Street Legal
Street Legal

Street Legal

1987 9 Seasons 130 Episodes ⭐ 7.3 Drama

The professional and private lives of a group of young, aggressive attorneys in partnership together in a small downtown Toronto law firm. However they do not necessarily always see eye to eye on things.

The professional and private lives of a group of young, aggressive attorneys in partnership together in a small downtown Toronto law firm. However they do not necessarily always see eye to eye on things.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Birds of a Feather

After Ted Barr quits the firm, Chuck, Leon, and Carrie have to try to hold the law practice together as Carrie and Ted h

EP 2

Even Lawyers Sing the Blues

When Leon runs into an old flame from his days as a radical student, the two picks things up where they left off, and Le

EP 3

A Little Knowledge

Carrie represents a prominient businessman against a charge of murdering his wife, but slowly learns the truth behind hi

EP 4

Sting Like a Butterfly

Desperate to add some excitement to his life, Chuck decides to abandon his practice and back the comeback of an aging bo

EP 5

Matter of Honour

Chuck represents an emotionally disturbed 12-year-old boy who has been charged with the murder of his new stepfather and

EP 6

Tango Bellarosa

A young singer asks for Carrie's help in applying for landed immigrant status. Mercedes is shocked when she realises the

EP 1

Baby Talk

A streetwise young woman originally agreed to act as a surrogate mother for a wealthy Toronto couple, but when she chang

EP 2

Star Struck

Leon's client not only opposes the Star Wars research program, but when she learns her husband is trying to sell her med

EP 3

Desperate Alibi

Chuck agrees to defend his friend's teenaged son who is charged in a brutal gang beating of a gay man, but the youth ref

EP 4

Assault

Carrie has trouble getting her life together after the husband who is charged with beating a client of hers attacks her

EP 5

Mr. Nice Guy

Carrie represents a man upset with the witness protection program. [1987]

EP 6

Just One Kiss

Chuck is taken to trial over an incident in a young woman's hotel room...she claims that they slept together, he claims

EP 7

Judgement Call

Carrie is distraught when a problem client commits suicide, and her confident demeanor crumbles in the face of mounting

EP 8

Fever of the Blood

Leon represents a doctor who has been charged with negligence in the death of a young girl during a routine operation.

EP 9

Lost and Lonely Hearts

Chuck's client, Monica Zubrekas, is suing the Lost and Lonely Hearts Club for setting her up on a less than desirable bl

EP 10

Take My Jokes, Please

In a divorce case, Leon represents a stand- up comedian who is countersuing his wife for loss of humour.

EP 11

Gold Rush

Chuck manoeuvres his way into becoming president of a gold mining company, but after recklessly mortgaging his home to r

EP 12

Romeo and Carol

Leon takes the case of Jimmy and Carol, a young mentally-handicapped couple who want to live together despite her mother

EP 13

I'll Be Home for Christmas

Leon defends an elderly client accused of destroying a beautiful Christmas display. Jean Marc tells Carrie he's going to

EP 1

A Powerful Prison Story

Disconsolate and angry about the suspicious shooting death of his brother by a prison guide, fellow inmate Tony Azzarell

EP 2

The Waiting Chair

Leon is asked to defend Ray Gilson, an American purse snatcher. Charged with first-degree murder in Florida, the black y

EP 3

Elliot vs. McTavish

Chuck finds himself at odds with his partners and his wife when he represents the head of an anti-abortion group who has

EP 4

State of Mind

Judge John Caldwell, who Carrie earlier accused of racism, hires her to defend him on a murder charge.

EP 5

The Homecoming

Leon is horrified when a TV newscaster names a juvenile offender he is representing on air which is not permitted under

EP 6

Mondo Condo

Chuck's friend, Walter, wants Chuck to help him acquire funding for condos; Olivia's client is a wheelchair-bound actor

EP 7

Murder by Video

A morbid young man, Dave involves his school friend Rob in the making of a video. But the project ends in tragedy when D

EP 8

Whose Woods are These

Conspiracy, sabotage and betrayal lead to tragedy for Leon's client a radical environmentist intent on saving a forest f

EP 9

Act of Silence

Carrie struggles with her personal and legal ethics while defending an unbalanced religious fanatic charged with murderi

EP 10

Equal Partners

When Leon represents an old friend with AIDS in a divorce case, he expects the worst, but not from his partners. While h

EP 11

Cat and Mouse

As a challenge to each other, Olivia and Carrie swap cases to see if they can handle the types of cases the other usuall

