American Justice: Season 4
A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of American Justice Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds
Jan 3, 1995 · 43 min
Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.
Kidnapped
Jan 4, 1995 · 43 min
The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.
Godfathers vs. the Law
Jan 11, 1995 · 43 min
The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.
Celebrities on Trial
Feb 8, 1995 · 43 min
Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..
Spies: Betraying a Nation
Feb 25, 1995 · 43 min
Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.
Defending the Mob
Mar 15, 1995 · 43 min
Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.
Witness Protection
Mar 29, 1995 · 43 min
Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.
Bad Medicine
Apr 19, 1995 · 43 min
Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.
Mob Ladies
May 10, 1995 · 43 min
Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.
Lights, Camera ... Courtroom
May 24, 1995 · 43 min
Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case
Hired Guns
Jun 28, 1995 · 43 min
A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.
Cruel and Unusual
Jul 5, 1995 · 43 min
Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.
Military Justice
Aug 9, 1995 · 43 min
Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.
Stalkers: Deadly Obsession
Aug 16, 1995 · 43 min
The cases of John Lennon, Theresa Saldana and others illustrate the seriousness of stalking, which was not recognized as a crime until
Undercover: The Infiltrators
Sep 6, 1995 · 43 min
Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.
Baby Snatchers
Sep 13, 1995 · 43 min
Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.
Assassins
Oct 11, 1995 · 43 min
Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.
LAPD
Oct 25, 1995 · 43 min
Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.
Bombers
Nov 8, 1995 · 43 min
Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.
Deadly Force
Dec 13, 1995 · 43 min
A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.
Why O.J. Simpson Won
Dec 23, 1995 · 43 min
A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.