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Genres: Drama
First Aired: 1997-03-04Length: 45 MinStatus: Ended
The Practice focused on the law firm of Robert Donnell and Associates (later becoming Donnell, Young, Dole, & Frutt, and ultimately Young, Frutt, & Berluti). Plots typically featured the firm's involvement in various high-profile criminal and civil cases that often mirror current events. Conflict between legal ethics and personal morality was a recurring theme. Some episodes contained light comedy. Kelley claimed that he conceived the show as something of a rebuttal to L.A. Law (for which he wrote) and its romanticized treatment of the American legal system and legal proceedings. (Source: thetvdb.com)
Episodes
| Season 8 (show/hide) | ||
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| 22 | Cheers (a.k.a Adjourned: Series Finale) | 2004-05-16 |
| How it all ends for the cast: The Firm Closes, Eugene becomes a Judge, Jimmy and Jaime become Neighbourhood Lawyers with their own firm, Ellanor takes a hiatus from practicing law to raise her daughter, Alan Shore hooks up with Sally and continues working for Denny Crane. The final shot is of old music playing as the camera moves through the firm's offices which are packed up and all the lights are still on. Bobby Donell is sitting at his old desk crying. Despite all he had said he was the only person not to move on Guest stars: Adriana Demeo, Dylan McDermott, Fay Masterson, Lake Bell, Rebecca De Mornay, Vincent Pastore | ||
| 21 | New Hoods on the Block | 2004-05-02 |
| Eugene considers an exciting new offer for his future... could this mean the end of the practice? Meanwhile, Jimmy is shaken by an ominous run-in with neighborhood lawyer Lenny Pescatore, as their turf war heats up, and Ellenor clashes with sexy and ruthless attorney Hannah Rose of Crane Poole & Schmidt. Guest stars: Dylan McDermott, Fay Masterson, Lake Bell, Rebecca De Mornay, Vincent Pastore | ||
| 20 | Comings and Goings | 2004-04-25 |
| Eugene is presented with an offer he finds hard to refuse, and Ellenor is shocked when she hears the news, knowing full well that any departure by Eugene would mean the beginning of the end of the practice. Meanwhile, Jimmy is confronted by crooked lawyer Lenny Pascatore), who claims that the neighborhood only has room for one practicing attorney. Across town at Crane, Poole & Schmidt, Denny Crane ruffles some feathers by making Tara his personal paralegal, and Hannah Rose enlists Shore's help in handling an assault case involving two hockey players. Guest stars: Fay Masterson, Gregory-Alan Williams, Lake Bell, Rebecca De Mornay, Vincent Pastore | ||
| 19 | The Firm | 2004-04-18 |
| Friction at the firm gets to Jimmy, who's torn between loyalties and principles. Meanwhile, tension besets Shore as he crosses swords with his brilliant but erratic new boss, whose behavior raises questions of competence. Guest stars: Andrew Robinson, Fay Masterson, Gina Gershon, Lake Bell, Nicole Bilderback, Rebecca De Mornay | ||
| 18 | The Case Against Alan Shore (3) | 2004-03-28 |
| Eugene and his firm stand against Alan Shore and his ""new"" firm. The entire episode revolves around Eugene, Ellenor, and Jimmy testifing that Alan doesn't deserve the amount of money Alan proposed. Can Ellenor really testify against her friend? How will Alan go against his old firm? Guest stars: Adam Goldberg, Anne Stedman, Gordon Michaels, Marla Sokoloff, Stan Ivar | ||
| 17 | War of the Roses (2) | 2004-03-21 |
| Tensions between Shore and Eugene rise to the boiling point when Shore retains the services of a high-profile law firm to go head-to-head with Young, Frutt & Berluti in the face of his abrupt firing from the firm. Guest stars: Conor O'Farrell, David L. Crowley, James Hornbeck, Jim Jansen, Joey Shea II, Marla Sokoloff, Moira Price, Phillip Palmer, Sherri Parker Lee, Stan Ivar | ||
| 16 | In Good Conscience (1) | 2004-03-14 |
| There are major shake-ups at the firm, as tensions rise between Eugene and Alan Shore. Meanwhile, the firm takes the case of a young man who is suing the doctor he feels is responsible for the death of his wife during childbirth. Guest stars: Gary Cole, Helen Carey, Jeremy Davidson, John Keefe, John Sterling Carter, King Stuart, Marla Sokoloff, Monia Joblin, Naibe Reynoso, Parker Shipp, Richard Holden, Stephen Mendillo, Tari Tabakin | ||
| 15 | Mr. Shore Goes to Town (3) | 2004-03-07 |
| Fireworks erupt at Dr. Stewart's trial when shocking testimony is elicited from the defendant's strong-willed mother, a conflicted priest and a crackpot. Guest stars: Betty White, Colleen Flynn, Edward Asner, Gary Poux, Jill Clayburgh, Marc Vann, Michael Reilly Burke, Patrick Dempsey, Rick Hoffman, Susan M. Carr, Taylor Nichols | ||
| 14 | Pre-Trial Blues (2) | 2004-02-22 |
| An ongoing, sensational murder case besets Shore with pre-trial anxieties centering on jury selection; a hostile judge; a priest's confession; and suspicions of malpractice that involve a manipulative witness for the prosecution. Guest stars: Betty White, Colleen Flynn, Cynthia Madvig, Earnestine Phillips, Edward Asner, Gary Poux, James Shankin, James Shanklin, Jill Clayburgh, Marc Vann, Michael Reilly Burke, Pat Battistini, Patrick Dempsey, Rick Hoffman, Taylor Nichols, Traber Burns | ||
| 13 | Going Home (1) | 2004-02-15 |
| When his best friend from childhood is accused of murdering his mistress, Alan Shore returns home to defend him. Guest stars: Colleen Flynn, Cynthia Madvig, Gretchen Weiss, Javier Ronceros, Jill Clayburgh, Joey Hiott, Justin Montgomery Bretter, Karis Campbell, Lisa Steinmetz, Mary Strong, Michael Reilly Burke, Morgan York, Pat Matthews, Rich Skidmore, Rick Hoffman, Steven Shaw, Taylor Nichols | ||
| 12 | Avenging Angels | 2004-01-18 |
| Jimmy Berluti and Jamie Stringer defend an elderly man, Walter Josephson, who is accused of killing a member of the local Irish mob, and Alan Shore agrees to help a friend — by any means necessary — who discovers his wife is cheating on him. Guest stars: Anne Wilde, Charles Hutchins, Colby French, Craig Stepp, James Eckhouse, Jeremy Flynn, Jessa French, Maria McCann, Michael Nouri, Ralph Waite, Tess Lina, Tim Snay | ||
| 11 | Police State | 2004-01-11 |
| When the police torture a man they believe shot one of their own, Eugene, barely able to contain his emotion, takes the lead in seeking justice. Guest stars: Alejandro Furth, Anne Rutter, Bill Smitrovich, Blake Heron, Fem, Gary Rodriguez, James Moses Black, Jeff LeBeau, Lois Goorwitz, Marshall Allman, Michael O'Neill, Michael Patrick McGill, Nadine Ellis, Ray Abruzzo, Richard Gross, S.E. Perry, Steve Alvarez, Tyrone LaForrest | ||
| 10 | Equal Justice | 2003-12-07 |
| Alan Shore uses unorthodox tactics when he's appointed by the court to defend a young man accused of murder. Meanwhile, Tara must try her first case when she's thrown into covering Shore's previously scheduled client. Guest stars: Brendon Richard, Freda Foh Shen | ||
| 9 | Victims' Rights | 2003-11-30 |
| Alan Shore defends a twelve-year-old girl who is trying to escape an arranged marriage in her home country. Meanwhile, Eugene tries to help a man who is seeking justice for the brutal murder of his wife. Guest stars: David Andrews, Josh Hamilton | ||
| 8 | Concealing Evidence | 2003-11-23 |
| Alan Shore uses questionable, if not illegal, tactics in representing his clients — Ted Grayson, a mentally unstable man accused of murder, and Karen Evanson, a woman who claims her husband's suicide was induced by a prescription drug. Guest stars: Amy Aquino, Asante Jones, Barry Sigismondi, Christopher Shea, David Jung, Lisa Sheridan, Michael Tighe, Obie Smith, Paula Nicolas, Robert Joseph, Ron Leibman, Sam Vance, Serena Spencer, Tony Amendola | ||
| 7 | Rape Shield | 2003-11-09 |
| A rape case rattles Jimmy, ill-prepared to defend a client who maintains his innocence despite overwhelming evidence against him. Also, ethics violations catch up to Shore, who has a showdown with Eugene. Guest stars: Bruce Weitz, Capathia Jenkins, Elizabeth Moss, Janet Song, Laz Alonso, Lisa Edelstein, Tom Kemp | ||
| 6 | The Lonely People (2) | 2003-11-02 |
| Eugene and Jimmy's defense of the leader of a white supremacist group takes an unexpected turn when surprising new developments come to light. Meanwhile, Shore continues in his quest to free Roland Huff from prison, and Jamie and Eugene must come to terms with their differences. Guest stars: Alpha Richards, Andrew Leeds, Chris Gardner, David Starzyk, Denis Arndt, John Walcutt, Julie Janney, Ken Campbell, Kenneth Welsh, Lisa Edelstein, Mike Muscat, Tucker Smallwood | ||
| 5 | The Heat of Passion (1) | 2003-10-26 |
| A complex murder case implicating a white supremacist embroils Eugene; malpractice fears haunt Jamie; the defense of accused killer Roland Huff embattles Shore, whose tactics astonish Tara and precipitate a run-in with a judge. Guest stars: Andrew Leeds, Bari Hochwald, Bill Doyle, Brionna Canada, Capathia Jenkins, Denis Arndt, Jan Munroe, John Walcutt, Ken Campbell, Kenneth Welsh, Rick Lenz | ||
| 4 | Blessed Are They (3) | 2003-10-19 |
| Alan Shore is troubled by Sheila Carlisle's increasingly erratic behavior and fears for her mental - and legal - competence. Meanwhile, Shore is ordered by the court to represent a man who refuses to divulge his identity for fear that the unsavory nature of his crime will be made public Guest stars: Alex Carter, Bari Hochwald, Bill Doyle, Brian Mulligan, Chris O'Donnell, Dee Anne Helsel, Gregory Itzin, James Geralden, Jason Brooks, Ken Campbell, Ron McLarty, Shannon Nelson, Sharon Stone, Tyrees Allen | ||
| 3 | Cause of Action (2) | 2003-10-12 |
| Eccentric attorney Sheila Carlisle, whom Alan Shore hired on a temporary basis without consulting anyone else, takes on a lawsuit on behalf of the firm; and Ellenor finds herself in a moral dilemma when faced with the truth about her client. Guest stars: Aaron Lustig, Alyssa Gainer, Bari Hochwald, Bill Doyle, Chris O'Donnell, Dana Ivey, Kaitlyn Gainer, Ken Campbell, Randy Oglesby, Rick Zieff, Robert Clotworthy, Sharon Stone, Tyrees Allen | ||
| 2 | The Chosen (1) | 2003-10-05 |
| Alan Shore agrees to help friend Sheila Carlisle, a successful attorney who claims God speaks to her, and who has subsequently been fired from her law firm for being mentally incompetent. Meanwhile there are startling new developments in the case of Brad Stanfield, whom Ellenor and Jamie are defending for allegedly poisoning his pregnant wife. Guest stars: Adam Arkin, Alyssa Gainer, Cheryl Carter, Cheryl White, Chris O'Donnell, Debra Mooney, Geoffrey Gould, Jane Edith Wilson, Jill Basey, Jim Lau, John Woodard, John Woodward, Kaitlyn Gai, Katherine Kamhi, Ken Meseroll, Phillip Palmer, Randy Kovitz, Sharon Stone, Tyrees Allen | ||
| 1 | We the People | 2003-09-28 |
| Eleanor defends a man accused of killing his wife and unborn son. He contests that it was suicide. Eugene and Jimmy defend a woman who shot a crack dealer on her street. Alan Shore comes to Eleanor looking for a job after he was fired for embezzlement. He is given a case where a woman files charges against a homeless man who ""Halle Berry'd"" her (came out of nowhere and kissed her). He uses insurance fraud to coerce her into dropping the charges. Guest stars: Alyssa Gainer, Bernie Hourihan, Beverly White, Brent Jennings, Cheryl White, Chris O'Donnell, Harve Presnell, Jeff Perry, Kaitlyn Gainer, Kelly Overton, Kenneth Welsh, Lesley Fera, Naelee Rae, Norman Lloyd, Viola Davis | ||
| Season 7 (show/hide) | ||
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| 22 | Goodbye (2) | 2003-05-05 |
| Shocking twists in the trial of an accused wife-killer rattle Jimmy and Rebecca. Bobby's news to the firm devastates Eugene and has an impact on Lindsay. Guest stars: Aynsley Lemon, Bill Campbell, Keith Mackechnie, Lawrence O'Donnell Jr., Loanne Bishop, Melinda McGraw, Mik Scriba, Yomi Perry | ||
| 21 | Baby Love (1) | 2003-05-05 |
