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JUDD HIRSCH (REUNITING WITH ROB MORROW) PLAYS A JUDGE CHARGED WITH MURDER, ON ABC'S "THE WHOLE TRUTH"

"Judicial Discretion" - Judd Hirsch stars as Judge Ruben Wright, a much-loved jurist accused of murder. Of all the lawyers who've come through his courtroom, Wright chooses Jimmy to represent him - and Kathryn Peale must prosecute, despite severe misgivings. Jimmy, Kathryn and Judge Wright have often shared a courtroom, but when they did, Judge Wright was at the bench; now he's at the defense table, on "The Whole Truth," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Note: This episode replaces "True Confessions" which moves to October 13.

"The Whole Truth" stars Rob Morrow as Jimmy Brogan, Maura Tierney as Kathryn Peale, Eamonn Walker as Terrence "Edge" Edgecomb, Anthony Ruivivar as Alejo Salazar, Christine Adams as Lena Boudreaux and Sean Wing as Chad Griffin.

Guest Cast: Judd Hirsch as Judge Wright, Ellen Gerstein as Tina, Stephanie Lemelin as Rhonda, Matthew Del Negro as Dan Olin, Roger Aaron Brown as Judge Hampton, Torri Higginson as Judge Jerue, Andrew McGee as Terrell Bones.

"Judicial Discretion" was written by Hannah Shakespeare & Kevin J. Hynes and directed by Rob Bailey.

"The Whole Truth" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

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