American Justice Season 4: Episode Guide & Ratings

Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.

The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.

The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.

Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..

Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.

Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.

Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.

Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.

Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.

Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case

Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult

A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.

Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.

Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.

The cases of John Lennon, Theresa Saldana and others illustrate the seriousness of stalking, which was not recognized as a crime until

Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.

Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.

Prison inmates become legal experts.

Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.

Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.

Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.

A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.

A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.