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When Does Arrest and Trial Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Arrest and Trial ended after Season 1.

IMDb

7.6/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

31

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Network
ABC
Genres
Crime, Drama
First aired
1963-09-15
Last aired
2000-11-06
Runtime
90 min
Rated
TV-PG

Awards Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. 4 nominations total

Predictive Logic Analysis

Arrest and Trial has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 2 in development.

What is Arrest and Trial about?

Arrest and Trial brought courtroom drama into prime time with an ambitious 90-minute format that allowed the series to unfold criminal cases with genuine complexity and legal rigor. Each episode followed a complete narrative arc from arrest through trial, giving viewers a comprehensive look at how the justice system actually worked rather than sensationalizing individual moments. This comprehensive approach to crime storytelling was relatively novel for television in 1963, offering audiences something more substantive than the typical detective procedural.

The series distinguished itself through its procedural authenticity and commitment to exploring the gray areas of law and justice. Rather than presenting clear-cut heroes and villains, Arrest and Trial examined the legitimate questions that arise when the system confronts ambiguous evidence, conflicting testimonies, and the genuine uncertainty that defines real criminal cases. This nuanced approach gave the show a gravity that resonated with viewers seeking more intellectually engaged drama, distinguishing it from the more action-oriented crime programs of the era.

Though the series lasted only a single season, it found an appreciative audience and maintained solid critical regard, earning a respectable IMDb rating that reflects the quality of its writing and legal storytelling. The show's influence extended beyond its brief initial run, establishing a template for legal dramas that would follow in subsequent decades. Arrest and Trial proved that audiences were hungry for crime narratives that treated the legal process with respect and sophistication, paving the way for the explosion of courtroom dramas that would become a television staple.

Is Arrest and Trial renewed or cancelled?

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Arrest and Trial Season 2 Release Date

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Arrest and Trial seasons

Season 11963 · 30 ep
  • 1. Call It A Lifetime (1)1963-09-15
  • 2. Isn't It A Lovely View (2)1963-09-22
  • 3. Tears From A Silver Dipper1963-09-29
  • 4. A Shield Is For Hiding Behind1963-10-06
  • 5. My Name is Martin Burnham1963-10-13
  • 6. A Flame in the Dark1963-10-20
  • 7. Whose Little Girl Are You?1963-10-27
  • 8. The Witnesses1963-11-03
  • 9. Inquest Into A Bleeding Heart1963-11-10
  • 10. The Quality of Justice1963-11-17
  • 11. We May Be Better Strangers1963-12-01
  • 12. Journey Into Darkness1963-12-08
  • 13. Some Weeks Are All Mondays1963-12-15
  • 14. Run, Little Man, Run1963-12-22
  • 15. Funny Man With A Monkey1964-01-05
  • 16. Signals From An Ancient Flame1963-11-24
  • 17. Onward and Upward1964-01-19
  • 18. An Echo of Conscience1964-01-26
  • 19. Somewhat Lower Than the Angels1964-02-02
  • 20. People In Glass Houses1964-02-09
  • 21. The Best There Is (1)1964-02-16
  • 22. A Roll of the Dice (2)1964-02-23
  • 23. The Black Flower1964-03-01
  • 24. A Circle of Strangers1964-03-08
  • 25. Modus Operandi1964-03-15
  • 26. Tigers Are For Jungles1964-03-22
  • 27. The Revenge of the Worm1964-03-29
  • 28. He Ran For His Life1964-04-05
  • 29. Those Whose Love Has Made (1)1964-04-12
  • 30. Birds of a Feather (2)1964-04-19

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Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Self - Host

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    When does Arrest and Trial Season 2 come out?
    Arrest and Trial ended after Season 1.
    Is Arrest and Trial renewed or cancelled?
    Arrest and Trial has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Arrest and Trial are there?
    Arrest and Trial has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of Arrest and Trial are there?
    There are 31 episodes of Arrest and Trial across 1 season.
    What is Arrest and Trial's IMDb rating?
    Arrest and Trial holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 165 votes.