| The collapse of Bobby's marriage is a prelude to a professional crisis. Also, the firm defends a wife on trial for slaying her abusive husband and represents a 10-year-old in a liability suit. Guest stars: Brenda James, Chelsea Tavares, Don Sparks, John Norwood, Lisa Renee Pitts, Patrice Walters, Sarah Paalman, Shea Farrell, Steven Culp | ||
| 20 | Heroes and Villians | 2003-04-21 |
| A date-rape case links the accused to Jamie, a former victim; the return of crazed Stanley Deeks prompts terrified Lindsay to take drastic action that could jeopardize her career. Guest stars: Don Short, Harry O'Reilly, James Burch, Jim Moret, John Bader, Matthew Settle, Ray Abruzzo, Sarah Rafferty, Susan Floyd, Vance Knutsen | ||
| 19 | Les Is More | 2003-04-07 |
| A crazed fame-seeker takes CBS CEO Les Moonves hostage in a ploy for TV time to be negotiated by Jimmy, also a hostage. Guest stars: Andie MacDowell, Ben Mankiewicz, Bibi Amos, Brien Blakely, Cheryl Carter, Christopher Michael, Crista Flanagan, Jerry Penacoli, Karen Hensel, Laney Fichera, Les Moonves, Liam Lagola, Paul Keeley, Phillip Palmer, Sandy Grushow, Ted Garcia, Terry Woodberry | ||
| 18 | Capitol Crimes | 2003-03-31 |
| The death penalty comes under scrutiny in a controversial hearing centering on a troubled teen and admitted killer, whose case parallels Bobby's reinvolvement with a former lover. Guest stars: Armand Schultz, Cheryl Carter, David Garrison, George Anthony Bell, Harold Surratt, Hugh Holub, Kyle Orlando Massey, Michael Rothhaar, P.J. Ochian, Samuel L. Jones, Stewart Skelton, Wil Caceres | ||
| 17 | Burnout | 2003-03-24 |
| The firm defends Kyle Healy, a wheelchair-bound man whose wife is charged with murdering his brother, the heir to a multimillion-dollar estate. Jimmy and Ellenor's defense is damaged by compelling circumstantial evidence; testimony about the defendant's stability — and the prosecution's playing of a shattering trump card. In other storylines, Jamie champions the cause of a lawyer who claims firms won't hire her because she's a rape victim; and Bobby, whose marriage is in trouble, links up with an old flame. Guest stars: Carolyn McCormick, Christopher Reeve, Earl Boen, Elizabeth Ann Harris, Elizabeth Waterston, James Hornbeck, Jennifer Savidge, Jim Jansen, Marjorie Lovett, Meredith Vieira, Ruth Williamson, Stephen Hornyak | ||
| 16 | Special Deliveries (2) | 2003-03-24 |
| Psychopaths plague Lindsay and Helen. The latter is sued by an acquitted killer for defaming his mother; the former is hounded by a deviant she once defended. Guest stars: Al Bandiero, Alan Woolf, Bruce French, Christopher Der Gregorian, David Chisum, Debi A. Monahan, Francis Guinan, Francis V. Guinan, Gary Anello, John Bader, John Ganun, John Sterling Carter, Lesley Ann Warren, Matthew Settle, Thom Barry | ||
| 15 | Choirboys (1) | 2003-03-10 |
| Helen faces up against the firm in a case involving an accused killer whose protective mother provides alibis. A disturbed former client jarringly reenters Lindsay's life. Guest stars: Brien Blakely, Cheryl Carter, Debi A. Monahan, Derek Anthony, Elizabeth Morehead, Francis Guinan, Frank V. Guinan, Holland Taylor, John Bader, John Ganun, John Sterling Carter, Lesley Ann Warren, Matthew Settle | ||
| 14 | The Making of a Trial Attorney | 2003-03-03 |
| A wrongful-imprisonment suit occupies Bobby, whose client spent 15 years in jail for a killing he didn't commit; a case involving a youth's soccer injury tests Claire's mettle in court. Guest stars: Bari Hochwald, Billy Kane, Carlton Wilborn, Dakin Matthews, Denis Arndt, Edmund Shaff, Ellen Bry, Galvin Chapman, John Patrick Clerkin, Juanita Jennings, Robert Curtis Brown, Vic Polizos | ||
| 13 | Character Evidence | 2003-02-10 |
| Jimmy Berluti defends his high school crush, who is under investigation for a suspicious homicide, and Claire Wyatt interviews for a job at Lindsay's newly formed law firm. Guest stars: Athena Demos, Carmen Argenziano, Chris Gann, Chyler Leigh, Kerry Carney, Mark Moses, Mark Pellegrino, Rosanna Arquette | ||
| 12 | Final Judgment (2) | 2003-02-03 |
| Ellenor continues her desperate attempt to stop the execution of a mentally ill woman Denise Freeman on death row. The firm is torn over a controversial settlement in their case against an alcohol company. Guest stars: Alfre Woodard, David Andrews, Geraldine Singer, Gregory Itzin, Harry J. Lennix, Justin Cooper, Kathryn Killacky, Michael Bofshever, Pat Destro, Randy Mulkey, Rhett Damon, Rudolph Willrich, Steven Gagnon, Thomas Kopache, Tim Snay | ||
| 11 | Down The Hatch (1) | 2003-01-27 |
| Ellenor fights to save Denise Freeman, a rehabilitated death-row prisoner who has devoted her prison time to helping younger inmates. In a last-ditch effort to stay her execution, Ellenor bases an appeal on the medication the court ordered Denise to take at trial, which prevented the jury from observing her schizophrenia. Eugene argues a civil suit that blames a beer company for the death of a college-age youth. Guest stars: Alfre Woodard, Charlotte Cornwell, Doug Ballard, Elliott Grey, Geraldine Singer, Gregory Itzin, Joe Ochman, Kathryn Killacky, Margarita Reyes, Matthew Ryan Benson, Michael Bofshever, Michael Winters, Rudolph Willrich, Tim Snay | ||
| 10 | Silent Partners | 2002-12-15 |
| Bobby has been benched due to his erratic behavior, so Eugene must take his place as lead counsel in a controversial murder case. Meanwhile Lindsay defends a killer, against her own better judgement, and Jamie is placed in a compromising situation involving a judge Guest stars: Alan Dale, Art LaFleur, Bryan Friday, Courtney McLean, Deborah Carson, Gerard Sanders, Jacqueline Schultz, John Bader, Michael Medico, Patrick Faucette, Robin Thomas, Tanya Memme, Tim Hager | ||
| 9 | The Good Fight | 2002-12-08 |
| A cop-killing case rattles Bobby, whose anemic defense of an unsavory client leads Helen to suspect that he's "tanking the trial"; a drug bust raises search-and-seizure issues. Guest stars: Alan Dale, Andre Rishi, Anton Yelchin, Clifton Powell, Constance Brenneman, Jeffrey Stubblefield, Jon Curry, Ryan Cutrona, Steve Ryan, Suzanne Whang, Wayne Pére | ||
| 8 | Bad to Worse | 2002-12-01 |
| Ellenor and Eugene defend a fiery yet frightened client named Cassie Ray, a murder suspect with a shadowy past. Moreover, Cassie's alibi witness has significant skeletons in her own closet. In a separate case, Lindsay reluctantly defends an airline that refuses to carry passengers of Arab descent. Guest stars: Bradford English, Carol Stanzione, Cheryl Carter, Christopher Cousins, Heidi Alexander, John Aylward, Lolita Davidovich, Magda Harout, Sayed Badreya, Stephen Howard, Suanne Spoke, Todd Leonard, Vincent Angell | ||
| 7 | Small Sacrifices | 2002-11-17 |
| An accused molester's defense rattles Bobby, who's also unnerved by the reproach of a venerable priest; a case involving animal sacrifices embroils Ellenor. Guest stars: Amanda Carlin, Anton Yelchin, John Sterling Carter, John Wesley, Margaret Welsh, Paul Dooley, Peter MacKenzie, Robert Prosky, Wayne Pére | ||
| 6 | The Telltale Nation | 2002-11-10 |
| A sexual-abuse case involving victims of a former priest embroils Eugene; a nuisance suit filed by ex-lovers escalates into violence that rattles an already shaky Lindsay. Guest stars: Arye Gross, Ken Grantham, Ray Proscia, Robert Prosky, Suzanne Krull, Tim Quill, William Francis McGuire | ||
| 5 | Neighboring Species | 2002-11-03 |
| Political, religious and moral issues surface in a trial involving medical research. Also, Lindsay, now on her own, defends a client whose singing gives a neighbor the blues. Guest stars: Carol Woods, Chris Ellis, Gareth Williams, Holland Taylor, Phil Abrams, Robert Picardo, Zeljko Ivanek | ||
| 4 | The Cradle Will Rock | 2002-10-20 |
| Religious freedom figures in a criminal case. On trial: a Christian Science couple charged with the murder of their ill child, whose parents' faith forbids medical treatment. Guest stars: Art Frankel, Erika Schickel, Julie Proudfoot, Mark Craig, Mark L. Taylor, Michael Gaston, Sharon Johnston, Stacey Travis | ||
| 3 | Of Thee I Sing | 2002-10-13 |
| A resolution reached in Lindsay's murder conviction has emotional repercussions; and First Amendment issues figure oddly in Jamie's first trial, the defense of an accused flasher. Guest stars: James Keane, Jen Kelly, Jon Cryer | ||
| 2 | Convictions | 2002-10-06 |
| Lindsay's murder conviction tries Rebecca, who's handling the appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court; Jimmy's kidnapping case turns confrontational, in and out of court. Guest stars: Aloma Wright, Cristine Rose, Donald Wayne, Holly Fulger, Kim Hamilton, Mary Page Keller, Michelle Horn, Thomas F. Walsh | ||
| 1 | Privilege | 2002-09-29 |
| The strain of Lindsay's incarceration begins to affect her marriage and she lashes out at Bobby. Meanwhile, a zealous law-school grad who seeks to join the firm has a run-in with Ellenor; and Jimmy is embroiled in a 16-year-old child-kidnapping case that hinges on lawyer-client confidentiality. Guest stars: Camden Petty, Cristine Rose, David Cole Petty, Holly Fulger, Liam Bergen Logola, Mary Page Keller, Michelle Horn, Stuart Smith | ||
| Season 6 (show/hide) | ||
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| 23 | The Verdict | 2002-05-19 |
| Lindsay stands trial for shooting Lawrence O'Malley, who became obsessed with her after her firm defended him in his murder trial. Guest stars: Chet Grissom, Dorothy Lyman, John Berg, Kathryn Roseberry, Katie MacNichol, Larry King, Mark Steines, Mim Drew, Phillip Palmer, Todd Leonard, Ursula Burton | ||
| 22 | This Pud's for You | 2002-05-19 |
| Eugene takes charge at the scene, ordering Lindsay and Bobby to avoid talking with police. But the legal team's ensuing debate on how to proceed leads to questions about Lindsay's arguably tenuous state of mind, as well as the moments prior to the shooting, which Lindsay says she can't recall. Guest stars: Cheryl Carter, Cindy Benson, David Charles, Julie Wright, Kelly Smith, Mim Drew, Ned Wertimer, Patrick Faucette, Rick Scarry, Robert Cicchini, Roderick Bascom, Scott MacDonald, Tony Pasqualini | ||
| 21 | Evil-Doers | 2002-05-12 |
| An accused rapist and his identical twin muddy a trial; the Hannibal Lecter copycat continues to terrify Lindsay during a commitment hearing. Guest stars: Chelsea Handler, Christopher Shyer, Dorian Harewood, Farris Sanders, Katie MacNichol, Larry Laverty, Mark Blum | ||
| 20 | Eat and Run | 2002-05-05 |
| A client who believes he's Hannibal Lecter admits to cannibalism but not murder in a trial that's especially hard on Lindsay, whom the defendant calls Clarice. Guest stars: Art LaFleur, Brien Blakely, Charlie Hulien, Christopher Shyer, Deborah Carson, Don Richardson, Donna Hanover, Gordon Michaels, Jennifer Massey, John Ross Clark, Lisa Banes, Muriel Minot, Pamela Shaddock, Richard Vidan, Terrence Beasor, Tim Hoge, William Converse-Roberts | ||
| 19 | The Return of Joey Heric | 2002-04-14 |
| John Larroquette reprises his Emmy-winning role as the enigmatic and disturbed Joey Heric, who was acquitted---twice---of murdering two of his gay lovers, killings he actually committed. Guest stars: Bruce Wright, Denis Arndt, Grant Thompson, Larry Braman, Lawrence Pressman, Page Leong, Richard Topol, Tim Choate, Tony Crane, Tracy Middendorf, Zoe Yeoman | ||
| 18 | Fire Proof | 2002-04-07 |
| An arson case inflames Jimmy when he has to defend a respected Italian-American businessman who is an old friend. But his suspicious furniture-store fire killed a night watchman. Guest stars: Gina Marie Fields, Joe Morton, Linda Kerns, Mark Margolis, Matt Czuchry, Matthew Fairchild, Michael Massee, Stephen Ramsey | ||
| 17 | Manifest Necessity | 2002-03-17 |
| Helen Gamble heads up the prosecution of an accused murderer with suspected ties to the mob, a case her boss, D.A. Walsh, has an inexplicably strong interest in. Meanwhile, Lindsay unintentionally helps a familiar client get arrested. Guest stars: Barbara Eve Harris, Billy Mayo, James Handy, Mik Scriba, Nick Offerman, Veronica Lauren, Victor Brandt | ||
| 16 | M. Premie Unplugged | 2002-03-10 |
