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Dark Justice

TV·1991–1993·3 seasons, 66 episodes·CBS·Drama, Action, Crime·1h·Created by Jeff Freilich

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Nicholas Marshall is a judge by day and a motorcycle-riding avenger by night in this late-night vigilante drama. His after-hours exploits began after those responsible for the deaths of his wife and daughter are set free. A jaded judge launches a secret operation to deal with criminals who manipulate legal loopholes to avoid punishment. Assisted by a covert team, he aims to restore justice outside the constraints of the courtroom. 

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Episodes by season

Season0122Episodes1991–92AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Nowhere to HideApril 5, 1991Debut: Nicholas Marshall (Ramy Zada) is a judge by day and a vigilante by night. In the opener, he goes after a yuppie hit man.
  2. S01E02What Comes AroundApril 12, 1991Framed for murder, Nick tries to set up the real culprit so his associates will terminate him.
  3. S01E03Out of Mind, Out of SightApril 19, 1991Nick uses clever tactics to corner a murder suspect into revealing evidence.
  4. S01E04To Die ForApril 26, 1991In a high-stakes sting operation, Nick brings down a widow with a suspiciously high casualty rate among her wealthy husbands.
  5. S01E05In Mysterious WaysMay 3, 1991Nick navigates civil court after his rulings gain negative media attention. The flaws of the judicial system come to light.
  6. S01E06The CarnivalMay 10, 1991A reluctant witness threatens to derail the case involving multiple hate crimes.
  7. S01E07Brother MineMay 17, 1991Nick uncovers a family of arms smugglers connected to his own family's tragic deaths.
  8. S01E08Broken ToysMay 24, 1991Nick targets the leader of an exclusive call-girl ring after a young woman's murder.
  9. S01E09I Hate MondaysMay 31, 1991A terrorist dramatically disrupts Nick's world, taking him and Tara hostage in exchange for a meeting with his secretive team.
  10. S01E10Simon SaysJune 7, 1991Team members Moon and Gibbs go undercover in a mental institution to expose a deadly scheme.
  11. S01E11Urban RenewalSeptember 13, 1991When two brothers become victims of teen murders in the inner city, Nick sets his sights on privileged suspects.
  12. S01E12Once Upon a Time in KrestridgeSeptember 20, 1991Nick investigates a small-town mystery involving murder and intrigue while dodging a powerful antagonist's schemes.
  13. S01E13Forbes for the DefenseSeptember 27, 1991A public defender loses it and goes on a killing spree, targeting drug dealers.
  14. S01E14Marshall LawOctober 4, 1991Felled by an assailant's bullet, Nick dreams himself on trial for his vigilante activities.
  15. S01E15Fruit of the Poisonous TreeOctober 18, 1991Siblings murder their wealthy adoptive parents to prevent being cut off financially.
  16. S01E16SmokescreenOctober 25, 1991An illegal-alien teen is caught between a drug overlord and a blackmailed judge.
  17. S01E17The Neutralizing FactorNovember 1, 1991Chemical firm suspected in EPA official's death.
  18. S01E18Playing the OddsNovember 8, 1991A gambler who killed his poker pals is lured into Russian roulette.
  19. S01E19Diplomatic ImmunityNovember 15, 1991Gibbs' ex-flame gets trapped while probing the shady dealings of a consul's son.
  20. S01E20Caught in the ActNovember 22, 1991Gibbs, Moon and Maria are arrested and tried in Nick's court.
  21. S01E21Once Loved, Twice DeadFebruary 7, 1992A tycoon's girlfriends have disappeared.
  22. S01E22Judgement NightFebruary 28, 1992Nearly murdered at home by an archenemy's underling, Nick follows his would-be killer to Barcelona.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0222Episodes1992–93AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01Bump in the NightApril 17, 1992Kelly helps Nick expose renegade cops who rape, rob and murder.
  2. S02E02AnniversaryApril 24, 1992A sting targets the buyer of high-tech secrets, who murders company personnel who provide them.
  3. S02E03Prime CutsMay 1, 1992Gibbs poses as a hypochondriac to probe a stolen body-organ ring.
  4. S02E04Lead RainMay 8, 1992Kelly poses as Nick's wife to frame a hitman.
  5. S02E05Lush LifeMay 15, 1992Undercover Gibbs pursues a pornographer/murderer and a drug dealer.
  6. S02E06Dark Justice S02E06The SpecialistMay 29, 1992A nymphomaniacal sex therapist steals art from clients for kicks.
  7. S02E07Needy ThingsJune 5, 1992Trader woos corporate wives to get inside info.
  8. S02E08SnitchJune 12, 1992A judge goes after criminals set free on technicalities.
  9. S02E09Instant ReplaySeptember 25, 1992Nick becomes involved in a blackmail scheme while investigating a murder at a posh hotel.
  10. S02E10The Highest CourtOctober 2, 1992Nick intervenes when a disgruntled man hijacks a plane to avenge his son's death.
