SPECIAL PREVIEW Original Airdate: September 29, 1998
Michael Madsen is Mr. Chapel. No first name. No back-story. You'll never know who he is or where he came from. But if your life has been shattered by tragedy, you don't care. Because maybe the police didn't protect you, maybe the courts couldn't help you. No one would listen. You've lost everything, even hope. And that's when he steps from the night and into your life with an offer.
"Victim of Circumstance" (Premier) Original Airdate: October 1, 1998
When an FBI agent nails the wrong man as a serial killer, then refuses to admit his mistake because it might jeopardize his lucrative book deal, Mr. Chapel makes it his mission to seek justice for the innocent man who’s been convicted.
"Eden" Original Airdate: October 8, 1998
Mr. Chapel invades a quaint little town in which a corrupt posse of law enforcers is planting drugs in the cars of unsuspecting tourists.
"Bitter End" Original Airdate: October 15, 1998
A murderer is released from jail and stalks the woman whose testimony got him convicted. Knowing what the ex-con has planned for the innocent young woman, Mr. Chapel has his own plans for him, until something goes tragically wrong.
"Justice" Original Airdate: October 22, 1998
When the wife of a key witness in the trial of a notorious gun dealer disappears, Mr. Chapel searches for her safe return.
"Ambition" Original Airdate: October 29, 1998
When KC’s close friend dies, she and Mr. Chapel go after the powerful political family responsible.
"Security Denied" Original Airdate: December 10, 1998
Mr. Chapel helps a remorseless general, who committed horrible atrocities in El Salvador, to experience the pain and suffering he inflicted upon others.
"Dishonorable Discharge"Original Airdate: December 17, 1998
When incriminating evidence is revealed, Mr. Chapel goes after an army officer who raped a young girl, even though the statute of limitations has expired, and is aided in his efforts by an unlikely friend.
NoirOriginal Airdate: December 24, 1998
A bitter ex-wife struggles while her husband lives in luxury with his new, younger wife. When the man is murdered and the ex-wife is wrongly accused, Mr. Chapel sets an elaborate trap to expose the real killer.
VendettaOriginal Airdate: December 31, 1998
An IRS agent uses his considerable government clout to ruin the life of the young woman who jilted him. But when Mr. Chapel gets involved, it’s payback time for the IRS agent.
ConfidenceOriginal Airdate: January 7, 1999
A young couple are devastated when they realize that their escrow account has been stolen by a con artist. Mr. Chapel steps in and calls in several favors to give the arrogant thief a taste of his own medicine.
JudgmentOriginal Airdate: January 21, 1999
When Mr. Chapel goes after a corrupt judge, not even a bullet can stop him.
CliqueOriginal Airdate: January 28, 1999
Mr. Chapel lets insanity guide him as he seeks to bring three college friends to justice for a prank that led to the brutal death of an innocent student several years ago.
CriticalOriginal Airdate: Feburary 4, 1999
A greedy young man kills his wealthy father for his inheritance, frames his sister for the murder and uses everyone around him -- including his friends. But Mr. Chapel steps in and gives him a run for his money.
Legalese Original Airdate: Feburary 11, 1999
A chemical company’s product is making children sick, and in spite of this knowledge, the company’s CEO and a lawyer conspire to hide the facts and refuse to do the research and testing necessary to find a cure. Mr. Chapel exposes them in an effort to save a little girl’s life.
