Carson's Law 1983
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 24, 1983
- Last Aired
- December 1, 1984
- Format
- 2 seasons · 184 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~153.3 hours (50 min/ep)
- Created By
- Terry Stapleton
- Network
- 10
★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 2 votes Drama 2 seasons · 184 eps Ended
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What is Carson's Law?
The Australian television series "Carson's Law" was a period piece set in the 1920s. The series was made by Crawford Productions for the Ten Network.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 184
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 24, 1983
- Last aired
- Dec 1, 1984
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- AU
- Networks
- 10
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 2 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 184 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- 10
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The Australian television series "Carson's Law" was a period piece set in the 1920s. The series was made by Crawford Productions for the Ten Network. It starred Lorraine Bayly as a progressive solicitor, Jennifer Carson. The episodes revolved around Jennifer's cases and the personal intrigues of her family. The series premiered with two extended episodes, before settling into a regular format.
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Should you watch it?
“A 1920s Australian courtroom drama led by a pioneering female solicitor”
Reasons to watch
- Lorraine Bayly delivers a compelling lead performance
- Intriguing mix of legal cases and family dynamics
- Authentic 1920s atmosphere
Keep in mind
- Series lasted only two years, limiting long‑term development
- Early‑80s production style may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy period legal dramas with a strong female lead
The series features mature themes of law and family intrigue, suitable for adult viewers
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Cast
Lorraine Bayly
Jennifer Carson
Kevin Miles
Godfrey Carson
Christine Amor
Felicity Carson / Felicity Bryce
Louise Pajo
Margery Carson
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Irene Inescort
Eileen Brennan ☻
Ross Thompson
Robert Carson
Noel Trevarthen
Gerard Kent
Chris Orchard
Thomas Carson
Christine Harris
Amy Carson ☻
Greg Caves
Billy Carson
Patrick Dickson
Arthur Simpson
Marion Heathfield
Esme Brookes
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Season 1 · 92 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Clan, Part One Mytharc Jan 24, 1983
- E2 The Clan, Part Two Mytharc Jan 27, 1983
- E3 The Witness Core Jan 31, 1983
- E4 Requiem Core Feb 3, 1983
- E5 Case Deferred Core Feb 7, 1983
- E6 The Royston Trial Core Feb 10, 1983
- E7 An English Gentleman Core Feb 14, 1983
- E8 Foxtrot Core Feb 18, 1983
- E9 The Medicine Man Core Feb 21, 1983
- E10 Which Doctor Core Feb 24, 1983
- E11 Swan Song, Part One Mytharc Feb 28, 1983
- E12 Swan Song, Part Two Mytharc Mar 3, 1983
- E13 Happy Families Core Mar 7, 1983
- E14 To the Future Core Mar 10, 1983
- E15 Lost Soul Core Mar 14, 1983
- E16 Pre-Selection Core Mar 17, 1983
- E17 On the Fence Core Mar 21, 1983
- E18 A Family Concern Core Mar 24, 1983
- E19 Mistress Core Mar 28, 1983
