Pilot

Guest stars

Lisa Dean Ryanas Wanda PlennNeil Flynnas Policeman #1Alan Fudgeas Dr. Henry Josephson

Niles Brewsteras Elgin Bane

Martin Azarowas William Finkelstein

Jeris Lee Poindexteras Driver

Jeremy Robertsas Policeman #2

TT.J. Evansas William Johnson

DDanny Neroas Doctor

Crew

RRick WallaceDirector

David E. KelleyWriter

Steven BochcoWriter

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