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The D.A.

Meet Paul Ryan, a tenacious and dedicated district attorney from Los Angeles, fueled by his unwavering pursuit of truth.

The documentary series begins with Ryan's investigative team gathering evidence, followed by a trial segment where Ryan delivers insightful voice-overs, breaking down the legal complexities of each case.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The People vs. Drake

1. The People vs. Drake

Aired: Sep 17, 1971

A father's shocking claim of drowning his own daughter sets off a complex inv...

Episode 2 The People vs. Hendry

2. The People vs. Hendry

Aired: Sep 24, 1971

A murder investigation hangs in the balance as the credibility of a key suspe...

Episode 3 The People vs. Gayda

3. The People vs. Gayda

Aired: Oct 8, 1971

A lawman's integrity is scrutinized as a probe into his dealings with crimina...

Episode 4 The People vs. Saydo

4. The People vs. Saydo

Aired: Oct 15, 1971

Robin Soady faces a critical predicament as she's falsely accused of plotting...

Episode 6 The People vs. Slovik

6. The People vs. Slovik

Aired: Nov 5, 1971

Racial tensions simmer out of control, causing a severe backlog in the legal ...

Episode 14 The People vs. Walsh

14. The People vs. Walsh

Aired: Dec 24, 1971

A decades-old murder mystery is reopened as new evidence emerges, reigniting ...

Episode 15 The People vs. Boley

15. The People vs. Boley

Aired: Jan 7, 1972

Ryan tracks down a deceitful furniture dealer who has been exploiting the mos...

Info about The D.A.

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama, Crime