The Guardian is an American television drama series created by David Hollander which revolves around Nick Fallin, a corporate attorney sentenced to community service with Legal Services of Pittsburgh as the result of a drug conviction.
The plot focuses on Nick's community service and recovery from drug addiction, as well as his strained relationship with his father.
The series originally aired in the USA on CBS from 25 September, 2001 to 4 May, 2004. There are 67 hour-long episodes in three seasons.
The Guardian originally aired in South Africa on M-Net from 29 January, 2002 to 15 October, 2004. It later aired on SABC2 and DStv's Sony Entertainment Television (SET) channel. See "Seasons" below for seasonal broadcast dates and times.
Season 3 premiered on SET on Thursday 12 February 2009, at 21h15. There are 22 episodes in the third and final season.
SET Repeats
Fridays: 02h25, 05h05
Saturdays: 07h40, 16h10
Sundays: 06h50
Synopsis
The Guardian revolves around a hotshot, thirty-something lawyer who, after being arrested for using drugs, must perform community service or risk being disbarred.
While closing lucrative deals at his high-powered law firm, Nick (Simon Baker) is forced to work for a legal services office run by Alvin Masterson (Alan Rosenberg), a boss who is determined to keep Nick honest.
Although his father, Burton (Dabney Coleman), wavers between pride and concern over his son's work performance, Nick attempts to appease him and his high-paying clients while devoting his time to a place where he can help those truly in need.
Straddling two vastly different legal worlds, Nick is determined to maintain his fast-paced lifestyle as he tackles cases involving people caught up in difficult circumstances.
Seasons
Season 1 (22 episodes)
Channel: M-Net | Premiere: 29 January 2002 | Finale: 25 June 2002 | Tuesdays, 19h30
Channel: SABC2 | Premiere: Unknown | Finale: Unknown
Channel: SET | Premiere: 2 November 2007 | Finale: 28 March 2008 | Fridays
Season 2 (23 episodes)
Channel: M-Net | Premiere: 3 July 2003 | Finale: 4 December 2003 | Thursdays, 19h00
Channel: SABC2 | Premiere: Unknown | Finale: Unknown
Channel: SET | Premiere: 2 September 2008 | Finale: 3 February 2009 | Tuesdays, 22h00
Season 3 (22 episodes)
Channel: M-Net | Premiere: 21 May 2004 | Finale: 15 October 2004 | Fridays, 19h00
Channel: SABC2 | Premiere: 30 September 2006 | Finale: 24 February 2007 | Saturdays, 23h30
Channel: SET | Premiere: 12 February 2009 | Finale: 9 July 2009 | Thursdays, 21h15