The CourtroomThe CourtroomSeason 12004 · 38 episodesEpisodes1Five Below ZeroA case of a depressed mother who has drawned her own baby.2The Right to die with DignityRalph Gordon complied with his wive wishes and helped her to die however, he now finds himself on trial for her murder. With his daughter, Samantha, against him can he convince the jury of his innocence?3Dear DaddyChristine Green is planning to take her children to Cornwall to start a new life but their father, and her ex husband, Michael Gaynor has other ideas. He believe his children aren't happy and think he has evidence to prove it.4One in SixWhen an evening's idle drinking between three soldiers on guard duty escalates into a game of Russian Roulette, tempers flare, passions rise and a life is lost. It's the cue for a dramatic trial to begin.5Twice BittenPub landlord Steven Smith is charged with biting his chef Brian White after an angry dispute involving Smith's ravernous dog. But there's food for thought when the court learns Smith's dog had been deliberately fed with spicy chillies.6Five Below Zero (Delayed Repeat)A depressed mother drawns her own baby.7BonesThe discovery of a body at the bottom of a well re-opens a case dating back to 1976. When a finger bone belonging to erstwhile odd-job man Arthur Boughman is unearthed along with the victim's remains, a thirty-year old feud is exposed.8WastedBar owner Brian Gwinnett stands accused of being an accessory to the death of his ex-girlfriend Rachel Sinclair by adding sleeping pills to her drinks. But it soon becomes clear that nobody is entirely sure if the pills were added in Brian's bar or not.9GatsosTom Briley is on trial for taking his grudge against the police to an extreme and attacking a speed camera with a JCB. Briley has already done time for refusing to pay a fine, but the defendant claims at the time of the incident he was at home with his sick wife.10Beloved DaughterNurse Diane Eaton has always blamed Sean O'Brien for introducing her daughter Jennifer to heroin. Now she stands charged of deliberately failing to help revive Sean from a drug-induced coma at Jennifer's eighteenth birthday party.11Slaves & DonkeysAn illegal immigrant is accused of stealing from his exploitative gang-master boss.12Bully for YouA teacher is in the dock for assaulting a pupil, but claims he only stepped in to break up a fight.13One-Hit WonderCan a popstar involved in a hit and run case really turn the press interest in the case into good publicity?14Responsible AdultsHaving denied rape, a man is charged with manslaughter when the alleged victim kills herself.15Breaking PointA householder claims he acted in self-defence when he assaulted a teenager who had entered his home.16One More NightA bridesmaid accuses the groom of rape.17OwzatA well known Judge finds himself in the dock on a charge that isn't cricket!18Man OverboardA ferry worker is accused of murdering his best friend by pushing him overboard.19TrageyCan a man convince the jury that the death of his wife and daughter were a tragic accident?20The KidnapA financial advisor sues an elderly couple found guilty of flasely imprisioning him.21Mother LoveThe case seems simple enough: a mother has accused her son-in-law of GBH after she rejected his advances. But as ever there's a deeper story to tell, and it's up to the defence team to unpick the truth from a particularly tricky fabric of lies and deception.22Head over HeelsA school mountaineering trip ends in tragedy when a student falls to their death down a ravine. Is headmaster Scott Dalton directly responsible, or does the fact the victim had sneaked off to smoke a joint qualify as mitigating circumstances?23Nudist BeechFinancial advisor Edward Palmer has struck William Shawcross in the face, yet stands charged not just with assault but also outraging public decency - thanks to the fact he wasn't wearing any clothes at the time. Taking down his particulars is about to prove tricky...24Like A RobotA former soilder accussed of murdering a mugger denies that he intended to kill.25BookendsA man charged with assualting an opld woman and her son springs a few surprises.26These Foolish ThingsA teenager stands accused of aiding her best friends suicide.27ZeroA defendant who stole a car with a baby inside faces manslaughter charges.28A Family BusinessThe owner of a shop strongly denies an allegation of indecent assualt.29Deep CoverA jury considers the case of a football holigan who was stabbed after a match.30Fists of FuryWhen a half-time prank at a football match leads to more than a playfight the court must decided who's guilty and who's not.31RecklessA teenager obsessed with rap-music has burnt down his old school. But why?32Dicky HeartWhen a local vandal breaks into a house he is charged with manslaughter when the owner has a heart attack.33Penned InA man with a gun attempts to teach two teenagers a lesson.34Caught in the WheelsA father is accussed of assault by his own son.35Over the EdgeA wife is charged with attempting to murder her terminally ill husband.36Caught Dead HandedDespiting being dead a man's fingerprints are found at a crime scene.37The PostmanA postman us accussed of stealing cash from a recently deceased woman.38Ballon RageA court hears about a hot air ballon ride that turned into a nightmare.