EP 12

Basketball Story

Carrie's client Wendel ""Sky"" Walker is a talented basketball star who may lose his college scholarship and a chance at

EP 13

Principles

Chuck and Olivia try to help a young Mennonite who's been swindled out of five million dollars, but face stiff oppositio

EP 14

Brotherhoods

Carrie finally gets to meeet Nick's mother but suddenly she and Nick face the end of their relationship when Carrie prov

EP 15

Beauties and Beasts

Chuck becomes emotionally involved when he represents Angeline Chante, a 15-year-old model suing her mother. Leon helps

EP 16

In Search Of A Dream

Leon represents Ryan Lewis in an official-guardian case that calls into question the ancient Ojibway ritual of Dreamques

EP 17

Slipping Through the Cracks

Carrie defends her young cousin Ricky Palmer twice before learning that he has been diagnosed as a paranoid schizophreni

EP 18

Conflict of Interest

Chuck's latest get-rich-quick scheme ends disasrrously when he is accused of conflict of interest and charged with fraud

EP 19

World-Class City

Tensions between Leon and Chuck esculate when they learn they are representing opposing sides in a land-development disp

EP 1

Soul Custody

Chuck's reckless business deals and his steamy affair with Olivia compel his estranged wife to apply for sole custody of

EP 2

Partners and Other Strangers

When Barr, Robinovitch and Tchobanian teeter on the verge of bankruptcy, two solutions present themselves.

EP 3

Without Prejudice

Carrie defends Sarah Melchuck, a young policewoman charged in the shooting death of a black man.

EP 4

See No Evil

Against all odds, Leon fights a malpractice suit against a major manufacturer of contact lenses, on behalf of blinded pr

EP 5

The Cradle Will Rock

Carrie defends university professor Diane Abbot, a stoical single mother charged with criminal negligence in the acciden

EP 6

Complex Offer

Chuck and Olivia's collaboration on the case causes a lot of professional and personal tensions.

EP 7

Film Noir

Olivia runs into trouble when she agrees to represent a former boyfriend Steven Hines, who is trying to sell a documenta

EP 8

The Confession

Tension and danger mount as Leon and Nick join forces to uncover proof that a champion Olympic rower committed a murder

EP 9

Home

Carrie agonizes over the fate of her client, a teenage gang member, accused of a fatal stabbing.

EP 10

Blue Collar

Leon champaigns the rights of factory workers who face layoffs due to the Canada-U.S. free-trade agreement.

EP 11

Security Exchange

Chuck is implicated in an insider-trading scheme with the wealthy father of Jennifer, his new 23-year-old admirer.

EP 12

The Bracelet

Carrie asks for beeper surveillance for her client Leah Davis after fighting to liberal custody, but when Leah skips tow

EP 13

Leon's Story

Leon hasn't seen his father for ten years, but the man shows up just before Leon and Alana's wedding, and manages to get

EP 14

Wedding

Just a few days before the wedding Leon takes on the immigration case of a Guatamalan waiter, but it turns into a crimin

EP 15

The Godfather Of Mimico

A newspaper opens itself up to libel charges when they accuse a wealthy Italian businessman of being involved in organiz

EP 16

Suite Sixteen

Nick's partner is murdered, and Nick himself ends up in the hospital, which worries Carrie. Not only that, but Carrie ge

EP 1

Holy Thursday

Olivia and Chuck work together to make Olivia managing partner to give them financial control of the firm, but Carrie en

EP 2

Spare Parts

Olivia's brothers show up in her life again, wanting to buy out Olivia's share of the family cottage, and end up getting

EP 3

Double Agenda

Carrie has been falling in love with Dillon, but when she learns that he's prosecuting her client and friend, Wendy, for

EP 4

Shadow Boxing

In an attempt to impress a Hollywood producer she's representing, Olivia pits two unions against each other. Leon has to

EP 5

Standard of Care

Chuck discoves his son Adam is desoeratly ill and ex-wife Lisa flies him back to Toronto for treatment.

EP 6

Softsell

During a press conference called to announce his candidacy for mayor politician Kevin Coatsworth is served papers for se

EP 7

The Psychic

Carrie enters a new dimension in criminal defense as she takes on the case of a young woman who contends she led police

EP 8

Divine Image

Leon surprises everyone when he announces he intends to run for mayor, a decision Alana is less than enthusiastic about.

