Episodes
1. First Episode
October 2, 2000
60 min
A Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist (Oliver Platt) recruits college students to assist in uncovering headline stories.
Guest Stars:
Marisa Ryan, Yaani King Mondschein, Chris Beetem, Chip Zien, Kevin Mambo
2. Lovers and Madmen
October 9, 2000
60 min
Benton investigates a renowned classical pianist who becomes romantically involved with Benton's estranged wife.
Guest Stars:
David McCallum, Chip Zien, Paul Rudd
3. Perception
October 16, 2000
60 min
Benton uncovers a link between the "accidental" shooting of an off-duty officer and a series of police beatings.
Guest Stars:
John Rothman, Chris Beetem, Stephanie Berry, Michael Gaston
4. Daniel in the Lion's Den
October 23, 2000
60 min
Benton learns that a candidate for city council is a convicted fugitive living under an assumed name.
Guest Stars:
Barnard Hughes, John Bedford Lloyd, Matthew Cowles, Brian Tarantina, Liza Colón-Zayas
5. Howl
October 30, 2000
60 min
Benton becomes a suspect in the murder of a gangster's girlfriend after she spent the night at his place.
Guest Stars:
Tony Cucci, Chip Zien, Michael Gaston
6. The Old Ball Game
March 17, 2001
60 min
A wealthy woman goes missing, and the investigation uncovers more than anyone expected.
Guest Stars:
Nashawn Kearse, David Aaron Baker, Jean De Baer, Chip Zien
7. Don't I Know You?
March 17, 2001
60 min
When Wallace probes the mob, Nikki's family connections and her past come back to haunt her and she is forced to choose between her father and her career. Abe Vigoda guest stars.
Guest Stars:
Abe Vigoda, Tony Lo Bianco, Chip Zien, John Cenatiempo, Michael Gaston
8. The Undesirables
March 24, 2001
60 min
Wallace uncovers a politician's plot to sterilize female drug addicts
Guest Stars:
Tonye Patano, Kerry Washington, Jean De Baer, Khanya Mkhize
9. Somebody's Fool
March 24, 2001
60 min
Benton investigates when a man is killed after creating a disturbance on a plane.
Guest Stars:
Sam McMurray, Joe Grifasi, Chip Zien
10. The First Commandment
March 31, 2001
60 min
Benton is led astray while investigating the murder of a prominent rabbi's wife, causing him to delve into the holy man's background.
Guest Stars:
Marilyn Chris, Josh Stamberg, Mark Blum, Adam LeFevre, Chip Zien
11. Just Lie Back
March 31, 2001
60 min
Benton investigates the possibility that misogynistic comments by a radio disc jockey may have provoked a series of sexual assaults.
Guest Stars:
Miriam Shor, Ruthie Henshall, Amy Laughlin, Rosalyn Coleman, Paul Provenza
12. Shock
April 7, 2001
60 min
Beth investigates a drug rehabilitation center that preys off its clientele by selling narcotics and condoning prostitution.
Guest Stars:
Dean Winters, Chip Zien, Angelica Page, Aliya Campbell, Michael Mastro