A.U.S.A. is an American legal television sitcom created by Richard Appel, that aired on NBC from February 4 to April 1, 2003, starring Scott Foley.[2]
Plot
Adam Sullivan (Scott Foley) is a naive and well-intentioned federal prosecutor (an Assistant United States Attorney) in New York City, who must contend with the difficulties of both his work life and his romantic life. While being part of the Department of Justice, Sullivan finds both colleagues and opponents challenging his every move.
Cast
- Scott Foley as Adam Sullivan
- Amanda Detmer as Susan Rakoff
- Eddie McClintock as Owen Harper
- Ana Ortiz as Ana Rivera
- Peter Jacobson as Geoffrey Laurence
- John Ross Bowie as Wally Berman
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Andrew D. Weyman | Richard Appel | February 4, 2003 | 1AGH01 |
| 2 | "Rich Man, Poor Man" | Steve Zuckerman | Amanda Lasher | February 11, 2003 | 1AGH03 |
| 3 | "12 Happy Grandmothers" | Linda Mendoza | Richard Appel | February 18, 2003 | 1AGH12 |
| 4 | "Till Death Do Us Part" | Gail Mancuso | Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger | February 25, 2003 | 1AGH05 |
| 5 | "The Joint Report... A Love Story" | Steve Zuckerman | Judah Miller & Murray Miller | March 4, 2003 | 1AGH09 |
| 6 | "Walter's First Lawsuit" | Gail Mancuso | Abraham Higginbotham | March 11, 2003 | 1AGH06 |
| 7 | "Sullivan, Rakoff & Associate" | Steve Zuckerman | Bryan Behar & Steve Baldikoski | March 18, 2003 | 1AGH08 |
| 8 | "The Kiss" | Andrew D. Weyman | Abraham Higginbotham | April 1, 2003 | 1AGH07 |
| 9 | "Top Secret" | Michael McDonald | Richard Appel | UNAIRED | 1AGH02 |
| 10 | "Witness Protection" | Henry Winkler | Richard Appel | UNAIRED | 1AGH04 |
| 11 | "Just Friends" | Fred Savage | Jeff Westbrook | UNAIRED | 1AGH10 |
| 12 | "Nothing But the Truth" | Michael McDonald | Hugh Fink | UNAIRED | 1AGH11 |
Reception
The show debuted on February 4, 2003, with an audience of 11.5 million viewers, ranking at #42 for the week.[4]
References
- ^ Stanley, Alessandra (February 4, 2003). "TELEVISION REVIEW; A New Show Blessed for What It Isn't". The New York Times.
- ^ "Made in 'A.U.S.A.'". Entertainment Weekly. January 23, 2003. Archived from the original on January 22, 2007.
- ^ From the United States Copyright Office catalog: "Public Catalog - Copyright Catalog (1978 to present) - Basic Search [search: "AUSA"]". United States Copyright Office. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "The Ratings". Entertainment Weekly. February 28, 2003. Retrieved April 4, 2018.