The Mississippi

Episode 2

Edge of the River

Ben learns that justice in the bayou country for a girl from the other side of the tracks who opposes the town boss, is a feather in a windstorm—but it can be caught.

Episode 3

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Ben is called upon to defend the accused killer of an old friend's wife and learns that things aren't always what they appear to be.

Episode 4

We Remember, We Revere

When Ben comes to the aid of a young cadet at a military academy, he uncovers some disturbing facts which indicate the cadet, an accused murderer, may have been the intended victim.

Episode 5

Mardi Gras

Ben is in for some surprises when he defends a longtime family retainer on jewelry theft charges and learns things are not what they seem to be.

Episode 6

Old Hatreds Die Hard

Ben and his black assistant Lafe face a bigoted deposed sheriff, and soon learn that almost two decades cannot heal the wounds suffered during the civil rights movement in the South.