The 25 Greatest Legal TV Shows of All Time

In the opinion of the editors and panelists of the August 2009 issue of the ABA Journal, here are the 25 greatest legal television shows of all time:

1. L. A. Law (1986-1994)
2. Perry Mason (1957-1966)
3. The Defenders (1961-1965)
4. Law & Order (1990-2010)
5. The Practice (1997-2004)
6. Ally McBeal (1997-2002)
7. Rumpole of the Bailey (1978-1992)
8. Boston Legal (2004-2008)
9. Damages (2007-)
10. Night Court (1984-1992)
11. Judging Amy (1999-2005)
12. Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971-1974)
13. JAG (1995-2005)
14. Shark (2006-2008)
15. Civil Wars (1991-1993)
16. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000-2007)
17. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001-)
18. Murder One (1995-1997)
19. Matlock (1986-1995)
20. Reasonable Doubts (1991-1993)
21. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999-)
22. Judd for the Defense (1967-1969)
23. Paper Chase (1978-1979; 1983-1986)
24. Petrocelli (1974-1976); and
25. Eli Stone (2008-2009)

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