Family_Law_(American_TV_series)

<i>Family Law</i> (American TV series)

Family Law (American TV series)

American TV series or program

Family Law is an American legal drama television series, created by Paul Haggis, that aired on CBS from September 20, 1999, to May 27, 2002. This series starring Kathleen Quinlan as divorced lawyer Lynn Holt, who attempted to start her own law firm after her husband left both her and their law practice, taking all of their clients with him.[1][2]

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The show also starred Christopher McDonald as opportunistic, ambulance-chasing attorney Rex Weller, Julie Warner as Lynn's friend Danni (and the one member of her former firm's staff who did not defect with Lynn's ex-husband), and Dixie Carter as "pit bull" divorce attorney Randi King. Later cast additions included Tony Danza, Cristián de la Fuente, Salli Richardson, and Meredith Eaton as Emily Resnick, an ambitious attorney hoping to make partner.

Edwin Starr's 1970 hit song, "War" was used as the series' opening title theme, in season one.[3] A cover version of the song was performed by The Brink and used in season two and three.

Cast

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  1. [N 1]
    Portrayed by Rosemarie Martin in the pilot.
  2. [N 2]
    Portrayed by Elliott & Jordan Dolling in the pilot. Portrayed by Blake Rossi during season 1.

Episodes

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Season 1 (1999–2000)

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Season 2 (2000–01)

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Season 3 (2001–02)

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Release and syndication

Since fall 2018, the show has been syndicated on the channel Start TV.[citation needed]

Reception

Ron Wertheimer of the New York Times wrote: "Ms. Quinlan is most appealing, but this series can't survive on her determination alone."[5] Tom Shales of The Washington Post gave it a positive review, "Quinlan is admirable and believable as a woman who won't let setbacks set her back; she's easy to root for."[6]

On Rotten Tomatoes, season one has an approval rating of 10% based on reviews from 10 critics. The site's consensus is "Although Kathleen Quinlan gives a commendable performance, Family Law fizzles out with its bizarre tonal shifts, two-dimensional characterizations, and unbelievable storylines."[7]

References

  1. [1]
    Bogdanovich, Peter (February 8, 1999). "Betty White on lousy sitcoms … Paul Haggis is back". New York Observer. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  2. [2]
    Hontz, Jenny (February 10, 1999). "Haggis inks three-year, first-look deal with Col". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  3. [3]
    "Motown's Edwin Starr Dead At 61". Cbsnews.com. 2 April 2003.
  4. [4]
    Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. pp. 326–327. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  5. [5]
    Wertheimer, Ron (20 September 1999). "NEW TV SEASON IN REVIEW; Suddenly Single, but Sure To Succeed on Her Own (Published 1999)". The New York Times.
  6. [6]
    Tom Shales (September 19, 1999). "Primal-Time Programming". The Washington Post.
  7. [7]
    "Family Law: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
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