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Season 1 – Family Law

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First divorce lawyer Lynn Holt finds out her husband doesn't love her anymore. Then she discovers he's cleaned out their office and taken all their clients with him. So she throws a chair against the wall, stomping around in uncomfortable lingerie and rails against the stupidity of it all. Venting done, the lady lawyer woos new clients, takes on cases involving crackhead moms and cremated dogs, and plots revenge on her ex-partner.
Family Law — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Although Kathleen Quinlan gives a commendable performance, Family Law fizzles out with its bizarre tonal shifts, two-dimensional characterizations, and unbelievable storylines.

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Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune The truly distasteful pilot kills any sympathy for [Kathleen] Quinlan by invoking almost every cliche about women standing up for themselves you've ever heard in a cruddy Nashville hit. Aug 15, 2019 Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times Family Law has no visible wheels, and its star, Kathleen Quinlan, wanders through its premiere looking mostly stunned. Aug 15, 2019 Full Review Ron Wertheimer New York Times Ms. [Kathleen] Quinlan is most appealing, but this series can't survive on her determination alone. Aug 15, 2019 Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel Family Law is either a brilliant stroke of counter-programming or the most cynical view of gender relationships in the history of television Aug 15, 2019 Full Review Deseret News Staff Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Family Law is the season's most inconsistent new show, swinging wildly from low comedy to high drama and wasting the talents of the oh-so-talented Kathleen Quinlan. Aug 15, 2019 Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun [Kathleen] Quinlan is a fine actress, and executive producer Paul Haggis is one of the great under-appreciated writing talents in Hollywood. But the male-bashing is so easy, obvious and heavy-handed that you wonder what's left after the vitriol. Aug 15, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I love this show! Love seeing familiar places in Vancouver. Love the references to Canucks, actors wearing tshirts saying Vancouver!! I'm thrilled with it being known as Vancouver. My two favourite characters are the main actress Juliet Stone and the actor playing her father. Her mother is the epitome of the bitter ex. I could go on and on as I like all the characters. I love the humour in a drama, dealing with heavy subjects, situations. This is my new favourite show, I look forward to watching it every week and certainly hope it comes back for season 2. The characters are so real to me. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kathleen Quinlan

Lynn Holt

Julie Warner

Danni Lipton

Dixie Carter

Randi King

Christopher McDonald

Rex Weller

Cristian de la Fuente

Andres Diaz

Merrilee McCommas

Patricia Dumar

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 20, 1999 Pilot An attorney and a mother tries to keep her law firm and family together when her husband leaves with the majority of the practice. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 1999 Damages Lynn represents the parents of a child with Down syndrome who are suing the doctor for negligence; Lynn cares for her sick son as she divorces her husband. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 1999 All God's Creatures Lynn represents a woman whose ex-husband is teaching their children racism; Rex represents an animal-rights activist; Danni gets a visit from her ex-boyfriend. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 1999 Prisoners Randi is reminded of her past when she defends a former prison guard charged with rape; Lynn negotiates a divorce settlement for a teen actor; Danni must prepare a prenuptial agreement for her ex-boyfriend. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 18, 1999 The List Lynn's client wants to have his troubled daughter committed to a mental institution; Danni breaks up with Don and swears off all men. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 25, 1999 The Nanny Lynn's ethics and feelings make a custody case difficult; Rex's estranged brother appears; Danni represents an obnoxious, elderly actor. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 8, 1999 Games Lynn represents an immigrant wanted for a robbery in Afghanistan; children don't want their parents to attend soccer games; Andres is hurt by Lisa's dismissive treatment. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 15, 1999 The Fourth Trimester Against Lynn's wishes, Danni represents a wealthy basketball player who refuses to pay child support; Lynn does whatever it takes to collect a payment. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 22, 1999 Holt vs. Holt Lynn's opposing counsel in a wrongful termination case turns out to be her ex-husband; Lynn and Michael argue over who will get the children for Thanksgiving. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 29, 1999 Four Drops of Blood Rex defends a mother accused of shaking her baby to death; Randi fights to save a dog's job; Lynn lowers her standards by searching for clients. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 13, 1999 Decisions Lynn must decide whether an AIDS-stricken boy will be administered life-prolonging drugs; Danni defends her father when he causes a car accident; Rex unknowingly becomes the subject of a filmmaker's documentary. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 10, 2000 Media Relations Lynn and Rex join forces to defend a 10-year-old boy accused of murder; Danni and Don come to a crossroads in their relationship; Randi's client believes his estranged wife cast a spell on him. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 17, 2000 Human Error A man attempts to regain custody of his daughter after serving time for murdering his wife; Viveca finds employment with Rex after passing the bar exam. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 24, 2000 Stealing Home A woman resurfaces after two years of being on the run with her young daughter; Danni's client sues a hairdresser who refused to cut her hair. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 7, 2000 A Mother's Son A teenage killer's adoptive parents are sued for negligence; a woman divorces her husband before revealing she won the lottery. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 21, 2000 Are You My Father? A popular television minister may be the father of an illegitimate child; a transsexual fights for child custody. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 28, 2000 Metamorphosis Rex's estranged wife (Bo Derek) shows up with a new boyfriend; Randi reunites with her daughter; Lynn kidnaps a judge. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 6, 2000 Necessity A social worker is arrested for kidnapping a boy from his abusive parents; an elderly woman distributes inexpensive prescription drugs from Mexico. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 20, 2000 Playing God Lynn (Kathleen Quinlan) wrestles with a case involving a drug addict who was coerced into being sterilized. With Julie Warner, Dixie Carter and Christopher McDonald. Guest star: Donna Hanover. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 17, 2000 The Witness Randi and Rex realize that one of their clients, a street-tough gang member, is about to murder his college-bound brother. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 24, 2000 Second Chance Randi faces another jail sentence when she resists arrest and assaults an officer; Lynn's client denies physically abusing his wife and children; a man sues for custody of a dummy. Details Episode 22 Aired May 1, 2000 Love and Money Randi helps a mentally impaired couple to retain custody of their child; Rex has unexpected guilt pangs; Lynn resumes a purely physical relationship with Michael. Details Episode 23 Aired May 8, 2000 Possession Is Nine Tenths of the Law A Roman Catholic priest is accused of beating a woman into a coma during an exorcism; Andres faces deportation. Details

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Season Info

Director
Fred Gerber, Paul Haggis, Elodie Keene, Ericson Core, Richard J. Lewis, Michael Schultz, Anita W. Addison
Executive Producer
Paul Haggis, Anne Kenney
Screenwriter
Judith Feldman, Paul Haggis, Thomas L. Moran, Jeff King, Tricia Brock, Susan Hamilton Brin, David Shore, Stephen Nathan, Sarah Woodside Gallagher, Anne Kenney, Marc Flanagan
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 20, 1999