S1·E9 The Venus Butterfly
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 9
- Air Date
- November 21, 1986
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Donald Petrie
- Writers
- Terry Louise Fisher, Steven Bochco
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Becker, Markowitz and Kelsey bicker over who will inherit Chaney's office; Van Owen prosecutes a man charged with the mercy killing of his terminally ill lover; to Kelsey's undying gratitude, Markowitz learns the secret of a serial bigamist's success with women as Becker and Markowitz represent the man's eleven wives in their divorce actions; Abby is devastated when a dead boy matching Eric's description is mistakenly cremated before he can be identified.
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When did Season 1 Episode 9 of L.A. Law air?
Season 1, Episode 9 ('The Venus Butterfly') originally aired on November 21, 1986.
How long is Season 1 Episode 9 ('The Venus Butterfly')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in L.A. Law Season 1 Episode 9?
Becker, Markowitz and Kelsey bicker over who will inherit Chaney's office; Van Owen prosecutes a man charged with the mercy killing of his terminally ill lover; to Kelsey's undying gratitude, Markowitz learns the secret of a serial bigamist's success with women as Becker and Markowitz represent the...
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