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Kaz is an American crime drama series that aired on CBS from September 10, 1978 to April 22, 1979.
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Season01
- S01E01
PilotSeptember 10, 1978—Series pilot: Martin "Kaz" Kazinski is released from prison after 6 years where he earned his law degree. His idol Sam Bennett (Patrick O'Ne - S01E02
Verdict in Department 12September 24, 1978—A cantankerous judge throws Kaz in jail on a contempt of court charge. Also stars Eugene Roche, Al Stellone and Kenneth Tigar. - S01E03A Case of ClassOctober 1, 1978—The 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
- S01E04The Slow ManOctober 8, 1978—An accused murderer's only defense depends on a mentally disabled young man. Also stars Donegan Smith, Lane Binkley and Philip Levien.
- S01E05No Way to Treat a LadyOctober 15, 1978—The firm's head Sam asks Kaz to defend an intimate woman friend charged with hit-and-run traffic accident. Also stars Shannon Wilcox, Matthe
- S01E06Who's On First... and Sixth?October 29, 1978—After a pitcher is charged with assault and battery, Kaz attempts to arrange a quick and quiet settlement before the situation blows up to u
- S01E07
Which Side Are You On?November 5, 1978—In 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 - S01E08In A Safe PlaceNovember 26, 1978—The 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
- S01E09A Fine RomanceDecember 3, 1978—Kaz gets called to duty to defend an old lady shoplifter who was a famous movie star. Also stars Pamela Susan Shoop and Sylvia Sidney.
- S01E10Kaz and the KidDecember 17, 1978—The daughter of a top level racetrack handicapper becomes the temporary ward of Kaz while her father puts in action a scheme to raise funds
- S01E11A Little Shuck and a Whole Lotta JivaJanuary 14, 1979—Kaz 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
- S01E12A Case of MurderJanuary 21, 1979—An uncooperative client and an elusive witness hinder Kaz and his associates in their detense of an accused murderer.
- S01E13Conspiracy in BlueJanuary 31, 1979—When two police officers are accused of gunning down an unarmed man, Kaz gets involved in their defense. Also stars Julie Cobb, Mario Roccuz
- S01E14Kazinski vs. BennettFebruary 7, 1979—Kaz's investigation of government involvement in a shady hospital-supplies deal imperils Samuel Bennett's candidacy for attorney general.
- S01E15The Stalking ManFebruary 14, 1979—Unknown, with 3 guest stars: Marilyn Chris, Stephen Powers and Art Metrano.
- S01E16Trouble on the South SideFebruary 21, 1979—A priest enlists the aid of Kaz to stand against a ruthless councilman concerning public funding that is badly needed. Also stars Bruce Fren
- S01E17Count Your FingersMarch 7, 1979—Kaz 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
- S01E18A Piece of CakeMarch 14, 1979—A 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
- S01E19They've Taken Our DaughterMarch 21, 1979—After 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
- S01E20A Fool for a ClientApril 4, 1979—A convict's only hope of appeal is if Kaz can prove that her attorney was incompetent. Also stars Linda Dangcil, Linda Lavin, Robert Loggia,
- S01E21The Battered BrideApril 11, 1979—After dismissing her own case against her husband, a battered wife is pushed past endurance and kills him. Kaz agrees to defend her. Also st
- S01E22The Avenging AngelApril 18, 1979—A woman who appears to be extremely shy is accused of committing a brutal assault and is soon seen to be suffering from multiple personality
- S01E23KazApril 14, 1978—
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