| Eugene and Rebecca go head-to-head with Helen Gamble on a case involving a father accused of an unthinkable act of child abuse. Meanwhile, A.D.A. Mitchell Wheeler (Scott Cohen), who previously made an indecent and unethical proposal to Ellenor, returns, this time with a different kind offer for her. Guest stars: Alejandro Diaz, Alfonso Freeman, Angela Oh, Brien Blakely, Eileen Weisinger, George Fisher, Gregory Nicotero, Jennifer Crystal Foley, Michiko Nishiwaki, Noel Conlon, Patrick Faucette, Richard Masur, Scott Cohen, Tanya Memme, Thomas Vincent Kelly | ||
| 15 | Man and Superman | 2002-02-24 |
| The wife of a schizophrenic who thinks he's Superman seeks Jimmy's legal counsel after her husband accidentally causes harm to an innocent victim while under hospital care. As it seems impossible to prove what was actually going through the man's head when he caused the accident, the jury must sort through the legal finger-pointing to determine who — the defendant, his wife or the hospital — is ultimately at fault. Guest stars: Buck McDancer, Fred Ephraim, Gavin Sheehan, Jeff Sugarman, Judith Montgomery, Karen Furno, Kevin Dunn, Steve Schriver, Steven Culp, Susan Merson, Tari Tabakin, Tony Amendola, Wendy Gazelle | ||
| 14 | Judge Knot | 2002-02-17 |
| Helen and Bobby are shocked to learn that the FBI suspects a popular and highly respected judge (Bruce McGill) of accepting bribes. Convinced the judge is innocent, they're torn about whether or not to assist the U.S. Attorney in a ""sting"" operation — which could also effectively put their careers on the line. Guest stars: Bruce McGill, Christopher B. Duncan, David Sage, Dennis Boutsikaris, Don Richardson, Doriou L. Dudley, Garret Davis, Gregory Balaban, Gregory Itzin, Jennifer Massey, John Braver, Lee Anthony, Nate Reese, Paul Hayes, Ron Surels, Tricia Peters, Troy Cephers, Vic Chao | ||
| 13 | Pro Se | 2002-02-10 |
| Ellenor is ordered to appear as co-counsel for murderer Ray McMurphy, who insists on defending himself in his latest trial. The trial turns ugly for everyone involved, as McMurphy will do whatever it takes to keep himself from going back to prison. Meanwhile, the firm try to support Bobby as he comes out of hospital and he tries to come to terms with being victimised. Guest stars: Brett Thraiikill, David Doty, David Figlioli, Giancarlo Esposito, Jim Swanson, John Holliday, John Thomas Turk, Kym Chevian, LaDan Drummand, Michael Rothhaar, Michael Swinery, René Auberjonois, Skip O'Brien, Steve Adell | ||
| 12 | The Test | 2002-01-13 |
| Bobby makes a judgement call based on a client's instructions, but it turns out he may have made the call too soon. Meanwhile, Lindsay begs Helen Gamble to order DNA tests on a client serving jail time for double rape — a sentence the client received 7 years ago with a fresh-out-of-law school Lindsay by his side. Guest stars: Bill Smitrovich, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jeremy Ratchford, Julie Osburn, Michael Cudlitz | ||
| 11 | Eyewitness | 2002-01-06 |
| A Reverend shares a secret with Jimmy and Lindsay that could drastically affect the ruling on their client, accused of murder, but only if he's willing to testify; and Ellenor's A.D.A. friend makes her an offer she must refuse, despite the consequences. Guest stars: Douglas Spain, Florence Regina, Jeremy Lowe, John Vargas, Lizette Carrion, Scott Cohen, Sybil Temchen, Tacey Adams, Tim Guinee | ||
| 10 | Inter Arma Silent Leges | 2001-12-09 |
| Rebecca faces what could be the greatest challenge of her career when she attempts to uncover why her doctor's husband, an Arab, was detained by federal agents without any explanation. After encountering a series of impenetrable legal roadblocks, she learns a difficult truth: ""Inter arma silent leges … in war law is silent."" Meanwhile, Eugene's court-appointed client forces him to use the race card. Guest stars: Alex Morris, Bill Smitrovich, Jessica Steen, Ned Schmidtke | ||
| 9 | Dangerous Liaisons | 2001-12-02 |
| Bobby fears that his protective feelings for a vulnerable female client may threaten his objectivity in her case. Lucy goes above and beyond the call of duty to help an elderly rape victim get the only thing she wants from her attacker — an apology. Guest stars: Alan Oppenheimer, Andy Mackenzie, Bill Smitrovich, Clarissa Ngo, Clyde Kusatsu, Donna Lynn Leavy, Eve Brenner, Gabrielle Anwar, Gina Chai, Lisa Chess, Nick Mize, Nicole DeHuff, Ryan Cutrona | ||
| 8 | Suffer The Little Children | 2001-11-25 |
| After promising the mother of a murdered teen that he'll find the drive-by shooter responsible, A.D.A. Lowe adopts a ""whatever it takes"" attitude towards the prosecution of the young gang member he thinks did it — who is defended by Ellenor. Meanwhile, Lindsay is moved to help a mentally retarded man find the daughter he lost touch with years ago as a result of being wrongfully incarcerated for over a decade. Guest stars: Dee Anne Helsel, Dihbon McMonne, Ed Morgan, Jeffrey Stubblefield, John Burton, Jr., Kimberlee Peterson, Lee Hampton, Monnae Michaell, Omar Ortiz, Ray McKinnon, Reggie Currelley, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Robert Bailey Jr. | ||
| 7 | Honor Code | 2001-11-18 |
| Bobby, Eugene and Jimmy work with an insurance company to settle the claim of a 10-year-old accident victim. But when the case presents a dilemma of moral and ethical proportions, the tension that's been brewing between Jimmy and Eugene finally boils over. Guest stars: Cleavant Derricks, Deirdre M. Smith, Jeffrey DeMunn, Marc John Jefferies, Mary Joan Negro, Shawn Michael Patrick, Thomas Kopache | ||
| 6 | Vanished (2) | 2001-10-21 |
| Chad Baldwin, the boy who was kidnapped 18 years ago, shows up at Bobby's office, along with the woman who raised him, Allison Tucker. She claims that John Pierce ""left"" the boy with her, claiming that the child was his own son. Allison Tucker agrees to testify as part of the trial against John Pierce, and can provide crucial testimony to keep him behind bars. But she is worried that she could also be charged as an accessory to the crime, so she first cuts an immunity deal with the district attorney's office. After she testifies, however, unsettling news is uncovered. According to Allison Tucker's sister, Allison had a few miscarriages, and once threatened to ""go to a hospital and steal a baby."" Bobby believes that Allison Tucker is the real kidnapper, and that she brilliantly framed John Pierce. He shares this news with the Baldwins, who ask that Bobby not tell the district attorney the truth. They are desperate to restore their relationship with their estranged son, and are afraid of Guest stars: Brien Blakely, Callan White, Deirdre O'Connell, Joanna Gleason, Jonathan Tucker, Nicolas Surovy, Patricia Wettig, Stuart Nisbet, Tom Bower | ||
| 5 | Vanished (1) | 2001-10-14 |
| Bobby represents a couple, the Baldwins, who are haunted by the kidnapping of their son 18 years earlier. The Baldwins believe that a man named John Pierce, who is serving a prison sentence for molesting children, is the guilty culprit. At the time of the disappearance, Pierce was a suspect, but the police did not have enough evidence to charge him with the kidnapping. The Baldwins believe their son was murdered, and they just want to know the location of the body. They persuade Bobby to bring a civil lawsuit against John Pierce for the ""wrongful death"" of their son. They believe that under the threat of a lawsuit, which could jeopardize his parole, Pierce will tell them the location of their son's body. Bobby moves forward with the case, though on the witness stand, Pierce insists that he did not kidnap the boy. At the end of the episode, Bobby is approached by a young man who believes that he is the boy who was kidnapped years ago. Meanwhile, Jimmy still owes money to his bookie, Sid Guest stars: Carl Ciarfalio, Dierdre O'Connell, James Geralden, Jeffrey Tambor, Jim Rash, Joanna Gleason, John Marzilli, Jonathan Tucker, Nicolas Surovy, Patricia Wettig, Peter Siragusa, Sharline Liu, Tom Bower | ||
| 4 | Liar's Poker | 2001-10-07 |
| Lindsay represents a young man, Martin Jenks, accused of murder. There is only one eyewitness in the case, but Lindsay doesn't believe that she can keep Jenks out of jail. She goes to A.D.A. Ron Lowe and offers a plea bargain, but the deal is rejected. After the eyewitness dies unexpectedly, Lowe then decides to accept the original plea bargain. Lindsay has difficulty convincing her client to plead guilty, but he reluctantly accepts the offer and gets the five-year sentence. When Lindsay discovers that Lowe tricked her, she goes back to the judge and argues that her client should be set free. In a closed-door meeting in the judge's chambers, the judge says that he cannot free Jenks. But the judge also chastises Ron Lowe and D.A. Kenneth Walsh for their unethical behavior. Meanwhile, Jimmy represents a seedy client, Sid Herman (Jeffrey Tambor), who is a bookie. Jimmy has incurred a serious gambling debt, and represents Sid in a hostile divorce as a way of paying off the debt. When Sid's Guest stars: Bill Smitrovich, Jeffrey Tambor, Joshua Harto, Linda Hart, Mik Scriba, Peggy Miley, Richard Cox, Sandy Gimpel, Todd Schneider | ||
| 3 | Killing Time | 2001-09-30 |
| Ellenor learns that Marsha Ellison is guilty of the crime for which her husband was convicted. Ellenor goes to Keith Ellison, who is now in prison, and urges him to come forward with the truth, though he refuses. Meanwhile, Eugene Young represents a man who is up for parole, Leonard Marshall (guest star Charles Dutton). Eugene insists that the best chance for parole is to confess to the crime and beg forgiveness. During the parole hearing, Leonard refuses to admit guilt, though the parole board still sets him free. Also in this episode, Rebecca assists a powerful attorney, John Mockler (guest star Ron Silver), who is famous for fighting death penalty cases. Rebecca discovers that Mockler picks only the cases that he feels are worthy. If he doesn't believe a client has a good chance of getting his penalty overturned, he will not fight for the case. Instead, he urges the doomed clients to find religion. Rebecca believes that every person, no matter what the case, should be defended to th Guest stars: Charles S. Dutton, Dylan Baker, Richard Vidan, Virginia Madsen | ||
| 2 | The Candidate (2) | 2001-09-23 |
| A sensational homicide case rocks Boston in the series' two-hour, sixth-season opener. The defendant is a charismatic state senator, who's charged with killing the man purported to be his wife's lover. Pretrial drama centers on the accounts of two key witnesses: the politician's intransigent spouse and his reticent teenage daughter. Later, courtroom skirmishes are interwoven with the sometimes contentious strategizing of prosecutor Helen Gamble and her associate, Alan Lowe; and squabbling on the defense team, led by Ellenor Guest stars: Al Nowicki, Bill Smitrovich, Cheryl Carter, Deborah Carson, Don Richardson, Dylan Baker, Emmy Rossum, George Anthony Bell, Gregory Balaban, Jeff Seal, Jennifer Massey, Lane Smith, Meera Simhan, Patricia Belcher, Phillip Palmer, Stephen Mendel, Virginia Madsen | ||
| 1 | The Candidate (1) | 2001-09-23 |
| A man is murdered in a state senator's house, and Ellenor is called to defend the senator, who also happens to be a personal friend. Guest stars: Bill Smitrovich, Deborah Carson, Don Richardson, Dylan Baker, Emmy Rossum, George Anthony Bell, Gregory Balaban, Jeff Seal, Jennifer Massey, Lane Smith, Patricia Belcher, Virginia Madsen | ||
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| 22 | Public Servants | 2001-05-13 |
