Episode 1
The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds
1995-01-03 • 43 min
Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.
TV season
1995-01-02
A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.
Episode 1
1995-01-03 • 43 min
Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.
Episode 2
1995-01-04 • 43 min
The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.
Episode 3
1995-01-11 • 43 min
The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.
Episode 4
1995-02-08 • 43 min
Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..
Episode 5
1995-02-25 • 43 min
Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.
Episode 6
1995-03-15 • 43 min
Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.
Episode 7
1995-03-29 • 43 min
Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.
Episode 8
1995-04-19 • 43 min
Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.
Episode 9
1995-05-10 • 43 min
Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.
Episode 10
1995-05-24 • 43 min
Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case
Episode 11
1995-06-14 • 43 min
Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult
Episode 12
1995-06-28 • 43 min
A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.
Episode 13
1995-07-05 • 43 min
Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.
Episode 14
1995-08-09 • 43 min
Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.
Episode 15
1995-08-16 • 43 min
The cases of John Lennon, Theresa Saldana and others illustrate the seriousness of stalking, which was not recognized as a crime until
Episode 16
1995-09-06 • 43 min
Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.
Episode 17
1995-09-13 • 43 min
Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.
Episode 18
1995-09-20 • 43 min
Prison inmates become legal experts.
Episode 19
1995-10-11 • 43 min
Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.
Episode 20
1995-10-25 • 43 min
Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.
Episode 21
1995-11-08 • 43 min
Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.
Episode 22
1995-12-13 • 43 min
A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.
Episode 23
1995-12-23 • 43 min
A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.