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Civil Wars

Civil Wars

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Overview

Civil Wars is an American legal drama that aired on ABC from November 1991 to March 1993. The series was produced by Steven Bochco, known for his work on NYPD Blue, L.A. Law and Hill Street Blues. After a brief syndicated run on the FX Network in the mid 90s, the series has not aired since.

Produced by Steven Bochco, Mark Tinker, Michael M. Robin
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Alan Rosenberg

Alan Rosenberg

Eli Levinson

Mariel Hemingway

Mariel Hemingway

Sydney Guilford

David Marciano

David Marciano

Jeffrey Lassick

Peter Onorati

Peter Onorati

Charlie Howell

Debi Mazar

Debi Mazar

Denise Ianello

Themes & Keywords

new york citylawyerdivorcedivorce lawyer

About Civil Wars

Civil Wars is a drama series that first aired in 1991 exploring themes of new york city, lawyer, divorce, divorce lawyer. it stars Alan Rosenberg, Mariel Hemingway, David Marciano. Civil Wars is an American legal drama that aired on ABC from November 1991 to March 1993. The series was produced by Steven Bochco, known for his work on NYPD Blue, L.A. Law and Hill Street Blues. After a brief syndicated run on the FX Network in the mid 90s, the series has not aired since.

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