The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

ENDED4 Seasons58 Episodes7.6
NetworkCBS
First AiredSep 9, 1978
Last AiredMay 2, 1986
GenreDrama
Runtime60 min
Created ByJames Bridges

Critically lauded drama about the life and pressures of a group of students at a prestigious Eastern law school, with a strict and domineering contract-law professor named Charles Kingsfield, who alternately inspires and terrifies the students.

Cast

John Houseman
John Houseman
Charles Kingsfield
James Stephens
James Stephens
James T. Hart
Lainie Kazan
Lainie Kazan
Rose Samuels
Penny Johnson Jerald
Penny Johnson Jerald
Vivian Conway
Peter Nelson
Peter Nelson
Tom Ford
Diana Douglas
Diana Douglas
Prof. Tyler
Michael Tucci
Michael Tucci
Gerald Golden
B
Betty Harford
Mrs Nottingham
James Keane
James Keane
Willis Bell
Tom Fitzsimmons
Tom Fitzsimmons
Franklin Ford III
Andra Millian
Andra Millian
Laura Kiernan
Clare Kirkconnell
Clare Kirkconnell
Rita Harriman

Seasons & Episodes4 seasons · 58 episodes

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E1
E1A Wounded Hart
Feb 1, 1986
E2
E2Mistaken Identity
Mar 28, 1986
E3
E3Suppressed Desires
Apr 25, 1986
E4
E4Honor
Mar 28, 1986
E5
E5Graduation
May 2, 1986
The episode which brings it together. We learn of the future plans of the characters. Enjoyed Ford's talk with Hart before leaving for the ceremony. Remember the ending of Hart's speech? Addressing Kingsfield, ""How you've changed my life . . .It has never been easy for me with you, and this moment I find most difficult of all, thank you, and goodbye"".

About The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase is a drama series on CBS. The show first aired on Sep 9, 1978 and currently has 4 seasons and 58 episodes. The Paper Chase has ended after 4 seasons. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 9 votes. The cast includes John Houseman, James Stephens, Lainie Kazan, Penny Johnson Jerald, Peter Nelson. Created by James Bridges.

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