L.A. Law 1986
“The professionals who will take you into the jungles of American justice”
What is L.A. Law?
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that aired on NBC for eight seasons.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 171
- First aired
- Sep 15, 1986
- Last aired
- May 19, 1994
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
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L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that aired on NBC for eight seasons. The program premiered on September 15, 1986, and concluded its run on May 19, 1994. The series was created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher. It was characterized by several of Bochco's signature elements, including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama, and off-the-wall humor. The show reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s. Many of the cases featured on the program addressed contemporary issues, including abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The narrative structure allowed for the exploration of these complex topics through the lens of the legal profession. By incorporating these themes, the series served as a reflection of the societal climate during its time on the air. The production remains a notable example of the legal drama genre from that period of television history.
Should you watch it?
“A sharp legal drama tackling bold social issues with wit and heart.”
- Tackles major social issues of its time with depth
- Features complex characters and intertwining storylines
- Dated production values may not appeal to all modern viewers
You enjoy courtroom dramas with strong social commentary and ensemble casts.
Suitable for mature audiences due to thematic content involving social controversy.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 15, 1986
- E2 Those Lips, That Eye Oct 3, 1986
- E3 The House of the Rising Flan Oct 10, 1986
- E4 The Princess and the Wiener King Oct 17, 1986
- E5 Simian Chanted Evening Oct 24, 1986
- E6 Slum Enchanted Evening Oct 31, 1986
- E7 Raiders of the Lost Bark Nov 7, 1986
- E8 Gibbon Take Nov 14, 1986
- E9 The Venus Butterfly Nov 21, 1986
- E10 Fry Me to the Moon Dec 4, 1986
- E11 El Sid Dec 11, 1986
- E12 Sidney, the Dead-Nosed Reindeer Dec 18, 1986
- E13 Prince Kuzak in a Can Jan 8, 1987
- E14 The Douglas Fur Ball Jan 15, 1987
- E15 December Bribe Jan 22, 1987
- E16 Beef Jerky Feb 5, 1987
- E17 Becker on the Rox Feb 12, 1987
- E18 Fifty Ways to Floss Your Lover Feb 19, 1987
- E19 The Grace of Wrath Feb 26, 1987
- E20 Sparky Brackman, R.I.P. Mar 26, 1987
- E21 Oy Vey! Wilderness! Apr 2, 1987
- E22 Pigmalion Apr 9, 1987
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 The Lung Goodbye Oct 15, 1987
- E2 The Wizard of Odds Oct 22, 1987
- E3 Cannon of Ethics Oct 29, 1987
- E4 Brackman Vasektimized Nov 5, 1987
- E5 The Brothers Grimm Nov 12, 1987
- E6 Auld L'Anxiety Nov 19, 1987
- E7 Rohner vs. Gradinger Dec 3, 1987
- E8 Goldilocks and the Three Barristers Dec 10, 1987
- E9 Divorce with Extreme Prejudice Dec 17, 1987
- E10 Full Marital Jacket Jan 7, 1988
- E11 Gorilla My Dreams Jan 14, 1988
- E12 Hand Roll Express Jan 21, 1988
- E13 Beauty and Obese Feb 11, 1988
- E14 Petticoat Injunction Feb 18, 1988
- E15 The Bald Ones Feb 25, 1988
- E16 Fetus Completus Mar 3, 1988
- E17 Belle of the Bald Apr 14, 1988
- E18 Open Heart Perjury Apr 21, 1988
- E19 Leapin' Lizards! Apr 28, 1988
- E20 Chariots of Meyer May 5, 1988
Season 3 · 19 episodes
- E1 Hey, Lick Me Over Nov 3, 1988
- E2 The Son Also Rises Nov 10, 1988
- E3 Romancing the Drone Nov 17, 1988
- E4 Sperminator Dec 1, 1988
- E5 Princess and the Pee Dec 8, 1988
- E6 Dummy Dearest Dec 15, 1988
- E7 To Live and Diet in L.A. Jan 5, 1989
- E8 I'm in the Nude for Love Jan 12, 1989
- E9 Victor/Victorious Jan 19, 1989
- E10 The Plane Mutiny Feb 9, 1989
- E11 Izzy Ackerman or Is He Not? Feb 16, 1989
- E12 The Accidental Jurist Feb 23, 1989
- E13 Barstow Bound Mar 23, 1989
- E14 Leave It to Geezer Mar 30, 1989
- E15 The Unbearable Lightness of Boring Apr 6, 1989
- E16 His Suit Is Hirsute Apr 27, 1989
- E17 America the Beautiful May 4, 1989
- E18 Urine Trouble Now May 11, 1989
- E19 Consumed Innocent May 18, 1989
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Unsterile Cuckoo Nov 2, 1989
- E2 Captain Hurt Nov 9, 1989
- E3 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Nov 16, 1989
- E4 The Mouse That Soared Nov 23, 1989
- E5 One Rat, One Ranger Nov 30, 1989
- E6 Lie Down and Deliver Dec 7, 1989
- E7 Placenta Claus Is Coming to Town Dec 14, 1989
- E8 The Good Human Bar Jan 4, 1990
- E9 Noah's Bark Jan 11, 1990
- E10 The Pay's Lousy, But the Tips Are Great Jan 18, 1990
- E11 True Brit Jan 25, 1990
- E12 On Your Honor Feb 8, 1990
- E13 Whatever Happened to Hannah? Feb 15, 1990
- E14 Ex-Wives and Videotapes Feb 22, 1990
- E15 Blood, Sweat and Fears Mar 15, 1990
- E16 Bounds for Glory Mar 22, 1990
- E17 Justice Swerved Mar 29, 1990
- E18 Watts a Matter? Apr 5, 1990
- E19 Bang... Zoom... Zap Apr 26, 1990
- E20 Forgive Me Father, For I Have Sued May 3, 1990
- E21 Outward Bound May 10, 1990
- E22 The Last Gasp May 17, 1990
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Bitch Is Back Oct 18, 1990
- E2 Happy Trails Oct 25, 1990
- E3 Lie Harder Nov 1, 1990
- E4 Armand's Hammer Nov 8, 1990
- E5 Smoke Gets in Your Thighs Nov 15, 1990
- E6 Vowel Play Nov 29, 1990
- E7 New Kidney on the Block Dec 6, 1990
- E8 God Rest Ye Little Gentleman Dec 13, 1990
- E9 Splatoon Jan 3, 1991
- E10 Pump it Up Jan 10, 1991
- E11 Rest in Pieces Jan 31, 1991
- E12 He's a Crowd Feb 7, 1991
- E13 Dances with Sharks Feb 14, 1991
- E14 The Gods Must Be Lawyers Feb 21, 1991
- E15 The Beverly Hills Hangers Mar 14, 1991
- E16 Good to the Last Drop Mar 21, 1991
- E17 Mutinies on the Banzai Mar 28, 1991
- E18 As God Is My Co-Defendant Apr 4, 1991
- E19 Speak, Lawyers, For Me Apr 25, 1991
- E20 There Goes the Judge May 2, 1991
- E21 On the Toad Again May 9, 1991
- E22 Since I Fell For You May 16, 1991
Frequently asked questions
Is L.A. Law based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional legal drama set in Los Angeles.
Who created L.A. Law?
It was created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher.
How many seasons does L.A. Law have?
The show ran for eight seasons on NBC.
What network aired L.A. Law?
It originally aired on NBC from 1986 to 1994.
Are there any spin-offs or revivals of L.A. Law?
There have been no official spin-offs or revivals to date.