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Kaz

TV·1978–1979·1 season, 23 episodes·CBS·Crime, Drama·1h·Created by Don Carlos Dunaway, Ron Leibman

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Kaz is an American crime drama series that aired on CBS from September 10, 1978 to April 22, 1979.

Cast

Episodes by season

Season0123Episodes1978AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Kaz S01E01PilotSeptember 10, 1978Series pilot: Martin "Kaz" Kazinski is released from prison after 6 years where he earned his law degree. His idol Sam Bennett (Patrick O'Ne
  2. S01E02Kaz S01E02Verdict in Department 12September 24, 1978A cantankerous judge throws Kaz in jail on a contempt of court charge. Also stars Eugene Roche, Al Stellone and Kenneth Tigar.
  3. S01E03A Case of ClassOctober 1, 1978The firm head Sam tries to defend a long-time friend who works as an investment counselor and has been accused of embezzling from his client
  4. S01E04The Slow ManOctober 8, 1978An accused murderer's only defense depends on a mentally disabled young man. Also stars Donegan Smith, Lane Binkley and Philip Levien.
  5. S01E05No Way to Treat a LadyOctober 15, 1978The firm's head Sam asks Kaz to defend an intimate woman friend charged with hit-and-run traffic accident. Also stars Shannon Wilcox, Matthe
  6. S01E06Who's On First... and Sixth?October 29, 1978After a pitcher is charged with assault and battery, Kaz attempts to arrange a quick and quiet settlement before the situation blows up to u
  7. S01E07Kaz S01E07Which Side Are You On?November 5, 1978In the midst of a riot at the prison where Kaz was once incarcerated, he is asked by his former fellow inmates to represent them in presenti
  8. S01E08In A Safe PlaceNovember 26, 1978The District Attorney's public campaign against the city's gang crime problem wants to make an example of a first time offending minor who K
  9. S01E09A Fine RomanceDecember 3, 1978Kaz gets called to duty to defend an old lady shoplifter who was a famous movie star. Also stars Pamela Susan Shoop and Sylvia Sidney.
  10. S01E10Kaz and the KidDecember 17, 1978The daughter of a top level racetrack handicapper becomes the temporary ward of Kaz while her father puts in action a scheme to raise funds
  11. S01E11A Little Shuck and a Whole Lotta JivaJanuary 14, 1979Kaz defend a man accused of killing of a musician. Kaz is a friend of the person murdered. The musician's wife (Carol Lawrence) disclaims hi
  12. S01E12A Case of MurderJanuary 21, 1979An uncooperative client and an elusive witness hinder Kaz and his associates in their detense of an accused murderer.
  13. S01E13Conspiracy in BlueJanuary 31, 1979When two police officers are accused of gunning down an unarmed man, Kaz gets involved in their defense. Also stars Julie Cobb, Mario Roccuz
  14. S01E14Kazinski vs. BennettFebruary 7, 1979Kaz's investigation of government involvement in a shady hospital-supplies deal imperils Samuel Bennett's candidacy for attorney general.
  15. S01E15The Stalking ManFebruary 14, 1979Unknown, with 3 guest stars: Marilyn Chris, Stephen Powers and Art Metrano.
  16. S01E16Trouble on the South SideFebruary 21, 1979A priest enlists the aid of Kaz to stand against a ruthless councilman concerning public funding that is badly needed. Also stars Bruce Fren
  17. S01E17Count Your FingersMarch 7, 1979Kaz goes up against an underhanded attorney in an effort to clear Malloy's nephew of the charge of armed robbery. Also stars Ivan Bonar, Dav
  18. S01E18A Piece of CakeMarch 14, 1979A prostitute gets Kaz to help her convince a jury that she only stabbed her former pimp in self-defense. Also stars Joanna Cassidy, Ric Manc
  19. S01E19They've Taken Our DaughterMarch 21, 1979After the parents of a girl who has joined a religious cult try to capture her and have her deprogrammed, cult leaders force the girl to bri
  20. S01E20A Fool for a ClientApril 4, 1979A convict's only hope of appeal is if Kaz can prove that her attorney was incompetent. Also stars Linda Dangcil, Linda Lavin, Robert Loggia,
  21. S01E21The Battered BrideApril 11, 1979After dismissing her own case against her husband, a battered wife is pushed past endurance and kills him. Kaz agrees to defend her. Also st
  22. S01E22The Avenging AngelApril 18, 1979A woman who appears to be extremely shy is accused of committing a brutal assault and is soon seen to be suffering from multiple personality
  23. S01E23KazApril 14, 1978

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