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In Deadline, the stories of crimes and heroics went from the police precincts to the offices of the New York Ledger, showcasing the journalists behind the publication that graced the desks and newstands of "Law & Order" created by Dick Wolf.
Based on true stories and captivating headlines, the series focused on Wallace Benton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Ledger columnist. Working alongside his soon to be ex-wife Brooke Benton, Benton's story focused on his daily dealings with hard-hitting reporting and his investigative journalism student recruits who dive deeper into the lives of New York City citizens, unearthing secrets and front page stories in the process. The Ledger team also featured Nikki Masucci, Si Beekman, Hildy Baker, Brooke Benton, Charles Foster, and Beth Khambu.
Main Cast and Characters[]
- Oliver Platt as Wallace Benton
- Bebe Neuwirth as Nikki Masucci
- Tom Conti as Si Beekman
- Lili Taylor as Hildy Baker
- Hope Davis as Brooke Benton
- Damon Gupton as Charles Foster
- Christina Chang as Beth Khambu
Episodes[]
Season 1 (13 episodes)[]
| Episode | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Pilot | October 2, 2000 |
| 1.02 | Lovers And Madmen | October 9, 2000 |
| 1.03 | Perception | October 16, 2000 |
| 1.04 | Daniel In The Lion's Den | October 23, 2000 |
| 1.05 | Howl | October 30, 2000 |
| 1.06 | The Old Ball Game | March 17, 2001 |
| 1.07 | Don't I Know You? | March 17, 2001 |
| 1.08 | The Undesirables | March 24, 2001 |
| 1.09 | Somebody's Fool | March 24, 2001 |
| 1.10 | The First Commandment | March 31, 2001 |
| 1.11 | Just Lie Back | March 31, 2001 |
| 1.12 | Shock | April 7, 2001 |
| 1.13 | Red Herring | April 7, 2001 |
Seasons[]
| Image | Season | Episodes | Originally aired (U.S. dates) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season premiere | Season finale | |||
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Season 1 | 13 | October 2, 2000 | April 7, 2001 |