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Head Cases

Get ready for the law's newest odd couple. The legal system will never be the same.

★7.0 2005 1 Season Bill Chais TV-MA

Head Cases is an American primetime comedy-drama television program, best known as the first show cancelled for the 2005–2006 season. It was broadcast by FOX and premiered on September 14, 2005. It was cancelled after two episodes on September 22 after disastrous ratings and critical drubbing. Attorney Jason Payne (Chris O'Donnell) had a superstar career at a prestigious Los Angeles law firm -- that is, until his wife, Laurie, kicked him out of the house and he had a nervous breakdown. After three months at a "wellness center," Jason finds himself with no job, no place to live and no support system. Enter Russell Shultz (Adam Goldberg), an unkempt, unpredictable sufferer of explosive disorder, assigned to be outpatient "buddies" with Jason by their mutual therapist, Dr. Robinson. Payne and Shultz ultimately decide to open a law firm of their own.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

Episode 01

Pilot

Sep 14, 2005 · 43 min

Former superstar attorney Jason Payne suffers a nervous breakdown and spends some time at a wellness center, where he meets Shultz, a lawyer who represents petty criminals. The two eventually decide to work together defending underdog clients, while trying to regain their sanity.

Episode 02

S(elf) Help

Sep 21, 2005 · 43 min

Payne and Shultz try to help a client who is accused of blowing up a car dealership that belongs to his father-in-law. Without consulting with Payne, Shultz invites a paralegal to join their firm. To balance out the firm, Payne tries to hire his old secretary back. The four of them work together to try and free their client.

Episode 03

Malpractice Makes Perfect

Sep 28, 2005 · 43 min

Unaired episode.

Episode 04

In the Club

Oct 5, 2005 · 43 min

Unaired episode

Episode 05

A Line Crossed

Nov 2, 2005 · 43 min

Unaired episode

Episode 06

Be Your Best You

Jan 1, 2006 · 43 min

Unaired episode

Episode 07

Deep Cover

Jan 4, 2006 · 43 min

Unaired episode

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.0 /10

based on 2 votes

Synopsis

Head Cases is an American primetime comedy-drama television program, best known as the first show cancelled for the 2005–2006 season. It was broadcast by FOX and premiered on September 14, 2005. It was cancelled after two episodes on September 22 after disastrous ratings and critical drubbing. Attorney Jason Payne (Chris O'Donnell) had a superstar career at a prestigious Los Angeles law firm -- that is, until his wife, Laurie, kicked him out of the house and he had a nervous breakdown. After three months at a "wellness center," Jason finds himself with no job, no place to live and no support system. Enter Russell Shultz (Adam Goldberg), an unkempt, unpredictable sufferer of explosive disorder, assigned to be outpatient "buddies" with Jason by their mutual therapist, Dr. Robinson. Payne and Shultz ultimately decide to open a law firm of their own.

Drama

Cast

6 principal cast

Chris O'Donnell

Chris O'Donnell

Jason Payne
Adam Goldberg

Adam Goldberg

Russell Shultz
Rhea Seehorn

Rhea Seehorn

Nicole Walker
Krista Allen

Krista Allen

Laurie Payne
Jake Cherry

Jake Cherry

Ryan Payne
Rockmond Dunbar

Rockmond Dunbar

Dr. Robinson

Where to watch Head Cases

Head Cases is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Bill Chais has 1 season and 7 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Head Cases have?

Head Cases has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.

Is Head Cases still on the air?

The current status of Head Cases is: Canceled.

What network airs Head Cases?

Head Cases airs on FOX.

When did Head Cases first air?

Head Cases first aired on September 14, 2005.

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