| Helen is enraged by Richard Bay's execution and determined to punish Jackie Cahill and all other responsible parties. She makes a deal with Cahill, offering him immunity on Bay's murder plus the added bonus that she won't announce that he's a snitch and release him into the general prison population if he gives up the shooter. He agrees. After the shooter has been killed by police, Helen reneges on the deal, claiming Jackie hasn't fulfilled the terms of the agreement. Jackie's lawyer protests and drags Helen into court. Meanwhile, Rebecca and Jimmy defend a man on charges that he strangled his wife. Rebecca is adamant about the man's innocence, arguing that the only reason he's being prosecuted is because he was stunned by his wife's death and gave the investigating officer erroneous information. Rebecca and Jimmy are shocked to later learn that their client has a history of strangling both women and chickens. Guest stars: Adam Clark, Anne Gee Byrd, Art LaFleur, Craig Braun, Doug Hutchison, Henri Lubatti, Paul Fitzgerald, Steven Gilborn | ||
| 21 | Poor Richard's Almanac | 2001-05-06 |
| Richard Bay prosecutes a murderer being defended by Bobby. The killer warns Richard that if that jury returns with a guilty verdict, Richard should fear for his life. Guest stars: Chad Perkins, David Hughins, Doug Hutchison, Eric Bruskotter, Gina Marelli, Kat Sawyer-Young, Lamont Johnson, Michael Luggio, Rachael Bello, Sandy Gimpel | ||
| 20 | The Case of Harland Bassett | 2001-04-29 |
| Eugene and Jimmy agree to help the mistake-prone Harland Bassett (Ernie Sabella) in the case of a young girl who developed liver damage from an antibiotic. With the odds stacked against them, the trio take on a politically-tied, deep-pocketed drug manufacturer. Guest stars: Alison Shanks, Christopher Allport, Ernie Sabella, Helen Eigenberg, James Rebhorn, Kate A. Mulligan, Keith Mackechnie, Madison Mason, Mark L. Taylor, Mark Rafael Truitt, Randy Kovitz, Sarah Godshaw, Tom Dugan | ||
| 19 | Home of the Brave | 2001-04-22 |
| Lindsay presses Richard Bay to explain a questionable arrest of her client, who is an illegal alien. She ultimately discovers that the police planted drugs on her client, in order to force him to testify in a murder trial. The client refuses to testify, as the murderer is his own brother, and allows himself to be deported to Colombia. Meanwhile, Lucy's actions as a rape counselor are called into question during a date rape trial. Guest stars: Al Taylor, Anne Betancourt, Arroyn Lloyd, Chris McKenna, Ernie Sabella, Gary Cole, James Rebhorn, Kate A. Mulligan, Kevin Chapman, Mark Rafael Truitt, Maurice Compte, Meg, Miguel Najera, Rey Gallegos, Ruben Pla, Sarah Godshaw, Stefan Umstead, Terry Bozeman, Zachary Barton | ||
| 18 | The Confession | 2001-04-01 |
| Helen Gamble uses trickery to coerce a confession from an alleged carjacker represented by Jimmy Berluti. While Gamble feels that her means were legal and necessary to get a dangerous man off the streets, Berluti and Eugene disagree and ask a federal judge to rule the confession inadmissible, a decision that would set the carjacker free. Guest stars: Arabella Field, Burt Bulos, Clark Tucker, David Bowe, Jeff Cahill, John Aylward, John Duerler, John Moody, Jonathan Hand, Rhomeyn Johnson, Richard Lyons, Roy Abramsohn, Steven Scanlon, Terry Allen Jones, Zeljko Ivanek | ||
| 17 | What Child is This? | 2001-03-18 |
| Bobby and Jimmy employ the firm's notorious ""Plan B"" strategy in a last-ditch effort to save a client accused of raping and murdering his teen-aged stepdaughter. Bobby makes a case that the client's wife is actually the murderer, and the accused client is declared not guilty. Meanwhile, Ellenor goes into labor with only a panicky Helen Gamble there to assist her. Guest stars: Anna Paquin, Carolyn Wilson, Dan Richards, Dey Young, Gregory Balaban, Isabella Hofmann, Jeanette Brox, John Doman, Marsha-Kathleen Hickey, Mary Major, Mary Mara, Nina Giovanini, Obie S. Sims, Stephen Markle, Tom Mason | ||
| 16 | Gideon's Crossover (1) | 2001-03-11 |
| Helen prosecutes an accused rapist, while doing her best to keep the 11-year-old victim off the witness stand. Meanwhile, Ellenor has complications with her pregnancy and is treated by Dr. Ben Gideon, (Gideon's Crossing). This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Part 2 aired as a crossover event on Gideon's Crossing - S01E17 - Flashpoint (2). Guest stars: Alexandra Kyle, Allana Foster, Andre Braugher, Charles Napier, David Aaron Baker, Dey Young, Donald Sage MacKay, Eamon Behrens, Emily Yancy, Isabella Hofmann, Jamie Brown, Jeanette Brox, Mary Mara, Richard Topol, Scot Renfro, Tom Mason, William Converse-Roberts | ||
| 15 | Awakenings | 2001-02-18 |
| Ellenor's chosen ""sperm donor,"" Michael Hale (Ted McGinley), has second thoughts about the agreement over the rearing of her soon-to-be-born child. Meanwhile, Rebecca emerges from the I.C.U. and gets lost in the hospital. Additionally, Helen prepares to prosecute the rape of an eleven-year-old girl. Guest stars: Alexandra Kyle, Allana Foster, Carrie Jacobson, CCH Pounder, Charles Napier, David Aaron Baker, Donald Sage MacKay, Eamon Behrens, Jamie Brown, Jean St. James, Kell, Melody Butier, Penny Johnson Jerald, Richard Topol, Roz Witt, Steven Anderson, Tari Tabakin, Ted McGinley | ||
| 14 | The Day After (1) | 2001-02-11 |
| Unconscious and in critical need of blood, Rebecca's fate is left to a higher power when her mother refuses to allow a transfusion because of the family's religious beliefs. Bobby is awestruck when Lindsay gives birth to their son a month early. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Part 2 aired as a crossover event on Boston Public - S01E13 - Chapter Thirteen (2). Guest stars: Albert Garcia, Anthony Heald, Arthur Taxier, CCH Pounder, Chi McBride, Debbi Morgan, Dwight Boc, Fred Sanders, Helen Eigenberg, Joe Camareno, Jonathan Bray, Kathleen Demarest, Liz Burnette, Michael Fairman, Steven Anderson, Susan Kahler, Thomas McCarthy, Valerie D. Young | ||
| 13 | The Thin Line | 2001-02-04 |
| Tensions at the firm are at an all-time high when Bobby is tried for the murder of William Hinks. Bobby is acquitted, though there is little to celebrate when a mysterious cassette recorder is sent to the office. Lucy and Rebecca hear Hinks' voice on the recorder, just before it triggers an explosion. Guest stars: Amy Stewart, Dan Richardson, Denise Y. Dowse, Diane Renec, Gabe Cohen, James Karen, Jennifer Massey, Jeremy Roberts, Nadine Grycon, Phillip Palmer, Scott Alan Smith, Steven Flynn | ||
| 12 | Payback | 2001-01-14 |
| Bobby is arrested for conspiring to murder serial killer William Hinks. The entire firm, with Eugene at the helm, must now rally to defend him. Meanwhile, Rebecca discovers foul play in the wrongful death suit of a friend's husband. Guest stars: Christopher Evan Welch, Deidre Miguel, Diane DiLascio, James Karen, Jeremy Roberts, John de Lancie, Steven Flynn, Teddy Lane Jr. | ||
| 11 | An Early Frost | 2001-01-07 |
| After Scott Wallace kills his friend, Jimmy becomes a witness for the prosecution. Bobby, meanwhile, is still defending Wallace. Lindsay is convinced that serial killer William Hinks has claimed another victim, and fears for her own life. To protect her, Bobby takes matters into his own hands Guest stars: Blair Bess, Brian Carpenter, Cheryl Carter, Dennis Haskins, Doug Burch, Jeremy Roberts, Michael Emerson, Peter Michael Goetz, Robert David Hall | ||
| 10 | Friends and Ex-Lovers | 2000-12-17 |
| Despite a restraining order, William Hinks continues to harass Lindsay, as more questions arise as to whether or not he's the real serial killer. Meanwhile, Bobby blames himself for Scott Wallace's latest offense. Guest stars: Daniel Zelman, James Colby, Joseph Leavengood, Keilana Smith, Michael Emerson, Mik Scriba, Neal Matarazzo, Rebecca Creskoff, Robert David Hall | ||
| 9 | The Deal | 2000-12-10 |
| Scott Wallace, William Hinks, and a high profile kidnapping case converge to make this one of the most explosive episode of The Practice thus far. First, Bobby is forced to choose between his responsibilities to his client and the life of a 7-year-old girl when his client knows the kidnapped girl's wherabouts but refuses to divulge her location unless he receives a cushy plea bargain. William Hinks, the acquitted serial killer, begins stalking Lindsay. Meanwhile, an increasingly agitated Scott Wallace is fired from his job and tries to convince his employer that he deserves to be rehired. Guest stars: Albert Owens, Anna Deavere Smith, Dakota Fanning, David Charles, David Joel, Hubie Kerns, J. Mark Donaldson, Jerome Butler, John Moody, Marjorie Harris, Mik Scriba, Miles D. McDancer, Moira Walley, Rebecca Creskoff, Rick Avery, Robin Tho, Sonia Jo McDancer, Timothy Glenn | ||
| 8 | Mr. Hinks Goes to Town | 2000-11-26 |
| Lindsay defends a psychiatric patient who claims to be a serial killer. His psychiatrist claims he's only a disturbed individual looking for a little notoriety. Guest stars: Brad Greenquist, Christopher McGraw, Deborah Carson, Denis Arndt, Herb Mitchell, Joe Howard, John Doman, Michael Emerson, Nicolette Chaffey, Rebecca Creskoff, Richard Niehaus, Shea Farrell, Stanley Anderson, Stephanie Satie | ||
| 7 | Brothers' Keepers | 2000-11-19 |
| Bobby defends a man on trial for allowing his wife to be murdered in an 'honor killing'; an ancient cultural ritual used to punish adulterous behavior. Eugene reluctantly aids incompetent attorney Harland Bassett yet again. Ellenor announces that she's pregnant, encountering some adversity. Guest stars: Allie Raye, Bernard White, Clark Gregg, Ernie Sabella, Frank Farmer, Helen Duffy, Janell Winkler, Mark Roberts, Ryan Cutrona, Thomas Crawford, Tim Ryan | ||
| 6 | Show and Tell | 2000-11-12 |
| The long-awaited Scott Wallace retrial. Guest stars: Allan Royal, Charley Garrett, Christine Healy, John Bellucci, John Marrott, Marjorie Harris, Michael Spound, Patrick William O'Connor, Paul Richard Kessler, Peter Michael Goetz, Tim Lounibos, Zach Grenier | ||
| 5 | We Hold These Truths... | 2000-11-05 |
| Eugene defends a man accused of murder in a trial where the outcome hinges on the honesty of a police office who's been living a lie. Jimmy confronts a judge whose propensity for giving moral lectures to defendants has made him a laughingstock. Bobby continues preparations for the Scott Wallace retrial. This time the case is in Judge Hiller's courtroom. Guest stars: Anna Deavere Smith, David Purdham, Dominick LaRae, Garland Spencer, Joyce Fessides, Karen S. Gregan, Lane Davies, René Auberjonois, Tim Carhart, Tony Pasqualini | ||
| 4 | Appeal and Denial | 2000-10-29 |
| Bobby takes the Scott Wallace case to appeals, hopefully proving that prosecution witness Kyle Barrett perjured himself. Helen faces Rebecca in the courtroom in an emotional case when an abused spouse claims that she was mistaken in identifying her husband as her attacker. Bobby and Lindsay announce that they're expecting a child but Lindsay suspects she may not be the only pregnant woman in the office. Guest stars: Daniel Davis, Daveigh Chase, David Purdham, Diane Venora, Edwin Cook, Lane Davies, Linda Bisesti, Maria Lozom Hanson, Nick Toth, Peter Michael Goetz, Tim Hager, Tom Amandes, Wayne Terry | ||
| 3 | Officers of the Court | 2000-10-22 |
| Ellenor continues the Jamison case, challenging Judge Aldrich's decision to cut her client's award. Jimmy is upset when he learns that former client Jennifer Cole is pregnant and has been arrested for possession of cocaine. He conspires with the D.A. to install Jennifer in a rehab program. Bobby continues to work Scott Wallace's appeal. Helen faces alienation from her colleagues in the wake of her unpopular actions in the Wallace trial. Guest stars: Bruce French, Dakin Matthews, David Starzyk, Fred Kronenberg, Greg Wendell Reid, John Aylward, John Edwin Shaw, John Prosky, Kate McIntyre, Kevin McClatchy, Richard Topol, Steve Rankin, Thomas Craig Elliott, Tracy Middendorf | ||
| 2 | Germ Warfare | 2000-10-15 |
| Bobby struggles to overturn the guilty verdict in the Scott Wallace case. Bobby's refusal to allow Wallace to testify may be grounds for a new trial. Ellenor and Lindsay continue their attack against the EPA, but a hostile judge may thwart their efforts. Helen faces a crisis when doing the right thing over Richard's coercion of a witness may cost her a job. Guest stars: Allan Royal, Anna Deavere Smith, Catharine Grace, Charles Langer, Dakin Matthews, Daniel Davis, David Purdham, David Starzyk, Joey Zimmerman, John Prosky, Lane Davies, Lucinda Jenney, Maura Vincent, Randy Oglesby, Sarah Rayne, Sean Sullivan, Steve Rankin | ||