- E20 Reputations Core Mar 31, 1983
- E21 The Cause Core Apr 4, 1983
- E22 Trial and Error Core Apr 7, 1983
- E23 Dead Man's Tales Core Apr 11, 1983
- E24 Dead End Core Apr 14, 1983
- E25 The Candidate Core Apr 18, 1983
- E26 Strange Bedfellows Core Apr 21, 1983
- E27 Donnegan's Wake Core Apr 25, 1983
- E28 The Confession Core Apr 28, 1983
- E29 Aftermath Core May 2, 1983
- E30 Waywards From the Bush Core May 5, 1983
- E31 All God's Children Core May 9, 1983
- E32 Blessed Are They Core May 12, 1983
- E33 An Useful Life Core May 16, 1983
- E34 The Greater Good Core May 19, 1983
- E35 Chopsticks Core May 23, 1983
- E36 In a Market Garden Core May 26, 1983
- E37 The Prodigal Core May 30, 1983
- E38 The Razorman Core Jun 2, 1983
- E39 Christmas Cheer Core Jun 6, 1983
- E40 The Wedding Core Jun 9, 1983
- E41 The Honeymoon Core Jun 13, 1983
- E42 A Private Life Core Jun 16, 1983
- E43 Birthright Core Jun 20, 1983
- E44 Heritage Core Jun 23, 1983
- E45 Policeman's Lot Core Jun 27, 1983
- E46 True Colours Core Jun 30, 1983
- E47 The Pound of Flesh Core Jul 4, 1983
- E48 In Service Core Jul 7, 1983
- E49 The Soiree Core Jul 11, 1983
- E50 Best Laid Plans Core Jul 14, 1983
- E51 The Sins of the Sons Core Jul 18, 1983
- E52 The Perfect Gentleman Core Jul 21, 1983
- E53 Future Horizons Core Jul 25, 1983
- E54 Happy Events Core Jul 28, 1983
- E55 Scent of Battle Core Aug 1, 1983
- E56 The Fortune Teller Core Aug 4, 1983
- E57 Fortune's Child Core Aug 8, 1983
- E58 Fire and Misfire Core Aug 11, 1983
- E59 St. Patrick's Day Core Aug 15, 1983
- E60 The Masquerade Core Aug 18, 1983
- E61 All That Glitters Core Aug 22, 1983
- E62 Laugh Clown Laugh Core Aug 25, 1983
- E63 Guardian Angels Core Aug 29, 1983
- E64 Lost Opportunities Core Sep 1, 1983
- E65 A Country Dance Core Sep 5, 1983
- E66 Faith, Hope And Fencing Wire Core Sep 8, 1983
- E67 A Matter of Confidence Core Sep 12, 1983
- E68 The Tender Trap Core Sep 15, 1983
- E69 A Case for Compassion Core Sep 19, 1983
- E70 From Small Acorns Core Sep 22, 1983
- E71 Street Games, Night Moves Core Sep 26, 1983
- E72 Deceptions Core Sep 29, 1983
- E73 Orphans of the Storm Core Oct 3, 1983
- E74 Falling Star Core Oct 6, 1983
- E75 Means to an End Core Oct 10, 1983
- E76 Teapots and Tears Core Oct 13, 1983
- E77 Seeing Stars Core Oct 17, 1983
- E78 Mirrors and Dreams Core Oct 20, 1983
- E79 The Americans Are Coming Core Oct 24, 1983
- E80 Picking Up the Pieces Core Oct 27, 1983
- E81 The Bolshevik Core Oct 31, 1983
- E82 The Comeback Core Nov 3, 1983
- E83 A Scent of Lavender Core Nov 7, 1983
- E84 Changes Core Nov 10, 1983
- E85 Preferential Treatment Core Nov 14, 1983
- E86 Growing Pains Core Nov 17, 1983
- E87 A Weak Resolve Core Nov 21, 1983
- E88 The Catch Core Nov 24, 1983
- E89 Butcher's Picnic Core Nov 28, 1983
- E90 Child of the Storm Core Dec 1, 1983
- E91 A Cat Among the Carsons Mytharc Dec 5, 1983
- E92 A Change of Heart Mytharc Dec 8, 1983
Season 2 · 92 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Lunatic Mytharc Dec 13, 1983
- E2 The Sisters Core Dec 20, 1983
- E3 A Chinese Puzzle Core Dec 27, 1983
- E4 Humanitarian Grounds Core Jan 3, 1984
- E5 A Case to Answer Core Jan 10, 1984
- E6 Scarlet Fever Core Jan 17, 1984
- E7 The Duel Core Jan 24, 1984
- E8 Vale Core Jan 31, 1984
- E9 Prelude Core Feb 7, 1984
- E10 Power Games Core Feb 14, 1984
