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Score: 8.9 Great 24 votes

Open and Shut

Episode Number: 13    Season Num: 1    First Aired: Tuesday December 18, 2007    Prod Code: n/a
When Alex is framed for the murder of Joe Samuels, he takes matters into his own hands and begins to investigate the case himself.

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Writer: Peter Noah
Director: Felix Enriquez Alcalá
Star: Michael Trevino (Jaime Vega),  Lina Esco (Katie Vega),  Polly Walker (Ellis Samuels),  Eddie Matos (Henry Duque),  Samuel Carman (Artie Vega),  Alona Tal (Rebecca King),  Nestor Carbonell (Frank Duque),  Paola Turbay (Isabel Vega),  Jimmy Smits (Alex Vega),  Rita Moreno (Amalia Duque),  Hector Elizondo (Pancho Duque)
Recurring Role: Guillermo Díaz (Petey),  Ken Howard (Joe Samuels),  Julio Oscar Mechoso (Ramon),  Jason Beghe (Vincent Grasso),  Gonzalo Menendez (Chico)
Guest Star: David Gianopolous (Tyce),  Mel Harris (Constance Hughes)

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Although credited, Rita Moreno(Amalia Duque), Michael Trevino (Jaime Vega), Lina Esco (Katie Vega) and Polly Walker (Ellis Samuels) do not appear in this episode. (edit)

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Community Reviews (4)

 
9.9
Superb
Open and Shut
"Series classic"
I agree with the other person's review that Jimmy Smit's walk was as sexy if not sexier than Denzel's walk and to have him walk away in the rain to Marvin Gaye singing "Trouble Man" was genius !
Continue » Posted Jan 1, 2008 8:04 am PST
9.9
Superb
Open and Shut
"Revealing"
Biggest family drama since Dallas!
Continue » Posted Dec 25, 2007 8:24 pm PST
8.5
Great
Open and Shut
"Above average"
Despite some minor details in the story line this episode was fitting end to the year if not the series. Some debate is going if this was the last episode and whether the show will comeback. If not the final scene with Alex walking in the
Continue » Posted Dec 23, 2007 7:08 pm PST
8.8
Great
Open and Shut
"Conclusion"
The ending walk off in the rain with "Trouble Man" playing, was awesome. Pat someone one the back for that one. Watching Jimmy Smits walk was almost as sexy as Denzel's walk.
Continue » Posted Dec 19, 2007 3:52 pm PST
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Episode: Open and Shut
Season Number: 1
Episode Reviews: 4
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