The program starred Chris O'Donnell as Jason Payne, who was a superstar attorney at a prestigious law firm until his career put a strain on his marriage.
Upon leaving the center, Payne's therapist "buddied him up" with another patient and lawyer, Russell Shultz (played by Adam Goldberg), who suffered from explosive disorder.
O'Donnell, who is best known for more of his film work, was quoted in a TV Guide article about his reasons for trying a television series: The program was created by Bill Chais, who along with Barry Josephson and Jeff Rake served as executive producers.
[citation needed] Jason Payne is introduced as a successful, young attorney working for a well-respected firm.
However, after his wife, Laurie, kicks him out of the house due to him not being a good husband and father, he suffers from a nervous breakdown.
Her husband, Ken, is a member of the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and has been charged with the arson of her father's, Al Girard, car dealership.