
Dark Justice
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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
Season01
- S01E01Nowhere to HideApril 5, 1991—Debut: Nicholas Marshall (Ramy Zada) is a judge by day and a vigilante by night. In the opener, he goes after a yuppie hit man.
- S01E02What Comes AroundApril 12, 1991—Framed for murder, Nick tries to set up the real culprit so his associates will terminate him.
- S01E03Out of Mind, Out of SightApril 19, 1991—Nick uses clever tactics to corner a murder suspect into revealing evidence.
- S01E04To Die ForApril 26, 1991—In a high-stakes sting operation, Nick brings down a widow with a suspiciously high casualty rate among her wealthy husbands.
- S01E05In Mysterious WaysMay 3, 1991—Nick navigates civil court after his rulings gain negative media attention. The flaws of the judicial system come to light.
- S01E06The CarnivalMay 10, 1991—A reluctant witness threatens to derail the case involving multiple hate crimes.
- S01E07Brother MineMay 17, 1991—Nick uncovers a family of arms smugglers connected to his own family's tragic deaths.
- S01E08Broken ToysMay 24, 1991—Nick targets the leader of an exclusive call-girl ring after a young woman's murder.
- S01E09I Hate MondaysMay 31, 1991—A terrorist dramatically disrupts Nick's world, taking him and Tara hostage in exchange for a meeting with his secretive team.
- S01E10Simon SaysJune 7, 1991—Team members Moon and Gibbs go undercover in a mental institution to expose a deadly scheme.
- S01E11Urban RenewalSeptember 13, 1991—When two brothers become victims of teen murders in the inner city, Nick sets his sights on privileged suspects.
- S01E12Once Upon a Time in KrestridgeSeptember 20, 1991—Nick investigates a small-town mystery involving murder and intrigue while dodging a powerful antagonist's schemes.
- S01E13Forbes for the DefenseSeptember 27, 1991—A public defender loses it and goes on a killing spree, targeting drug dealers.
- S01E14Marshall LawOctober 4, 1991—Felled by an assailant's bullet, Nick dreams himself on trial for his vigilante activities.
- S01E15Fruit of the Poisonous TreeOctober 18, 1991—Siblings murder their wealthy adoptive parents to prevent being cut off financially.
- S01E16SmokescreenOctober 25, 1991—An illegal-alien teen is caught between a drug overlord and a blackmailed judge.
- S01E17The Neutralizing FactorNovember 1, 1991—Chemical firm suspected in EPA official's death.
- S01E18Playing the OddsNovember 8, 1991—A gambler who killed his poker pals is lured into Russian roulette.
- S01E19Diplomatic ImmunityNovember 15, 1991—Gibbs' ex-flame gets trapped while probing the shady dealings of a consul's son.
- S01E20Caught in the ActNovember 22, 1991—Gibbs, Moon and Maria are arrested and tried in Nick's court.
- S01E21Once Loved, Twice DeadFebruary 7, 1992—A tycoon's girlfriends have disappeared.
- S01E22Judgement NightFebruary 28, 1992—Nearly murdered at home by an archenemy's underling, Nick follows his would-be killer to Barcelona.
Season02
- S02E01Bump in the NightApril 17, 1992—Kelly helps Nick expose renegade cops who rape, rob and murder.
- S02E02AnniversaryApril 24, 1992—A sting targets the buyer of high-tech secrets, who murders company personnel who provide them.
- S02E03Prime CutsMay 1, 1992—Gibbs poses as a hypochondriac to probe a stolen body-organ ring.
- S02E04Lead RainMay 8, 1992—Kelly poses as Nick's wife to frame a hitman.
- S02E05Lush LifeMay 15, 1992—Undercover Gibbs pursues a pornographer/murderer and a drug dealer.
- S02E06
The SpecialistMay 29, 1992—A nymphomaniacal sex therapist steals art from clients for kicks. - S02E07Needy ThingsJune 5, 1992—Trader woos corporate wives to get inside info.
- S02E08SnitchJune 12, 1992—A judge goes after criminals set free on technicalities.
- S02E09Instant ReplaySeptember 25, 1992—Nick becomes involved in a blackmail scheme while investigating a murder at a posh hotel.
- S02E10The Highest CourtOctober 2, 1992—Nick intervenes when a disgruntled man hijacks a plane to avenge his son's death.
