About this season
Kaz is an American crime drama series that aired on CBS from September 10, 1978 to April 22, 1979.
Episodes (23)
1. Pilot
Aired 10 September 1978 • 120 min
Series pilot: Martin "Kaz" Kazinski is released from prison after 6 years where he earned his law degree. His idol Sam Bennett (Patrick O'Neal), the senior partner of a top law firm, recommends him for a mugging case which looks like a career dead end. Also stars Erik Kilpatrick, Nicholas Pryor and Sharon Cintron.
2. Verdict in Department 12
Aired 24 September 1978 • 60 min
A cantankerous judge throws Kaz in jail on a contempt of court charge. Also stars Eugene Roche, Al Stellone and Kenneth Tigar.
3. A Case of Class
Aired 1 October 1978 • 60 min
The firm head Sam tries to defend a long-time friend who works as an investment counselor and has been accused of embezzling from his clients. Kaz has doubts about his innocence. Also stars Martin Garner, Ruth Manning and Barry Nelson.
4. The Slow Man
Aired 8 October 1978 • 60 min
An accused murderer's only defense depends on a mentally disabled young man. Also stars Donegan Smith, Lane Binkley and Philip Levien.
5. No Way to Treat a Lady
Aired 15 October 1978 • 60 min
The firm's head Sam asks Kaz to defend an intimate woman friend charged with hit-and-run traffic accident. Also stars Shannon Wilcox, Matthew Tobin and Robin Gammell.
6. Who's On First... and Sixth?
Aired 29 October 1978 • 60 min
After a pitcher is charged with assault and battery, Kaz attempts to arrange a quick and quiet settlement before the situation blows up to uncontrollable proportions. Also stars Leonard Stone and David Wilson.
7. Which Side Are You On?
Aired 5 November 1978 • 60 min
In the midst of a riot at the prison where Kaz was once incarcerated, he is asked by his former fellow inmates to represent them in presenting their grievances. Also stars Robert Webber, John Calvin, Lawrence Cook, Claude Earl Jones, Sydney Lassick and Antonio Fargas.
8. In A Safe Place
Aired 26 November 1978 • 60 min
The District Attorney's public campaign against the city's gang crime problem wants to make an example of a first time offending minor who Kaz wants to defend. Also stars Joseph Bernard, Warren J. Kemmerling, K Callan, Glenn Withrow, Ray Girardin and Audrey Peters.
9. A Fine Romance
Aired 3 December 1978 • 60 min
Kaz gets called to duty to defend an old lady shoplifter who was a famous movie star. Also stars Pamela Susan Shoop and Sylvia Sidney.
10. Kaz and the Kid
Aired 17 December 1978 • 60 min
The daughter of a top level racetrack handicapper becomes the temporary ward of Kaz while her father puts in action a scheme to raise funds for his wife's bail. Also stars Morgan Paull, Katy Kurtzman, Marian Mercer, Suzanne Lederer and George O. Petrie.
11. A Little Shuck and a Whole Lotta Jiva
Aired 14 January 1979
Kaz defend a man accused of killing of a musician. Kaz is a friend of the person murdered. The musician's wife (Carol Lawrence) disclaims him as a friend.
12. A Case of Murder
Aired 21 January 1979 • 60 min
An uncooperative client and an elusive witness hinder Kaz and his associates in their detense of an accused murderer.
13. Conspiracy in Blue
Aired 31 January 1979 • 60 min
When two police officers are accused of gunning down an unarmed man, Kaz gets involved in their defense. Also stars Julie Cobb, Mario Roccuzzo, Randolph Powell, Dolph Sweet, Arthur Roberts and Robert Hogan.
14. Kazinski vs. Bennett
Aired 7 February 1979 • 60 min
Kaz's investigation of government involvement in a shady hospital-supplies deal imperils Samuel Bennett's candidacy for attorney general.
15. The Stalking Man
Aired 14 February 1979 • 60 min
Unknown, with 3 guest stars: Marilyn Chris, Stephen Powers and Art Metrano.
16. Trouble on the South Side
Aired 21 February 1979 • 60 min
A priest enlists the aid of Kaz to stand against a ruthless councilman concerning public funding that is badly needed. Also stars Bruce French, Peter Horton, James Sloyan and John Randolph.
17. Count Your Fingers
Aired 7 March 1979 • 60 min
Kaz goes up against an underhanded attorney in an effort to clear Malloy's nephew of the charge of armed robbery. Also stars Ivan Bonar, David Huddleston, Gregory Rozakis, Estelle Omens and Craig Wasson.
18. A Piece of Cake
Aired 14 March 1979 • 60 min
A prostitute gets Kaz to help her convince a jury that she only stabbed her former pimp in self-defense. Also stars Joanna Cassidy, Ric Mancini, Chuck Bergansky, Marc Alaimo and John P. Ryan.
19. They've Taken Our Daughter
Aired 21 March 1979 • 60 min
After the parents of a girl who has joined a religious cult try to capture her and have her deprogrammed, cult leaders force the girl to bring kidnapping charges against them. Also stars Granville Van Dusen, Nina Wilcox, John Crawford, Larry Margo, Ralph Meeker, Alley Mills and Doug Sheehan.
20. A Fool for a Client
Aired 4 April 1979 • 60 min
A convict's only hope of appeal is if Kaz can prove that her attorney was incompetent. Also stars Linda Dangcil, Linda Lavin, Robert Loggia, Charles Bartlett and Cynthia David.
21. The Battered Bride
Aired 11 April 1979 • 60 min
After dismissing her own case against her husband, a battered wife is pushed past endurance and kills him. Kaz agrees to defend her. Also stars John Karlen, Allan Miller and Joanna Miles.
22. The Avenging Angel
Aired 18 April 1979 • 60 min
A woman who appears to be extremely shy is accused of committing a brutal assault and is soon seen to be suffering from multiple personality syndrome. Also stars Sandy Martin, Woody Eney, Mark Giardino, Eddie Quillan, Francis Xavier McCarthy and Laurie Heineman.
23. Kaz
Aired 14 April 1978 • 60 min