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The Paper Chase

1978–19864 seasons59 episodes

The Paper Chase is a American series that premiered on CBS, Showtime in 1978 and ran until 1986. 4 seasons and 59 episodes. Created by John Jay Osborn, Jr..

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On air 1978–1986: 9 years

Key facts

Network
CBS, Showtime
Format
Series
Premiere
September 9, 1978
Finale
August 9, 1986
Years on air
9
Seasons
4
Episodes
59
Language
Korean
Production
20th Century Fox Television
Set in
Massachusetts

Credits

Created byJohn Jay Osborn, Jr.

Cast 1 on record

Cast member
John Houseman