First Years

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First Years

"Their first case is to prove themselves."

2001- 2001

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

9.0(1 votes)

Canceled

Overview

Five first-year law graduates live together in San Francisco as they try to get both their lives and careers in order.

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Cast & Crew

6 members

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Eric Schaeffer

Sam O'Donnell

Acting

Ken Marino

Miles Lawton

Acting

Mackenzie Astin

Warren Harrison

Acting

James Roday Rodriguez

Edgar Ross

Acting

Samantha Mathis

Ann Weller

Acting

Sydney Tamiia Poitier

Riley Kessler

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