Public Defender

S2 · E1 · Sep 6, 1954

Return of the Dead Episode 1

A teenager is accused of attempted murder and explains her story about her mother's delima when her father returns from the dead.

S2 · E2 · Sep 13, 1954

Road to Nowhere Episode 2

S2 · E3 · Sep 20, 1954

The Big Race Episode 3

S2 · E4 · Sep 27, 1954

The Arsonist Episode 4

A disturbed teen-aged boy begins setting fires in the neighborhood following an altercation with his father.

S2 · E5 · Sep 30, 1954

Loyalty Episode 5

Matthews takes the case of a cop killer who is depending on his little brother's false testimony to get him off. When the killer thinks Matthews is getting to friendly with his little brother, he fires Matthews.

S2 · E6 · Oct 7, 1954

The Do-Gooder Episode 6

A man is in hospital after wrecking a car with an escaped fugitive, killing the fugitive. The man is in trouble for harboring the fugitive but he refuses to speak to Matthews, his Public Defender. Matthews quickly deduces that the man doesn't want to be linked to his father who is a prominent judge.

S2 · E7 · Oct 14, 1954

When Credit Is Due Episode 7

When a father of 2 is temporarily disabled in an auto accident, his wife gets a job to make ends meet. However, unscrupulous debtors begin to garnish her wages and then her boss fires her. Matthews comes to the rescue.

S2 · E8 · Oct 21, 1954

Crash Out Episode 8

An prison inmate just 3 weeks from parole participates in a prison break. His wife cannot understand why he would do such a thing and goes to Bart Matthews for help,

S2 · E9 · Oct 28, 1954

Destiny Episode 9

The Public Defender's deputy almost wrecks his marriage when he insists on defending a 15-year old boy accused of assault and murder.

S2 · E10 · Nov 4, 1954

Hot Rod Episode 10

The Public Defender defends a young man involved in an accident that killed a young girl. He investigates to see if he was accused because he was in a hot rod.

S2 · E11 · Nov 11, 1954

Until Proven Guilty Episode 11

A man becomes desperate for money when he's told his son must have an operation immediately. After getting the money, his brother-in-law arrests him, telling him he got the money illegally. Now the Public Defender must find a way to get him out of jail and reunited with his family.

S2 · E12 · Nov 18, 1954

The Hijacked Truck Episode 12

A man in love is accused of hijacking. The public defender hears a story about his courtship and the reason behind his arrest.

S2 · E13 · Nov 25, 1954

Circumstanial Evidence Episode 13

A story of blind justice, as Matthews defends a man whom was caught by police with the gun that killed the man's wife.

S2 · E14 · Dec 2, 1954

The Murder Photo Episode 14

The answer to a murder case may just lay in the hands of a teenage boy using trick photography.

S2 · E15 · Dec 9, 1954

Open Season Episode 15

It is the opening of deer season and the long-running feud between two old codgers has heated up again. When one is found shot in the woods, the other is of course the prime suspect.

S2 · E16 · Dec 16, 1954

Socrates Episode 16

Guy from the hood gets framed for murder. Matthews enlists the help of Socrates, who runs the hood's homeless shelter, to obtain proof of his client's innocence.

S2 · E17 · Dec 23, 1954

Moonshine Episode 17

During a raid on the Carter family still, a warden is shot and killed. Jesse Carter, fresh home from the service, is arrested for the killing.

S2 · E18 · Dec 30, 1954

The Man Who Couldn't Remember Episode 18

A man is arrested for a robbery he didn't commit, but he can't remember what he did at the time of the robbery. His wife believes in his innocence. His only hope may be a mental hospital where they can help him remember.

S2 · E19 · Jan 6, 1955

Another World Episode 19

The Bachman siblings are European refugees who've worked hard in America. But Hans begins to romance Wanda and convinces her to get him valuable plans. Erich ends the spy ring by shooting Hans but was it justified in Reed's definition of justice.

S2 · E20 · Jan 13, 1955

Deep Ditch Episode 20

Matthews must defend a ditch-digger accused of attacking his boss. Further investigation reveals more complexity to the story.

S2 · E21 · Jan 20, 1955

Gunpoint Episode 21

An ex-con is forced to rob his employer's safe by two other ex-cons who knew him from the joint.

S2 · E22 · Jan 27, 1955

Your Witness Episode 22

Bart Matthews defends Karl Novak, who faces a second-degree murder charge following the grisly slaying of a storekeeper.

