Close to Home (2005)

A CBS legal drama following a suburban prosecutor fighting crime in her own backyard, balancing justice and family across two compelling seasons.

Close to Home - Series Information

  • Original Title: Close to Home
  • First Air Year: 2005
  • Last Air Year: 2007
  • Created by: Jim Leonard
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (43 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 2
  • Number of Episodes: 44
  • Status: Canceled
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: September 20, 2005 (Brazil - 12)
  • Networks: CBS
  • Production Companies: Jerry Bruckheimer Television
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Close to Home - Plot

Close to Home is an American crime drama television series co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and Jerry Bruckheimer Television for CBS.

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Close to Home - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Jim Leonard

Main Cast

  • Jennifer Finnigan
  • Kimberly Elise
  • John Carroll Lynch
  • Christian Kane
  • Cress Williams
  • Jon Seda
  • David James Elliott
  • Bruce Davison
  • Conor Dubin
  • Barry Shabaka Henley

Writers

  • Carol Barbee
  • Robert Levine
  • Jim Leonard
  • Antoinette Stella

Executive Producers

  • Jonathan Littman

Close to Home - FAQs

Who plays the lead role in Close to Home?

Jennifer Finnigan stars as Annabeth Chase, a suburban prosecutor and new mother determined to bring dangerous criminals to justice. The ensemble cast also includes Kimberly Elise, John Carroll Lynch, Christian Kane, Cress Williams, Jon Seda, David James Elliott, and Bruce Davison.

Where can you stream Close to Home?

Close to Home is available to stream for free with ads on Tubi TV. For a full and up-to-date list of streaming options in your region, you can check JustWatch, which tracks current availability across all major platforms.

Why was Close to Home cancelled after two seasons?

CBS cancelled Close to Home in 2007 after two seasons and 44 episodes. The show struggled with declining ratings in its second season despite a solid debut, and the network ultimately chose not to renew it. No official single reason was publicly cited by CBS.

What is Close to Home about?

Close to Home follows Annabeth Chase, a driven suburban prosecutor and new mother who handles violent and disturbing crimes in her own community. The series blends courtroom drama with police procedural elements, exploring the tension between her professional ambitions and personal life.

How many seasons and episodes does Close to Home have?

Close to Home ran for two seasons on CBS, with 22 episodes in Season 1 and 22 episodes in Season 2, totaling 44 episodes. The series aired from September 2005 to 2007 before being cancelled.

Is Close to Home based on a true story?

Close to Home is not directly based on a single true story. However, like many legal procedural dramas, individual episodes drew inspiration from real-world criminal cases and courtroom scenarios, lending the series a grounded, realistic feel rooted in recognizable legal and social issues.

When did Close to Home first air on CBS?

Close to Home premiered on CBS on September 20, 2005. The series was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Warner Bros. Television, and it ran for two seasons before CBS cancelled it in 2007.

What are similar shows to Close to Home?

Fans of Close to Home may enjoy Cold Case (2003), a CBS procedural with a similar tone, or Marvel's Daredevil (2015) for legal and crime drama intensity. American Gothic (1995) and The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015) also offer compelling crime-focused storytelling.

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