EP 9

Sanctuary

A priest friend of Leon's is arrested for concealing a terrorist, but Leon, fearing for his new political career, is rel

EP 10

Lies

Wanda, the firm's recceptionist, finds herself in a dilemma when her father arranges that she marry Sujeet, a distant co

EP 11

Tyger, Tyger

Carrie's excitement at reaching the final stages of Kim's adoption is short- lives when Kim's natural grandparents show

EP 12

Murder

Chuck becomes more and more obsessed with Olivia and her attention to producer Peter Garland, and hires Nick del Gado to

EP 13

The Cookies Crumble

Producer Peter Garland is found dead in his townhouse, and Chuck is arrested for his murder.

EP 14

The Prosecution

Chuck's case does not look hopeful and, in desperation, Chuck approaches Nick to do some investigating of his own.

EP 15

Election Day

Chuck learns Peter Garland hired a private investigator to look into the affairs of Johnny Marsh, and that Olivia was us

EP 16

The Truth

Carrie accepts Dillon's marriage propsosal. Marriage is not a happy affair for Alana and Leon, however.

EP 1

The Legacy Of Stanley Wall

Chuck's case is officially closed, but Carrie, Leon, and Olivia discover that Brent Elliot,the administrator of Stanley

EP 2

The Harley

Chuck is cleared of all charges and released from prison, but the controversy surrounding him has scared away all of his

EP 3

Presumed Toxic

Leon battles a large chemical company that manufactures a substance he claims is killing his client, and Leon's impressi

EP 4

Reasonable Doubt

Carrie and Alana struggle to keep their personal feelings in check at the trial of a sexual offender who preys on elderl

EP 5

Shades of Difference

Tensions continue to rise between Dillon and Veronica when Dillon is assigned to prosecute a respected black community l

EP 6

Questions of Dignity

Carrie passes a case to Chuck, but he is ill-prepared, and his carelessness earns a first-time offender a stiff sentence

EP 7

Sing for Me, Olivia

Olivia's father dies, leaving a sizeable estate to Olivia. Carrie defends Veronica on assault charge.

EP 8

Keeping Secrets

Olivia's mother, long-thought dead, suddenly appears on the scene to contest her late husband's will. Carrie and Kim go

EP 9

The Good Lawyer

Chuck defends Tran Quiy, a young man accused of a brutal, gang- related execution.

EP 10

Hollywood North

Olivia's inner turmoil affects a screenwriter's battle with a star. Leon gets confidential information. Chuck defends a

EP 11

Eye of the Beholder

A cosmetic surgeon Leon meets at a casual golf game wants Leon to represent him in a divorce case, which he accepts at R

EP 12

Too Many Cooks

Phil Paley is arrested for polygamy, and hires Chuck and Leon to contest the law in a full- scale constitutional battle.

EP 13

On Women and Independence

Leon finds a case right up his alley representing a military man who refused to obey orders for reason of conscience, an

EP 14

Children's Hour

It's just like old times as Barr, Robinovitch and Tchobanian prepare to set up shop again now that R.J. Williams is out

EP 15

Breach of Trust

Olivia's dreams comes true when R.J. offers her a partnership in his Los Angeles office, but she is torn when he sues BR

EP 16

November

The battle between R.J. Williams and Barr, Robinovitch and Tchobanian rages on. Chuck needs to request a second autopsy

EP 17

After the Fall

Leon and Chuck are trying to deal with their grief. Laura offers her help to both but they initially refuse. After Leon

EP 18

Phoenix

Olivia finds out that she's pregnant and the baby can be only Chuck's. Consequently she refuses R.J.'s marriage proposal

EP 1

BRT & Associates: A New Beginning

Olivia awaits the birth of her child and tries to sort out the future of her relationship with Chuck. A lawyer is charge

EP 2

Affairs of the Heart

Olivia gives birth to a baby girl. Chuck and Laura discover their attraction is mutual.

EP 3

Breakups And Mergers

Rob accepts an assignment from Christian Pevril, one of the richest, most powerful men in the country, and who expects R

EP 4

Persistence Of Vision

Olivia reveals her new career as a movie producer and argues with Chuck over the impact her plans will have on Emily.

EP 5

It's a Wise Child

The future of Leon and Alana's marriage is in doubt as they argue over having children.

EP 6

Rules of the Game

Chuck steals a high- profile case from Laura, but finds himself caught between his conscience and his duty as a lawyer.

EP 7

Never Say Die

Olivia shops for two million dollars when a major investor pulls out of her movie.

EP 8

Lefter Than Thou

As Leon attempts to gain asylum for a feisty Mexican terrorist/ refugee, his biggest challenge is to keep her from indic

EP 9

Believe the Children

Laura helps a family, wrongly accused of sexual abuse, to keep their child.

