1961

S3.E1 ∙ The Weeping Baboon

Fri, Sep 27, 1963

Following the murder of his father Albert and brother Herbert, Jason Thomas is arrested for the crime and retains the Prestons to defend him. At first, they doubt their client's sanity; however, when he completely loses control in the courtroom provoking another attack, everyone begins to question if his flamboyant outbursts are simply an act to support an insanity plea.

8 /10

S3.E2 ∙ The Empty Heart

Fri, Oct 04, 1963

Loose-living party girl Norma Burgess fends off the drunken advances of David Fry. When the altercation turns violent, Norma shoots him in self-defense. The Prestons take Norma's case after the district attorney decides to indict her for attempted murder.

7.2 /10

S3.E3 ∙ The Captive

Fri, Oct 11, 1963

Joanne Rawlins seeks legal assistance from the Prestons to arrange a release for her husband Frank, a businessman who has been detained and arrested in Moscow on suspicion of spying. The Russian government agrees to exchange Frank for Vorchek, one of their own citizens jailed in the United States for espionage. The Prestons agree but then find themselves in a quandary when they learn that Vorchek will likely be executed upon his return to Russia.

0 /10

S3.E4 ∙ The Bagman

Fri, Oct 18, 1963

The Prestons are retained by Raul and Suzy Martinez in what appears to be a routine eviction case. However, unbeknownst to them, Peter Cole, a local political bagman, has been ordered to ensure the eviction. Cole seeks help from Judge Phillip Benning, whose loose ethics allow him to fix small court cases.

0 /10

S3.E5 ∙ Conspiracy of Silence

Fri, Oct 25, 1963

When a patient bleeds to death during a routine hernia operation, his widow wants answers, yet she finds few forthcoming, so she asks the Prestons help. The lawyer and his son work on the case, finding the doctors and staff of the hospital closing ranks, except for a young intern with a guilty conscience.

8.8 /10

S3.E6 ∙ The Cruel Hook

Fri, Nov 01, 1963

Assistant district attorney Cliff Sellers finds himself on the end of a very cruel hook when he's assigned to prosecute the case of Walter Wyatt, a man accused of murdering his spouse. Sellers secretly knows that the defendant is innocent: his brother Tim was having an affair with Mrs. Wyatt and impulsively strangled her when she threatened to expose their relationship. As the trial begins, Sellers is torn between loyalty to his brother and the horrifying possibility that Wyatt could face death in the electric chair for a crime he didn't commit.

0 /10

S3.E7 ∙ The Star Spangled Ghetto

Fri, Nov 08, 1963

Young but impoverished lovers John Strafaci and Theresa Sullivan want to marry but can't afford it. They impulsively decide to rob a liquor store to finance their marriage, but are caught, arrested, and face up to 30 years in prison each if convicted. The court appoints the Prestons to represent the couple, and the attorneys mount a rather unorthodox defense to save them.

0 /10

S3.E8 ∙ Loophole

Fri, Nov 15, 1963

While in pursuit of a suspected thief, police sergeant Henry Olson violates departmental procedure by firing a shot into a public crowd. When he discovers that an innocent bystander has been wounded by his bullet, Olson attempts to cover up his culpability by framing fellow officer Don Franks.

0 /10

S3.E9 ∙ The Seal of Confession

Fri, Nov 29, 1963

Fr. Phelps hears the confession of a murderer. But another man is arrested for the crime.

0 /10

S3.E10 ∙ Climate of Evil

Fri, Dec 06, 1963

Arnold Foster is jailed for a crime of which he is innocent. Can he survive the American prison system?

0 /10

S3.E11 ∙ The Crowd Pleaser

Fri, Dec 13, 1963

A boxer is accused of manslaughter.

0 /10

S3.E12 ∙ Old Lady Ironsides

Fri, Dec 20, 1963

An elderly one-time suffragette and feminist uses unusual methods to help a pregnant teenage girl.

8.6 /10

S3.E13 ∙ Fugue for Trumpet and Small Boy

Fri, Dec 27, 1963

When a sixteen-year-old boy is accused of shoplifting, the Prestons find his divorced parents are uncaring.

0 /10

S3.E14 ∙ Claire Cheval Died in Boston

Fri, Jan 03, 1964

In a change from their usual work, the Prestons undertake to look after the legal business involved in getting a play through a tour and onto Broadway.

0 /10

S3.E15 ∙ The Last Day

Fri, Jan 10, 1964

Floyd Cooper will be executed in twelve hours unless the Prestons can persuade the Governor to show leniency.

0 /10

S3.E16 ∙ Blacklist

Fri, Jan 17, 1964

A decade after being blacklisted in Hollywood for his political ties, former actor-turned-shoe-salesman Joe Larch receives an offer for a comeback in a new film. When Larch's plans are thwarted by a radical political group pressuring the town's mayor to stop the production, Larch hires the Prestons to file a libel suit against his enemies.

8.6 /10

S3.E17 ∙ Who'll Dig His Grave?

Fri, Jan 24, 1964

Drug addicted poet Gregor Martin confesses to a murder he didn't commit to protect a cafe owner who befriended him.

0 /10

S3.E18 ∙ All the Silent Voices

Fri, Jan 31, 1964

Dr. Tasso is a fervent advocate of birth control - which gets her into trouble.

0 /10

S3.E19 ∙ The Secret

Fri, Feb 07, 1964

Acting out of conscience, nuclear scientist Dr. Daniel Orren destroys the results of his own research - and is charged with destroying classified documents.

0 /10

S3.E20 ∙ The Pill Man

Fri, Feb 21, 1964

The Prestons take the case of respected pharmacist Ed Clark, who is arrested after being caught selling narcotics without a prescription to young addict Tom Grafton. During the case, the Prestons learn that Clark has been selling to other addicts too out of symphony for his wife Anne, who harbors a secret addiction of her own.

0 /10

S3.E21 ∙ Drink Like a Lady

Fri, Feb 28, 1964

Sheila Phelps is an alcoholic. Can the Prestons used this information to defend her in court?

0 /10

S3.E22 ∙ Survival

Fri, Mar 13, 1964

During a military training maneuver, Private Collier is killed in accidental fall. Jerry Hegen, a tough, brutal Marine drill sergeant faces court marital following the death of Collier, a recruit Hegen had bullied. The Prestons are called upon to defend Hegen.

0 /10

S3.E23 ∙ Moment of Truth

Fri, Mar 20, 1964

The Prestons take the case of Steve Lucas, a hood indicted in a manslaughter case. When the trial ends with a hung jury and a new trial is ordered, one of the jurors, cabbie Louis Brandt, is offered $5000 to ensure a "not guilty" vote. However, the bribe is later exposed, and Brandt falsely identifies Ken Preston as making the offer. Lawrence must then defend his son against the charge.

7.9 /10