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Shannon's Deal

A former high-powered corporate lawyer in Philadelphia, Jack Shannon's life unraveled due to a destructive gambling addiction, resulting in the loss of his marriage and job. Despite this, he still maintains a strong bond with his daughter.

A former corporate lawyer in Philadelphia, Jack Shannon's life has spiraled out of control due to his addiction to gambling. He lost his job, his marriage, and now works as a general practitioner, relying on his secretary Lucy Acosta and unlikely investigator Wilmer Slade to help him overcome his struggles. Despite vowing to quit gambling, Jack still uses his cardplaying skills to aid his cases and secure deals for his clients.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Words to Music

1. Words to Music

Aired: Apr 16, 1990

A country singer claims a music-publishing syndicate stole her song.

Episode 2 Inside Straight

2. Inside Straight

Aired: Apr 23, 1990

Shannon anticipates working for a paying client, a contractor whose employee ...

Episode 3 Art

3. Art

Aired: Apr 30, 1990

An art-loving burglar asks for a light sentence but ends up the target of a m...

Episode 4 Custody

4. Custody

Aired: May 7, 1990

Shannon gets involved in a small town child-custody dispute in which grandpar...

Episode 5 Hitting Home

5. Hitting Home

Aired: May 14, 1990

Shannon's estranged father seeks justice for a disgruntled dockworker friend ...

Info about Shannon's Deal

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama