The Court

 

No. Episode Air Date Prod #
1 Life Sentence
Writer: Carol Flint
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan
Guest Stars: Robin Thomas (Andrew Loesch),  Cynthia Ettinger (Charlene Grissom),  Brenda Strong (Marsha Palmer),  Christopher Grove (Peter Rubin),  Holmes Osborne (Consultant Frankel),  Freda Foh Shen (Ms. Reed),  Carmen Argenziano (Ohio Senator Koloski),  J. Patrick McCormack (Chief of Staff Gainey),  Thom Grissom Jr. (Attorney General Stambaug),  Michael McShane (Ohio Attorney General),  Paul Vincent O'Connor (Times Reporter Bauer),  Sam Anderson (White House Counsel Reinhart),  Dave Hager (Chairman Braintree),  Michael Adler (Pundit Jay Deider),  Alfred Dennis (Justice Bernstein),  Robert Gallo (Club Owner),  Shelby Leverington (Senator Caroline Gotch),  Jackie Millines (Hotel Desk Clerk),  Bob Minor (Guard),  Sean Moran (Van Sloyk's Buddy),  Harry Northup (Justice Fitzsimmons),  Shelley Robertson (Dorothea Aries),  Harper Roisman (Justice Shays),  Edmund Shaff (Justice Fiddle)

Synopsis: Field plays Ohio governor Kate Nolan, who, in the opener, is quickly confirmed by the Senate. That's no surprise: Nolan's capable, likable and hard to pin down philosophically. How she'll fit in on the sharply divided court remains to be seen, however, as she weighs in on her first case, involving an Ohio woman serving a life sentence. At the same time, back in the Buckeye State, a TV reporter is digging for dirt on Kate.
3/26/2002 227901
2 Due Process
Writer: Bonnie Mark
Director: Charles Haid
Guest Stars: Troy Ruptash (Randy Lastowski),  L. Scott Caldwell (Anne Marie),  Tim Bagley (Gregg Willis),  Stewart Skelton (William Roberts)

Synopsis: Nolan looks both good and bad in cases involving securities fraud and abortion. But her clerks don't exactly cover themselves with glory. Meanwhile, Harlan and Betsy pursue what could be a major coup in the abortion-case story; and Nolan's long-time Ohio aide rejoins her in Washington.
4/2/2002 227902
3 Stay
Writer: Carol Flint, Kevin Jon Heller
Director: Charles Haid
Guest Stars: Robin Thomas (Andrew Loesch),  Gary Grubbs (),  Kim Wimmer (),  Tim Bagley (Gregg Willis),  Newell Alexander (Judge Barry),  Clay Chappell (Motel Clerk),  Brad Henson (Male Prison Guard),  Sonia Jackson (Female Prison Guard),  Johnny Lee Schell (Singer),  Joe Stevens (Robert Boyd),  Rebecca Wackler (Death Clerk),  Paige Moss (),  Jennifer Aspen (Emily),  Elisabeth Harmon (Amy),  Rebecca Wackler (Sarah Baldus)

Synopsis: It's the day before a Texas man is to be executed for a rape and murder, and his petition for a stay arrives at the Court. As usual, Nolan has the swing vote. Recent DNA evidence throws his guilt into question, but the Court can't rule on that. It can consider procedural matters, though, so Kate's clerks scour the trial record (and play devil's advocate with each other). Meanwhile, Harlan, who's covering the story in Texas with Betsy, receives an intriguing proposal from an old girlfriend.
4/9/2002 227904
4 Snakes In The Grass
Writer: Janet Tamaro
Director: Tom Moore
Guest Stars: Tim Bagley (Gregg Willis),  Brenda Strong (Marsha Palmer),  Christopher Grove (Peter Rubin),  Jenny O'Hara (Eleanor),  Susan Krebs (Mrs. Ridley),  Geoffrey Wade (S.G. Walters),  Xander Berkeley (Keith Nolan)

Synopsis: The court rules on a case involving a Federal agent who accidentally shot a state agent, and Nolan is assigned to write the majority opinion. That means all-nighters for the clerks. Meanwhile, Harlan tricks a student librarian into giving him access to the papers of Nolan's late predecessor, Christina Flynn. It opens a can of worms. And so might the appearance in Washington of Nolan's black-sheep brother.
0/0/0 227903
5 A Wing And A Prayer
Writer: Bonnie Mark
Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Guest Stars: Mary Carver (Elizabeth),  Xander Berkeley (Keith Nolan),  James Keane (Unknown)

Synopsis: Betsy flirts with Nolan's brother Keith, and takes advantage of his attraction to her to gain information on Nolan's possible involvement in a financial scandal years ago. Brandt boldly interviews Nolan's mother Elizabeth, searching for confirmation of Nolan's guilt. But when Nolan confronts Brandt and explains the situation, he reluctantly must admit that she is blameless. Meanwhile, the justices argue whether or not students should be required to report misconduct by their peers. And an environmental debate results in a flock of birds being released into the courtroom by protesters.
0/0/0 227905
6 Back In The Bottle
Writer: Janet Tamaro, Carol Flint
Director: Charles Haid
Guest Stars: Brenda Strong (Marsha Palmer),  Meera Simhan (Barista),  Bob Gunton (Casey),  Steven W. Bailey (Motel Clerk)

Synopsis: Brandt's attempted exposé on Nolan is promoted on television without his knowledge, causing Nolan to hurriedly prepare a defense against the false charges of indiscretion. Brandt's producing partner Marsha Palmer ignores his protests and insists that he broadcast it. But he surprises everyone by publicly declaring Nolan innocent and retracting his premature accusation. Brandt's job is terminated, but he is triumphant—and Nolan is greatly relieved that she did not bring dishonor to the Supreme Court.
0/0/0 227906

 

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