Created by
David E. Kelley (
Ally McBeal,
Boston Legal),
Picket Fences tells the story of the sheriff of Rome, Wisconsin, a small town family man trying to look out for both is family and his small community.
As Sherrif James Brock (
Tom Skerritt) takes care of Rome, he also looks out for his wife Jill (
Kathy Baker) a doctor at the town's small doctor's office; daughter Kimberly (
Holly Marie Combs), who he had with a previous wife; and sons Matthew (
Justin Shenkarow) and Zach (
Adam Wylie), his two children with Jill.
In keeping law and order in the town, Sheriff Brock must deal with Judge Henry Bone (
Ray Walston), a judge who doesn't always rule with the law, but rather what is in the best interest of the town. Another thorn in Sheriff Brock's side is lawyer Douglas Wambaugh (
Fyvush Finkel) who goes to any length necessary to win a case.
Though the show was critically acclaimed, it failed to find an audience and was canceled after 4 seasons.
9/10 (2 Votes cast)