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Public Defender — Season 2
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0130mReturn of the DeadSep 6, 19545.0Sep 6, 195430m5.00230mRoad to NowhereSep 13, 1954Sep 13, 195430m0330mThe Big RaceSep 20, 1954Sep 20, 195430m0430mThe ArsonistA disturbed teen-aged boy begins setting fires in the neighborhood following an altercation with his father.Sep 27, 1954Sep 27, 195430m0530mLoyaltyMatthews 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 brother, he fires Matthews.Sep 30, 1954Sep 30, 195430m0630mThe Do-GooderA 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 Defender. Matthews quickly deduces that the man doesn't want to be linked to his father who is a prominent judge.Oct 7, 1954Oct 7, 195430m0730mWhen Credit Is DueWhen 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. Matthews comes to the rescue.Oct 14, 1954Oct 14, 195430m0830mCrash OutAn 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,Oct 21, 1954Oct 21, 195430m0930mDestinyThe Public Defender's deputy almost wrecks his marriage when he insists on defending a 15-year old boy accused of assault and murder.Oct 28, 1954Oct 28, 195430m1030mHot RodThe 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.Nov 4, 1954Nov 4, 195430m1130mUntil Proven GuiltyA 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 illegally. Now the Public Defender must find a way to get him out of jail and reunited with his family.Nov 11, 1954Nov 11, 195430m1230mThe Hijacked TruckA man in love is accused of hijacking. The public defender hears a story about his courtship and the reason behind his arrest.Nov 18, 1954Nov 18, 195430m1330mCircumstanial EvidenceA story of blind justice, as Matthews defends a man whom was caught by police with the gun that killed the man's wife.Nov 25, 1954Nov 25, 195430m1430mThe Murder PhotoThe answer to a murder case may just lay in the hands of a teenage boy using trick photography.Dec 2, 1954Dec 2, 195430m1530mOpen SeasonIt 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.Dec 9, 1954Dec 9, 195430m1630mSocratesGuy 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.Dec 16, 1954Dec 16, 195430m1730mMoonshineDuring 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.Dec 23, 1954Dec 23, 195430m1830mThe Man Who Couldn't RememberA 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 where they can help him remember.Dec 30, 1954Dec 30, 195430m1930mAnother WorldThe 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 Hans but was it justified in Reed's definition of justice.Jan 6, 1955Jan 6, 195530m2030mDeep DitchMatthews must defend a ditch-digger accused of attacking his boss. Further investigation reveals more complexity to the story.Jan 13, 1955Jan 13, 195530m2130mGunpointAn ex-con is forced to rob his employer's safe by two other ex-cons who knew him from the joint.Jan 20, 1955Jan 20, 195530m2230mYour WitnessBart Matthews defends Karl Novak, who faces a second-degree murder charge following the grisly slaying of a storekeeper.Jan 27, 1955Jan 27, 195530m2330mThe DirectorA 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 one, and takes 300 dollars from him. The public defender cannot understand why somebody would destroy all of his former reputation for such a small crime.Feb 3, 1955Feb 3, 195530m2430mMama's BoyAfter 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 find out if the boy's being a "Mama's Boy" may have been the cause for what the classmates claim was an accident.Feb 10, 1955Feb 10, 195530m2530mThe Big SteelA 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 wait, that's only half the story.Feb 17, 1955Feb 17, 195530m2630mJackpotA 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 Public defender must get to the bottom of things before someone else is hurt!Feb 24, 1955Feb 24, 195530m2730mA Knowledge of AstronomyAn error in reading the stars provides the key clue in unraveling crimes committed at an oil drilling site.Mar 3, 1955Mar 3, 195530m2830mThe HitchhikerA 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 his wife are arrested for stealing the car and hitting an old, blind woman. The Public Defender searches for the young woman who gave him a ride, but she seems to not exist.Mar 10, 1955Mar 10, 195530m2930mBrutalityA man arrested for robbery swears he's innocent and only signed the confession because the arresting officer beat him up.Mar 17, 1955Mar 17, 195530m3030mCorneredAn 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 wrong.Mar 24, 19558.0Mar 24, 195530m8.03130mTime to KillWhen 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 nothing to do with. Matthews appeals his case.Mar 31, 1955Mar 31, 195530m3230mThe Sapphire MinkA young modal is arrested for stealing a mink, but she says she had permission to wear it.Apr 7, 1955Apr 7, 195530m3330mThe StepfatherA 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 the Chief faces the boy down.Apr 14, 1955Apr 14, 195530m3430mA Pair of GlovesFlippant 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.Apr 21, 1955Apr 21, 195530m3530mEnd of the LineAn 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 comes to his aid.Apr 28, 1955Apr 28, 195530m3630mClifford PikeA 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.May 5, 1955May 5, 195530m3730mEight Out of a HundredMay 12, 1955May 12, 195530m3830mCondemnedAn alcoholic vagrant is charged with the murder of a police officer.May 19, 1955May 19, 195530m3930mOperation: CLEATLaw 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.May 26, 1955May 26, 195530m4030mStory of Nora FultonMatthews defends an ex-policeman's daughter when she is accused of murdering her boyfriend.Jun 2, 1955Jun 2, 195530m4130mThe Bad OnesA 'Good Kid' gets caught up with the wrong crowd and his parents seem unable to do anything About it.Jun 9, 1955Jun 9, 195530m4230mThe Jockey and the NunJoey 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 believe him during the trial.Jun 16, 1955Jun 16, 195530m4330mFailureJun 23, 1955Jun 23, 195530m
