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Murder at Mt. Parnassus

Episode number: 1

Overview: When Southern beauty Merilee Worthing is murdered, Ben comes to the defense of free-spirited Cal Woodley, a young activist whom the town would like to see disappear.

Edge of the River

Episode number: 2

Overview: Ben learns that justice in the bayou country for a girl from the other side of the tracks who opposes the town boss, is a feather in a windstorm—but it can be caught.

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Episode number: 3

Overview: Ben is called upon to defend the accused killer of an old friend's wife and learns that things aren't always what they appear to be.

We Remember, We Revere

Episode number: 4

Overview: When Ben comes to the aid of a young cadet at a military academy, he uncovers some disturbing facts which indicate the cadet, an accused murderer, may have been the intended victim.

Mardi Gras

Episode number: 5

Overview: Ben is in for some surprises when he defends a longtime family retainer on jewelry theft charges and learns things are not what they seem to be.

Old Hatreds Die Hard

Episode number: 6

Overview: Ben and his black assistant Lafe face a bigoted deposed sheriff, and soon learn that almost two decades cannot heal the wounds suffered during the civil rights movement in the South.