L.A. Law was an American legal drama television series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from 1986 to 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fletcher, the show explored the cases and personal lives of the lawyers and staff at the fictional Los Angeles law firm McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak.
The series was known for its realistic portrayal of legal issues, its complex characters, and its exploration of social and political issues relevant to the late 1980s and early 1990s, including abortion, capital punishment, AIDS, and sexual harassment. L.A. Law frequently featured cases ripped from the headlines, adding to its sense of topicality and relevance.
The show starred Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Michael Tucker, Richard Dysart, Alan Rachins, Susan Ruttan, Harry Hamlin, and Blair Underwood, among others. Many actors who later became well-known made guest appearances on L.A. Law.
L.A. Law was a critical and commercial success, winning numerous Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series four times. It is considered one of the most influential legal dramas in television history. The series spawned a reunion movie in 2002 and a revival series in 2022, although the revival was ultimately not picked up beyond the pilot episode.