NICK AND PETE DEFEND AN EX-FOOTBALL PLAYER ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT, ON "THE DEFENDERS" WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15

James Brolin Guest Stars as Pete's Father, Teddy Kaczmarek

"Nevada v. Riley" - Nick and Pete come to the aid of a troubled ex-football player charged with battery. Meanwhile, Pete becomes exasperated when his father (James Brolin) shows up in town, on THE DEFENDERS, Wednesday, Dec. 15 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Nick Morelli.................................. Jim Belushi
Pete Kaczmarek........................... Jerry O'Connell
Lisa Tyler..................................... Jurnee Smollett
Zoey Waters...............................Tanya Fischer

GUEST CAST:

ADA Ward...........................David Ramsey
Teddy K..............................James Brolin
Brett....................................Matt Bushell
Jen......................................Kristen Richardson
Judge Chang..........................Alberto Isaac
John Meers............................James Curreri
Dr. Stewart...........................Michael B. Silver
Brett Jr.................................Nicolai Dorian
Anita....................................Martha Smith
Guard (Jimmy)........................Michael Lanahan
Guard (Jeff)............................Ben Bray
Officer..................................Asante Jones Greg Smitty (Football Coach)......Greg Smith

WRITTEN BY: Executive Producer Kevin Kennedy

DIRECTED BY: Richard J. Lewis

RATING: TV-PG