Deadline

1 - First Episode

Air Date: October 2, 2000

A Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist (Oliver Platt) recruits college students to assist in uncovering headline stories.

2 - Lovers and Madmen

Air Date: October 9, 2000

Benton investigates a renowned classical pianist who becomes romantically involved with Benton's estranged wife.

3 - Perception

Air Date: October 16, 2000

Benton uncovers a link between the "accidental" shooting of an off-duty officer and a series of police beatings.

4 - Daniel in the Lion's Den

Air Date: October 23, 2000

Benton learns that a candidate for city council is a convicted fugitive living under an assumed name.

5 - Howl

Air Date: October 30, 2000

Benton becomes a suspect in the murder of a gangster's girlfriend after she spent the night at his place.

6 - The Old Ball Game

Air Date: March 17, 2001

A wealthy woman goes missing, and the investigation uncovers more than anyone expected.

7 - Don't I Know You?

Air Date: March 17, 2001

When Wallace probes the mob, Nikki's family connections and her past come back to haunt her and she is forced to choose between her father and her career. Abe Vigoda guest stars.

8 - The Undesirables

Air Date: March 24, 2001

Wallace uncovers a politician's plot to sterilize female drug addicts

9 - Somebody's Fool

Air Date: March 24, 2001

Benton investigates when a man is killed after creating a disturbance on a plane.

10 - The First Commandment

Air Date: March 31, 2001

Benton is led astray while investigating the murder of a prominent rabbi's wife, causing him to delve into the holy man's background.

11 - Just Lie Back

Air Date: March 31, 2001

Benton investigates the possibility that misogynistic comments by a radio disc jockey may have provoked a series of sexual assaults.

12 - Shock

Air Date: April 7, 2001

Beth investigates a drug rehabilitation center that preys off its clientele by selling narcotics and condoning prostitution.

13 - Red Herring