American Crime
Over view
CLOSE TO HOME is a legal drama that tears away the facade of suburbia to reveal that sometimes quiet and tranquil streets can hide the darkest of crimes. Annabeth Chase is a young, aggressive prosecutor with a perfect conviction record who tries the cases that take place in her "own proverbial backyard.
Cast
Jennifer Finnigan ... Annabeth Chase
Kimberly Elise ... Maureen Scofield
John Carroll Lynch ... Steve
Christian Kane ... Jack Chase
"Pilot" Episode 1.01
In the premiere episode, a mother confesses to setting fire to her home while she and her children were locked inside. The mother tells Annabeth that she committed arson as a cry for help because her husband was physically and mentally abusing her entire family. Meanwhile, Maureen tells Annabeth to dump the case when she can not find a corroborating witness to back up the woman's far-fetched story.
Air date
October 4, 2005
"Miranda" Episode 1.02
Annabeth must choose between making a case against a kidnapping suspect or saving his victim's life.
Air date
October 11, 2005
"Suburban Prostitution" Episode 1.03
Annabeth prosecutes a case involving a madam who runs a prostitution ring consisting of middle-class, suburban soccer moms.
Air date
October 18, 2005
"Divine Directions" Episode 1.04
Annabeth tries to convince a jury of the guilt of an extremely religious woman who claims she was divinely directed to murder her husband.
Air date
October 25, 2005
"Romeo and Juliet Murders" Episode 1.05
Annabeth and Maureen discover there's more to the story when teenage step-siblings are arrested for the murder of their parents.
Air date
November 1, 2005
"Parents on Trial" Episode 1.06
Annabeth must contend with a sharp defense attorney whose tactic for getting his client acquitted of murder is to put the victim’s parents on trial
Air date
November 11 , 2005
"Under Threat" Episode 1.08
Annabeth is given police protection during a gangster's trial after members of the defendant's gang use Haley to scare Annabeth off the case.
Air date
November 25, 2005
"Meth Murders" Episode 1.09
Annabeth prosecutes two men for murder and discovers that one of the defendants, who was high on meth at the time of the murder, was paid to commit the crime but accidentally killed the wrong people
Air date
December 9, 2005
"Baseball Murder" Episode 1.10
Annabeth tries to determine why a teenage boy would attack a member of the opposing team after his team loses an important baseball game.
Air date
December 16, 2005
"The Rapist Next Door" Episode 1.13
A recently paroled sex offender who moves into Annabeth's neighborhood becomes the prime suspect in the rape of a young woman.
Air date
January 27, 2006
"Dead or Alive" Episode 1.14
Annabeth tries convince the mother of a man who confesses to the murders of three people to testify against her son after a judge rules that blood found in the defendant's home is inadmissible in court
Air date
February 3, 2006
"Reasonable Doubts" Episode 1.15
When Annabeth prosecutes a man for killing his mother-in-law, his defense attorney creates a case against the man's wife by claiming she committed the murder in order to establish reasonable doubt.
Air date
March 3, 2006
"Land of Opportunity" Episode 1.17
Annabeth and her office investigate a string of real-estate fraud cases involving a crooked real estate developer.
Air date
March 31, 2006
"Sex, Toys and Videotape" Episode 1.19
During a murder trial Annabeth discovers that the victim, who was strangled the night before her wedding to another man, was hiding a secret from her friends and family which may have led to her murder.
Air date
April 28, 2006
"The Shot" Episode 1.20
After a high school basketball player claims that he accidentally shot and killed his teammate, Annabeth brings him to trial for murder. A witness comes forward during the trial to testify that the shooting was intentional, prompting the defendant's father to change his initial statement and confess to the crime himself.
Air date
May 5, 2006
"David and Goliath" Episode 1.21
Annabeth prosecutes a high-profile case involving a professional baseball player and ends up facing off with his slick defense attorney who tries to use his client's celebrity to sway the jury in favor of his client
Air date
May 12, 2006
"Hotgrrrl" Episode 1.22
In the season finale, Annabeth works on the case of a middle-aged man who is shot and killed by a teenage boy who claims he was protecting his friend from a sexual predator whom she met online. During the investigation, the D.A.'s office learns that the murder victim was an investigative reporter who claimed to be writing a story about the dangers of the Internet. However, Annabeth wonders if the reporter actually was a pedophile himself. Meanwhile, Annabeth agrees to take a much-needed vacation with Jack after he points out that she has been overworked and distracted lately. However, a tragic death cuts short their romantic getaway and changes her life forever.
Air date
May 19, 2006
Quote
Did you know that?
Working title American Crime. Christian Kane is credited as a main cast member during the whole season but only appears in 17 episodes. He appears only in the first season, and is only mentionned occasionally during season two. The series was on the air for two years on CBS. Episode were often moved from one date to another. The order above is the official CBS running order.
 Close to Home
 Close to Home : Juste Cause
 Close to Home - Giustizia ad ogni costo
 Fiscal Chase
(Informations and photos from CBS. Close to home © CBS)
|