| 1 | Summary Judgments | 2000-10-08 |
| Bobby doesn't want a client to testify to avoid introducing an incriminating videotape. Helen and Richard Bay may have coached a witness in the same trial. Ellenor and Lindsay represent a parent whose three children have all contracted learning disabilities. Guest stars: Anna Deavere Smith, Charley Garrett, Dakin Matthews, Daniel Davis, David Starzyk, Joey Zimmerman, John Prosky, Lane Davies, Lucinda Jenney, Melissa D. Madison, Michael Spound, Paul Outlaw, Sarah Rayne, Sean Sullivan, Steve Rankin, Tim Lounibos, Zach Grenier | ||
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| 22 | Life Sentence | 2000-05-21 |
| Ellenor defends a deaf woman who shot and killed the man who allegedly murdered her young daughter. The client's crime is captured on video in front of dozens of witnesses, leaving no doubt as to who committed the act. The only to way to exonerate the client is to manipulate the jury's heartstrings. Meanwhile Lindsay learns that Bobby hates weddings and decides to spring a surprise elopement. Guest stars: Arlene Malinowski, Cheryl Lawson, Dale Gibson, Evan Mirand, Jason Kravits, Jeff Ramsey, John Doman, Kira Tirimacco, Marla Frees, Marlee Matlin, Nick Jameson, Paul Schackman, Robert Prosky, Van Roddy | ||
| 21 | The Honorable Man | 2000-05-14 |
| Eugene is disgusted by his client, a homeless man accused of murdering a woman and raping her corpse. Jimmy represents an old friend who's being sued for notifying employees that one of their co-workers has AIDS. Guest stars: Alan Davidson, Ashley Roeca, Charles Walker, Eileen Weisinger, Jim Pirri, Keith Sellon-Wright, Lisa Erickson, Rusty McClennan, Ryan Cutrona, Stephen Duvall, Stu Levin, Tom La Grua | ||
| 20 | Liberty Bells (2) | 2000-05-07 |
| Ellenor continues the Donovan case, following up on the various leads to exonerate her client. Guest stars: Carol Locatell, Caroline Kava, David Moreland, Dennis Neal, Elliott Grey, George D. Wallace, Gregory Itzin, James Newman, Joe J. Garcia, John Hawkes, Leon Russom, Mary Anne McGarry, Nick Ullett, Robert Glessner | ||
| 19 | Till Death Do Us Part (1) | 2000-04-30 |
| Ellenor pursues the Donovan case, hoping to forestall his execution. Meanwhile, Rebecca's case representing a woman with Alzheimer's trying to keep her marriage from being annulled becomes complicated when questions arise about the death of her client's first husband. Guest stars: Beah Richards, Bill Cobbs, Brett Rickaby, Caroline Kava, David Allen Blackburn, David Moreland, Dennis Neal, Don Sparks, John Hawkes, Juanita Jennings, Leon Russom, Marti Reese, Mary Anne McGarry, Michael Wattman, Nick Ullett, Sarah Zinsser, Steven Wilde | ||
| 18 | Death Penalties | 2000-04-09 |
| Bobby and Helen clash in an assisted suicide case. Bobby remembers his experiences of 'pulling the plug' on his mother and acts as though he were on trial. Meanwhile, Ellenor flies to Pennsylvania to try to exonerate a 31-year-old death row inmate who claims to be innocent of a double homicide. Guest stars: Caroline Kava, Charles Durning, Cody Kasch, David Moreland, Dylan Kasch, Faram Tahir, George D. Wallace, Jillian Crane, John Hawkes, Lance E. Nichols, Richard Voigts, Robert Curtis Brown, Sam Catlin, Sara Van Horn, Wanda Lee Evans | ||
| 17 | Black Widows | 2000-04-02 |
| Bobby defends the so-called 'Black Widow'; a woman who's accused of murdering her recently deceased husband and whose two previous spouses also died mysteriously. Helen lies to a 15-year-old girl who killed her unborn child, coercing her into giving a statement. Guest stars: Alex Rocco, Alysia Reiner, David Charles, David Hart, David Hirsch, Fredelia Galloway, James Pickens Jr., Joseph Menzo, Judy Louise Johnson, Kent Klineman, Mimi Lieber, Paz de la Huerta, Tara Chocol, Victoria Principal | ||
| 16 | Settling | 2000-03-12 |
| Bobby is kidnapped by an irate former client who claims Bobby's incompetence in a manslaughter trial forced him to spend 12 years in prison. Guest stars: Blair Bess, Chris Daniels, Chuck Kovacic, Damon Carro, Donnie Wahlberg, Lawrence Arancio, Michael Cornacchia, Michael Cornacchio, Mike Gunther, Paula Malcolmson, Paula Malcomson, Rosie O'Donnell, Tim Davison | ||
| 15 | Race Ipsa Loquitor | 2000-02-20 |
| Jimmy is tempted to compromise his integrity to get convicted murder (and insect admirer) Henry Olson released. Eugene and Rebecca represent a woman who's suing a plastic surgeon when her husband dies during a liposuction procedure. They soon realize they're as much on trial as the surgeon when the opposing attorney makes several references to their race. Guest stars: Alicia-Lee, Brooks Almy, Henry Winkler, Jason Rudofsky, John Cassini, John Demy, Kathleen Lloyd, Kathryn White, Ken Howard, Keni Marie, Louis Tucker, Robert David Hall, Ted Shackelford, Tony Amendola | ||
| 14 | Checkmates | 2000-02-13 |
| Ellenor defends a 'slow' teenager accused of killing a younger boy. A witness comes forward claiming to have information exonerating her client, but Ellenor suspects he's lying. Helen calls in a police officer when his son is under suspicion in a homicide. Representing the accused, Bobby argues the officer was acting as an agent of the court, not a father. Guest stars: Chad Todhunter, Daniel Zacapa, Dick Stilwell, Drew Pillsbury, Gates McFadden, Henry LeBlanc, John O'Brien, Leo Fitzpatrick, Nick Cornish, Rosie Malek-Yonan, Satiar Pourvasei, Stacy Hogue | ||
| 13 | Hammerhead Sharks (2) | 2000-02-06 |
| Dennis Mills maintains his innocence. The firm continues the trial, striving against all odds to exonerate Mills. Guest stars: Anthony Heald, Clancy Brown, Dougald Park, Dreya Weber, John Finn, Kaitlin Hopkins, R. Emery Bright, Silas Weir Mitchell, Ted Marcoux | ||
| 12 | New Evidence (1) | 2000-01-30 |
| Lindsay takes the firm to Los Angeles to defend an acquaintance who's on trial for murdering his on-line girlfriend. As evidence mounts against their client, Bobby and the rest deal with a controlling judge, an antagonistic detective and the victim's sister, a nun with issues. Guest stars: Anthony Heald, Barbara Allyne-Bennet, Clancy Brown, Dougald Park, Dreya Weber, Eric Saiet, John Finn, Kaitlin Hopkins, Ralph Remington, Silas Weir Mitchell, Stan Ivar, Ted Marcoux | ||
| 11 | Blowing Smoke | 2000-01-09 |
| Lindsay sues a cigar company for breaking up a friend's marriage. She alleges that the husband's addiction was the deciding factor in the divorce. Rebecca & Ellenor defend a police officer who killed a teenage boy in a grocery store. The officer claims he saw a gun. The cashier says otherwise. Guest stars: Cynthia Ettinger, James Brown-Orleans, James Quinn, Jim Jansen, Kevin Loomis, Steve Tom, Susan Dalian, Victor Williams | ||
| 10 | Day in Court | 1999-12-12 |
| Tempers flare over a particularly tough case. Bobby defends old cling/drug dealer Eddie against the murder of an addict. Eddie claims it is self-defense. D.A. Helen brings the coroner to testify that it wasn't. The coroner's testimony is damaged by prior odd behavior. Eddie attacks Helen to try to force the judge into a mistrial. Bobby & Swackheim nearly come to blows. Each of the participants, Bobby, Helen & Swackheim, express their outrage with the legal system. Guest stars: Cliff McLaughlin, David Leitch, Ed Begley Jr., Lynne Lerner, Mark Sheppard, Michael C. Alexander, Mike Madrigal, Noon Orsatti, Rashon Khan, Shelby Swatrik, Tim Hodgin, Wendi Bromley | ||
| 9 | Bay of Pigs | 1999-11-28 |
| Ellenor takes on Richard Bay in a case wherein a little old lady is accused of attempting to run over her husband in her car. Bay and Ellenor clash both in and out of court. Jimmy evaluates his relationship with Judge Kittleson when he represents an old girlfriend in a suit regarding the sale of reproductive eggs. Guest stars: Bill Applebaum, Charles Homet, Christine Tucci, David Moss, Dion Anderson, Greg Wendell Reid, Jenny O'Hara, Paul Tigue | ||
| 8 | Committed | 1999-11-21 |
| Lindsay represents a serial murderer confined in an asylum when his case is up for review. Eugene's son is a prime suspect when his mother's lover is beaten to death in her bed. Guest stars: Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Hicks, Herb Mitchell, Ivonne Coll, Jack Impelizzeri, Lee Smith, Melanie Cahill, Mimi Cozzens, Richard Thomas, Steven Gilborn, Todd Beadle, Tom Urich | ||
| 7 | Victimless Crimes | 1999-11-14 |
| Jimmy defends a remorseless rape victim who murdered her attacker. Lucy is bitten by her dentist while under anesthesia. Guest stars: Annie Kitrol, Ariel Joseph Towne, Bob Bancroft, Charles Cooper, Charles Walker, Cordelia Richards, Dana Dru Evenson, Dorothy Lyman, Jessalyn Gilsig, Karina Logue, Michael Dempsey, Nat Johnson, Vincent Mazzella Jr. | ||
| 6 | Marooned | 1999-11-07 |
| Rebecca defends a girl accused of killing her mother. The girl claims she suffers from flashbacks involving child molestation. Lindsay and Bobby argue over wedding dresses. Guest stars: Bonnie Root, David Toliver, Dorothy Lyman, Jessica Steen, Mary-Kathleen Gordon, Scott Klace, Stephanie Hawkins, Warren Davis, William Atherton | ||
| 5 | Oz (2) | 1999-10-24 |
| Bobby acts as Raymond Oz's co-counsel while Oz persists in forging ahead with a self-defense strategy. Guest stars: Cater Lee, James Callahan, James Whitmore, Ken Rudolph, Lynne Lerner, Michael Leopard, Robert Clotworthy, Sibila Vargas, Tari Tabakin | ||
| 4 | Legacy (1) | 1999-10-17 |
| Bobby's old mentor, Raymond Oz, calls on Bobby to represent him when his wife tries to have him declared incompetent. Bobby has reservations after observing Oz in a clearly disturbed state of mind. Eugene co-counsels for an incompetent lawyer who's never won a jury trial. Ellenor sinks into depression in the aftermath of the Vogelman affair. Guest stars: Bonnie Bartlett, Brian Catalano, David Kelsey, Elayn Taylor, Ernie Hudson Jr., Ernie Sabella, J.P. Bumstead, James Whitmore, John Patrick Clarkin, Karl Bury, Larry Weissman, Mijanou van der Woude, Nina Girvetz, Paul Laurence, Shirley Prestia, Stephanie Dunnam | ||
| 3 | Loser's Keepers | 1999-10-10 |
| Tensions flare when the 'male nun' starts infiltrating the office. Ellenor buys a gun for protection. Rebecca suspects that a wealthy man has bought a client's guilty plea. Guest stars: Bill Capizzi, Christi Evans, Ethel Lee, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jr., Lisa Erickson, Michael Monks, Mik Scriba, Noon Orsatti, Roderick Bascom, Steven Kozlowski, William Wellman | ||
| 2 | Boston Confidential | 1999-10-03 |
| Bobby gets a murderer off on a technicality when the arresting officer illegally searches the car and finds a corpse. Jimmy goes against Henry Olson's wishes and confronts Olson's son to try to convince him to confess to the murder. Lindsay decides to move in with Bobby, leaving her possessions...including her answering machine, at Helen's. Guest stars: Benjamin Sheffer, Henry Winkler, J. Patrick McCormack, Kathleen Lloyd, Kevin J. Cameron, Kiersten Van Horne, Marco Gould, Robert David Hall, Robyn Johanna, Traci Odom | ||
| 1 | Free Dental | 1999-09-26 |
| Bobby and Jimmy defend a dentist accused of murdering a frequent patient... but eventually discover he's hiding a sordid secret. Ellenor dines with George Vogelman. Guest stars: Bob Rumnock, Bonita Friedericy, Dean Norris, Emily Kuroda, Garrison Leigh, Henry Winkler, Kathleen Lloyd, Katie Hogan, Marco Gould, Michael Monks, Stan Cahill, Tucker Smallwood | ||
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| 23 | Happily Ever After | 1999-05-09 |
