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  • Picket Fences To Forgive Is Divine (Season 4, Episode 21)
  • TV Episode | Crime, Drama, Family

Picket Fences

To Forgive Is Divine (Season 4, Episode 21)
TV Episode | Crime, Drama, Family

A young Amish girl, Hannah Beiler, is attacked in the streets of Rome and raped, but the Amish community decide not to press charges against the rapist because of their religious beliefs of tolerance and being forbidden to swear oaths. An ...See moreA young Amish girl, Hannah Beiler, is attacked in the streets of Rome and raped, but the Amish community decide not to press charges against the rapist because of their religious beliefs of tolerance and being forbidden to swear oaths. An attempt is made to force Hannah to testify against her rapist but she refuses, on the grounds of her religious convictions. With no other options or evidence, Sheriff Brock has to let the rapist go free. Shortly after this, a second girl, Peggy Patterson, is also raped by the same man. This time, the guy is put behind bars but Peggy's parents, incensed that the Amish people's actions indirectly led to their daughter's rape, take the unusual step of suing the Amish. The Amish hire Wambaugh to defend them in court. Kenny tries to counsel Hannah, confiding in her that his sister was raped the year previous. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
David E. Kelley (created by) | Ursula Wendel (1996)
Composer
Cinematographer
Casting Directors
Craig Campobasso | Richard Pagano (as Rick Pagano)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jun 19, 1996

Release date
Jun 19, 1996 (United States)

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25 cast members
Name Known for
Tom Skerritt
Sheriff Jimmy Brock Sheriff Jimmy Brock   See fewer
Kathy Baker
Dr. Jill Brock Dr. Jill Brock   See fewer
Costas Mandylor
Kenny Lacos Kenny Lacos   See fewer
Lauren Holly
Maxine Stewart Maxine Stewart   See fewer
Holly Marie Combs
Kimberly Brock Kimberly Brock   See fewer
Justin Shenkarow
Matthew Brock Matthew Brock   See fewer
Adam Wylie
Zachary Brock Zachary Brock   See fewer
Fyvush Finkel
Douglas Wambaugh Douglas Wambaugh   See fewer
Kelly Connell
Carter Pike Carter Pike   See fewer
Ray Walston
Judge Henry Bone Judge Henry Bone   See fewer
Marlee Matlin
Laurie Bey Laurie Bey   See fewer
Henry Woronicz
Joseph Beiler Joseph Beiler   See fewer
Kelli Williams
Hannah Mary Beiler Hannah Mary Beiler   See fewer
Caroline Lagerfelt
Marta Beiler Marta Beiler   See fewer
Christopher Allport
Walter Mott Walter Mott   See fewer
Jordan Baker
District Attorney District Attorney   See fewer
Matthew Glave
Deputy Bud Skeeter Deputy Bud Skeeter   See fewer
Lisa Chess
Rebecca Rebecca   See fewer
Matt Skerritt
Eugene Stoltz Eugene Stoltz   See fewer
David Hart
Dan Patterson Dan Patterson   See fewer
Alyson Hannigan
Peggy Patterson Peggy Patterson   See fewer
John Towey
Amish Bishop Amish Bishop   See fewer
Amy Aquino
Dr. Joanna 'Joey' Diamond Dr. Joanna 'Joey' Diamond   See fewer
Denis Arndt
Franklin Dell Franklin Dell   See fewer
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