TV series

Reasonable Doubts

Name: Reasonable Doubts
Released: 1991
Cast: Mark Harmon, Marlee Matlin, William Converse-Roberts, Tim Grimm, Bill Pugin

1991–1993· 2 seasons· 42 min episodes★ 7.6Ended

On NBC — From Lorimar Television · December 3rd Productions

Two people with one passion: JUSTICE

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Synopsis

A police drama about the working relationship between Assistant DA Tess Kaufman, a prosecutor sensitive to the rights of the accused, and hard-charging, gruff Detective Dicky Cobb, an old-fashioned cop with a "bust-the-perps" attitude. Reasonable Doubts was broadcast in the United States by NBC and ran from 1991 to 1993.

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Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 26, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
When police officer Dicky Cobb reveals he can read sign language, he's transferred from the street to the office of deputy district attorney Tess Kaufman.
Guest stars: Elpidia Carrillo (Anita Torres)
E2 Hard BargainsSep 27, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
Tess and Dicky handle the case of a mentally ill man who attacked a neighbor. Kay gives Dicky an ultimatum while Tess is impressed with her ex's efforts to strengthen their relationship.
Guest stars: Tim Choate, Darnell Williams
E3 Making Dirt StickOct 4, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
Dicky and Tess search for new evidence to nail a murderer released on a technicality, but their sole lead is a witness who refuses to endanger his new straight life by revisiting his ugly past.
E4 Daddy's Little GirlOct 18, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
Dicky's stuck with an inadmissible confession when a woman confesses to murdering her father, a prominent citizen, and uncovers a scandal involving the mayor and the district attorney. Kay argues with her father over her drinking.
Guest stars: Jim Beaver (Detective Earl Gaddis)
E5 ... and Sleep Won't ComeOct 25, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
Grieving over the suicide of a friend, Tess investigates the case that drove him to despair. Dicky reconciles with Kay.
Guest stars: Catherine Richardson (Interpreter)
E6 The Silent TreatmentNov 1, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
Tess is tough on a deaf man accused of attempted murder, and Dicky becomes involved with attorney Lila Simon.
Guest stars: Jim Beaver (Detective Earl Gaddis), Catherine Richardson (Interpreter)
E7 Tangled up in BlueNov 8, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
Bruce's move on Kay shakes things up with Tess; and a date-rape incident promises many aftershocks.
Guest stars: Kay Lenz (Maggie Zombro), Kim Johnston Ulrich (Lila Simon), John Mese (Sean Kelly), James Acheson (Andy Cromyer), Gina Gallego (Kay's Therapist), Mary Watson (Nurse), Abraham Alvarez (Judge Triandos), Monty Bane (Skoog)
E8 AftermathNov 15, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
Kay tries to cope with the rape, harassment by the police and the impending trial all at once; Bruce drops a bomb on Tess.
Guest stars: Kay Lenz (Maggie Zombro), John F. O'Donohue (Bailiff), Jim Beaver (Detective Earl Gaddis), Kim Johnston Ulrich (Lila Simon), John Mese (Sean Kelly), James Acheson (Andy Cromyer), Gina Gallego (Kay's Therapist), Abraham Alvarez (Judge Triandos)
E9 One Woman's WordNov 29, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
Kay is as much on trial as the defendant, but with the support of Tess and Dicky she braces herself as the proceedings begin.
E10 Graduation DayDec 5, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
A murder case is dumped on Tess only days before trial, and she's pitted against her mentor; Dicky meets Lila's parents; Bruce gets nasty in the divorce; Kay copes with the aftermath of rape.
E11 Pure GoldDec 13, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
A fatal hit-and-run case involving a politician puts Gold on the spot, and causes a rift between Sean and Tess; Dicky and Lila face the truth about their relationship; Kay decides to sell the bar.
E12 Dicky's Got the BluesDec 20, 1991 · 60 min
Synopsis
An activist professor is charged with the murder of a college journalist who crucified him in print; Dicky feels blue as Kay considers moving; Tess feels angry over Bruce's machinations.
Guest stars: John F. O'Donohue (Bailiff)
E13 The Shadow of DeathJan 17, 1992 · 60 min
Synopsis
Gold's uncle, who's opposed to capital punishment, defends a psycho-killer against Tess; Tess's parents visit just as she's getting cozy with Sean; Kay makes a move toward Dicky.
Guest stars: Danny Trejo (Cholo #2)
E14 The Discomfort Zone (1)Feb 4, 1992 · 60 min
Synopsis
Dicky is cast adrift when he's accused of brutality while breaking up a fight; and his troubles have a ripple effect on Gold, who's the mayor's choice for City Council; Bruce makes waves for Tess.
Guest stars: Jim Beaver (Detective Earl Gaddis), Danny Trejo (Cholo #2)
E15 Fish out of Water (2)Feb 11, 1992 · 60 min
Synopsis
Dicky awaits the outcome of the brutality investigation; Tess laments that things have hit the skids with Sean; Kay hits it off with her professor.
Guest stars: John F. O'Donohue (Bailiff)
E16 Burning Desire (1)Mar 3, 1992 · 60 min
Synopsis
Tess's prosecution of the young neo-Nazi is roughed up by Judge Booth. Meanwhile, Dicky dogs the defendant's friend to testify to the truth.
Guest stars: John F. O'Donohue (Bailiff)
E17 Love is Strange (2)Mar 17, 1992 · 60 min
Synopsis
Tess starts the wheels turning in the neo-Nazi case, but Judge Booth's obsessive attraction to her throws a wrench into things.
E18 Home is Where the Heart Is (3)Mar 17, 1992 · 60 min
Synopsis
Judge Booth makes things difficult for Tess as she prosecutes the neo-Nazi case, while Dicky dogs the defendant's friend; Kay tries to get Weldon on the wagon.
E19 Maggie Finds Her SoulMar 24, 1992 · 60 min
Synopsis
A shopkeeper's trap for burglars does in a druggie, and the legal fallout has political and personal consequences for Gold and Dicky.
E20 Home to RoostSep 8, 1992 · 60 min
Synopsis
Maggie provides a spirited defense of a battered woman accused of murder in a case that Tess prosecutes with ambivalent feelings.
E21 Change of PlansSep 15, 1992 · 60 min
Synopsis
A public defender provides a weak defense for a Mexican immigrant couple accused of endangering their daughter; Sean is given a case involving chickens he views as a real turkey.
Guest stars: Raymond D. Turner (Deputy), Hank Adamson (Litton), Kendra Booth (Bambi), Amy Peck (Sarah Jane Rose), Howard George (Al Lombardi)