  11. S02E11DeadlineOctober 9, 1992
  12. S02E12A Better MousetrapOctober 16, 1992Gibbs poses as an inventor to investigate a murderess involved in industrial espionage.
  13. S02E13Happy Mothers DayOctober 23, 1992An embezzler takes the life of a bank clerk after the clerk uncovers her questionable withdrawal activities.
  14. S02E14Black HeartOctober 30, 1992The son of a politician commits murder, targeting the attorney of a powerful drug lord.
  15. S02E15Jail BaitNovember 6, 1992Kelly goes undercover in a prison to investigate and solve a murder case.
  16. S02E16Venus FlytrapNovember 13, 1992Investigators believe the man who murdered the judge responsible for his commitment may target Nick next.
  17. S02E17Teenage Pajama Party Massacre, Part IVNovember 20, 1992Gibbs finds himself entangled in a series of attempts on the lives of several stars while working on a low-budget horror film.
  18. S02E18ShrinkNovember 27, 1992A woman alters her testimony in an effort to shield her husband.
  19. S02E19The MerchantFebruary 5, 1993The jury operates covertly to expose a manufacturer involved in producing chemical and biological weapons.
  20. S02E20Blast from the PastFebruary 12, 1993The jury has ties to swindlers and arms traffickers originating from a small Eastern European country.
  21. S02E21Cold ReadingFebruary 19, 1993The case against a suspected murderer, identified with the help of a psychic, has been dismissed in court.
  22. S02E22Suitable for FramingFebruary 26, 1993Nick faces accusations of murder during his re-election campaign.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0322Episodes1993AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01JoyrideApril 16, 1993Nick pretends to be a car thief in a high-stakes plan to trap a dangerous carjacker, who also happens to be a paid federal informant.
  2. S03E02Night GamesApril 23, 1993A real estate developer, drowning in debt due to his gambling addiction, finds himself entangled with a demanding Japanese lender.
  3. S03E03Last RitesApril 30, 1993The watchmen orchestrate an elaborate scheme, convincing a mobster he's been poisoned and has only three days left to live.
  4. S03E04Person or Persons UnknownMay 7, 1993When Nick's wealthy friend is murdered, suspicion falls on her husband, yet his seemingly perfect alibi complicates the case.
  5. S03E05Clean KillMay 14, 1993A long-planned operation to corner a mobster collapses when the jury's strategy takes an unexpected turn.
  6. S03E06The Greening of Glenda RossMay 21, 1993Moon's friend becomes the victim of a plot, falsely accused of rape and assault.
  7. S03E07Uncle Tony's CabinMay 28, 1993Former convicts devise a sinister plan to implicate an innocent individual in charges of harassment and assault.
  8. S03E08PygmalionJune 4, 1993A desperate father faces assault charges after attacking a prominent modeling mogul he believes forced his daughter into slavery.
  9. S03E09BackfireJune 11, 1993Criminals loot police evidence warehouses under orders from a corrupt judge.
  10. S03E10Second AnniversaryJune 18, 1993A dealer in stolen goods eliminates his own clients.
  11. S03E11Squeeze PlayJune 25, 1993Nick's court handles the case of a baseball memorabilia dealer accused of murdering the owner of a rare card.
  12. S03E12Incorrect DosageJuly 2, 1993Nick seeks justice for the overdose death of a friend's daughter.
  13. S03E132nd StoryJuly 9, 1993Moon attempts to assist a friend but finds himself reluctantly involving Gibbs.
  14. S03E14Three on a MatchJuly 16, 1993Moon's friend, a warehouse night watchman, perishes in an arson attack.
  15. S03E15Crash CourseJuly 23, 1993Gibbs' cousin ends up behind bars on charges of drug possession.
  16. S03E16The PushJuly 30, 1993A software developer is killed after uncovering that his company is producing defective airplane components.
  17. S03E17My Dinner with NickAugust 6, 1993Nick witnesses a high-society figure, who happens to be Sam's godfather, supplying advanced weaponry to a gang member.
  18. S03E18In Cover of Darkness (1)August 17, 1993An ex-employee of a tech company appears to carry out multiple murders, motivated by personal grievances.
  19. S03E19In Cover of Darkness (2)August 24, 1993A disgruntled ex-employee of a computer firm apparently committed a string of murders.
  20. S03E20The Doctor is InSeptember 14, 1993A doctor accused of causing a patient's death walks free without conviction.
  21. S03E21A Kiss GoodbyeSeptember 21, 1993Gibbs decides to resign after narrowly escaping death during a sting operation.
  22. S03E22A Novel Way to DieSeptember 28, 1993A comic book artist becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a prostitute.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

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