The Guardian 2001
What is The Guardian?
The Guardian is an American drama television series created by David Hollander that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 2001, to May 4, 2004. The show features a cast including Simon Baker, Alan Rosenberg, Raphael Sbarge, and Dabney Coleman.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 67
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 25, 2001
- Last aired
- May 4, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Guardian is an American drama television series created by David Hollander that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 2001, to May 4, 2004. The show features a cast including Simon Baker, Alan Rosenberg, Raphael Sbarge, and Dabney Coleman. The narrative follows Nick Fallin, a hotshot lawyer employed at his father’s successful law firm in Pittsburgh. After being arrested for drug use, Fallin is sentenced to complete 1,500 hours of community service. He fulfills this court-mandated obligation by working as a child advocate at Legal Aid Services while simultaneously attempting to maintain his demanding career in corporate law. Throughout the series, Fallin manages his professional responsibilities at the firm alongside his new role, which requires him to represent children caught in difficult circumstances. The program explores his efforts to balance these conflicting worlds while also working to mend his relationship with his father. The series was directed by individuals including Joan Tewkesbury and has been made available for viewing on various streaming platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A fallen lawyer fights for kids while saving himself.”
- Strong central performance
- Meaningful social issues
- Character growth
- Some pacing issues
- Limited comedic relief
You like legal dramas with heart and redemption arcs.
Suitable for mature teens; deals with social issues affecting children.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 25, 2001
- E2 Reunion Oct 2, 2001
- E3 Paternity Oct 9, 2001
- E4 Lolita? Oct 16, 2001
- E5 The Men from the Boys Oct 23, 2001
- E6 Indian Summer Oct 30, 2001
- E7 Feeding Frenzy Nov 6, 2001
- E8 Heart Nov 20, 2001
- E9 The Funnies Nov 27, 2001
- E10 Loyalties Dec 11, 2001
- E11 Home Dec 18, 2001
- E12 Causality Jan 8, 2002
- E13 Privilege Jan 22, 2002
- E14 Family Feb 5, 2002
- E15 In Loco Parentis Feb 26, 2002
- E16 Solidarity Mar 5, 2002
- E17 The Divide Mar 12, 2002
- E18 Mothers of the Disappeared Mar 26, 2002
- E19 Lawyers, Guns and Money Apr 9, 2002
- E20 Shelter May 7, 2002
- E21 Chinese Wall May 14, 2002
- E22 The Beginning May 21, 2002
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 Testimony Sep 24, 2002
- E2 Monster Oct 1, 2002
- E3 The Dead Oct 8, 2002
- E4 The Next Life Oct 15, 2002
- E5 Assuming the Position Oct 22, 2002
- E6 The Living Oct 29, 2002
- E7 The Innocent Nov 12, 2002
- E8 The Neighborhood Nov 19, 2002
- E9 The Dark Nov 26, 2002
- E10 Sacrifice Dec 10, 2002
- E11 No Good Deed Dec 17, 2002
- E12 You Belong to Me Jan 7, 2003
- E13 Ambition Jan 21, 2003
- E14 Understand Your Man Feb 4, 2003
- E15 Where You Are Feb 11, 2003
- E16 The Weight Feb 18, 2003
- E17 The Intersection Feb 25, 2003
- E18 My Aim Is True Mar 18, 2003
- E19 Back in the Ring Apr 1, 2003
- E20 What It Means to You Apr 22, 2003
- E21 Burton & Ernie Apr 29, 2003
- E22 Sensitive Jackals May 6, 2003
- E23 All the Rage May 13, 2003
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Carnival Sep 23, 2003
- E2 Big Coal Sep 30, 2003
- E3 The Line Oct 7, 2003
- E4 The Father-Daughter Dance Oct 14, 2003
- E5 Shame Oct 21, 2003
- E6 Let's Spend the Night Together Oct 28, 2003
- E7 Hazel Park Nov 4, 2003
- E8 Believe Nov 11, 2003
- E9 Let God Sort 'Em Out Nov 25, 2003
- E10 Swimming Dec 16, 2003
- E11 Legacy Jan 6, 2004
- E12 Beautiful Blue Mystic Jan 13, 2004
- E13 Amends Jan 27, 2004
- E14 All Is Mended Feb 10, 2004
- E15 Without Consent Feb 17, 2004
- E16 Sparkle (aka: Glow) Feb 24, 2004
- E17 The Watchers Mar 2, 2004
- E18 The Bachelor Party Mar 9, 2004
- E19 Remember Apr 6, 2004
- E20 The Vote Apr 20, 2004
- E21 Blood In, Blood Out Apr 27, 2004
- E22 Antarctica May 4, 2004
Frequently asked questions
Is this show about the newspaper?
No, it's named after the main character's community service role.
Does Nick ever get disbarred?
The show explores his legal troubles and consequences throughout.
Is it based on a true story?
No, it's a fictional drama series.
Where does it take place?
Mostly in Pittsburgh, at a law firm and legal aid office.
What kind of cases does Nick work on?
Child advocacy cases involving difficult family and social circumstances.