| Lindsay is stabbed by an unknown assailant wearing a nun's outfit during a late night at the office. Lindsay manages to utter the word 'nun' to Bobby before she passes out. Based on the information, Helen drags nuns into the courthouse for interrogation, reasoning that a nun upset over Michael (the nun killer) Kingston's acquittal may have committed the crime. Jimmy finds a photo of Lindsay with her image defaced in Judge Kittleson's office, bring a fleet of police to her home. Other suspects include Kingston himself and Joey Heric. Guest stars: Ahmed Thompson, Annie Corley, Daniel Von Bargen, David Ackert, David Booth, Jason Felipe, John Carlos Frey, Kenneth Livingston Taylor, Lazarus Jackson, Lorin Shapiro, Neezer Tar, Randall Slavin, Robert Prosky, Samantha Adams, Steve Carrieri, Tracy Forester, Tyrees Allen | ||
| 22 | Do Unto Others | 1999-05-02 |
| Eugene defends a rabbi accused of rape. The rabbi admits a pre-existing relationship with the woman and claims that when she tried to break off the relationship it was merely a means to arouse him. Eugene struggles with ethical questions when it's made known the rabbi had previously been accused of rape. Guest stars: Aunjanue Ellis, Charlie Hulien, Dave Hayles, Eric K. George, George Wyner, J. August Richards, Joie Magidow, Kathryne Dora Brown, Keith Davis, Ken Lerner, Lourdes Regala, Matthew Kaminsky, Michael Sidney, Michael Tucker, Ra, Rusty McClennan, Steven Gilborn, Wren T. Brown | ||
| 21 | Infected | 1999-04-25 |
| Helen brings felony murder charges against Gary Armbrust for lying to save his father. Rebecca takes a pro bono case defending an accused killer. She receives information from the prosecution calling the arresting officer's testimony into question. However Judge Swackheimer, who already ordered the outspoken defendant chained and gagged, feels that the information is irrelevant and deems it inadmissible. Bobby works to discover the cause behind a rash of deaths in a cosmetic surgery hospital. Guest stars: Amy Warner, David Ogden Stiers, Drew Snyder, Dreya Weber, Gordon Michaels, John Mansfield, Karen S. Gregan, Lawrence Pressman, Marcelo Tubert, Mary Fallick, Paul Collins, Paul Dooley, Paul O'Brien, Peter Gregory, Rider Strong, Rockmond Dunbar, Saul Rubinek, Stephen Macht | ||
| 20 | Home Invasions | 1999-04-18 |
| Lucy is stunned to learn her landlord has planted video cameras in her apartment and is uploading sensitive videos featuring her onto the Internet. Judge Kittleson is outraged when she finds details of her private life on the 'net, including photos of her and Jimmy. Helen recruits Ellenor to advise a witness when he announces plans to change his story, clearing his father of charges of murdering his mother. Guest stars: Ann Gillespie, Danny Goldring, David Taavon, James Sutorius, John Maynard, Kirk Trulner, Langdon Bensing, Myrna Niles, Richard Niehaus, Rider Strong, Ron Lea, Saul Rubinek, Stephen Macht, Thom Barry | ||
| 19 | Closet Justice | 1999-03-28 |
| Judge Hiller assigns Lindsay the repugnant task of defending nun-killer Michael Kingston. Lindsay discovers that the police search that found the body was unconstitutional and, against all her morals, moves that Kingston be released. Helen delivers an impassioned argument, stating that the constitution was designed to protect the innocent, a category that doesn't include Kingston. In the end, Judge Hiller has no choice but to strike the body from evidence and dismiss the charges. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Rebecca defend a man on solicitation charges, claiming that the undercover officer aroused the man, then announced she was a prostitute. Jimmy and Judge Kittleson arrange a private meeting. Guest stars: Anjanette Comer, Ben, Bill Dempsey, Blair Hickey, Charles Walker, Damon Saleem, Dara Tomanovich, Diana Kericke, Inmy Clemons, James Sutorius, Jeffrey von Meyer, Jerry Giles, Laura Michelle Smith, Marisa Ryan, Nina Gervitz, Randall Slavin, Stephen Tobolowsky, Wylie Small | ||
| 18 | Crossfire | 1999-03-14 |
| Eugene battles his ex-wife Sharon for custody of Kendall. Sharon claims Eugene's profession and questionable tactics are sending the wrong message to their son. Helen prosecutes a young man for stealing a girl's car, but begins to doubt the alleged victim's story when the accused makes a very credible witness. The witness claims she was car-jacked. The accused adamantly maintains that the girl loaned him the car. Rebecca represents a psychologist fired from his job after suffering a head trauma that left him cross-eyed. Guest stars: Alan Wilder, Aunjanue Ellis, David Huddleston, Dianna DeLacey, Donna Hanover, Gary Cole, Heather McComb, Kevin Cooney, Kevin Patrick Walls, Lyman Ward, Matthew Fonda, Michael Brandon, Paul Dooley, Susan Gayle Watts | ||
| 17 | Target Practice | 1999-03-07 |
| Jimmy represents a couple suing a gun manufacturer for indirectly causing their daughter's death. Jimmy argues that the company targeted advertising at criminals and also circumvented gun laws by selling mail-order build-it-yourself assault weapons. Eugene is stunned to learn his son Kendall is selling drugs. Guest stars: Aunjanue Ellis, Christian Meoli, Dan Desmond, Dan Ziskie, Kimberly Scott, Kurt Fuller, Kymberly Newberry, Leisa Washington, Peter Iacangelo, Robert DoQui, Susan Barnes, Tommy Sobel | ||
| 16 | End Games | 1999-02-28 |
| The office is thrown into turmoil when Ellenor's client Leonard Sowers rushes through the door with policemen giving chase and throws a bag of heroin onto her desk. Ellenor is arrested for possession of the heroin. A proximity search of her desk turns up a bloodied knife which turns out to be the weapon used to murder Susan Robins. The firm is dealt a surprise when Dickie Flood charges Ellenor with first degree murder. Lindsay & Ellenor bury the hatchet when Lindsay takes over her defense. The police, hoping to make another case for the murder, arrest George Vogelman for concealing a murder weapon and perjury. Meanwhile, Bobby defends Judge Kittleson when she's sued by a former clerk claiming sexual harassment. Jimmy is mesmerized by Judge Kittleson's frank sexual discussion. Guest stars: Ashley Roeca, B.T. Stone, Brizona Gayles, Clay Wilcox, Curt Ranta, Dierdre Holder, Donal Logue, Elyse Donalson, Karina Logue, Ken Marino, Mary Chris Wall, Mijanou van der Woude, Patrick Gallagher, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Susan Chuang | ||
| 15 | Lawyers, Reporters and Cockroaches | 1999-02-21 |
| Tensions boil over at the firm when Ellenor discovers Lindsay's salary is more than double hers. Ellenor demands justice and tries to recruit partners to her side. It eventually escalates into a knock-down drag-out brawl. Bobby and Lindsay represent a restaurateur forced out of business by a deceptive television reporter. The reporter, under the guise of doing a positive feature, aired an exposé on cockroaches in the kitchen. Helen prosecutes a teenager for killing his neighbor's cat. Guest stars: Aaron Michael Metchik, Andrew Philpot, Caron Colvett, David Valcin, Edith Varon, Jeff Yagher, John Capodice, John Cothran Jr., Julius Le Flore, Len Cariou, Lisa Hoyle, Marti Reese, Patience Cleveland, Thom Barry | ||
| 14 | Of Human Bondage | 1999-02-07 |
| Bobby takes over the defense of a teenage prostitute accused of murder when her previous attorney withdraws, claiming he represents her 'john' (who's also her alibi). Ellenor revisits her past when her very first client is found passed out in a dealer's apartment with a bag of cocaine on his chest. Jimmy cuts a deal with opposing counsel so that both parties in a very bitter divorce get satisfaction. Guest stars: Alan Oppenheimer, Allan Wasserman, Angela Albarez, Caroline Aaron, Clay Wilcox, John Thaddeus, Lily Knight, Markus Flanagan, Mike Genovese, Philip Casnoff, Roderick Bascom, Rudy Ruggiero, Taryn Manning | ||
| 13 | Judge and Jury | 1999-01-17 |
| Judge Roberta Kittleson, presiding over a case Bobby's working on, informs him that she's had an erotic dream featuring him and proceeds to inquire whether he's interested in her. Bobby responds negatively and worries that it affected Kittleson's judgment when ruling after ruling goes against his client. Helen prosecutes a TV newsmagazine producer as an accessory for murder after he inadvertently encourages a Kevorkian-like suicide doctor to capture a death on videotape. Lucy teaches Eugene's son, Kendall, to dance. Guest stars: Dan Gifford, Daryl Keith Roach, Denis Arndt, Floyd Van Buskirk, James Lashly, James Sutorius, Karl T. Wright, Kenneth Livingston Taylor, Nancie Boykiss, Patricia Place, Roger Corman, Tim Silva | ||
| 12 | A Day in the Life | 1999-01-10 |
| Bobby and Eugene travel to a friend's home to counsel him when his daughter's newborn child is smothered. Bobby is forced into an ethical dilemma; his two options being to either contact the police, or conceal evidence in a possible homicide. Lindsay helps Jimmy defend a shipwrecked man accused of murdering a companion to save his own life. Rebecca gets a drug dealer off when the arresting officer recites an implausible story on the stand. Guest stars: Amanda Fuller, Carolyn Mignini, David Dukes, Dirk Blocker, Howard Hesseman, Joe Howard, John S. Davies, Jordan Lund, Rob Leo Roy, Stan Harrington, William Stanford Davis | ||
| 11 | Split Decisions | 1999-01-03 |
| Eugene defends a high school friend, Jerry Green, when Jerry is arrested after a high-ranking politician solicits him for sex. Helen is pressed to go after the politician, destroying Green's life in the process. Ellenor's proposed new client, an asbestos company, is rejected by a partnership vote, enraging Ellenor. Bobby discusses inappropriate questions with Lucy. Guest stars: Bruce McCarty, Dee Hennigan, Herb Mitchell, Lauri Semarne, Mauro Metini, Michael Storm, Ronny Cox, Sandra Clark, Tim DeKay, Tyler Williams | ||
| 10 | Love and Honor | 1998-12-13 |
| Jimmy takes on Tommy Silva as he battles for the firm's future. He's forced to make unpopular decisions when both Ellenor and Eugene are ineffective witnesses. Guest stars: Carolyn Field, Gregory Balaban, John Rubinstein, Tempestt Bledsoe, Tony Danza | ||
| 9 | State of Mind | 1998-12-06 |
| Bobby declines Helen's offer of manslaughter, instead forging ahead in the Evelyn Mayfield baby-shaking trial. Rebecca defends young Michael Baylor again, this time on sexual harassment charges. The firm debates whether Jimmy should represent them in the Silva trial. Lucy surprises Bobby with an impulsive kiss. Guest stars: Cindy Basco, Dan Desmond, David Bowe, David Ellenstein, Frank Ashmore, Joe O'Connor, John Gowans, Kathy Baker, Ken Abraham, Mel Johnson Jr., Paul Goodman, Tempestt Bledsoe, Tony Danza, Tracy Wilson, V.P. Oliver | ||
| 8 | Swearing In | 1998-11-29 |
| Rebecca is faced with an ethical dilemma in the days leading up to her swearing-in ceremony; turn in a client she suspects of being a serial killer or fulfill her legal obligation. The firm prepares to defend itself against Tommy Silva, naming Jimmy as lead counsel. Bobby prepares to defend a babysitter against charges that she shook a baby to death. Guest stars: Chuck Kovacic, Frank Ashmore, Hal Robinson, Jack Kerrigan, Joahn Webb, Joe O'Connor, John Rubinstein, Kathy Baker, Matt Gottlieb, Nicki Micheaux, Pat Healy, Paul Lieber, Spencer Garrett, Tony Danza | ||
| 7 | Trench Work | 1998-11-15 |
| Bobby fears that Lindsay is too emotionally involved as she takes her last shot at saving Pearson. The firm is sued by Steve Robin, who claims the firm slandered him in the Vogelman trial. Eugene strikes an illegal deal with Helen to help his client, Kevin Peete (ep #35) in exchange for damaging information on the Harrelson killer (ep #36). Guest stars: Alex Goldfarb, Chad E. Donella, Dakota Leopardi, Eve Gordon, James Ingersoll, James Pickens Jr., John Rubinstein, Megan Cole, Nathan West, Ronne Troup, Steve Gilborn, Tony Danza, William Converse-Roberts | ||
| 6 | One of Those Days | 1998-11-08 |
| Tensions flare at the firm when Ellenor takes a questionable tactic in the Vogelman trial. With the odds stacked against them, Ellenor and Eugene adopt a 'Plan B' strategy, which essentially involves accusing the victim's family and friends of the murder. Guest stars: Aaron Knight, Bill Gratton, David Hirsch, Forbes Riley, Jim Lau, Karen Crane, Kellie Waymire, Libby Langdon, Paul Cassell, Paul Messinger | ||
