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The Guardian

  • TV Series
  • 2001–2004
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
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The Guardian (2001)
The Guardian: Season 1
Play trailer1:19
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Legal DramaWorkplace DramaCrimeDrama

Hotshot lawyer Nick Fallin must perform community service at a child advocacy office or risk being disbarred.Hotshot lawyer Nick Fallin must perform community service at a child advocacy office or risk being disbarred.Hotshot lawyer Nick Fallin must perform community service at a child advocacy office or risk being disbarred.

  • Creator
    • David Hollander
  • Stars
    • Simon Baker
    • Alan Rosenberg
    • Raphael Sbarge
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    6.6K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,002
    245
    • Creator
      • David Hollander
    • Stars
      • Simon Baker
      • Alan Rosenberg
      • Raphael Sbarge
    • 63User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 6 wins & 10 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos1

    The Guardian: Season 1
    Trailer 1:19
    The Guardian: Season 1

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    Top Cast99+

    Simon Baker
    Simon Baker
    • Nick Fallin
    • 2001–2004
    Alan Rosenberg
    Alan Rosenberg
    • Alvin Masterson
    • 2001–2004
    Raphael Sbarge
    Raphael Sbarge
    • Jake Straka
    • 2001–2004
    Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman
    • Burton Fallin
    • 2001–2004
    Wendy Moniz
    Wendy Moniz
    • Louisa 'Lulu' Archer…
    • 2001–2004
    Charles Malik Whitfield
    Charles Malik Whitfield
    • James Mooney
    • 2001–2003
    Denise Dowse
    Denise Dowse
    • Judge Rebecca Damsen
    • 2001–2004
    Kathleen Chalfant
    Kathleen Chalfant
    • Laurie Solt
    • 2001–2004
    Dorothea Harahan
    Dorothea Harahan
    • Gretchen
    • 2002–2004
    AJ Michalka
    AJ Michalka
    • Shannon Gressler
    • 2002–2004
    Courtney Stevens
    • Kate Shaw
    • 2002–2004
    Erica Leerhsen
    Erica Leerhsen
    • Amanda Bowles
    • 2001–2002
    Angela Featherstone
    Angela Featherstone
    • Suzanne Pell
    • 2003–2004
    Rod Britt
    Rod Britt
    • Judge Lutz…
    • 2002–2004
    Rusty Schwimmer
    Rusty Schwimmer
    • Barbara Ludzinski
    • 2001–2003
    Johnny Sneed
    Johnny Sneed
    • Brian Olson
    • 2002–2003
    Courtney Gains
    Courtney Gains
    • Roy Cantwell
    • 2003–2004
    Vicellous Shannon
    Vicellous Shannon
    • Taliek Allen
    • 2003–2004
    • Creator
      • David Hollander
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Inspired by the work of Producer David Hollander's brother, a child advocate lawyer.
    • Quotes
      • Nick: My mom-my mom said I will always treat woman better than my father does.
      • Lulu: So do you?
      • Nick: I don't know, want to find out?
    • Connections
      Featured in CBS Sneak Peek (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      The Empire In My Mind
      Written by Jakob Dylan
      Performed by The Wallflowers

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 25, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • CBS (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El guardià
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • David Hollander Productions
      • Gran Via Productions
      • CBS Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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