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The Guardian

Genres: Drama
Broadcast on: SABC2, SABC3, M-Net, Sony Channel

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Seasons

Season 1

Channel Premiere Finale TX Time Episodes
CBS 25 Sep 2001 21 May 2002 Tuesdays, 20h00 - 21h00 22
M-Net 29 Jan 2002 25 Jun 2002 Tuesdays, 19h30 - 20h30 22
Sony Channel 02 Nov 2007 28 Mar 2008 Fridays 22
SABC3 15 Aug 2023 30 Oct 2023 Monday / Tuesday, 12h00 22


Season 1


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.

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.

Being forced to careen between representing fragile young charges and powerful corporate clients eventually reawakens Nick's long-dormant conscience to the realities of life.

Broadcast Notes

All three seasons aired on SABC2, but only the third season broadcast dates are available.
 


Season 1 Cast

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Nick Fallin

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Burton Fallin

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Alvin Masterson

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Louisa Archer

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Jake Straka

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Amanda Bowles

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Aunt Liz

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Dale Petrocki

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Dina Jameson

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Donald Sample

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Dr. Thomas Reed

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Ethan Ritter

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Guest Star

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Henry Sloan

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Hunter Reed

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James Mooney

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Janine McGregor

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Jeremy Hetherington

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Judge

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Judge Rebecca Damsen

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Larry Hines

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Laurie Solt

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Lawrence Neal

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Mandy Gressler

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Meghan Barstow

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Meryl Dimetrio

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Mitchell Lichtman

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Mr. Hinkins

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Mr. Straka

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Rachel Shell

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Receptionist

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Summer Neal

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Susan Muter

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Ted

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Teddy Desica

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The Hudson's Attorney

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Unknown


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