The Paper Chase S1E21
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The Paper Chase

S01E21 A Case of Detente

1979-04-17

Although not the final episode aired, this marked the last one produced. In this installment, Hart finds himself smitten with a Russian gymnast. Notably, John Houseman does not reprise his role as Kingsfield; he reportedly declined to appear due to the network's decision to simplify the scripts. Instead, a guest professor, played by Pernell Roberts, steps in to assist Hart with his romantic dilemmas. It's also worth mentioning that Houseman insisted he would not participate in the Showtime seasons unless it was guaranteed that this episode would never be rebroadcast.

Season 1 Episodes

1
The Paper Chase
1978-09-09
 2
The Man Who Would Be King
1978-09-19
 3
A Day in the Life of . . .
1978-09-26
 4
Great Expectations
1978-10-03
 5
Voices of Silence
1978-10-10
 6
Nancy
1978-10-17
 7
Da Da
1978-10-31
 8
The Seating Chart
1978-11-14
 9
Moot Court
1978-11-21
 10
Kingsfield's Daughter
1978-11-28
 11
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
1978-12-05
 12
Bell and Love
1978-12-12
 13
An Act of Desperation
1978-12-19
 14
Losing Streak
1979-01-19
 15
The Man in the Chair
1979-02-06
 16
A Matter of Anger
1979-02-13
 17
The Apprentice
1979-02-20
 18
Once More with Feeling
1979-02-27
 19
The Clay Footed Idol
1979-03-20
 20
The Tables Down at Ernie's
1979-03-27
 21
A Case of Detente
1979-04-17
 22
Scavenger Hunt
1979-04-24