The Worst Episodes of Murder One

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   6.9/10(42 votes)

   #1 - Chapter Nine, Year Two

   S2:E91/9/1997

   While Docknovich and Mosley clash over jury selection for the Latrell case, an agent eager to represent Latrell implies that his current agent has been stealing from clients.

   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:William M. Finkelstein

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   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:William M. Finkelstein
2. 

   7.1/10(39 votes)

   #2 - Chapter Eleven, Year Two

   S2:E111/23/1997

   The defense brings forth witnesses attesting to Fortas' disregard for others and then has Rickey testify about how Fortas was blackmailing Rickey's wife.

   Directors:Michael Fresco, William M. Finkelstein

   Writers:Charles H. Eglee, Geoffrey Neigher

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   Directors:Michael Fresco, William M. Finkelstein

   Writers:Charles H. Eglee, Geoffrey Neigher
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   7.1/10(38 votes)

   #3 - Chapter Twelve, Year Two

   S2:E121/23/1997

   Rickey goes into hiding after a witness testifies that Rickey said he was going to kill Fortas because he was tired of being threatened over gambling debts.

   Director:Randall Zisk

   Writers:Charles H. Eglee, William M. Finkelstein

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   Director:Randall Zisk

   Writers:Charles H. Eglee, William M. Finkelstein
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   7.1/10(37 votes)

   #4 - Chapter Sixteen, Year Two

   S2:E165/26/1997

   While Grasso calls forth witnesses who believed Banks' final victim was innocent, Wyler begins to worry whether his client will kill again if he is found innocent and released.

   Director:Michael Fresco

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Michael Fresco

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.2/10(44 votes)

   #5 - Chapter Seven, Year Two

   S2:E712/5/1996

   Sharon has trouble dealing with the jury's verdict, and an underworld figure already in jail promises to tell Wyler what really happened the night the governor was killed.

   Director:Adam Nimoy

   Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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   Director:Adam Nimoy

   Writer:Geoffrey Neigher
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   7.2/10(43 votes)

   #6 - Chapter Eight, Year Two

   S2:E812/12/1996

   The truth about the governor's murder is finally revealed as Mosley and Docknovich argue over who is best suited to make Rickey Latrell's bail argument.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Geoffrey Neigher
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   7.2/10(40 votes)

   #7 - Chapter Ten, Year Two

   S2:E101/16/1997

   Witnesses in the Latrell case portray Rickey as a desperate and possessive man, but later it is Rickey himself who offers up the most damning statement.

   Director:Donna Deitch

   Writer:William M. Finkelstein

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   Director:Donna Deitch

   Writer:William M. Finkelstein
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   7.2/10(37 votes)

   #8 - Chapter Fifteen, Year Two

   S2:E155/26/1997

   Wyler's attempts to protect his client fail after Banks gets permission from the judge to testify on his own behalf and then angrily tells Wyler "You are now at the top of my list."

   Director:Donna Deitch

   Writer:Charles H. Eglee

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   Director:Donna Deitch

   Writer:Charles H. Eglee
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   7.3/10(43 votes)

   #9 - Chapter Four, Year Two

   S2:E411/7/1996

   Wyler talks to Sharon's husband concerning her confession, then later meets basketball superstar Rickey Latrell, who fears he'll be arrested for the murder of an NBA team owner.

   Director:Rick Wallace

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Rick Wallace

   Writer:Unknown
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    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Thirteen, Year Two

    S2:E135/25/1997

    Wyler defends a serial killer who targeted ex-cons convicted of vicious crimes, and the firm receives bids from Hollywood producers vying for the movie rights.

    Director:Donna Deitch

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Donna Deitch

    Writer:Unknown
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    7.3/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Chapter Seventeen, Year Two

    S2:E175/29/1997

    Banks is released, and as the firm tries to help him, one of their own is shot; Wyler defends a young man accused of killing his 83-year-old girlfriend.

    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher
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    7.4/10(45 votes)

    #12 - Chapter Three, Year Two

    S2:E310/24/1996

    As Sharon continues to insist she is guilty, Wyler feels certain that she is not, and a surprising source offers to pay for Sharon Rooney's defense.

    Director:Elodie Keene

    Writer:Charles H. Eglee

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    Director:Elodie Keene

    Writer:Charles H. Eglee
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    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #13 - Chapter Six, Year Two

    S2:E611/21/1996

    While Wyler uncovers more connections between the various players involved in the Van Allan murder, Rickey Latrell is arrested and charged with murder.

    Director:Randall Zisk

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Randall Zisk

    Writer:Unknown
14. 

