Michael Hayes

Season 1

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Michael Hayes is a tough but sensitive ex-cop who goes to work in the U.S. Attorney's office in New York City. When his boss is seriously injured in a bombing, Hayes becomes Acting U.S. Attorney, and butts heads with a number of enemies, both inside and outside the law. He also cares for his nephew Daniel and his brother's wife Caitlin, while waiting for his brother Danny to settle into society following a jail stint.

Where to Watch Season 1

22 Episodes

Episode One (preview)
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Episode 1Episode One (preview)Hayes is a gritty New York cop-turned-lawyer who uses his street smarts to convict criminals when he lands a job as a federal prosecutor. In the opener, Hayes jeopardizes a case to rail a mobster, when he realizes that the mob informant is responsible for the murder of a woman that Hayes investigated while he was still a cop.
(pilot)
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Episode 2(pilot)Hayes investigates a connection between a murder victim and a politically connected attorney, and discovers that his closest friend has been implicated in the kickback scheme.
True Blue
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Episode 3True BlueMichael investigates police corruption on the NYPD, which worries the district attorney and alarms Eddie, whose friend may be indicted. Meanwhile, Danny tries to reconcile with Caitlin, who is mourning Rebecca's death.
The Doctor's Tale
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Episode 4The Doctor's TaleHayes looks into an HMO firm, hoping to get a government contract. What he uncovers is an eight year old boy with leukemia and his doctor with a story of deceit and harassment. Meanwhile brother Danny connects with his wife Caitlin.
Act of Contrition
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Episode 5Act of ContritionA British art gallery in New York is rolled by suspected Irish terrorists and Michael tries to get his hands on the deathbed confession of a suspected to his priest, before the British FBI are able to extradite the others involved. Meanwhile, Michael prepares his nephew for his first communion.
Heroes
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Episode 6HeroesMichael is asked to switch sides and defend the FBI, when they are sued by a kidnapping suspect for violating his civil rights. While preparing for the case, he uncovers damaging evidence that may incriminate both sides.
Radio Killer
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Episode 7Radio KillerMichael tries to prosecute a radio talk-show host, whose right-wing views may have spurned a crazed militia man into killing a government official. Meanwhile, Danny's future remains on shaky ground.
Death and Taxes
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Episode 8Death and TaxesThe murder of a Russian immigrant leads Michael to the Russian Mob and its possible involvement in a multimillion-dollar gasoline tax scam. Meanwhile, Danny us approached by loan sharks.
Slaves
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Episode 9SlavesMichael tries to convict a Chinese mobster or running an Asian prostitution ring, but complications arise when one of the enslaved girls is killed, and another risks deportation if she agrees to testify against her boss.
The Confidence Man
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Episode 10The Confidence ManMichael's sting operation is jeopardized by the volatile actions of his government informant. Meanwhile, Danny takes part in a fun robbery to appease a loan shark.
Retribution
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Episode 11RetributionIn order to take down Mob Boss Frankie Malatesta, Hayes has to swap cases with former girlfriend defense lawyer Julie Siegel, at the expense of colleague Lindsay Straus. However, the case is derailed by a voluntary restaurant owner.
Mob Mentality
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Episode 12Mob MentalityLindsay and Jenny run into resistance from witnesses when they try to prosecute a racially charged mob killing case; Michael's investigation into Vinnie DeMaio uncover some disturbing news regarding the possibility of a prosecutor on the mob's payroll.
Arise and Fall
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Episode 13Arise and FallThe assistant U.S. attorney investigates Julies connection to the Mahatesta crime family and allegations that she may have thrown a case for the mob family. Meanwhile, Denn's case is jeopardized by claims of witness tampering.
Imagine (1)
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Episode 14Imagine (1)Part 1 of two. When a suspected serial mail bomber is put behind bars after the death of a New York public relations executive; Michael's investigations uncovers a possible government cover-up, involving the FBI, CIA and the attorney General.
Imagine (2)
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Episode 15Imagine (2)Conclusion. Michael's best leads in the suspicious death of a suspected serial mail-bomber appear to be a mobster and a well-known lawyer, who could be linked to a conspiracy that is fixing elections results.
Under Color of Law
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Episode 16Under Color of LawMichael's attempts to reopen the murder acquittal of a police officer may be thwarted by the attorney General's office, despite his solid evidence and a teenaged witness who could blow the officer's alibi out of the water.
Lawyers, Guns and Money
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Episode 17Lawyers, Guns and MoneyMichael's prosecution attempts against a diplomat are hindered by a State Department that will do anything to protect his immunity, but the situation becomes easier to understand after Michael uncovers some confidential information.
Gotterdammerung
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Episode 18GotterdammerungMichael's former boss a U.S. attorney, is suspected of taking bribes form the powerful businessman whom Michael is prosecution; Eddie learns that the man who killed his first wife is out on parole.
Power Play
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Episode 19Power PlayWhen an ATF agent is killed during a raid on a militia group, Michael tries to determine which party started the deadly conformation; a hostage situation develops when Michael gets on the bad side of Andrea Jordan, a former confidential informant.
Devotion
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Episode 20DevotionWhen a Congressman is blown up Hayes has to figure out if it was because of personal or professional reasons, or if he was the target at all. Meanwhile in his private life, his new girlfriend has a job offer that would have her move west.
Faith
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Episode 21FaithMichael jeopardizes his job when he and the team search for the truth about Danny and stumble across a possible conspiracy.
Vaughn Mower
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Episode 22Vaughn Mower