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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 Worst Episode
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    Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 2 - Balancing Act
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    #1 - 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.

    Director:Michael Switzer
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 3 - A Sucker's Bet
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    #2 - 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.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 4 - The Art of the Possible
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    #3 - 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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  4. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 5 - Start of the Fire
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    #4 - 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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  5. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 6 - Promises to Keep
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    #5 - 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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  6. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 7 - The Price of Justice
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    #6 - 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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  7. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 8 - Goodbye, Judge Green
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    #7 - 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.

    Director:Gregory Hoblit
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 9 - False Images
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    #8 - 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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  9. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 10 - Sugar Blues
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    #9 - 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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  10. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 11 - Curses
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    #10 - 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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  11. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 12 - The Cop Story
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    #11 - 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.

    Director:Michael Ray Rhodes
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 13 - Separate Lives
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    #12 - 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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  13. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 1 - Sleeping with the Enemy
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    #13 - Sleeping with the Enemy

    S2:E1

    Mike James represents a young woman dying of AIDS who is charging her HIV positive ex-boyfriend with murder. Briggs' key witness turns out to have multiple personalities. Jo Ann worries that her relationship with Peter will compromise her career.

    Director:Michael Switzer
    Writer:Deborah Joy LeVine

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  14. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 2 - End Game
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    #14 - End Game

    S2:E2

    Julie Janovich starts a romance with Frank Mirelli, whom she meets while prosecuting a Skinhead. Peter Bauer goes up against Searls on a juvenile death penalty case. And Linda Bauer finds her dream apartment, but must go before the co-op board.

    Director:Thomas Carter
    Writer:Christopher Knopf

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  15. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 3 - Courting Disaster
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    #15 - Courting Disaster

    S2:E3

    Mike James is in the hot seat when he tries to prosecute a woman who killed her ex-husband and his new wife. Jesse deals with a gang related problem at her daughter's school, and Searls has a steamy affair with the daughter of a high-ranking judge.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 4 - In Confidence
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    #16 - In Confidence

    S2:E4

    Linda and Julie interlock on a case involving a man they absolutely know is guilty, but they have trouble proving it. Meanwhile, Mike enters the dating pool with Maggie, and Peter defends a mad man who has admitted to committing a brutal murder.

    Director:Thomas Carter
    Writer:Deborah Joy LeVine

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  17. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 5 - Do No Harm
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    #17 - Do No Harm

    S2:E5

    Eugene's involvement in a right-to-die case leads him to consider his own views of life and death. Linda Bauer prosecutes a college football player charged with rape. Meanwhile, Julie Janovich continues her romance with Detective Frank Mirelli.

    Director:Michael Switzer
    Writer:Bryce Zabel

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  18. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 6 - The Big Game and Other Crimes
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    #18 - The Big Game and Other Crimes

    S2:E6

    Briggs has his hands full attempting to prove the guilt of a man charged with arson. Searls, Rogan and Briggs do their best to find a way to beat the Public Defenders in a basketball match-up.. Bach's questionable politics has Rogan seething.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 7 - Part of the Plan
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    #19 - Part of the Plan

    S2:E7

    Jo Ann is working hard to put a suspected robber into prison. Peter and Linda Bauer's mother dies suddenly, leaving them stunned. Meanwhile, Briggs and Kerry Lynn find their mutual attraction is very real -- and very special -- and begin a romance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 8 - Who Speaks for the Children?
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    #20 - Who Speaks for the Children?

    S2:E8

    Linda Bauer and Jo Ann Harris disagree while working together on a precedent-setting case involving a pregnant drug addict. Meanwhile, Julie's relationship with Detective Mirelli ends on a sour note, and Briggs serves time at criminal intake court.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 10 - Without Prejudice
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    #21 - Without Prejudice

    S2:E10

    Mike James is conducting a Grand Jury investigation that involves a racially motivated murder. Eugene Rogan decides to quit his job and run for the office of District Attorney. Searls works as a cross-designate with the U.S. attorney's office.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 11 - Opening Farewell
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    #22 - Opening Farewell

    S2:E11

    Eugene resigns and intends to run against Arnold for the office of District Attorney. Searls continues to be torn between his ambition and keeping his promise to a witness. Meanwhile, old wounds are re-opened for Mike when Delia's murderer is found.

    Director:Andy Wolk
    Writer:Deborah Joy LeVine

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  23. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 12 - What Color Are My Eyes?
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    #23 - What Color Are My Eyes?

    S2:E12

    Linda Bauer does whatever it takes to win a high profile case...one involving the rape of a homeless girl. Meanwhile, Rogan is working a trial that has him questioning his own ethics, and Jo Ann and Peter go on a popular game show.

    Director:Mark Sobel
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Equal Justice Season 2 Episode 13 - The Devil His Due
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    #24 - The Devil His Due

    S2:E13

    Jo Ann has trouble rebounding after a life-threatening incident. Eugene Rogan's friends criticize him for continuing to play politics at their expense. Meanwhile, Mike is working to prosecute a basketball coach for the death of a player.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Equal Justice Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Balancing Act" is the worst rated episode of "Equal Justice". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Michael Switzer and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/28/1990. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Sucker's Bet".