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L.A. Law (1986)

S1E1 Pilot

Sep 15, 1986 Season 1 Episode 1 Drama, War & Politics

Becker starts his day confronted by furious clients and narrowly escapes a gun threat. Meanwhile, Melman discovers his deceased partner, leading to unexpected complications. Kuzak cleverly navigates a challenging case, defending a distasteful client accused of assaulting a terminally ill woman. Brackman questions Kelsey’s decision to take on an insurance case, as the firm welcomes a new associate. A eulogy for Chaney takes an unexpected twist, while Becker helps a woman realize her divorce settlement isn’t as favorable as she believed. Perkins's marital issues become public, and Kuzak faces a judge serious about traffic infractions, while Kelsey makes a bold advance towards Markowitz.