Deadline
CreatorDick Wolf
Deadline is a television series which was shown on NBC in the 2000–2001 season. It starred Oliver Platt as Wallace Benton, who worked for the fictional New York Ledger. This was a daily newspaper which was seen in many episodes of Law & Order.
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
Country
United States
Status
Ended
Cast
Oliver Platt
Wallace Benton · 13 eps
Lili Taylor
Hildy Baker · 13 eps
Hope Davis
Brooke Benton · 13 eps
Christina Chang
Beth Khambu · 13 eps
Tom Conti
Si Beekman · 13 eps
Bebe Neuwirth
Nikki Masucci · 13 eps
Damon Gupton
Charles Foster · 13 eps
Chip Zien
Sammy Klein · 9 eps
Michael Gaston
Walter Fresco · 6 eps
Paul Rudd
Zander Price · 1 eps
Chris Beetem
Wentzel · 3 eps
Jean De Baer
Doctor Amy Parker · 3 eps
Kerry Washington
Tina Johnson · 1 eps
Erik Jensen
Feldman · 2 eps
Sam McMurray
Ed Condriet · 1 eps
Josh Stamberg
· 1 eps
David McCallum
Harry Hobbs · 1 eps
Dean Winters
Des Lonegan · 1 eps
Robert Rodriguez
Chicago SWAT Lieutenant · 1 eps
Paul Provenza
Zak Mason · 1 eps
Matthew Maher
2nd Junkie · 1 eps
Sarita Choudhury
Sahira Ondaatje · 1 eps
Chance Kelly
Suit #2 · 1 eps
John Cenatiempo
Johnny Stracciatella · 1 eps
Joe Grifasi
Mike Phelan · 1 eps
Tony Lo Bianco
Rosario Masucci · 1 eps
Maddie Corman
Connor Cruise's Fiancée · 1 eps
Miriam Shor
Rachel Blake · 1 eps
Abe Vigoda
Joseph Spiaggio · 1 eps
Liza Colón-Zayas
Maxine · 1 eps
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Where to Watch
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Episode Guide
1
Pilot
A Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist recruits college students to assist in uncovering headline stories.
2
Lovers and Madmen
Benton investigates a renowned classical pianist who becomes romantically involved with Benton's estranged wife.
3
Perception
Benton uncovers a link between the "accidental" shooting of an off-duty officer and a series of police beatings.
4
Daniel in the Lion's Den
Benton learns that a candidate for city council is a convicted fugitive living under an assumed name.
5
Howl
Benton becomes a suspect in the murder of a gangster's girlfriend after she spent the night at his place.
6
The Old Ball Game
A wealthy woman goes missing, and the investigation uncovers more than anyone expected.
7
Don't I Know You?
When Wallace probes the mob, Nikki's family connections and her past come back to haunt her and she is forced to choose between her father and her career. Abe Vigoda guest stars.
8
The Undesirables
Wallace uncovers a politician's plot to sterilize female drug addicts
9
Somebody's Fool
Benton investigates when a man is killed after creating a disturbance on a plane.
10
The First Commandment
Benton is led astray while investigating the murder of a prominent rabbi's wife, causing him to delve into the holy man's background.
11
Just Lie Back
Benton investigates the possibility that misogynistic comments by a radio disc jockey may have provoked a series of sexual assaults.
12
Shock
Beth investigates a drug rehabilitation center that preys off its clientele by selling narcotics and condoning prostitution.
13
Red Herring
Benton ends up afraid for his life and on his publisher's bad side when he dares to write a damning column on a stock scam run by the Russian mafia.
