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The Best Episodes of Murder One Season 2

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Theodore 'Teddy' Hoffman is a highly-regarded defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. Having successfully defended the wealthy but suspicious Richard Cross in a much-publicised murder trial, he is now involved in the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Murder One Season 2 Episode 1 - Chapter One, Year Two
    8.0/10(52 votes)

    S2:E1

    Deputy District Attorney Jimmy Wyler joins Hoffman & Associates, and for his first case he defends Sharon Rooney, who was arrested for murdering the governor of California.

    Director:Michael Fresco
    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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  2. Murder One Season 2 Episode 14 - Chapter Fourteen, Year Two
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    S2:E14

    Jury selection for the Banks' trial proves difficult as many of the jurors interviewed feel Banks is a hero for killing murderers who received light sentences for their horrific crimes.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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  3. Murder One Season 2 Episode 2 - Chapter Two, Year Two
    7.7/10(50 votes)

    S2:E2

    Sharon testifies she was pregnant with Governor Van Allan's child, but he made her have an abortion, while Wyler learns the governor's wife was having an affair of her own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Murder One Season 2 Episode 5 - Chapter Five, Year Two
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    S2:E5

    Wyler learns another of the governor's affairs ended badly for the woman involved, and Latrell is called in for questioning concerning the murder of team owner Sandy Fortas.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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  5. Murder One Season 2 Episode 18 - Chapter Eighteen, Year Two
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    S2:E18

    Wyler learns murder is often a family affair after a man claims to know who really murdered Tommy Banks and then Mary Beth's killer confesses.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, Geoffrey Neigher

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  6. Murder One Season 2 Episode 3 - Chapter Three, Year Two
    7.5/10(46 votes)

    S2:E3

    As Sharon continues to insist she is guilty, Wyler feels certain that she is not, and a surprising source offers to pay for Sharon Rooney's defense.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Charles H. Eglee

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  7. Murder One Season 2 Episode 4 - Chapter Four, Year Two
    7.4/10(43 votes)

    S2:E4

    Wyler talks to Sharon's husband concerning her confession, then later meets basketball superstar Rickey Latrell, who fears he'll be arrested for the murder of an NBA team owner.

    Director:Rick Wallace
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Murder One Season 2 Episode 6 - Chapter Six, Year Two
    7.4/10(40 votes)

    S2:E6

    While Wyler uncovers more connections between the various players involved in the Van Allan murder, Rickey Latrell is arrested and charged with murder.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Murder One Season 2 Episode 13 - Chapter Thirteen, Year Two
    7.4/10(37 votes)

    S2:E13

    Wyler defends a serial killer who targeted ex-cons convicted of vicious crimes, and the firm receives bids from Hollywood producers vying for the movie rights.

    Director:Donna Deitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Murder One Season 2 Episode 17 - Chapter Seventeen, Year Two
    7.4/10(41 votes)

    S2:E17

    Banks is released, and as the firm tries to help him, one of their own is shot; Wyler defends a young man accused of killing his 83-year-old girlfriend.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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  11. Murder One Season 2 Episode 10 - Chapter Ten, Year Two
    7.3/10(41 votes)

    S2:E10

    Witnesses in the Latrell case portray Rickey as a desperate and possessive man, but later it is Rickey himself who offers up the most damning statement.

    Director:Donna Deitch
    Writer:William M. Finkelstein

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  12. Murder One Season 2 Episode 15 - Chapter Fifteen, Year Two
    7.3/10(38 votes)

    S2:E15

    Wyler's attempts to protect his client fail after Banks gets permission from the judge to testify on his own behalf and then angrily tells Wyler "You are now at the top of my list."

    Director:Donna Deitch
    Writer:Charles H. Eglee

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  13. Murder One Season 2 Episode 7 - Chapter Seven, Year Two
    7.2/10(45 votes)

    S2:E7

    Sharon has trouble dealing with the jury's verdict, and an underworld figure already in jail promises to tell Wyler what really happened the night the governor was killed.

    Director:Adam Nimoy
    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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  14. Murder One Season 2 Episode 8 - Chapter Eight, Year Two
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    S2:E8

    The truth about the governor's murder is finally revealed as Mosley and Docknovich argue over who is best suited to make Rickey Latrell's bail argument.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Geoffrey Neigher

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  15. Murder One Season 2 Episode 11 - Chapter Eleven, Year Two
    7.2/10(40 votes)

    S2:E11

    The defense brings forth witnesses attesting to Fortas' disregard for others and then has Rickey testify about how Fortas was blackmailing Rickey's wife.

    Directors:Michael Fresco, William M. Finkelstein
    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, Geoffrey Neigher

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  16. Murder One Season 2 Episode 12 - Chapter Twelve, Year Two
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    S2:E12

    Rickey goes into hiding after a witness testifies that Rickey said he was going to kill Fortas because he was tired of being threatened over gambling debts.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, William M. Finkelstein

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  17. Murder One Season 2 Episode 16 - Chapter Sixteen, Year Two
    7.2/10(38 votes)

    S2:E16

    While Grasso calls forth witnesses who believed Banks' final victim was innocent, Wyler begins to worry whether his client will kill again if he is found innocent and released.

    Director:Michael Fresco
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Murder One Season 2 Episode 9 - Chapter Nine, Year Two
    7.0/10(43 votes)

    S2:E9

    While Docknovich and Mosley clash over jury selection for the Latrell case, an agent eager to represent Latrell implies that his current agent has been stealing from clients.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:William M. Finkelstein

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Chapter One, Year Two" is the best rated episode of "Murder One" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Michael Fresco and written by Geoffrey Neigher, it aired on 10/10/1996. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter Fourteen, Year Two".