- S02E11DeadlineOctober 9, 1992—
- S02E12A Better MousetrapOctober 16, 1992—Gibbs poses as an inventor to investigate a murderess involved in industrial espionage.
- S02E13Happy Mothers DayOctober 23, 1992—An embezzler takes the life of a bank clerk after the clerk uncovers her questionable withdrawal activities.
- S02E14Black HeartOctober 30, 1992—The son of a politician commits murder, targeting the attorney of a powerful drug lord.
- S02E15Jail BaitNovember 6, 1992—Kelly goes undercover in a prison to investigate and solve a murder case.
- S02E16Venus FlytrapNovember 13, 1992—Investigators believe the man who murdered the judge responsible for his commitment may target Nick next.
- S02E17Teenage Pajama Party Massacre, Part IVNovember 20, 1992—Gibbs finds himself entangled in a series of attempts on the lives of several stars while working on a low-budget horror film.
- S02E18ShrinkNovember 27, 1992—A woman alters her testimony in an effort to shield her husband.
- S02E19The MerchantFebruary 5, 1993—The jury operates covertly to expose a manufacturer involved in producing chemical and biological weapons.
- S02E20Blast from the PastFebruary 12, 1993—The jury has ties to swindlers and arms traffickers originating from a small Eastern European country.
- S02E21Cold ReadingFebruary 19, 1993—The case against a suspected murderer, identified with the help of a psychic, has been dismissed in court.
- S02E22Suitable for FramingFebruary 26, 1993—Nick faces accusations of murder during his re-election campaign.
Season03
- S03E01JoyrideApril 16, 1993—Nick 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.
- S03E02Night GamesApril 23, 1993—A real estate developer, drowning in debt due to his gambling addiction, finds himself entangled with a demanding Japanese lender.
- S03E03Last RitesApril 30, 1993—The watchmen orchestrate an elaborate scheme, convincing a mobster he's been poisoned and has only three days left to live.
- S03E04Person or Persons UnknownMay 7, 1993—When Nick's wealthy friend is murdered, suspicion falls on her husband, yet his seemingly perfect alibi complicates the case.
- S03E05Clean KillMay 14, 1993—A long-planned operation to corner a mobster collapses when the jury's strategy takes an unexpected turn.
- S03E06The Greening of Glenda RossMay 21, 1993—Moon's friend becomes the victim of a plot, falsely accused of rape and assault.
- S03E07Uncle Tony's CabinMay 28, 1993—Former convicts devise a sinister plan to implicate an innocent individual in charges of harassment and assault.
- S03E08PygmalionJune 4, 1993—A desperate father faces assault charges after attacking a prominent modeling mogul he believes forced his daughter into slavery.
- S03E09BackfireJune 11, 1993—Criminals loot police evidence warehouses under orders from a corrupt judge.
- S03E10Second AnniversaryJune 18, 1993—A dealer in stolen goods eliminates his own clients.
- S03E11Squeeze PlayJune 25, 1993—Nick's court handles the case of a baseball memorabilia dealer accused of murdering the owner of a rare card.
- S03E12Incorrect DosageJuly 2, 1993—Nick seeks justice for the overdose death of a friend's daughter.
- S03E132nd StoryJuly 9, 1993—Moon attempts to assist a friend but finds himself reluctantly involving Gibbs.
- S03E14Three on a MatchJuly 16, 1993—Moon's friend, a warehouse night watchman, perishes in an arson attack.
- S03E15Crash CourseJuly 23, 1993—Gibbs' cousin ends up behind bars on charges of drug possession.
- S03E16The PushJuly 30, 1993—A software developer is killed after uncovering that his company is producing defective airplane components.
- S03E17My Dinner with NickAugust 6, 1993—Nick witnesses a high-society figure, who happens to be Sam's godfather, supplying advanced weaponry to a gang member.
- S03E18In Cover of Darkness (1)August 17, 1993—An ex-employee of a tech company appears to carry out multiple murders, motivated by personal grievances.
- S03E19In Cover of Darkness (2)August 24, 1993—A disgruntled ex-employee of a computer firm apparently committed a string of murders.
- S03E20The Doctor is InSeptember 14, 1993—A doctor accused of causing a patient's death walks free without conviction.
- S03E21A Kiss GoodbyeSeptember 21, 1993—Gibbs decides to resign after narrowly escaping death during a sting operation.
- S03E22A Novel Way to DieSeptember 28, 1993—A comic book artist becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a prostitute.
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