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Orleans

TV·1997–1997·1 season, 8 episodes·CBS·Drama·1h·Created by Toni Graphia, John Sacret Young

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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.

Castfull cast & details

Larry HagmanLarry HagmanJudge Luther CharbonnetMichael Reilly BurkeMichael Reilly BurkeJesse CharbonnetVanessa Bell CallowayVanessa Bell CallowayRosalee ClarkMelora HardinMelora HardinGina VitelliRichard FancyRichard FancyVincent CarrazeCotter SmithCotter SmithBill BrenneckeCharles DurningCharles DurningFrank VitelliBrett CullenBrett CullenClade Charbonnet

Episodes by season

Season018Episodes1997Aired—Season avg
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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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