A Game of Checkers

S01E08·9.0·August 25, 1997·1h·HBO

A riot breaks out and frustration, sexuality, hate, revenge and racism all rear their ugly heads, causing the violence to escalate.

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#1In Season 1of 8 rated episodes

#8All-timeof 56 rated episodes

+0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.7

1997First airedAugust 25, 1997

Guest stars

Sean Whitesellas Donald Groves

O.L. Dukeas Paul Markstram

Tim R. McAdamsas Johnny Post

Jose Sotoas Emilio Sanchez

J.D. Williamsas Kenny Wangler

Tim Hopperas Rick Donn

Stephen Gevedonas Scott Ross

Leonas Jefferson Keane

Murphy Guyeras Officer Eddie Hunt

Jean de SegonzacDirector

Tom FontanaWriter