A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.
Episode 1
The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds
Jan 3, 1995
Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.
Episode 2
Kidnapped
Jan 4, 1995
The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.
Episode 3
Godfathers vs. the Law
Jan 11, 1995
The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.
Episode 4
Celebrities on Trial
Feb 8, 1995
Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..
Episode 5
Spies: Betraying a Nation
Feb 25, 1995
Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.
Episode 6
Defending the Mob
Mar 15, 1995
Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.
Episode 7
Witness Protection
Mar 29, 1995
Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.
Episode 8
Bad Medicine
Apr 19, 1995
Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.
Episode 9
Mob Ladies
May 10, 1995
Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.
Episode 10
Lights, Camera ... Courtroom
May 24, 1995
Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case
Episode 11
Autopsy
Jun 14, 1995
Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult
Episode 12
Hired Guns
Jun 28, 1995
A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.
Episode 13
Cruel and Unusual
Jul 5, 1995
Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.
Episode 14
Military Justice
Aug 9, 1995
Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.
Episode 15
Stalkers: Deadly Obsession
Aug 16, 1995
The cases of John Lennon, Theresa Saldana and others illustrate the seriousness of stalking, which was not recognized as a crime until
Episode 16
Undercover: The Infiltrators
Sep 6, 1995
Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.
Episode 17
Baby Snatchers
Sep 13, 1995
Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.
Episode 18
Jailhouse Lawyers
Sep 20, 1995
Prison inmates become legal experts.
Episode 19
Assassins
Oct 11, 1995
Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.
Episode 20
LAPD
Oct 25, 1995
Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.
Episode 21
Bombers
Nov 8, 1995
Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.
Episode 22
Deadly Force
Dec 13, 1995
A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.
Episode 23
Why O.J. Simpson Won
Dec 23, 1995
A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.