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The OG lady lawyer show that TV forgot — groundbreaking and gone in 10 episodes.
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IMDb
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Kate McShane (1975)

forgotten pioneer70s gritfamily law firm drama

Latest Episode

60 min

Season 1 • Episode 8

Latest

Midnight Lady, Pretty Lady

Nov 19, 1975

Billy, a former rock star trying for a comeback, is charged with murder in the lethal drug overdose of a young girl but maintains he is innocent. A young girl dies from a heroin overdose, and Kate McShane must defend the man who tried to save her on a manslaughter charge.

Overview

Drama

Kate McShane is an American legal drama television series that aired from September 10 until November 12, 1975. Kate McShane was the first series to feaure a female lawyer in the lead role.

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Content warning
lawyerirish-american
female ambition in male spacesfamily loyalty vs. professional dutyclass and ethnic identityinstitutional sexism

Standout Aspects

Acting

Anne Meara's charisma carries uneven material.

Production

Rare depiction of Irish-American working-class legal world.

Best for:Solo: TV archaeology night — discover what 1975 audiences weren't ready for.·Rewatch: Spot the DNA of every female lawyer show since.
Heads up:Triggers: Period-appropriate casual sexism played straight.
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Creator

E. Jack Neuman

First AiredSep 10, 1975
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons1·Episodes10
CBS

Top Cast

Anne Meara

Anne Meara

Kate McShane

Charles Haid

Charles Haid

Ed McShane

Sean McClory

Sean McClory

Pat McShane

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Pre-dates Cagney & Lacey and Murder, She Wrote by nearly a decade, yet vanished without syndication.

Trivia

Creator E. Jack Neuman fought CBS over Kate's unmarried, childless status — network wanted her 'more relatable.'

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