| 5 | The Battlefield | 1998-10-25 |
| Lindsay makes an appeal in the Pearson case. Ellenor tries to find another viable suspect in the Vogelman case. Jimmy represents a cousin being sued by a former employee, fired solely because of her Iranian nationality. Guest stars: Aimee Graham, Bob McCracken, David Selburg, James Noah, Kathryn Harrold, Megan Cole, Michael Easton, Michael Kagan, Michael Windser, Michael Windsor, Paul Cassell, Shiva Rose, Steve Gilborn, William B. Jackson | ||
| 4 | The Defenders | 1998-10-18 |
| Anderson Pearson's court date arrives. Ellenor harbors doubts as to her client, Vogelman's innocence after a stash of pornographic videos are found in his home. Guest stars: Edrie Warner, George Gerdes, George Wilbur, Lindsey Ginter, Mark Herrier, Megan Cole, Melissa Gardner, Mijanou van der Woude, Steven Gilborn, Ted Barba | ||
| 3 | Body Count | 1998-10-11 |
| Bobby and Lindsay lay the groundwork for the Pearson trial. George Vogelman, the podiatrist that answered Ellenor's personal ad (episodes #5, #12), comes into the office with a severed head in his medicine bag. Ellenor and Eugene try to determine what to do with Vogelman. Jimmy and Rebecca defend Jesse Manning, an elderly man accused of plotting to murder his wife. The prosecution's case is based solely on evidence of his step-by-step drawings of the murder and an intricately devised plan for the perfect murder. Guest stars: Dwier Brown, James Pickens Jr., Jennie Ventriss, Lawrence Dobkin, Lindsey Ginter, Marcia Moran, Mark Herrier, Matt Clark, Michael Castner, Thomas Kopache | ||
| 2 | Reasons to Believe | 1998-10-04 |
| Helen and Lindsay move in together. Rebecca tries her first case. Anderson Pearson calls on Lindsay to defend him when he's arrested for the murder of a stalker. Guest stars: Alex Goldfarb, Dakota Leopardi, E. Carol Gustafson, Eve Gordon, James Ingersoll, Judith Jordan, Julia Campbell, Kathleen Gati, Megan Cole, Nathan West, Ronne Troup, Spencer Garrett, Tempestt Bledsoe, Tim Ransom, Tom Paliferro, V.P. Oliver | ||
| 1 | Passing Go | 1998-09-27 |
| Bobby is hit by a car while his mind is involved on other matters. Meanwhile, Ellenor becomes disillusioned with the law when she comes to the realization that underhanded behavior has become second nature to her. Eugene defends a young man on murder charges. Bobby visits his father. Rebecca shocks the firm when she announces she's passed the bar exam. Guest stars: Butch Hammett, Charles Durning, Erik Holland, George Coe, Kristoffer Ryan Winters, Lee Garlington, Linda A. Michael, Mark Ankeny, Michael James Foster, Patrice Walters, Richard Gilbert-Hill, Ronny Cox, Sandra Francis, V.P. Oliver, Victor Brandt, William Francis McGuire | ||
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| 28 | Rhyme and Reason | 1998-05-11 |
| Bobby defends a young boy who killed his mother over a seemingly inconsequential argument. Eugene wrestles with his conscience over the morality of his profession and its possible effects on his son, Kendall. Lindsay tries to land a class action asbestos suit. Guest stars: Alison Martin, Clyde Kusatsu, Hal Robinson, Ivar Brogger, James Hornbeck, Jeremy Lelliot, Joanna Lipari, Karen Gichtim, Kevin Quigley, Louise Fletcher, Robert Pine, Roderick Bascom, Samantha Telly, Vasili Bogazianos, William Fisher, William Monaghan, William Sanderson | ||
| 27 | Duty Bound | 1998-05-04 |
| Jimmy's faith in his priest is shaken when Father Ryan is arrested for the murder of a 16-year-old boy. Jimmy desperately tries to track down the real killer before Father Ryan's case goes to trial. Ellenor struggles over her sense of ethics and her blossoming relationship with Fred Spivak. Guest stars: Bobbin Bergstrum, Charles Walker, Christian Clemenson, Daniel Tamm, Dann Florek, Derick Alexander, Donal Logue, George Wilbur, J.C. MacKenzie, Jane Harnick, John Valdetero, Kathleen M. Darcy, Kelly Hill, Mike Gunther, Ming Lo, Pamela Dubin, Todd Sandler | ||
| 26 | Axe Murderer (2) | 1998-04-27 |
| Bobby works with the firm of Cage and Fish to help in the defense of Marie Hanson, an apparent axe murderer who may have been Lizzie Borden in a past life. Ellenor discovers that her new boyfriend, Fred Spivak, is the crooked chiropractor treating Rebecca, while Lindsay and Helen discuss Helen's future with the DA's office. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. Part 1 aired as a crossover event on Ally McBeal - S01E20 - The Inmates (1). Guest stars: Calista Flockhart, Dan Schaffer, Daniel Dae Kim, Donna Murphy, Gil Bellows, J.C. MacKenzie, Janet S. Blake, John Kendall, Kelly Connell, Maira Price, Michael Brandon, Mijanou van der Woude, Randy Kovitz, Reni Santoni, Shunil Bailey | ||
| 25 | Food Chains | 1998-04-06 |
| The furor over Lindsay's demand for partnership continues. Bobby discovers that Lindsay's not the only associate looking for another job. Rebecca is involved in a car accident she believes is a scam. Rebecca and Jimmy go undercover to ferret out the guilty. Ellenor meets up with an old friend in the midst of a chimpanzee custody trial. Guest stars: Alan Oliney, Billy Sly Williams, Carolyn McCormick, Debbie Evans, Donal Logue, J.C. MacKenzie, Michael Cavanaugh, Noon Orsatti, Reni Santoni, Richard Gilliland, Sharon Schaffer, Spike Silver | ||
| 24 | Trees in the Forest | 1998-03-30 |
| Tensions rise when Lindsay requests a partnership. Eugene defends a gang member on murder charges while Rebecca receives an animal rights activism award. Guest stars: Andy Umberger, Antonio David Lyons, Billy Blanks Jr., Clayton Landey, Clement Blake, Jacqueline Schultz, John Pleshette, Kafi Elam, Lavelle Roby, Leontine Guillard, Marilyn Gimms, Richard Schiff, Robert Schuch, Tina Lifford, Tyrees Allen | ||
| 23 | Checkmate | 1998-03-16 |
| Joey's case comes to trial. Ellenor represents a woman heckled by a carnival clown. Guest stars: Adrian Sparks, Alan Blumenfeld, Cheryl Hawker, Elliott Francis, Frank Converse, Hugh Holub, Jack Shearer, Jayson Creek, Karl Hamann, Lee Chamberlin, Nancy Gibbs, Patrick Egan | ||
| 22 | Another Day | 1998-03-09 |
| Bobby is called on to defend Joey Heric on murder charges once again. Lindsay goes up against her former professor, Anderson Pearson, when she represents a client who's addicted to cigarettes. Lindsay sues Pearson himself when she suspects his firm of burying damaging information. Ellenor defends Cruikshank against anti-tourism charges, earning hersely several trips to jail when she vehemently disagrees with the judge's decidedly biased position. Guest stars: Darlene Kardon, Flynn Warner, Frank Converse, James Karen, James Pickens Jr., Jonathan Emerson, Lee Chamberlin, Lucia Vincent, McNally Sagal, Richard Doyle, Rondi Reed, Shannon K. Dunn, Shawn Michael Howard, Thor Edgell | ||
| 21 | In Deep | 1998-03-02 |
| The Luis Moreno case finally comes to trial with Rebecca more determined than ever to testify. Ellenor rushes off to defend Cruikshank again, leaving Lindsay to defend a man being cited for using too much water in his toilet. Eugene faces his own prejudices during an altercation with a dry cleaner. Guest stars: Anthony Garcia, Barry Wiggins, Basil Wallace, Jack Kehler, James Hong, Jamison Young, John Petlock, Kenny Sargent, Lawrence Monoson, Marcus Aurelius, Mary Major, McNally Sagal, Mijanou van der Woude, Nan Martin, Richard Doyle, Rick Poop, Shawn Michael Howard, Tina Leek | ||
| 20 | Cloudy with a Chance of Membranes (2) | 1998-02-16 |
| The saga of Dr. Jeffery Winslow continues. Bobby uses every trick in the book to keep Dr. Winslow out of jail. Guest stars: Andrew Walker, Benjamin Brown, Beth Kennedy, Blair Bess, Charles Granda, Chris Sarandon, Cynthia Eicher, Dee Ryan, Frank Novak, Jacqueline Hahn, John Lavachielli, Julie Ariola, Mary Major, Mimi Savage, Pamela Garham, Patricia Ann Ma, Phil Abrams, Ryan Cutrona, Sy Hoffberg | ||
| 19 | The Trial (1) | 1998-02-09 |
| Bobby defends Dr. Jeffrey Winslow, on trial for the brutal murder (and decapitation) of his mistress. Neither Bobby nor Helen (the D.A. on the case) will back down, sending their relationship into a tailspin. Eugene defends Rebecca's irascible uncle on tax evasion charges. Guest stars: Carl Gordon, Chris Sarandon, David Moreland, Jacqueline Hahn, James Pickens Jr., John Billingsley, John Lavachielli, Julie Ariola, Madison Mason, Richardson Morse, Ryan Cutrona | ||
| 18 | Ties that Bind | 1998-02-02 |
| Lindsay and Ellenor defend a pornographic star accused of killing her co-star. Complications arise in the Moreno case when it appears Rebecca's ID of the suspect may have been tainted. Lindsay's fondness for having her elbows sucked works against Bobby when he sucks on Helen's elbows. Guest stars: Barry Primus, Brad Braeden, Clay Greenbush, H. Richard Greene, Laura Henry, Lawrence Monoson, Lori New, Richard Masur, Shareen J. Mitchell, Suzanne Whang | ||
| 17 | Burden of Proof | 1998-01-19 |
| The trial against Boston Electric begins, with Jimmy bringing both a weak case and doubts as to whether his star witness will be sober, into court. Guest stars: Andre Burgas, Bee-Be Smith, Brent Keast, Cliff, Cynthia Brown, Devin Robinson, Ellis E. Williams, Graham Beckel, Jack Forbes, James Henriksen, Jennier Zöë Williams, Maria Santucci, Michelle Horn, Patrick Mickler, Patti Allison, Paul Eiding, Richard Roat, Robert Clendenin | ||
| 16 | Truth and Consequences | 1998-01-12 |
| Rebecca's life is threatened after she witnesses a murder and picks the killer out of a police lineup. Jimmy continues his case against the electric company. Guest stars: Anthony Garcia, Cliff DeYoung, David Selburg, Debra Holt, Dick DeCoit, Ellis E. Williams, Graham Beckel, James Hornbeck, Lamont Dixon, Maria Santucci, Patrick Falls, Patti Allison, Ray Abruzzo, Raymond Cruz, Robert Clendenin | ||
| 15 | Line of Duty | 1998-01-05 |
| Bobby is arrested and tried for the deaths of three police officers, after he tips off a client, using information obtained during a sleepover at Helen's, that the police are planning to raid him. Jimmy has to defend himself when an opposing attorney claims he's unfit to practice law. Guest stars: Adofo Ghani, Alan Oliney, Carl Ciarfalio, Cliff DeYoung, Derek Anthony, Dyan Cannon, Ellis E. Williams, James Paradise, Larry Barnett, Lili Ramos, Maria Santucci, Michael Papajohn, Milda Docys, Norman Lloyd, Patti Allison, Robert Clendenin, Shashawnee Hall, Tina Leek | ||
| 14 | The Pursuit of Dignity | 1998-01-03 |
| Bobby reconnects with an old girlfriend who needs his help after she is arrested for prostitution. Ellenor and Rebecca fight to keep a 12-year old girl with Tourette's Syndrome in school. Lindsay defends a woman who is suing her doctor for sewing live maggots into her leg to prevent post-surgical infection. Guest stars: Armin Shimerman, Carmen Argenziano, Curtis Blanck, Erika Christensen, Gerry Becker, Harriet Sansom Harris, Harry J. Lennix, Kathleen York, Kurt Boeson, Nicholas Pryor, R.D. Call, Rachael Silverwood, Tom McGowan | ||
| 13 | The Civil Right | 1997-12-20 |
| Jimmy is furious when his mother reveals her love for another woman. He feels obligated to represent her in court when she requests he argue her right to marry her lover. Meanwhile, Eugene refuses to defend a rapist after he runs into one of his client's victims in a clothing store. Guest stars: Alan Wilder, Billie Neal, Bob Kirsh, Charles Cooper, David Brisbin, Ellen Bethea, Googy Gress, Gordon Michaels, Kirsten Nelson, Lois Smith, Lou Cutell, Maria del Mar, Mitchell Ryan, Olivia Virgil White, Rose Gregorio, Svetlana Efremova, Zeljko Ivanek | ||
| 12 | Race With The Devil | 1997-12-13 |
| When Bobby's priest performs an exorcism on a parishioner, who dies during the procedure, Bobby must manipulate the system to shield Father Martin from murder charges; Eugene represents Martin Parks in a bizarre malpractice suit. Jimmy decides to tape a television commercial, a decision that proves unpopular with his colleagues. Guest stars: Aida Turturro, Barry Miller, Brian Reddy, Christopher Stanley, Frank Renzulli, Jim Antonio, John de Lancie, John Ruskin, Maggie Murphy, Mark Chaet, Paul McCrane, Robert Prosky, Steven Anderson, Will Coogan | ||
