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Orleans

Orleans

★ 9.0/10•1997•1h 0m•Drama
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Orleans is a short-lived American drama series that aired on CBS from January 7, 1997 through April 10, 1997. It ran for only 8 episodes. The series was said to be inspired by the experiences of creater producer Toni Graphia, who was the daughter of a Louisiana judge.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 8, 1997

Episodes

E160m

Pilot (1)

Jesse prosecutes a man who he believes is innocent of killing a senator who had just left Paulette's casino.

Jan 8, 1997

E260m

Pilot (2)

Jesse prosecutes a man who he believes is innocent of killing a senator who had just left Paulette's casino.

Jan 8, 1997

E360m

Why Did the Crawfish Cross the Road?

Luther is accused of violating the judge's Code of Conduct after a Tabloid news show catches him on hidden camera gambling at a party in his home. Meanwhile Rene assists Claude in the investigation of a drug dealer.

Jan 15, 1997

E460m

Baby-Sitting

Claude reluctantly agrees to protect a casino owner who is set to testify against a powerful mob figure. Meanwhile, Paulette recieves a lucrative offer from the man to run his casino. Luther meets Rosalee's mother.

Jan 22, 1997

E560m

Hijack

Thieves come about a riverboat casino where Paulette hosts a charity ball. They kidnap Paulette and rob the casino. Elsewhere, on the bayou, Jesse and Rene share a passionate reunion.

Jan 29, 1997

E660m

Luther's Temptation

Mob Boss Vitelli makes Luther an offer; information about Luther's missing daughter in exchange for an aquittal for his son's killer, whom he wants to deal with, himself. Paulette turns to drugs when she fears she'll lose her casino.

Mar 28, 1997

E760m

When the Saints Go Marching In

When Luther refuses Vitelli's offer, he hires Carraze to kill the judge. Carraze decides to let Luther go, after giving him a clue about his missing daughter. Gina Vitelli's fate could be decided when a gun goes missing during her trial.

Apr 4, 1997

E860m

Missing

A rift forms between Luther and Rosalee when his ex-wife returns. Claude suspects Vitelli in the case of a missing child. Rene wants to get married.

Apr 11, 1997

Actors

Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman

Judge Luther Charbonnet

Michael Reilly Burke

Michael Reilly Burke

Jesse Charbonnet

Vanessa Bell Calloway

Vanessa Bell Calloway

Rosalee Clark

Melora Hardin

Melora Hardin

Gina Vitelli

Richard Fancy

Richard Fancy

Vincent Carraze

Cotter Smith

Cotter Smith

Bill Brennecke

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Frank Vitelli

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

Clade Charbonnet

Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

Leon Gillenwater

O'Neal Compton

O'Neal Compton

Curtis Manzant

Lara Grice

Lara Grice

Gloria

Colleen Flynn

Colleen Flynn

Paulette Charbonnet

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