Public Defender

1. S01E01The Case of the ParoleeMarch 11, 1954—
2. S01E02The Unfit MotherMarch 18, 1954—
3. S01E03Lost CauseMarch 25, 1954—
4. S01E04The ForgerApril 1, 1954—
5. S01E05The Prize Fighter StoryApril 8, 1954—
6. S01E06The ClownApril 15, 1954—
7. S01E07Behind BarsApril 22, 1954—
8. S01E08Two BrothersApril 29, 1954—
9. S01E09Badge of HonorMay 6, 1954—
10. S01E10Let Justice Be DoneMay 13, 1954—
11. S01E11Pauper's GoldMay 20, 1954—
12. S01E12The StepchildMay 27, 1954—
13. S01E13The Auto AccidentJune 3, 1954—
14. S01E14Confession of GuiltJune 10, 1954—A woman confesses to shooting her ex-husband and is to stand trial for murder. Her boyfriend tells the public defender what really happened.
15. S01E15The Hobo StoryJune 17, 1954—
16. S01E16Youth Crime RingJune 24, 1954—
17. S01E17Third Floor RearJuly 1, 1954—
18. S01E18Out of the Past (aka Fifteen-Year Secret)July 5, 1954—
19. S01E19Call in the NightJuly 12, 1954—
20. S01E20The EscapeJuly 19, 1954—
21. S01E21High StakesJuly 26, 1954—
22. S01E22LisaAugust 2, 1954—
23. S01E23Baby for SaleAugust 9, 1954—
24. S01E24Think No EvilAugust 16, 1954—A young man is arrested for robbery but claims he's innocent. The public defender's office goes to Las Vegas, where the man claims he was, t
25. S01E25Little EgyptAugust 23, 1954—
26. S01E26The Last AppealAugust 30, 1954—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Return of the DeadSeptember 6, 1954 5.0
2. S02E02Road to NowhereSeptember 13, 1954—
3. S02E03The Big RaceSeptember 20, 1954—
4. S02E04The ArsonistSeptember 27, 1954—A disturbed teen-aged boy begins setting fires in the neighborhood following an altercation with his father.
5. S02E05LoyaltySeptember 30, 1954—Matthews takes the case of a cop killer who is depending on his little brother's false testimony to get him off. When the killer thinks Matt
6. S02E06The Do-GooderOctober 7, 1954—A man is in hospital after wrecking a car with an escaped fugitive, killing the fugitive. The man is in trouble for harboring the fugitive b
7. S02E07When Credit Is DueOctober 14, 1954—When a father of 2 is temporarily disabled in an auto accident, his wife gets a job to make ends meet. However, unscrupulous debtors begin t
8. S02E08Crash OutOctober 21, 1954—An prison inmate just 3 weeks from parole participates in a prison break. His wife cannot understand why he would do such a thing and goes t
9. S02E09DestinyOctober 28, 1954—The Public Defender's deputy almost wrecks his marriage when he insists on defending a 15-year old boy accused of assault and murder.
10. S02E10Hot RodNovember 4, 1954—The Public Defender defends a young man involved in an accident that killed a young girl. He investigates to see if he was accused because h
11. S02E11Until Proven GuiltyNovember 11, 1954—A man becomes desperate for money when he's told his son must have an operation immediately. After getting the money, his brother-in-law arr
12. S02E12The Hijacked TruckNovember 18, 1954—A man in love is accused of hijacking. The public defender hears a story about his courtship and the reason behind his arrest.
13. S02E13Circumstanial EvidenceNovember 25, 1954—A story of blind justice, as Matthews defends a man whom was caught by police with the gun that killed the man's wife.
14. S02E14The Murder PhotoDecember 2, 1954—The answer to a murder case may just lay in the hands of a teenage boy using trick photography.
