1954

S1.E1 ∙ The Case of the Parolee

Wed, Mar 10, 1954

Matthews tries to aid an ex-convict suspected of robbing his boss.

8.4 /10

S1.E2 ∙ The Unfit Mother

Wed, Mar 17, 1954

Matthews defends a bar waitress accused of doping a patron.

7.4 /10

A happily married man suddenly becomes unhappy when he looses his job. His pregnant wife agrees to work until he finds another, but when tragedy arrives, he goes begging an enemy for work. He's soon accused of murder after his new boss is found murdered.

8.1 /10

S1.E4 ∙ The Forger

Wed, Mar 31, 1954

A man, happy in his career and marriage, is suddenly arrested and accused of check forgery. The public defender must find him innocent when thirteen witnesses and his own wife think he's guilt.

7.9 /10

S1.E5 ∙ The Prize Fighter Story

Wed, Apr 07, 1954

Davey Davis is an up-and-coming young boxer, managed by Soapy Moore. Moore gets involved with gangland figure B.G. Worden, who threatens Soapy if he doesn't get Davey to take a dive in a big fight. Davey gets wind of the plan and double-crosses Worden. Worden sends his girlfriend Eve to plant illegal drugs on Davey, and Davey is arrested. Public defender Bart Matthews steps in to help Davey with his case.

8.1 /10

S1.E6 ∙ The Clown

Wed, Apr 14, 1954

A troubled kid is accused of a crime he says he didn't commit. Unfortunately, his relationship with his father, a clown, is also severed.

7.8 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Behind Bars

Wed, Apr 21, 1954

The public defender takes on a case to investigate the truth behind a young recovering alcoholic who is in jail for murdering her land lord. This episode is based on a real case won by an attorney named James Cosgrove.

6.6 /10

S1.E8 ∙ Two Brothers

Wed, Apr 28, 1954

There are two brothers. One is accused of armed robbery, the other isn't. The priest believes the brother is innocent even though he claims to have done it. The public defender doesn't believe the brother's story either. But if he didn't do it, who did?

6.9 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Badge of Honor

Wed, May 05, 1954

Bart Matthews remembers a young, anxious police officer who made a mistake while still a rookie as they lay him to rest.

7.7 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Let Justice Be Done

Wed, May 12, 1954

An assistant public defender must defend the man who is accused of killing his best friend, a police officer, and leave behind a grieving widow and son.

6.7 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Pauper's Gold

Wed, May 19, 1954

After serving a 3-year sentence, a man is immediately picked up again on a gun charge. However, he is immediately bailed out by a local crime boss.

7.4 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Step Child

Wed, May 26, 1954

After her stepdaughter accuses her of cutting her and locking her in a closet, the arrested woman the public defender the story behind the accusations.

7.3 /10

S1.E13 ∙ The Auto Accident

Wed, Jun 02, 1954

Man is being held for running over and killing an old woman. The man claims it was an accident, but his PD has trouble aligning his client's story with witness accounts.

0 /10

S1.E14 ∙ Confession of Guilt

Wed, Jun 09, 1954

A woman confesses to shooting her ex-husband and is to stand trial for murder. Her boyfriend tells the public defender what really happened.

8.4 /10

S1.E15 ∙ The Hobo Story

Wed, Jun 16, 1954

A hobo is accused of kidnapping and beating a little girl he had befriended.

8 /10

S1.E16 ∙ Youth Crime Ring

Wed, Jun 23, 1954

A group of teenagers rob a store. The driver is later caught in arrested. While being questioned by the public defender, it's learned his reason behind his life of crime and the consequences of trying to stop.

8.1 /10

S1.E17 ∙ Third Floor Rear

Wed, Jun 30, 1954

A man is arrested for kidnapping his own child. The public defender is given the story behind the reason by the man's artist rep.

8.4 /10

S1.E18 ∙ Out of the Past

Sun, Jul 04, 1954

After many years, an escaped convict's past catches up with him.

8.2 /10

S1.E19 ∙ A Call in the Night

Sun, Jul 11, 1954

Teenagers from several "good families" are arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. The parents are dumbfounded, wondering how good kids could get into so much trouble. One girl, represented by the public defender, gives her story.

5.8 /10

S1.E20 ∙ Escape

Sun, Jul 18, 1954

A boxer serving time in a minimum security prison escapes when he receives a Dear John letter. The boxer is Matthews's client so Matthews is determined to track him down before something bad happens.

6.5 /10

S1.E21 ∙ High Stakes

Sun, Jul 25, 1954

Man is overcome by the gambling sickness and finds himself in debt to a crooked casino operator, who then tries to compel the man to embezzle from his employer.

7.5 /10

S1.E22 ∙ Lisa

Sun, Aug 01, 1954

A woman accused of stealing $250 is sentenced to jail. A newspaper man in the Courtroom recognizes the lady. He wakes the Public Defender in the middle of the night. He is anxious to tell the story of "Lisa", hoping Bart can get her freed.

8.3 /10

S1.E23 ∙ Baby for Sale

Sun, Aug 08, 1954

A man arrested for assault tells the public defender about his wife's unfortunate loss and the trials they encountered while trying to start a family.

7.7 /10

S1.E24 ∙ Think No Evil

Sun, Aug 15, 1954

A young man is arrested for robbery but claims he's innocent. The public defender's office goes to Las Vegas, where the man claims he was, to check up on his story. They find some disturbing news.

8.2 /10