Orleans (1997–1997)
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Orleans is a short-lived American drama series that aired on CBS from January 7, 1997 through April 10, 1997. It ran for only 8 episodes. The series was said to be inspired by the experiences of creater producer Toni Graphia, who was the daughter of a Louisiana judge.
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Season01
- S01E01Pilot (1)January 8, 1997—Jesse prosecutes a man who he believes is innocent of killing a senator who had just left Paulette's casino.
- S01E02Pilot (2)January 8, 1997—Jesse prosecutes a man who he believes is innocent of killing a senator who had just left Paulette's casino.
- S01E03Why Did the Crawfish Cross the Road?January 15, 1997—Luther is accused of violating the judge's Code of Conduct after a Tabloid news show catches him on hidden camera gambling at a party in his
- S01E04Baby-SittingJanuary 22, 1997—Claude reluctantly agrees to protect a casino owner who is set to testify against a powerful mob figure. Meanwhile, Paulette recieves a luc
- S01E05HijackJanuary 29, 1997—Thieves come about a riverboat casino where Paulette hosts a charity ball. They kidnap Paulette and rob the casino. Elsewhere, on the bay
- S01E06Luther's TemptationMarch 28, 1997—Mob Boss Vitelli makes Luther an offer; information about Luther's missing daughter in exchange for an aquittal for his son's killer, whom h
- S01E07When the Saints Go Marching InApril 4, 1997—When Luther refuses Vitelli's offer, he hires Carraze to kill the judge. Carraze decides to let Luther go, after giving him a clue about hi
- S01E08MissingApril 11, 1997—A rift forms between Luther and Rosalee when his ex-wife returns. Claude suspects Vitelli in the case of a missing child. Rene wants to ge
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