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Philly

2001-09-25 · 45 min / episode · ★ 7.3

Drama

Philly is an American television series created by Steven Bochco that focused on criminal defense attorney Kathleen Maguire. It lasted a full season and was canceled due to low ratings. The final episode was advertised heavily as the series finale, a move not commonly used in network promotion, for a series lasting only one season. The complete series is not on DVD, but is viewable on Netflix in HD and 5.1 Surround Sound. The series briefly aired in syndication on Universal HD in 2008.

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Production details

Creators
Alison Cross, Steven Bochco
Production companies
Paramount Television, Steven Bochco Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Kim DelaneyKim DelaneyKathleen Maguire
Tom Everett ScottTom Everett ScottWill Froman
Rick HoffmanRick HoffmanTerry Loomis
Diana Maria RivaDiana Maria RivaPatricia
Scotty LeavenworthScotty LeavenworthPatrick Cavanaugh
Kyle SecorKyle SecorDaniel X. Cavanaugh
Robert HarperRobert HarperJudge Irwin Hawes
James DentonJames DentonJudge Augustus Ripley
Dena DietrichDena DietrichJudge Ellen Armstrong

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