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Picket Fences S2E18 — System Down
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Picket Fences•Season 2•Episode 18

System Down

7.6/10 · 70 votesApr 1, 199442 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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A high-profile murder trial in which the defendant is accused of murdering two police officers is transferred to Rome. Sheriff Brock winds up as the foreman of the jury that must decide the defendant's fate.

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Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

Jimmy Brock

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Jill Brock

Costas Mandylor

Costas Mandylor

Kenny Lacos

Lauren Holly

Lauren Holly

Maxine Stewart

Holly Marie Combs

Holly Marie Combs

Kimberly Brock

Justin Shenkarow

Justin Shenkarow

Matthew Brock

Adam Wylie

Adam Wylie

Zack Brock

Ray Walston

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Henry Bone

Zelda Rubinstein

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Ginny Weedon

Fyvush Finkel

Fyvush Finkel

Douglas Wambaugh

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Episode Summary

"System Down" is episode 18 of Picket Fences season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 70 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on April 1, 1994.

Next: E19 · Buried AliveBest of Season 2