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Alan is shocked when a woman asks him to represent her for a murder she has yet to commit on the basis of "temporary insanity" and turns to Denny for help.

Meanwhile, Katie and Jerry once again represent Joseph Washington who is being persecuted in his home town for a crime he did not commit. Add a recap »

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Writers:: David E. Kelley

Director:: Robert Yannetti

Stars:: Tara Summers (Katie Lloyd); Saffron Burrows (Lorraine Weller); James Spader (Alan Shore); John Larroquette (Carl Sack); Christian Clemenson (Jerry Espenson); Candice Bergen (Shirley Schmidt); William Shatner (Denny Crane); Taraji Henson (Whitney Rome)

Recurring Role:: Jill Brennan (Gracie Jane)

Guest Star:: Michael Wiseman (D.A. Bret Haber); Frank Birney (Judge William Howe); Mare Winningham (Patrice Kelly); muMs (Joseph Washington); Paul Dooley (Judge Wendel Donahue); Peter Onorati (A.D.A. Stewart Betts); Chuck McCann (Judge Byron Fudd); Betsy Brandt (Gwen Richards)

The song that plays in the second to last scene as Jerry and Katie leave the church is "Walk with Me" by Other Desert Cities. edit »

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"Walk With Me" by Other Desert Cities edit »
This episode was originally pre-empted for a special episode of 20/20 dealing with fires in California. edit »

Denny: (to Alan) Two things the world has too much of - suffering and... corn. edit »

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The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
A great episode. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
Alan defends a woman who previously came to him seeking advice on how to commit a crime and successfully plead temporary insanity. Kate and Jerry take on Megan's Law after Joseph Washington is unable to start over in a new city. ...Continue »
11/02/07 04:32pm | report abuse
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The Bottom Line: "Bottom of the barrel"
It looks like we are seeing the beginning of the end of one of the greatest series ever put together... Tragedy. ...Continue »
11/02/07 02:11am | report abuse
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The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
As good as it gets... ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Alan defends a woman who wants to claim insanity for a murder...that she has already planned. Jerry and Katie defend Mr. Washington again. ...Continue »
10/31/07 02:00pm | report abuse