| 11 | Hide And Seek | 1997-11-29 |
| Bobby and Lindsay second-chair Bobby's old mentor, Raymond Oz, when Oz fears he's losing his memory. Eugene struggles with his conscience when he defends a man on trial for raping and murdering two boys. Jimmy's fantasies come true when a childhood sex symbol seeks his legal counsel. Guest stars: Bonnie Bartlett, Charles Cooper, Earl Billings, Ed Berke, Irene Muzzy, Jack Blessing, James Whitmore, Jeremy Ratchford, Ken Howard, Ricco Ross, Robert Clohessy, Scott Allan Campbell, Selma Stern, Steve Greenberg, Sung Hi Lee, Susan Reno, Titus Welliver, Valerie Perrine | ||
| 10 | Spirit Of America | 1997-11-22 |
| Donnell & Associates travel to Redland Hills in a last minute attempt to get a stay of execution for convicted murderer Randall Jefferson while a documentary crew watches their every move. Guest stars: Barbara Roberts, Benajah Cobb, Bill Bolender, Brooks Almy, Bruce French, Cyrus Farmer, John Bellucci, John Gavigan, Judit, L. Sidney, Laura Carlson, Lennie Loftin, Mark Jay Goodman, Price Carson, Ramon McLane, Rob Elk, Rudy Ramos, Tom Jourden, Weston Blakesley, Will Rogers | ||
| 9 | Save The Mule | 1997-11-15 |
| Lindsay is hired by a drug dealer to defend his ""mule"" who's been caught smuggling drugs over the border. Jimmy takes on a case of a community stricken by cancer. Bobby must decide with whom he wants to pursue a romance. Guest stars: Annie Corley, David Green, Ellis E. Williams, Fred Saldone, Gregory Itzin, Karina Arroyave, Maria Santucci, Martin Ferrero, Maurice Godin, Patti Allison, Paul Ben-Victor, Robert Clendenin, Stefan Gierasch, Troy Evans | ||
| 8 | The Means | 1997-11-08 |
| A black client is tried for the brutal beating of a department store security guard during a riot. Bobby plans to use a defense very unpopular with both his client and second-chair Eugene. Meanwhile, Ellenor's obnoxious cousin wants to sue the travel agent that booked her honeymoon on allegations of 'emotional distress'. Guest stars: Alan Blumenfeld, D.B. Woodside, Dan Martin, David Muir, Forbes Riley, Greg Lauren, Jill Andre, Kenny Sargent, Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Mary Major, Matt Malloy, Melissa Gardner, Meredith Scott Lynn, Micole Mercurio, Saundra Quartermain, Tony Amendola | ||
| 7 | Search And Seizure | 1997-10-25 |
| Rebecca's friend enlists the firm to try to set a legal precedent by forcing his wife to have a C-section against her wishes. Benny Small is tried for drug possession. Guest stars: Christopher Darga, Dale Gibson, Dennis Creaghan, Donal Logue, Ellen Geer, Hansford Rowe, Harley Venton, Joan McMurtrey, John Carroll Lynch, Paul Ben-Victor, Richardson Morse, Sean Cory, Van Boudreaux, Vyto Ruginis | ||
| 6 | Sex, Lies And Monkeys (2) | 1997-10-18 |
| Ellenor is sued by George Vogelman, her podiatrist friend, for causing him emotional distress, while Jimmy defends a man who lost his job because in the eyes of his boss, he looks like a monkey. Lindsay has hazy recollections about a night out with Chris Kelton. Guest stars: Amy Van Nostrand, Armin Shimerman, Eric Fleeks, Garrett M. Brown, Gerry Becker, Joe Grifasi, John Ruskin, Lisa Eichhorn, Melina Kanakaredes, Miguel Najera, Richard Riehle, Steven Eckholdt, William Atherton | ||
| 5 | First Degree (1) | 1997-10-11 |
| Ellenor and Lindsay face disbarment proceedings for their unethical conduct. Bobby defends a man accused of murdering his lover's husband. Eugene represents a police officer applying for disability, claiming the job made him a racist. Guest stars: Al Pugliese, Byron Minns, David S. Dunard, Garrett M. Brown, Helen Geller, Jack Stehlin, John Aylward, John Kapelos, Lisa Eichhorn, Mark L. Taylor, Melina Kanakaredes, Natalija Nogulich, William Atherton | ||
| 4 | Dog Bite | 1997-10-04 |
| Jimmy finally gets his first case, that of a little girl bitten by a dog. A juror approaches Lindsay with inside information on a case. Eugene defends a one-legged mugger. Guest stars: Barry Miller, Charles Cooper, Katie Volding, Kelly Perine, Linda Gehringer, Marti Reese, Michelle Hurd, Murray Rubinstein, Natalija Nogulich, Phyllis Lyons, Robert Carradine, Wendy Worthington, Willie Garson | ||
| 3 | The Blessing | 1997-09-27 |
| Bobby and Gamble clash in and out of the courtroom when an emotional assisted-suicide case forces them to confront painful memories. Meanwhile, Lindsay goes head-to-head with her ex-boyfriend when she defends an elderly bookie. Guest stars: Betty Murphy, Bruno Alexander, David Taavon, Edward Asner, Jayson Boyd, Jean St. James, Joan Marlowe, Karen Crane, Megan Edwards, Michael Bofshever, Nancy Lenehan, Nicholas Kusenko, Nicolas Surovy, Sam Coppola, Steven Eckholdt, Teddy Lane Jr. | ||
| 2 | Betrayal | 1997-09-23 |
| The firm defends Joey Heric, a colorful client on trial for the murder of his lover. Jimmy is tried on solicitation charges by a vengeful district attorney. Guest stars: Arell Blanton, Christopher Michael, Donal Logue, Eric Mansker, Jack McGee, Joe D'Angerio, Philip Baker Hall, Stacey Scotte, Stephen Caffrey, Susan Fukuda, Tracy Middendorf | ||
| 1 | Reasonable Doubts | 1997-09-20 |
| Bobby's judgment is called into question by the firm's other members when he becomes romantically involved with a beautiful, icy client who shot to death a male neighbor she claims was attempting to rape her. The prosecution says it was murder. Guest stars: Ben Lemon, David Doty, Douglas Roberts, Kim Raver, Maria R. Kelly, Michael Holden, Noon Orsatti, Rico Ross, Robin Thomas, Ron Glass, Stanley Anderson, Taylor Negron | ||
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| 6 | Part VI | 1997-04-08 |
| Gerald Braun goes on trial for murdering his daughter's killer, and Bobby argues the execution was moral. Meanwhile, Eugene defends a 19-year-old accused of statutory rape, and Lindsay represents a bomber who wants to surrender after being a fugitive for 26 years. Guest stars: Andi Chapman, Arye Gross, Austin Pendleton, Christine Estabrook, David Eigenberg, Devon O'Brien, Gregory Norman Cruz, Jack Laufer, Jean Montani, Kim Delgado, Mary Joan Negro, Michael Chieffo, Norman Lloyd, Philip Baker Hall, Steve Eckholdt, Wanya Green, Wesley Jonathan | ||
| 5 | Part V | 1997-04-01 |
| Bobby faces a dilemma when a client accused of a crime of passion refuses to plead temporary insanity; Eugene defends a man convicted of armed robbery; and Ellenor grows apprehensive about her blind date. Guest stars: Arye Gross, Barbara Tarbuck, Damon White, David Eigenberg, Gregg A. Almquist, Jack Laufer, JoJo Smollett, Ken Kerman, Marjorie Lovett, Mark Harelik, Mary Joan Negro, Michelle Hurd, Norman Lloyd, Pat Skipper, Philip Baker Hall, Taylor Leigh | ||
| 4 | Part IV | 1997-03-25 |
| A nervous Lindsay prepares for her first appearance before a jury in a wrongful death case against a tobacco company. Elsewhere, Bobby is stunned by the unexpected results of the Ronald Martin murder trial, involving a grieving father, the man's rabbi and the defendant. Guest stars: Alvin Walker, Arye Gross, Charles Cooper, Craig Wasson, Cynthia Mace, Dierk Torsek, Ed Morgan, Ed Rosen, Greg Wrangler, Jack Laufer, James Greene, Jane Kaczmarek, John C. McGinley, Ken Daly, Mary Joan Negro, Miriam Flynn, Natalija Nogulich, Thomas Stuart, Tohoru Masamune | ||
| 3 | Trial and Error | 1997-03-18 |
| Bobby is hired in a civil case involving the murder of a young woman who was strangled by her boyfriend, and Jimmy is worried about losing his job when bank officials start questioning the loan he gave Bobby's firm. Guest stars: Anne DeSalvo, Arye Gross, Brad Blaisdell, Craig Wasson, Greg Wrangler, Hynden Walch, Jack Laufer, James Greene, Jane Kaczmarek, Jerry Sroka, John C. McGinley, Mary, Michael Byrne, Mickey Cottrell, Natalija Nogulich, Paul Kent, Robin Gammell, Roderick Bascom, Willie Garson | ||
| 2 | Part II | 1997-03-11 |
| Eugene tries to protect a client whose husband terrorizes her and their son. Meanwhile, Bobby seeks the help of an old friend who's a loan officer in an attempt to keep the firm afloat. Guest stars: Alan Gelfant, Barry Miller, Christopher Wiley, David Eigenberg, Francis Guynan, James Lorinz, Jayne Atkinson, Jeffrey King, John Short, Kathy L. McNa, Larry Brandenburg, Michael G. Hagerty, Paul McCrane, Philip Baker Hall, Richard Penn, Rick Hall, William Hubbard Knight | ||
| 1 | The Practice (Pilot) | 1997-03-04 |
| Bobby defends a young girl charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute, and Lindsay is shocked to find herself facing a former law professor in a case against a big tobacco company. Guest stars: James Greene, James Handy, Lorna Raver, Max Alexander, Neil Gustafson, Patricia Belcher, Pete Kovner, Shawn Michael Howard, Tammy Townsend, Timothy Sawyer, Virginia Capers | ||
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| 4 | Flashpoint (2) (Gideon's Crossing) | 2001-03-12 |
| Ellenor is diagnosed with a disease that complicates pregnancy. She appoints Jimmy as her baby's guardian and makes Dr. Gideon promise that he will put the baby's life ahead of her own. Legally, this is unethical, and poses problems in the surgery to also remove her rupturing appendix. Her health declines (several seizures), and it doesn't seem that she or the baby will survive. Worse still, due to Ellenor's condition, she will die if they deliver the baby. Pulling at straws, Dr. Gideon prescribes heparin (an act of hope rather than medical evidence). After a long night, Ellenor recovers, and Gideon attibutes it to ""dumb luck"", but is glad never the less. Throughout the episode we learn that Ellenor and Gideon's wife were best friends, and he offers advice on how to be a single "mom." Guest stars: Andrew Sandler, Camryn Manheim, Rena Owen, Rise Stefani | ||
| 3 | Chapter Thirteen (2) (Boston Public) | 2001-02-12 |
| When Coach Riley is fired for withholding information about Buttle's affair, he hires the best attorneys in Boston - Ellenor Frutt and Jimmy Berluti. Ellenor immediately begins subpoenaing witnesses, sending a message to Winslow High that she means business. And in an effort to take Guber down, Coach Riley helps her play hardball by supplying incriminating evidence against numerous co-workers. The stress of the lawsuit has Guber and Harper at each other's throats. Harper is angry over Guber's predilection for firing teachers without consulting with him first and Guber dislikes doing the ""dirty work"" for Harper. The two have several yelling matches with no clear victor before their lawyer asks them to grow up and focus on the upcoming trial. Meanwhile, Lauren discovers that Harry had dated another co-worker, Jenna, before her. Disturbed that Harry would have a relationship with a woman Lauren deems unsavory, she becomes concerned about her own relationship with Senate. Although Harry tr Guest stars: Camryn Manheim, Colleen McGrann, Eric Kushnick, John Rubinstein, Michael Badalucco, Randy Oglesby, Shannon O'Hurley, Venus DeMilo | ||
| 2 | The Inmates (1) (Ally McBeal) | 1998-04-27 |
| A wealthy client is brutally murdered and the wife is implicated. Her only defense when caught red-handed is that she has no recollection of what had taken place. Billy, anxious to take on bigger cases, is the lone voice advocating for the firm taking the criminal case, but Fish and Cage ultimately decide it should be farmed out. Georgia, meanwhile, takes on a case about a heterosexual waiter suing for discrimination and wrongful dismissal when he's fired from his job for not being gay. Renee seduces a fellow attorney. Guest stars: Al Pugliese, Alaina Reed Hall, Camryn Manheim, Daniel Dae Kim, David Burke, Donna Murphy, Dylan McDermott, George Cedar, Isaiah Washington, Keith Barber, Kelli Williams, Kelly Connell, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Michael Brandon, Paul Jenkins, Steve Harris, Tony Amendola | ||
| 1 | Setting up the Practice | |
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