Season 1

01 Gabriel's Fire Episode 112th September 1990 Gabriel Bird, unjustly imprisoned for 20 years, wins his freedom through the efforts of a beautiful female lawyer. Now she wants to hire him as an investigator for her law firm, but an embittered Bird refuses. 02 To Catch a Con (1) Episode 220th September 1990 Bird is ensnared in a trap set by O'Neil that uses Bird's long-lost daughter as bait. (Part 1 of 2) 03 To Catch a Con (2) Episode 327th September 1990 Bird finds out about his ""daughter"" and, with her help, sets a trap for the men who tried to frame him. (Part 2 of 2) 04 Louis' Date Episode 44th October 1990 A beautiful con artist becomes part of Bird's scheme to help Heller nab a man who cheated elderly people out of a million dollars. 05 The Descent Episode 518th October 1990 Despite Bird's suspicions, Heller becomes involved with her new client, a charming gambler who's suspected of murder. 06 Money Walks Episode 625th October 1990 Victoria Heller defends a teenager accused of killing another boy for his trendy tennis shoes; Bird tries to locate his parents' graves. 07 The Neighborhood Episode 71st November 1990 Bird takes on a neighborhood gang leader involved in criminal activities when he seeks to clear Jamil of a murder charge. 08 I'm Nobody Episode 88th November 1990 Bird must prove the identity of a former singer, now a derelict who's accused of murder and refuses to speak up in his own defense. 09 The Wind Rancher Episode 915th November 1990 Bird, Josephine, and others are held hostage in Josephine's restaurant by a panicked would-be robber whose dream is to escape to a ranch in North Dakota. 10 Windows Episode 1029th November 1990 On a stakeout, Bird and Jamil see a mobster murdered; Heller has a night of misadventure when she heads for a costume party dressed as a hooker. 11 Judgements Episode 116th December 1990 When Victoria defends her father, Judge Norton Heller, against bribery charges, she asks Gabriel and Louis to help prove his innocence—not realizing their investigation will reveal some painful secrets about her family's past. 12 'Tis the Season Episode 1220th December 1990 An appearance on Oprah Winfrey's television show leads Gabriel to a bittersweet reunion with Ellie, his ex-wife whom he has not seen in twenty years. 13 The Great Waldo Episode 1310th January 1991 Gabriel is a constant source of support for Josephine as she attempts to adopt a cocaine-addicted infant abandoned at her restaurant. 14 First Date Episode 1424th January 1991 Gabriel asks Josephine out for a dinner date, but then starts to have second thoughts about his invitation. 15 Truth and Consequences Episode 1531st January 1991 Victoria Heller faces a tough trial lawyer in court, when she agrees to defend a famous football player accused of homosexuality by a sleazy tabloid magazine. 16 Finger on the Trigger Episode 1614th February 1991 A nervous client of Victoria Heller's misinterprets Gabriel Bird's actions and shoots him in the chest. 17 Postcards from the Faultline Episode 1721st February 1991 Gabriel Bird and Louis Klein entertain customers at Josephine's Cafe with a tall tale in film noir style about a case they solved in Los Angeles. 18 A Prayer for the Goldsteins Episode 187th March 1991 Max Goldstein, a Jewish friend of Gabriel Bird's, steals a painting from an art gallery which was originally stolen from him by the Nazis. 19 One Flew Over the Bird's Nest Episode 1917th April 1991 Bird feigns mental illness in order to be checked into a psychiatric hospital and expose the dreadful conditions that exist there. 20 Kelly Green Episode 2024th April 1991 Convinced of her client's guilt, Victoria Heller decides whether or not to conceal a piece of evidence that would allow him to go free. 21 Birds Gotta Fly Episode 211st May 1991 Gabriel Bird meets with his daughter, Celine, after a twenty-year separation. 22 Belly of the Beast Episode 226th June 1991 Bird returns to prison to question a serial killer who may be able to identify a murder-rapist stalking a college campus.