Leg Work

Leg Work

Leg Work is an American detective drama television series created by Frank Abatemarco that premiered on CBS on October 3, 1987. The show was short-lived and only 10 episodes were produced, of which only six were aired prior to the show's cancellation. The final episode aired on November 7, 1987. The cable network TV Land later aired the remaining four episodes.

Drama

Seasons

1. Pilot

Air Date: 1987-10-03

Claire's deadbeat client is murdered while she attempts to collect the large fee owed to her detective agency.

2. Things That Go Bump in the Night

Air Date: 1987-10-10

Claire is hired to provide proof that a car-wash manager did not plant the bomb that blew up a gangland figure's car.

3. The Best Couple I Know

Air Date: 1987-10-17

Claire agrees to help organize a surprise party for a friend's husband, but when she searches for some of his old friends, she discovers that the man's past is a complete fabrication.

4. All This and a Gold Card Too

Air Date: 1987-10-24

Claire agrees to work for a law firm representing an elderly woman and her money-hungry heirs.

5. Blind Trust

Air Date: 1987-10-31

Claire investigates the owner of a welfare hotel and learns that the owner is a close friend of her brother.

6. The Art of Murder

Air Date: 1987-11-07

Claire agrees to assist a former client who is being prosecuted for murder by Willie.

7. Mystery Woman

Air Date:

Claire goes undercover to investigate conditions in a local nursing home.

8. Life Itself

Air Date:

Claire helps a friend suffering from AIDS and, in the process, comes to re-examine her own life.

9. The American Dream

Air Date:

Claire becomes suspicious when her cleaning lady wins big in Atlantic City.

10. Peaches

Air Date:

Claire tries to help a car thief who is trying to steal enough money so an old man can get a desperately needed operation.

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1987-10-03

Episodes

10 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Margaret Colin

Margaret Colin

Claire McCarron

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Willie Pipal

Patrick James Clarke

Patrick James Clarke

Lt. Fred McCarron