Season 1

01 Pilot Episode 126th September 1991 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. 02 Hard Bargains Episode 227th September 1991 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. 03 Making Dirt Stick Episode 34th October 1991 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. 04 Daddy's Little Girl Episode 418th October 1991 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. 05 ... and Sleep Won't Come Episode 525th October 1991 Grieving over the suicide of a friend, Tess investigates the case that drove him to despair. Dicky reconciles with Kay. 06 The Silent Treatment Episode 61st November 1991 Tess is tough on a deaf man accused of attempted murder, and Dicky becomes involved with attorney Lila Simon. 07 Tangled up in Blue Episode 78th November 1991 Bruce's move on Kay shakes things up with Tess; and a date-rape incident promises many aftershocks. 08 Aftermath Episode 815th November 1991 Kay tries to cope with the rape, harassment by the police and the impending trial all at once; Bruce drops a bomb on Tess. 09 One Woman's Word Episode 929th November 1991 Kay is as much on trial as the defendant, but with the support of Tess and Dicky she braces herself as the proceedings begin. 10 Graduation Day Episode 105th December 1991 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. 11 Pure Gold Episode 1113th December 1991 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. 12 Dicky's Got the Blues Episode 1220th December 1991 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. 13 The Shadow of Death Episode 1317th January 1992 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. 14 The Discomfort Zone (1) Episode 144th February 1992 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. 15 Fish out of Water (2) Episode 1511th February 1992 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. 16 Burning Desire (1) Episode 163rd March 1992 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. 17 Love is Strange (2) Episode 1717th March 1992 Tess starts the wheels turning in the neo-Nazi case, but Judge Booth's obsessive attraction to her throws a wrench into things. 18 Home is Where the Heart Is (3) Episode 1817th March 1992 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. 19 Maggie Finds Her Soul Episode 1924th March 1992 A shopkeeper's trap for burglars does in a druggie, and the legal fallout has political and personal consequences for Gold and Dicky. 20 Home to Roost Episode 208th September 1992 Maggie provides a spirited defense of a battered woman accused of murder in a case that Tess prosecutes with ambivalent feelings. 21 Change of Plans Episode 2115th September 1992 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.