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The Best Episodes of Equal Justice Season 1

Every episode of Equal Justice Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Equal Justice Season 1!

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Equal Justice was a television legal drama broadcast in the United States by ABC from March 27, 1990 to July 3, 1991. This series details on the lives of the district attorney's office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    a white policemen is accused of killing a black youth. Another case, involves a rape victim facing her attacker at trial. And in the last case, an inexperienced lawyer loses evidence while working on a murder case.

    Director:Thomas Carter
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 2 - Balancing Act
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Balancing Act

    S1:E2

    Assistant District Attorney Mike James works hard to gain the trust of an elderly victim. The victim lives in a housing project that is the main focus of an ongoing criminal trial. Meanwhile, prosecutor Jo Ann Harris must deal with a grand jury on the exact day she plans to head home.

    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 3 - A Sucker's Bet
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - A Sucker's Bet

    S1:E3

    Peter Bauer is frustrated by his inability to prove a man's innocence; while Jo Ann Harris and Briggs are victims of a con game and try to get back the money that was lost in the scam; and Mike James pursues his romantic interest.

    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 4 - The Art of the Possible
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - The Art of the Possible

    S1:E4

    Mike James and Julie Janovich work together to prosecute a wife-beater in an emotional domestic violence case. Eugene Rogan struggles to take care of his aging mother, and Jo Ann Harris gets her first trial…and meets Peter Bauer.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 5 - Start of the Fire
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Start of the Fire

    S1:E5

    District Attorney Arnold Bach assigns a racially motivated murder case to both Eugene Rogan and Mike James, which causes a major strain in their relationship; and Rogan throws his annual Assistant District Attorney party.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 6 - Promises to Keep
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Promises to Keep

    S1:E6

    Mike James becomes an eyewitness to a murder; Bureau Chief Eugene Rogan sees his personal life start to unravel when his wife Jesse finds a lump in her breast; and Jo Ann Harris savors her first victory in court.

    Director:Thomas Carter
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 7 - The Price of Justice
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - The Price of Justice

    S1:E7

    Deputy D.A. Eugene Rogan puts his career at stake when he attempts to prosecute the murderer of a high-priced prostitute. Meanwhile, Julie and Briggs team up to keep a man previously convicted of child abuse behind bars where he belongs.

    Director:Thomas Carter
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 8 - Goodbye, Judge Green
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Goodbye, Judge Green

    S1:E8

    Linda Bauer (Jane Kaczmarek) accuses a judge of preventing a rape victim from getting a fair trial. Meanwhile, Michael (Joe Morton) needs a witness to testify in a gang-related case, and Chris (James Wilder) is asked for a favor by an informant.

    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 9 - False Images
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - False Images

    S1:E9

    Julie struggles in her first murder trial involving a young girl who is too frightened to testify. Meanwhile, Jo Ann's success in her first grand jury hearing all depends on a dangerous witness, and Searls decides to help a druggie find a job.

    Director:Win Phelps
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 10 - Sugar Blues
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Sugar Blues

    S1:E10

    Briggs goes head-to-head with an inmate who is representing himself and is accused of killing a fellow inmate. Meanwhile, Frank has a new romantic interest in Linda, and Searls ignores signs that Sugar is going down hill in his new office job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 11 - Curses
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Curses

    S1:E11

    Jesse is called to serve jury duty on a case that Chris Searls is prosecuting. Meanwhile, Searls is in a relationship with an attractive woman who may end up having ulterior motives, and Julie is envious of Jo Ann's new case assignment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 12 - The Cop Story
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - The Cop Story

    S1:E12

    Eugene Rogan and Linda Bauer solve the murder of a police officer and find they are falling in love. Christopher Searls' pride is challenged when his girlfriend saves his life, and Jo Ann learns that handling citizens' complaints can be rewarding.

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  14. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 13 - Separate Lives
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Separate Lives

    S1:E13

    Eugene Rogan and Linda Bauer are determined to put away a cop-killer, going before the Grand Jury to indict Officer Boyce for the murder of Sergeant Branch. Briggs thinks that he has met his "dream girl" and has a very surprising birthday party.

    Director:Bill Corcoran
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Equal Justice" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Thomas Carter and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/27/1990. This episode is rated 7.2 points higher than the second-best, "Balancing Act".