15. S02E15Open SeasonDecember 9, 1954—It is the opening of deer season and the long-running feud between two old codgers has heated up again. When one is found shot in the woods,
16. S02E16SocratesDecember 16, 1954—Guy from the hood gets framed for murder. Matthews enlists the help of Socrates, who runs the hood's homeless shelter, to obtain proof of hi
17. S02E17MoonshineDecember 23, 1954—During a raid on the Carter family still, a warden is shot and killed. Jesse Carter, fresh home from the service, is arrested for the killin
18. S02E18The Man Who Couldn't RememberDecember 30, 1954—A man is arrested for a robbery he didn't commit, but he can't remember what he did at the time of the robbery. His wife believes in his inn
19. S02E19Another WorldJanuary 6, 1955—The Bachman siblings are European refugees who've worked hard in America. But Hans begins to romance Wanda and convinces her to get him valu
20. S02E20Deep DitchJanuary 13, 1955—Matthews must defend a ditch-digger accused of attacking his boss. Further investigation reveals more complexity to the story.
21. S02E21GunpointJanuary 20, 1955—An ex-con is forced to rob his employer's safe by two other ex-cons who knew him from the joint.
22. S02E22Your WitnessJanuary 27, 1955—Bart Matthews defends Karl Novak, who faces a second-degree murder charge following the grisly slaying of a storekeeper.
23. S02E23The DirectorFebruary 3, 1955—A once famous film director is now working as night-watchman at the film studio. One night he knocks down another film director, who once wa
24. S02E24Mama's BoyFebruary 10, 1955—After a boy is discovered dead in the hallway at school, one of his classmates is arrested since he was caught fighting with him at the time
25. S02E25The Big SteelFebruary 17, 1955—A man is accused of purposely running a co-worker down and is arrested for attempted murder. But the Public Defender is able to get him off
26. S02E26JackpotFebruary 24, 1955—A kid is arrested for gang activity after mugging a cop, but the gang is being organized by some influential people, so the other gang membe
27. S02E27A Knowledge of AstronomyMarch 3, 1955—An error in reading the stars provides the key clue in unraveling crimes committed at an oil drilling site.
28. S02E28The HitchhikerMarch 10, 1955—A soldier about to ship out of the country is on his way home to his pregnant wife. He gets a ride with a woman who takes him as far as the
29. S02E29BrutalityMarch 17, 1955—A man arrested for robbery swears he's innocent and only signed the confession because the arresting officer beat him up.
30. S02E30CorneredMarch 24, 1955 8.0An upcoming prizefighter wants to turn himself into Matthews for parole violation but the threats of small time hoodlums and the actions of
31. S02E31Time to KillMarch 31, 1955—When Peter Stone hears that a murder suspect fits his description, his extreme paranoia leads him to take actions that make him appear guilt
32. S02E32The Sapphire MinkApril 7, 1955—A young modal is arrested for stealing a mink, but she says she had permission to wear it.
33. S02E33The StepfatherApril 14, 1955—A teenage boy, stepson of the Police Chief, is arrested for breaking into a gas station. The Chief is convinced he can help him. Bart steps
34. S02E34A Pair of GlovesApril 21, 1955—Flippant small time hood and three time loser Allie Kilgore claims he bought out of town a pair of gloves that are the like the pair he is a
35. S02E35End of the LineApril 28, 1955—An elderly Public Defender determines to keep busy during the weeks until his retirement comes through. He puts himself at great odds to kee
36. S02E36Clifford PikeMay 5, 1955—A man admits to murdering his aunt and grandmother, claiming insanity. But the case goes through all twists and turns before the amazing tru
37. S02E37Eight Out of a HundredMay 12, 1955—
38. S02E38CondemnedMay 19, 1955—An alcoholic vagrant is charged with the murder of a police officer.
39. S02E39Operation: CLEATMay 26, 1955—Law enforcement agencies from the U.S. and Mexico join forces after the public defenders' office uncovers a car theft ring that is connected
40. S02E40Story of Nora FultonJune 2, 1955—Matthews defends an ex-policeman's daughter when she is accused of murdering her boyfriend.
41. S02E41The Bad OnesJune 9, 1955—A 'Good Kid' gets caught up with the wrong crowd and his parents seem unable to do anything About it.
42. S02E42The Jockey and the NunJune 16, 1955—Joey leaves his orphanage to be a jockey when an encounter with hotel owner Mr. Barry gets him returned. But after the hotel is burned Joey
43. S02E43FailureJune 23, 1955—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed