
Gil Mandelik
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Jane Mangler
Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Todd Mason
Office Employee (uncredited) Office Employee (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Michael
Lawyer (uncredited) Lawyer (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Mitchell
Bailiff (uncredited) Bailiff (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Norman
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Frannie O'Carroll
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Joanne Ostro
Court Clerk (uncredited) Court Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Eva Mar Pamintuan
Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Prentice
Lawyer (uncredited) Lawyer (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Sax
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
James Sikking
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Spear
Office Employee (uncredited) Office Employee (uncredited)   See fewer
Erik Stabenau
Office Employee (uncredited) Office Employee (uncredited)   See fewer
Nico Stevens
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Adrian Tafoya
Man at Elevator (uncredited) Man at Elevator (uncredited)   See fewer
Robin Torell
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Roger Trantham
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Geoff Vanderstock
Court Officer (uncredited) Court Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Jeff Viola
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Elliot Washington
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
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