    7.5/10(69 votes)

    #14 - Chapter Thirteen

    S1:E132/6/1996

    Evidence is delivered against Avedon by witnesses who include Dr. Lester's nurse though Hoffman believes she may be lying. Meanwhile, an informant turns up with vital information about Richard Cross; rumors begin circulating about the state of Cross's health. Elizabeth identifies her abductor.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher
15. 

    7.6/10(50 votes)

    #15 - Chapter Two, Year Two

    S2:E210/17/1996

    Sharon testifies she was pregnant with Governor Van Allan's child, but he made her have an abortion, while Wyler learns the governor's wife was having an affair of her own.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Unknown

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    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #16 - Chapter Five, Year Two

    S2:E511/14/1996

    Wyler learns another of the governor's affairs ended badly for the woman involved, and Latrell is called in for questioning concerning the murder of team owner Sandy Fortas.

    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher
17. 

    7.6/10(47 votes)

    #17 - Chapter Eighteen, Year Two

    S2:E185/29/1997

    Wyler learns murder is often a family affair after a man claims to know who really murdered Tommy Banks and then Mary Beth's killer confesses.

    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, Geoffrey Neigher

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    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, Geoffrey Neigher
18. 

    7.7/10(71 votes)

    #18 - Chapter Eleven

    S1:E111/16/1996

    Hoffman tries to get Avedon's charges dropped due to Holly Gerges's confession. Meanwhile, jury selection continues, with a law professor (Steven Gilborn) among those questioned. Hoffman becomes suspicious after Cross asks him to help Roberto Portalegre, an influential associate from Brazil whose son was accused of date rape.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    7.7/10(44 votes)

    #19 - Chapter Fourteen, Year Two

    S2:E145/25/1997

    Jury selection for the Banks' trial proves difficult as many of the jurors interviewed feel Banks is a hero for killing murderers who received light sentences for their horrific crimes.

    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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    Director:Marc Buckland

    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher
20. 

    7.8/10(74 votes)

    #20 - Chapter Seven

    S1:E711/10/1995

    Hoffman receives information that Avedon may have confessed to killing Jessica Costello; someone is suspected of leaking facts to the press. Meanwhile, Gillespie defends a 12-year-old gang member (DeJuan Guy) accused of murdering a rival at a funeral.

    Director:Donna Deitch

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Donna Deitch

    Writer:Unknown
21. 

    7.8/10(95 votes)

    #21 - Chapter Fourteen

    S1:E142/13/1996

    A copy of the videotape that may have gotten David Blalock killed surfaces; the woman (Anna Gunn) who appeared to be strangled by Avedon in a sex video testifies. As more evidence comes to light proving Richard Cross lied about his activities the night of Jessica's murder, Hoffman begins experiencing marital problems.

    Director:Randall Zisk

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Randall Zisk

    Writer:Unknown
22. 

    7.8/10(71 votes)

    #22 - Chapter Fifteen

    S1:E152/20/1996

    The murder trial is halted when two male jurors argue over a woman juror as a love triangle is exposed. Judge Bornstein orders that Dr. Lester's records on Avedon be unsealed, forcing the physician to testify; Dr. Lester testifies that Neil Avedon made a startling confession the night Jessica was murdered. Passion develops between Arnold and Julie Costello.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    Writer:Unknown
23. 

    7.9/10(71 votes)

    #23 - Chapter Twelve

    S1:E121/23/1996

    The "Goldilocks Murder" trial begins with opening statements and the prosecution's first witness (Ted Marcoux), who testifies he heard Avedon threaten Jessica. When a member of his family is abducted, Hoffman suspects someone is trying to send him a message about the Avedon murder case and that Cross is somehow involved.Meanwhile, Appleton's business relationship with Cross is questioned.

    Director:Rick Wallace

    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, William M. Finkelstein

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    Director:Rick Wallace

    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, William M. Finkelstein
24. 

    7.9/10(68 votes)

    #24 - Chapter Sixteen

    S1:E163/5/1996

    After Jessica's diary is entered as evidence, Hoffman calls to the stand some of the men Jessica mentioned in her diary, including Gary Blondo and Rusty Arnold. Meanwhile, Julie agrees to testify about her relationship with Richard Cross, but Hoffman is later stunned after she takes the stand and claims she no longer has to answer his questions.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    7.9/10(51 votes)

    #25 - Chapter One, Year Two

    S2:E110/10/1996

    Deputy District Attorney Jimmy Wyler joins Hoffman & Associates, and for his first case he defends Sharon Rooney, who was arrested for murdering the governor of California.

    Director:Michael Fresco

    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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    Director:Michael Fresco

    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher