James Brolin Guest Stars as Pete's Father, Teddy Kaczmarek

"Nevada v. Riley" - Nick and Pete come to the aid of a troubled ex-football player charged with battery.  Meanwhile, Pete becomes exasperated when his father (James Brolin) shows up in town, on THE DEFENDERS, Wednesday, Dec. 15 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  

SERIES REGULARS:

Nick Morelli.................................. Jim Belushi

Pete Kaczmarek........................... Jerry O'Connell

Lisa Tyler..................................... Jurnee Smollett

Zoey Waters...............................Tanya Fischer

GUEST CAST:

ADA Ward...........................David Ramsey

Teddy K..............................James Brolin

Brett....................................Matt Bushell

Jen......................................Kristen Richardson

Judge Chang..........................Alberto Isaac

John Meers............................James Curreri

Dr. Stewart...........................Michael B. Silver

Brett Jr.................................Nicolai Dorian

Anita....................................Martha Smith

Guard (Jimmy)........................Michael Lanahan

Guard (Jeff)............................Ben Bray

Officer..................................Asante Jones

Greg Smitty (Football Coach)......Greg Smith

WRITTEN BY:  Executive Producer Kevin Kennedy

DIRECTED BY: Richard J. Lewis

GENRE:  DRAMA

RATING:  TV-PG

On the Web:  http://www.cbs.com/primetime/the_defenders/video/

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