The Guardian
Overview
Nick Fallin, a rising star at his father's prestigious Pittsburgh law firm, faces a major setback after a drug-related arrest. As a consequence, he must complete 1,500 hours of community service, a daunting task in the relentless realm of corporate law. Transitioning into his new role as The Guardian, he reluctantly becomes a child advocate at Legal Aid Services. Here, Nick encounters a series of challenging cases that reveal the harsh realities faced by vulnerable children, forcing him to confront his own privilege and the impact of his actions.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Nick Fallin, a successful and affluent attorney, faces a harsh reality when his lavish lifestyle catches up with him. After being arrested for drug po...
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2
Reunion
Nick files a lawsuit against Bendaprine, the pharmaceutical company, seeking $10 million for Hunter Reed and his mother's estate. However, Alvin Mast...
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3
Paternity
Nick finds himself handling the case of a boy named Lawrence, who relies on a wheelchair and faces being sent to a group home while his mother serves...
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4
Lolita?
Nick is reassigned from the Hunter Reed case to investigate the troubling claims of a fifteen-year-old girl, April Santos, who alleges that her stepfa...
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5
The Men from the Boys
Nick faces challenges with his 16-year-old gay client, who has been arrested for solicitation. He aims to find a suitable placement for the boy with a...
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6
Indian Summer
After spending the night with a young woman named Dina at The Incline, Nick finds himself manipulated when she reveals she’s an orphaned minor. Dina...
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7
Feeding Frenzy
With CLS now serving a broader clientele seeking legal assistance beyond just minors, Nick takes on a case involving Malcolm Dempsy, a man with intell...
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8
Heart
Nick Fallin becomes the advocate for 12-year-old Lesley, who urgently needs to be adopted by foster parents to qualify for a heart transplant. Laurie ...
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9
The Funnies
Alvin enlists Nick’s assistance to support Barbara after her son, Russell, gets arrested for drug possession. The situation escalates when the char...
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10
Loyalties
Nick takes on the case of an Arab American restaurateur who has fallen victim to a hate crime. Wendy Moniz from "Nash Bridges" and James B. Sikking f...
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11
Home
Nick, now at a new law firm, is given back the guardianship of young Hunter Reed, his very first case. In this episode featuring Polly Draper from "th...
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12
Causality
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13
Privilege
Following a tumultuous experience at Kirk & McGee, Nick returns to Fallin & Assoc. just as Burton begins investigating the case of Susan Newberg, the ...
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14
Family
Aunt Liz comes to see Burton and Nick, sharing the heartbreaking news that she is terminally ill.
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15
In Loco Parentis
Nick suspects that a woman he assisted in regaining custody of her children might still be using drugs.
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16
Solidarity
Nick's involvement in a case at Legal Services leads to a conflict of interest, prompting James to step in and assist his nephew.
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17
The Divide
Nick is determined to assist two siblings in finding a forever home, but the prospective adoptive parents are only interested in the more talented bro...
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18
Mothers of the Disappeared
When Janine McGregor, a mother searching for her missing daughter, walks into Nick Fallin's Legal Services office, he becomes entwined in her quest f...
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19
Lawyers, Guns and Money
Dale finds himself in a difficult situation when Nick's parole officer reaches out for assistance. Meanwhile, LuLu's fiancé is taken into custody, l...
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20
Shelter
When Nick and LuLu stumble upon a group of teens in her home, they are shocked to hear a girl screaming in labor. After witnessing the birth, they fe...
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21
Chinese Wall
Burtton hands over the reins of his law firm to Senator Nathan Caldwell as he prepares for his new role as a federal judge.
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22
The Beginning
In the season finale, Burton and Lulu reveal troubling details to Nick regarding a notorious killer. Meanwhile, Dr. Reed expresses a desire to become ...
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1
Testimony
Burton is determined to help Nick, who is currently incarcerated for drug possession, by seeking a defense from Mandy's daughter, Shannon. However, S...
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2
Monster
A 13-year-old faces serious charges for the rape and murder of his mother, with the possibility of being tried for first-degree murder hanging over hi...
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3
The Dead
As Burton nears his goal of becoming a Federal Judge, shadows from his past resurface, threatening to derail his ambitions.
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4
The Next Life
Nick and Burton Fallin decide to join forces and revive the old Fallin & Associates into a new firm, Fallin & Fallin. Working side by side for the fir...
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5
Assuming the Position
After Alvin, the head of Legal Services in Pittsburgh, is taken into custody, LuLu steps in to fill his role upon seeing the news coverage.
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6
The Living
Nick, who served as the legal guardian for a pair of siblings the previous year, is on a mission to locate the missing sister. She is crucial for her ...
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7
The Innocent
Nick steps in to represent two young siblings following the tragic passing of their brother, a victim of their father's indifference. As he delves int...
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8
The Neighborhood
LuLu takes on the case of a long-time friend whose adopted child has tragically passed away. Meanwhile, Nick encounters a familiar face from his chil...
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9
The Dark
Nick steps in to advocate for Levi, who faces potential expulsion from school for remaining silent about the identity of his attacker. As tensions ri...
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10
Sacrifice
Nick is assigned to represent a 16-year-old mother who wishes to put her newborn up for adoption following the shocking arrest of her father for the m...
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11
No Good Deed
Nick assists a young boy in securing a place at the shelter. Meanwhile, Burton steps in to support Mary Gressler and Shannon during a challenging mome...
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12
You Belong to Me
When Lulu's house is invaded, she turns to Nick for safety. Determined to shield her, Nick steps up as her protector. Meanwhile, they encounter Gavin ...
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13
Ambition
Lulu's mother arrives in town with a job opportunity for her daughter. However, Nick discovers that Mrs. Novack has some questionable business practic...
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14
Understand Your Man
At a gala celebrating Burton, Nick encounters Sam, a transvestite seeking custody of their partner's child. Meanwhile, Nick discovers that Mary and Sh...
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15
Where You Are
Rob, one of Nick's college roommates, is eager to experiment with a new tracking device designed for monitoring children. He approaches Nick to see i...
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16
The Weight
When Nick and Lulu face a challenging situation with a critically ill infant, it serves to strengthen their bond. Lulu finds herself forming a deep co...
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17
The Intersection
Caroline Novack arrives home to discover that Nick and Lulu have been involved in a serious car crash that may have life-threatening consequences for...
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18
My Aim Is True
Both Nick and Burton find themselves confronted by their pasts when a drug dealer from Nick’s history is murdered. To complicate matters, the new cl...
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19
Back in the Ring
Caroline Novak faces a Grand Jury investigating her questionable business dealings. Meanwhile, a former professional boxer, recently released from pri...
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20
What It Means to You
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21
Burton & Ernie
Burton, Lulu, and Nick are all facing challenging situations. Burton is determined to protect Shannon from any danger, while Alvin unexpectedly disco...
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22
Sensitive Jackals
Nick passes the case file concerning Taliek to James, who presents it to Judge Rebecca Damsen in a custody hearing. Together, James and Nick assist a...
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23
All the Rage
Nick is frustrated as Lulu prepares to accept a job offer in California. During a court session, he loses his cool while trying to finish a phone cal...
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Carnival
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2
Big Coal
Nick is determined to assist a young woman battling cancer, but he faces obstacles when the insurance company refuses to support her. Feeling stuck, h...
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3
The Line
Alvin finds himself juggling James Mooney's cases while trying to convince Lulu not to leave for a new job. Meanwhile, Nick encounters Sharon Diamond,...
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4
The Father-Daughter Dance
Lulu embarks on her new role as Director of LSP, prompting Alvin to question his relevance at the organization. Meanwhile, Nick assists a couple in a...
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5
Shame
The bank demands an immediate repayment of the firm's loan, leaving Nick scrambling to recover overdue payments from clients who have fallen behind. A...
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6
Let's Spend the Night Together
As Nick and Lulu settle into his apartment, they struggle to separate their romantic relationship from their work environment. Meanwhile, Jake discov...
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7
Hazel Park
While working on a community cleanup project as part of his service, Nick unexpectedly encounters a past client. Discovering that the client struggles...
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Believe
LSP collaborates with Victoria Little to establish the AIDS Relief Alliance, while Nick takes on the role of medical guardian for two children suspec...
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9
Let God Sort 'Em Out
Nick is on a mission to secure a home for Donny Longo and his grandfather, but Donny struggles to accept Judge Rebecca's decision regarding their she...
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10
Swimming
Nick discovers that his father requires heart surgery, and he’s faced with the challenge of preventing the firm from losing an important merger whil...
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11
Legacy
Ted's father embarks on a tragic shooting rampage, taking his own life and the lives of several coworkers, prompting Nick and Suzanne to break the dev...
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12
Beautiful Blue Mystic
Nick starts using a drug known as Beautiful Blue Mystic, unaware of the damage it’s causing to Fallin & Fallin and LSP. Seeking to break free from t...
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13
Amends
Nick realizes just how challenging it is to regain the trust of those he has wronged. Burton doubts Nick’s readiness to handle a demanding caseload ...
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14
All Is Mended
Nick discovers that his unborn child has Down Syndrome and, eager to gain insight, he assists Mark in establishing a trust fund to secure his Social ...
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15
Without Consent
Jake fabricates a story about how he got injured, but soon Burton and Maureen uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Nick grapples with the decision of whether...
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16
Sparkle (aka: Glow)
Nick is on a mission to secure a loving home for a troubled foster child, concerned that Philip might have caused the baby harm. Meanwhile, Burton's ...
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17
The Watchers
Nick notices a concerning shift in his dad, as Burton struggles with dizziness from vertigo. This makes Burton question his ability to be a good fathe...
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18
The Bachelor Party
Alvin Masterson is racing against the clock as he prepares to marry Victoria Little while battling ALS. In the meantime, Nick makes his way to Los Ang...
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19
Remember
Alvin confides in Nick about his upcoming battle with ALS, revealing that his only means of communication will eventually be through blinking his eyeb...
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20
The Vote
Nick's position at the firm is uncertain due to a lawyer whom Burton admires, yet he believes she isn't prepared for partnership. Meanwhile, Sandra ho...
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21
Blood In, Blood Out
As Nick anxiously awaits a decision on his future with the firm, he juggles two challenging cases involving young boys. The first is Kevin Brown, who ...
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22
Antarctica
Nick starts working at the law firm of Walter and McNeil. Meanwhile, Lulu welcomes a baby girl and opts for a part-time position at legal services in ...