EP 10

Thicker Than Water

Rob discovers some disturbing facts from his family's past when he tries to help his schizophrenic brother.

EP 11

Best Interest of the Child

Chuck presents Olivia with a bill in for losses due to her interference in the Bedal case.

EP 12

Pride And Prejudice

Chuck's winning streak gets him hired by a top corporate lawyer whose son has been charged with a racially- motivated ki

EP 13

Forgiveness

Eva Paredes persuades Leon to represent a young Guatemalan soldier who claims he was forces to serve in the army against

EP 14

Sex and Death

Rob represents the ex-wife of Russell's funeral home director. Olivia turns to Chuck for help when an explosion injures

EP 15

Conduct Unbecoming

Chuck defends a gambler accused of embezzling money to play the lottery; the investigation of Leon's immigration practic

EP 16

The Price

Leon defends his immigration practice before the Law Society. Chuck and Olivia take their custody battle to court. Olivi

EP 17

Strange Bedfellows

More problems erupt around Olivia's film project as Rob is arrested by the RCMP for money laundering and the police seiz

EP 18

Faking It

Olivia announces she's giving up the movie business to go back to practising law. Leon hears the Law Society's decision.

EP 1

Strictly Business

Chuck and Olivia are returning from their honeymoon to a crazily busy office. Leon was desperately trying to find Eva bu

EP 2

Hasta La Vista

Eva Paredes' testimony exonerates Leon, and his disbarment is revoked.

EP 3

Truth Or Dare

Olivia and Laura are hot in competition, each scrambling to beat the other's earnings.

EP 4

But Not Forgotten

Laura takes the case of a fifteen year old boy accused of murdering his abusive mother, as Alana presides. Rob's relatio

EP 5

Black and White in Color

Leon fights for Iona Davis, a nurse who claims she was passed up for promotion because of racism on the part of her supe

EP 6

Fit Punishment

Laura takes the parole case of child molester Adam Ruskin. Malony, meanwhile, is working overtime to prevent Ruskin's re

EP 7

What's Love Got to Do With It?

Malony's continued interference in the Adam Ruskin case leads to violence, and Laura is put in serious danger.

EP 8

Truth, Lies and Consequences

Chuck defends a stockbroker accused of being a pimp; Ben moves in with Leon and Alana; Malony visits Laura in the hospit

EP 9

Do the Right Thing

Olivia loses her talk show job in a scuffle with the network when she represents a television journalist who refuses to

EP 10

Feared by the Bad, Loved by the Good

A cross-border cigarette smuggler accused of murder claims he's been set up by police. Chuck goes to his defense... for

EP 11

The Cost of Love

Leon takes the case of a woman terrorized by her husband; Rob handles a heated real-estate dispute. Laura comes back to

EP 12

Fair Is Foul

In a final act of desperation, abused wife Joan Millman kills her husband. Leon asks Chuck to defend her; Alana and Leon

EP 13

The Firm

Olivia represents a woman journalist denied a news anchor position; Leon defends survivors of a mine disaster; Chuck's p

EP 14

Persons Living or Dead

Leon becomes passionately involved in the Hellbrum mining case when he is convinced that management neglect caused the d

EP 15

Crossroads

Olivia fights a lawyer who denied a woman partnership in his firm; Leon gains ground in the miners' case. BRT & Assosiat

EP 16

The Morning After

Leon and Rob concentrate on the miners' case; Alana makes an unusual ruling in a child custody case.

EP 17

No Holds Barred

Chuck's and Leon's tempers flare in open court as the battle over the Hellbrum case heats up to the final verdict. Leon

EP 18

The Long and Winding Road

When Olivia discovers Arthur Locke has joined the AIDS Task Force only to further his political career, she vows to forc

EP 1

Glass Floor

Olivia prepares to file a lawsuit against a drug manufacturer, but before she's able to, a startup firm steals the case

EP 2

Moving Day

Lilly searches for her friend's parents; Mina is haunted by the death of a client. Olivia and Hal battle over the case.

EP 3

Neighbours

Mina takes on a client who keeps making things worse. Adam responds to a call from his mother. Olivia gets a surprise vi

EP 4

Homecoming

Olivia and Mina meet up with a familiar face in Montreal. Lilly and Adam search for a new witness.

EP 5

Cracks

A judge passes away; Leon arrives. The class-action case heads to trial.

EP 6

Leap

The defense presents their case. RDL and Olivia clash over strategy.

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