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Picket Fences S3E2 — Systematic Abuse
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Picket Fences•Season 3•Episode 2

Systematic Abuse

8.1/10 · 61 votesSep 30, 199442 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

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District Attorney Littleton and defense lawyer Douglas Wambaugh prepare for the upcoming murder trial of Brian Latham. Littleton is concerned that his case will be hampered by the absence of hard evidence.

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Tom Skerritt

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Jimmy Brock

Kathy Baker

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Jill Brock

Costas Mandylor

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Kenny Lacos

Lauren Holly

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Maxine Stewart

Holly Marie Combs

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Justin Shenkarow

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Adam Wylie

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Ray Walston

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Fyvush Finkel

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Episode Summary

"Systematic Abuse" is episode 2 of Picket Fences season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 61 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on September 30, 1994.

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