Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.9/10
The Defenders
Overview
The Defenders is an American courtroom drama series . It starred E. G. Marshall and Robert Reed as father-and-son defense attorneys who specialized in legally complex cases, with defendants such as neo-Nazis, conscientious objectors, civil rights demonstrators, a schoolteacher fired for being an atheist, an author accused of pornography, and a physician charged in a mercy killing.
This production, originally released in 1961, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.9 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
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Seasons
Season 1
32 Episodes • Aired 1961-09-16
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
34 Episodes • Aired 1962-09-15
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
36 Episodes • Aired 1963-09-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
30 Episodes • Aired 1964-09-24
No season overview provided for this season.
