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Public Defender: Season 2

43 episodes · first aired Sep 6, 1954

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  1. 1 Return of the Dead Sep 6, 1954 · 30m
  2. 2 Road to Nowhere Sep 13, 1954 · 30m
  3. 3 The Big Race Sep 20, 1954 · 30m
  4. 4 The Arsonist Sep 27, 1954 · 30m A disturbed teen-aged boy begins setting fires in the neighborhood following an altercation with his father.
  5. 5 Loyalty Sep 30, 1954 · 30m 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 Matthews is getting to friendly with his little…
  6. 6 The Do-Gooder Oct 7, 1954 · 30m 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 but he refuses to speak to Matthews, his Public…
  7. 7 When Credit Is Due Oct 14, 1954 · 30m 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 to garnish her wages and then her boss fires her…
  8. 8 Crash Out Oct 21, 1954 · 30m 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 to Bart Matthews for help,
  9. 9 Destiny Oct 28, 1954 · 30m 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. 10 Hot Rod Nov 4, 1954 · 30m 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 he was in a hot rod.
  11. 11 Until Proven Guilty Nov 11, 1954 · 30m 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 arrests him, telling him he got the money…
  12. 12 The Hijacked Truck Nov 18, 1954 · 30m A man in love is accused of hijacking. The public defender hears a story about his courtship and the reason behind his arrest.
  13. 13 Circumstanial Evidence Nov 25, 1954 · 30m 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. 14 The Murder Photo Dec 2, 1954 · 30m The answer to a murder case may just lay in the hands of a teenage boy using trick photography.
  15. 15 Open Season Dec 9, 1954 · 30m 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, the other is of course the prime suspect.
  16. 16 Socrates Dec 16, 1954 · 30m 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 his client's innocence.
  17. 17 Moonshine Dec 23, 1954 · 30m 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 killing.
  18. 18 The Man Who Couldn't Remember Dec 30, 1954 · 30m 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 innocence. His only hope may be a mental hospital…
  19. 19 Another World Jan 6, 1955 · 30m The Bachman siblings are European refugees who've worked hard in America. But Hans begins to romance Wanda and convinces her to get him valuable plans. Erich ends the spy ring by shooting…
  20. 20 Deep Ditch Jan 13, 1955 · 30m Matthews must defend a ditch-digger accused of attacking his boss. Further investigation reveals more complexity to the story.
  21. 21 Gunpoint Jan 20, 1955 · 30m An ex-con is forced to rob his employer's safe by two other ex-cons who knew him from the joint.
  22. 22 Your Witness Jan 27, 1955 · 30m Bart Matthews defends Karl Novak, who faces a second-degree murder charge following the grisly slaying of a storekeeper.
  23. 23 The Director Feb 3, 1955 · 30m 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 was his assistant director but now is the famous…
  24. 24 Mama's Boy Feb 10, 1955 · 30m 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 of his death. The Public Defender sets out to…
  25. 25 The Big Steel Feb 17, 1955 · 30m 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 after talking to his other co-workers. Oh, but…
  26. 26 Jackpot Feb 24, 1955 · 30m 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 members threaten to kill the kid if he talks. The…
  27. 27 A Knowledge of Astronomy Mar 3, 1955 · 30m An error in reading the stars provides the key clue in unraveling crimes committed at an oil drilling site.
  28. 28 The Hitchhiker Mar 10, 1955 · 30m 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 car rental place. Later that night, the man and…
  29. 29 Brutality Mar 17, 1955 · 30m A man arrested for robbery swears he's innocent and only signed the confession because the arresting officer beat him up.
  30. 30 Cornered Mar 24, 1955 · 30m An upcoming prizefighter wants to turn himself into Matthews for parole violation but the threats of small time hoodlums and the actions of a clueless police officer cause things to go…
  31. 31 Time to Kill Mar 31, 1955 · 30m When Peter Stone hears that a murder suspect fits his description, his extreme paranoia leads him to take actions that make him appear guilty. He is eventually convicted of a murder he had…
  32. 32 The Sapphire Mink Apr 7, 1955 · 30m A young modal is arrested for stealing a mink, but she says she had permission to wear it.
  33. 33 The Stepfather Apr 14, 1955 · 30m 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 in to help and all is resolved in the end when…
  34. 34 A Pair of Gloves Apr 21, 1955 · 30m 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 accused of taking in a home burglary.
  35. 35 End of the Line Apr 28, 1955 · 30m An elderly Public Defender determines to keep busy during the weeks until his retirement comes through. He puts himself at great odds to keep a man from being sent to prison. Bart Matthews…
  36. 36 Clifford Pike May 5, 1955 · 30m A man admits to murdering his aunt and grandmother, claiming insanity. But the case goes through all twists and turns before the amazing truth is revealed.
  37. 37 Eight Out of a Hundred May 12, 1955 · 30m
  38. 38 Condemned May 19, 1955 · 30m An alcoholic vagrant is charged with the murder of a police officer.
  39. 39 Operation: CLEAT May 26, 1955 · 30m Law enforcement agencies from the U.S. and Mexico join forces after the public defenders' office uncovers a car theft ring that is connected to drug trafficking.
  40. 40 Story of Nora Fulton Jun 2, 1955 · 30m Matthews defends an ex-policeman's daughter when she is accused of murdering her boyfriend.
  41. 41 The Bad Ones Jun 9, 1955 · 30m A 'Good Kid' gets caught up with the wrong crowd and his parents seem unable to do anything About it.
  42. 42 The Jockey and the Nun Jun 16, 1955 · 30m 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 is arrested. Only Sister Anthony continues to…
  43. 43 Failure Jun 23, 1955 · 30m