Made in Jersey

Made in Jersey arrived on CBS in 2012 as a spirited legal drama centered on Martina Garretti, a working-class attorney navigating the shark-infested waters of a prestigious Manhattan law firm. Starring Janet Montgomery and Kyle MacLachlan, the series attempted to bridge the gap between street-smart intuition and elite legal strategy. Despite its earnest portrayal of Italian-American family dynamics and the classic fish-out-of-water trope, the show faced a swift exit from the network schedule. Today, it remains a curious footnote in television history—a reminder of the intense competition during the fall broadcast season. It captured a specific era of procedural television where character-driven charm sought to soften the edges of the traditional courtroom format, leaving behind a brief but memorable glimpse of Garden State pride.