Kaz

Pilot

Series pilot: Martin "Kaz" Kazinski is released from prison after 6 years where he earned his law degree. His idol Sam Bennett (Patrick O'Neal), the senior partner of a top law firm, recommends him for a mugging case which looks like a career dead end. Also stars Erik Kilpatrick, Nicholas Pryor and Sharon Cintron.

Sep 10, 1978

Verdict in Department 12

A cantankerous judge throws Kaz in jail on a contempt of court charge. Also stars Eugene Roche, Al Stellone and Kenneth Tigar.

Sep 24, 1978

A Case of Class

The firm head Sam tries to defend a long-time friend who works as an investment counselor and has been accused of embezzling from his clients. Kaz has doubts about his innocence. Also stars Martin Garner, Ruth Manning and Barry Nelson.

Oct 1, 1978

The Slow Man

An accused murderer's only defense depends on a mentally disabled young man. Also stars Donegan Smith, Lane Binkley and Philip Levien.

Oct 8, 1978

No Way to Treat a Lady

The firm's head Sam asks Kaz to defend an intimate woman friend charged with hit-and-run traffic accident. Also stars Shannon Wilcox, Matthew Tobin and Robin Gammell.

Oct 15, 1978

Who's On First... and Sixth?

After a pitcher is charged with assault and battery, Kaz attempts to arrange a quick and quiet settlement before the situation blows up to uncontrollable proportions. Also stars Leonard Stone and David Wilson.

Oct 29, 1978

Which Side Are You On?

In the midst of a riot at the prison where Kaz was once incarcerated, he is asked by his former fellow inmates to represent them in presenting their grievances. Also stars Robert Webber, John Calvin, Lawrence Cook, Claude Earl Jones, Sydney Lassick and Antonio Fargas.

Nov 5, 1978

In A Safe Place

The District Attorney's public campaign against the city's gang crime problem wants to make an example of a first time offending minor who Kaz wants to defend. Also stars Joseph Bernard, Warren J. Kemmerling, K Callan, Glenn Withrow, Ray Girardin and Audrey Peters.

Nov 26, 1978

A Fine Romance

Kaz gets called to duty to defend an old lady shoplifter who was a famous movie star. Also stars Pamela Susan Shoop and Sylvia Sidney.

Dec 3, 1978

Kaz and the Kid

The daughter of a top level racetrack handicapper becomes the temporary ward of Kaz while her father puts in action a scheme to raise funds for his wife's bail. Also stars Morgan Paull, Katy Kurtzman, Marian Mercer, Suzanne Lederer and George O. Petrie.

Dec 17, 1978

A Little Shuck and a Whole Lotta Jiva

Kaz defend a man accused of killing of a musician. Kaz is a friend of the person murdered. The musician's wife (Carol Lawrence) disclaims him as a friend.

Jan 14, 1979

A Case of Murder

An uncooperative client and an elusive witness hinder Kaz and his associates in their detense of an accused murderer.

Jan 21, 1979

Conspiracy in Blue

When two police officers are accused of gunning down an unarmed man, Kaz gets involved in their defense. Also stars Julie Cobb, Mario Roccuzzo, Randolph Powell, Dolph Sweet, Arthur Roberts and Robert Hogan.

Jan 31, 1979

Kazinski vs. Bennett

Kaz's investigation of government involvement in a shady hospital-supplies deal imperils Samuel Bennett's candidacy for attorney general.

Feb 7, 1979

The Stalking Man

Unknown, with 3 guest stars: Marilyn Chris, Stephen Powers and Art Metrano.

Feb 14, 1979

Trouble on the South Side

A priest enlists the aid of Kaz to stand against a ruthless councilman concerning public funding that is badly needed. Also stars Bruce French, Peter Horton, James Sloyan and John Randolph.

Feb 21, 1979

Count Your Fingers

Kaz goes up against an underhanded attorney in an effort to clear Malloy's nephew of the charge of armed robbery. Also stars Ivan Bonar, David Huddleston, Gregory Rozakis, Estelle Omens and Craig Wasson.

Mar 7, 1979

A Piece of Cake

A prostitute gets Kaz to help her convince a jury that she only stabbed her former pimp in self-defense. Also stars Joanna Cassidy, Ric Mancini, Chuck Bergansky, Marc Alaimo and John P. Ryan.

Mar 14, 1979

They've Taken Our Daughter

After the parents of a girl who has joined a religious cult try to capture her and have her deprogrammed, cult leaders force the girl to bring kidnapping charges against them. Also stars Granville Van Dusen, Nina Wilcox, John Crawford, Larry Margo, Ralph Meeker, Alley Mills and Doug Sheehan.

Mar 21, 1979

A Fool for a Client

A convict's only hope of appeal is if Kaz can prove that her attorney was incompetent. Also stars Linda Dangcil, Linda Lavin, Robert Loggia, Charles Bartlett and Cynthia David.

Apr 4, 1979

The Battered Bride

After dismissing her own case against her husband, a battered wife is pushed past endurance and kills him. Kaz agrees to defend her. Also stars John Karlen, Allan Miller and Joanna Miles.

Apr 11, 1979

The Avenging Angel

A woman who appears to be extremely shy is accused of committing a brutal assault and is soon seen to be suffering from multiple personality syndrome. Also stars Sandy Martin, Woody Eney, Mark Giardino, Eddie Quillan, Francis Xavier McCarthy and Laurie Heineman.

Apr 18, 1979

Kaz

Apr 14, 1978