Petrocelli 1974
“He's real and his own man.”
What is Petrocelli?
Petrocelli is a television series centered on the professional and personal life of Tony Petrocelli, an Italian-American lawyer educated at Harvard. Seeking to escape the high costs and fast-paced environment of major metropolitan areas, he relocates his practice to a quiet city located in the American Southwest.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 44
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 11, 1974
- Last aired
- Mar 24, 1976
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
Free
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Petrocelli is a television series centered on the professional and personal life of Tony Petrocelli, an Italian-American lawyer educated at Harvard. Seeking to escape the high costs and fast-paced environment of major metropolitan areas, he relocates his practice to a quiet city located in the American Southwest. Despite his intention to lead a more relaxed life, Petrocelli frequently encounters individuals accused of murder who require his legal defense. His domestic life is shared with his wife, Maggie. While they wait for the construction of their new home to be completed, the couple resides in a trailer situated in the countryside. Their primary mode of transportation is a worn pickup truck. The narrative follows the challenges Petrocelli faces as he balances his legal career with his unconventional living situation in a rural setting. The series explores the contrast between his sophisticated educational background and the modest lifestyle he maintains while navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system in his new, smaller community.
Should you watch it?
“A Harvard-educated lawyer trades city life for a quiet practice in the American Southwest.”
- engaging courtroom drama
- unique rural setting
- slow-paced narrative
- dated production style
Watch it if you enjoy classic legal dramas featuring a relatable, small-town protagonist.
The series features themes of crime and murder typical of 1970s legal television dramas.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Golden Cage Sep 11, 1974
- E2 Music to Die By Sep 18, 1974
- E3 By Reason of Madness Sep 25, 1974
- E4 Edge of Evil Oct 2, 1974
- E5 A Life for a Life Oct 9, 1974
- E6 Death in High Places Oct 23, 1974
- E7 Double Negative Oct 30, 1974
- E8 Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall Nov 6, 1974
- E9 An Act of Love Nov 13, 1974
- E10 A Very Lonely Lady Nov 27, 1974
- E11 Counterplay Dec 4, 1974
- E12 A Covenant with Evil Dec 18, 1974
- E13 The Sleep of Reason Jan 15, 1974
- E14 A Fallen Idol Jan 22, 1974
- E15 Once Upon a Victim Jan 29, 1974
- E16 The Kidnapping Feb 5, 1974
- E17 A Lonely Victim Feb 19, 1974
- E18 The Outsiders Feb 26, 1974
- E19 Vengeance in White Mar 5, 1974
- E20 Four the Hard Way Mar 13, 1974
- E21 Death in Small Doses Mar 27, 1975
- E22 A Night of Terror Apr 2, 1975
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Death Ride Sep 10, 1975
- E2 The Mark of Cain Sep 17, 1975
- E3 Five Yards of Trouble Sep 24, 1975
- E4 Shadow of Fear Oct 1, 1975
- E5 Chain of Command Oct 8, 1975
- E6 To See No Evil Oct 29, 1975
- E7 Terror on Wheels Nov 5, 1975
- E8 The Gamblers Nov 12, 1975
- E9 Terror By the Book Dec 10, 1975
- E10 Face of Evil Dec 17, 1975
- E11 Too Many Alibis Dec 24, 1975
- E12 A Deadly Vow Dec 31, 1975
- E13 The Falling Star Jan 21, 1976
- E14 Survival Jan 28, 1976
- E15 The Night Visitor Feb 4, 1976
- E16 Blood Money Feb 11, 1976
- E17 Any Number Can Die Feb 18, 1976
- E18 Six Strings of Guilt Feb 25, 1976
- E19 Deadly Journey Mar 3, 1976
- E20 The Payoff Mar 10, 1976
- E21 Shadow of a Doubt Mar 17, 1976
- E22 Jubilee Jones Mar 24, 1976
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Tony Petrocelli, an Italian-American lawyer.
Where does the show take place?
The series is set in a sleepy city in the American Southwest.
What is Petrocelli's background?
He is a Harvard-educated lawyer who previously practiced in a major metropolitan area.
Where does Petrocelli live?
He lives in a trailer in the country with his wife, Maggie.
What kind of cases does he handle?
He defends individuals accused of murder.