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Crime Story S1E7 — Abrams for the Defense

7.5

Crime Story•Season 1•Episode 7

Abrams for the Defense

7.5/10 · 117 votesOct 14, 198644 min

Ranked #20 of 21 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

Attorney Abrams falls for a reporter helping him defend a tenant accused of assaulting a slum landlord.

Directed byAaron Lipstadt, Michael Mann

Previous episodeE6 · The War Next episodeE8 · Pursuit of a Wanted Felon

Seasons2

Cast9

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Lt. Mike Torello

Tony Denison

Tony Denison

Ray Luca

Steve Ryan

Steve Ryan

Det. Nate Grossman

Paul Butler

Paul Butler

Det. Walter Clemmons

Billy Campbell

Billy Campbell

Det. Joey Indelli

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Sgt. Danny Krychek

Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang

Atty. David Abrams

John Santucci

John Santucci

Pauli Taglia

Jack Angel

Jack Angel

Narrator (voice)

Crew2

Aaron Lipstadt

Aaron Lipstadt

Director

Michael Mann

Michael Mann

Director

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Episode Summary

"Abrams for the Defense" is episode 7 of Crime Story season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 117 votes, ranking #20 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Aaron Lipstadt, Michael Mann, it aired on October 14, 1986.

Next: E8 · Pursuit of a Wanted Felon Best of Season 1