S2 · E23 · Feb 3, 1955

The Director Episode 23

A once famous film director is now working as night-watchman at the film studio. One night he knocks down another film director, who once was his assistant director but now is the famous one, and takes 300 dollars from him. The public defender cannot understand why somebody would destroy all of his former reputation for such a small crime.

S2 · E24 · Feb 10, 1955

Mama's Boy Episode 24

After a boy is discovered dead in the hallway at school, one of his classmates is arrested since he was caught fighting with him at the time of his death. The Public Defender sets out to find out if the boy's being a "Mama's Boy" may have been the cause for what the classmates claim was an accident.

S2 · E25 · Feb 17, 1955

The Big Steel Episode 25

A man is accused of purposely running a co-worker down and is arrested for attempted murder. But the Public Defender is able to get him off after talking to his other co-workers. Oh, but wait, that's only half the story.

S2 · E26 · Feb 24, 1955

Jackpot Episode 26

A kid is arrested for gang activity after mugging a cop, but the gang is being organized by some influential people, so the other gang members threaten to kill the kid if he talks. The Public defender must get to the bottom of things before someone else is hurt!

S2 · E27 · Mar 3, 1955

A Knowledge of Astronomy Episode 27

An error in reading the stars provides the key clue in unraveling crimes committed at an oil drilling site.

S2 · E28 · Mar 10, 1955

The Hitchhiker Episode 28

A soldier about to ship out of the country is on his way home to his pregnant wife. He gets a ride with a woman who takes him as far as the car rental place. Later that night, the man and his wife are arrested for stealing the car and hitting an old, blind woman. The Public Defender searches for the young woman who gave him a ride, but she seems to not exist.

S2 · E29 · Mar 17, 1955

Brutality Episode 29

A man arrested for robbery swears he's innocent and only signed the confession because the arresting officer beat him up.

S2 · E30 · Mar 24, 1955

Cornered Episode 30

An upcoming prizefighter wants to turn himself into Matthews for parole violation but the threats of small time hoodlums and the actions of a clueless police officer cause things to go wrong.

S2 · E31 · Mar 31, 1955

Time to Kill Episode 31

When Peter Stone hears that a murder suspect fits his description, his extreme paranoia leads him to take actions that make him appear guilty. He is eventually convicted of a murder he had nothing to do with. Matthews appeals his case.

S2 · E32 · Apr 7, 1955

The Sapphire Mink Episode 32

A young modal is arrested for stealing a mink, but she says she had permission to wear it.

S2 · E33 · Apr 14, 1955

The Stepfather Episode 33

A teenage boy, stepson of the Police Chief, is arrested for breaking into a gas station. The Chief is convinced he can help him. Bart steps in to help and all is resolved in the end when the Chief faces the boy down.

S2 · E34 · Apr 21, 1955

A Pair of Gloves Episode 34

Flippant small time hood and three time loser Allie Kilgore claims he bought out of town a pair of gloves that are the like the pair he is accused of taking in a home burglary.

S2 · E35 · Apr 28, 1955

End of the Line Episode 35

An elderly Public Defender determines to keep busy during the weeks until his retirement comes through. He puts himself at great odds to keep a man from being sent to prison. Bart Matthews comes to his aid.

S2 · E36 · May 5, 1955

Clifford Pike Episode 36

A man admits to murdering his aunt and grandmother, claiming insanity. But the case goes through all twists and turns before the amazing truth is revealed.

S2 · E37 · May 12, 1955

Eight Out of a Hundred Episode 37

S2 · E38 · May 19, 1955

Condemned Episode 38

An alcoholic vagrant is charged with the murder of a police officer.

S2 · E39 · May 26, 1955

Operation: CLEAT Episode 39

Law enforcement agencies from the U.S. and Mexico join forces after the public defenders' office uncovers a car theft ring that is connected to drug trafficking.

S2 · E40 · Jun 2, 1955

Story of Nora Fulton Episode 40

Matthews defends an ex-policeman's daughter when she is accused of murdering her boyfriend.

S2 · E41 · Jun 9, 1955

The Bad Ones Episode 41

A 'Good Kid' gets caught up with the wrong crowd and his parents seem unable to do anything About it.

S2 · E42 · Jun 16, 1955

The Jockey and the Nun Episode 42

Joey leaves his orphanage to be a jockey when an encounter with hotel owner Mr. Barry gets him returned. But after the hotel is burned Joey is arrested. Only Sister Anthony continues to believe him during the trial.

S2 · E43 · Jun 23, 1955

Failure Episode 43