- E11 Verdict: Not Innocent Core Feb 21, 1984
- E12 The Portrait Core Feb 28, 1984
- E13 A Small Misunderstanding Core Mar 6, 1984
- E14 The Outsider Core Mar 13, 1984
- E15 Lady Luck Core Mar 20, 1984
- E16 Win Some, Lose Some Core Mar 27, 1984
- E17 The Innocent Core Apr 3, 1984
- E18 A Crime of Passion Core Apr 10, 1984
- E19 Virtue Defiled Core Apr 17, 1984
- E20 The Lost Weekend Core Apr 24, 1984
- E21 The Tender Past Core May 1, 1984
- E22 A Question of Circumstance Core May 8, 1984
- E23 White Knights Core May 15, 1984
- E24 New Friends Core May 22, 1984
- E25 Infatuation Core May 29, 1984
- E26 Snakes in the Grass Core Jun 5, 1984
- E27 A Man's Pride Core Jun 12, 1984
- E28 Gentleman's Agreement Core Jun 19, 1984
- E29 Self Defence Core Jun 26, 1984
- E30 Flash Point Core Jul 3, 1984
- E31 Blood and Fire Core Jul 10, 1984
- E32 Wedding Vows Core Jul 17, 1984
- E33 An Anxious Advocate Core Jul 24, 1984
- E34 A Devil's Work Core Jul 31, 1984
- E35 The Last Goodbye Core Aug 7, 1984
- E36 A Fond Contempt Core Aug 14, 1984
- E37 Luck of the Draw Core Aug 21, 1984
- E38 A Lucky Investment Core Aug 28, 1984
- E39 Strike Me Lucky Core Sep 4, 1984
- E40 The Performance Core Sep 11, 1984
- E41 A Hold on Life Core Sep 18, 1984
- E42 The Old People's Friend Core Sep 25, 1984
- E43 The Last Enemy Core Oct 2, 1984
- E44 A Small Favour Core Oct 9, 1984
- E45 Throw a Seven: Part One Mytharc Oct 16, 1984
- E46 Throw a Seven: Part Two Mytharc Oct 23, 1984
- E47 The Comeback Core Oct 30, 1984
- E48 Wild Oats Core Nov 6, 1984
- E49 Misalliance Core Nov 13, 1984
- E50 The Arrangement Core Nov 20, 1984
- E51 Hideous Nights Core Nov 27, 1984
- E52 Gambits Core
- E53 Smile for the Camera Core
- E54 Malpractice Core
- E55 Fear Is the Key Core
- E56 Fire and Ice Core
- E57 Fallen Into Darkness Core
- E58 Seeds of Doubt Core
- E59 The Ivory Tower Core
- E60 To the Future Core
- E61 Heroic Deeds Core
- E62 Another Mrs. Carson Core
- E63 Desperate Measures Core
- E64 The Long Farewell Core
- E65 A Bob Each Way Core
- E66 The Lesson Core
- E67 One Step Ahead Core
- E68 The Wages of Sin Core
- E69 The Mis-shapen Effigy Core
- E70 Trial By Editorial Core
- E71 Ploys Core
- E72 Baying for Blood Core
- E73 The Dominant Gender Core
- E74 The Man's Rights Core
- E75 La Cencienta Core
- E76 All Is Fair Core
- E77 Hell Hath No Fury Core
- E78 Beyond All Reason Core
- E79 The Break Core
- E80 End of the Road Core
- E81 Wild Violets Core
- E82 Divide and Conquer Core
- E83 Blood on the Straw Core
- E84 Buying Time Core
- E85 A Question of Liberty Core
- E86 The Scapegoat Core
- E87 Hide and Seek Core
- E88 My Father, My Son Core
- E89 Requiescat Core
- E90 The Heir Apparent Core
- E91 The Dark Tunnel Mytharc
- E92 Daylight Mytharc Dec 1, 1984
Verified insights
Frequently asked questions
What era does Carson's Law take place in?
The series is set in the 1920s.
Who stars as the main solicitor?
Lorraine Bayly plays Jennifer Carson, the progressive solicitor.
When did the show first premiere?
Carson's Law premiered with a 90‑minute episode on 24 January 1983.
Which network aired the series?
It was produced for the Ten Network in Australia.
How was the series originally scheduled?
After the initial two‑hour episodes, it settled into a twice‑weekly 60‑minute format.
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