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  • Season 8
    • Ep 22
      Cheers (a.k.a Adjourned: Series Finale)
      5/16/04
      7.9
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 21
      New Hoods on the Block
      5/2/04
      8.2
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 20
      Comings and Goings
      4/25/04
      8.0
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 19
      The Firm
      4/18/04
      8.0
      go
      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.
    • Ep 18
      The Case Against Alan Shore (3)
      3/28/04
      8.8
      go
      Eugene and his firm stand against Alan Shore and his "new" firm. The entire episode revolves around Eugene, Ellenor, and Jimmy testifying 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?
    • Ep 17
      War of the Roses (2)
      3/21/04
      8.6
      go
      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.
    • Ep 16
      In Good Conscience (1)
      3/14/04
      8.4
      go
      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.
    • Ep 15
      Mr. Shore Goes to Town (3)
      3/7/04
      8.6
      go
      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.
    • Ep 14
      Pre-Trial Blues (2)
      2/22/04
      8.5
      go
      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.
    • Ep 13
      Going Home (1)
      2/15/04
      8.0
      go
      When his best friend from childhood is accused of murdering his mistress, Alan Shore returns home to defend him.
    • Ep 12
      Avenging Angels
      1/18/04
      8.2
      go
      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.
    • Ep 11
      Police State
      1/11/04
      8.9
      go
      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.
    • Ep 10
      Equal Justice
      12/7/03
      8.4
      go
      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.
    • Ep 9
      Victims' Rights
      11/30/03
      8.6
      go
      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.
    • Ep 8
      Concealing Evidence
      11/23/03
      8.5
      go
      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.
    • Ep 7
      Rape Shield
      11/9/03
      7.6
      go
      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.
    • Ep 6
      The Lonely People (2)
      11/2/03
      7.4
      go
      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.
    • Ep 5
      The Heat of Passion (1)
      10/26/03
      7.7
      go
      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.
    • Ep 4
      Blessed Are They (3)
      10/19/03
      8.2
      go
      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.
    • Ep 3
      Cause of Action (2)
      10/12/03
      8.4
      go
      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.
    • Ep 2
      The Chosen (1)
      10/5/03
      8.3
      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.moreless
    • Ep 2
      The Chosen
      10/5/03
      0.0
      go
    • Ep 1
      We the People
      9/28/03
      7.7
      go
      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.moreless
  • Season 7
  • Season 6
    • Ep 23
      The Verdict
      5/19/02
      8.8
      go
      Lindsay stands trial for shooting Lawrence O'Malley, who became obsessed with her after her firm defended him in his murder trial.
    • Ep 22
      This Pud's for You
      5/19/02
      8.6
      go
      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.
    • Ep 21
      Evil-Doers
      5/12/02
      9.6
      go
      An accused rapist and his identical twin muddy a trial; the Hannibal Lecter copycat continues to terrify Lindsay during a commitment hearing.
    • Ep 20
      Eat and Run
      5/5/02
      8.7
      go
      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.
    • Ep 19
      The Return of Joey Heric
      4/14/02
      9.3
      go
      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.
    • Ep 18
      Fire Proof
      4/7/02
      9.4
      go
      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. ''
    • Ep 17
      Manifest Necessity
      3/17/02
      9.7
      go
      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.
    • Ep 16
      M. Premie Unplugged
      3/10/02
      9.4
      go
      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.
    • Ep 15
      Man and Superman
      2/24/02
      8.4
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 14
      Judge Knot
      2/17/02
      9.4
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 13
      Pro Se
      2/10/02
      9.6
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 12
      The Test
      1/13/02
      9.5
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 11
      Eyewitness
      1/6/02
      8.2
      go
      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.
    • Ep 10
      Inter Arma Silent Leges
      12/9/01
      8.5
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 9
      Dangerous Liaisons
      12/2/01
      7.4
      go
      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.
    • Ep 8
      Suffer The Little Children
      11/25/01
      9.5
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 7
      Honor Code
      11/18/01
      9.6
      go
      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.
    • Ep 6
      Vanished (2)
      10/21/01
      9.6
      go
      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 attacking the woman who raised him.''''In the end, John Pierce accepts a plea bargain for seven more years in prison, as he knows the case against him is overwhelming.moreless
    • Ep 5
      Vanished (1)
      10/14/01
      9.5
      go
      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. After being seriously threatened, Jimmy "borrows" money from a client's trust fund. He uses the money to bet on horses, and he wins enough to pay back the bookie. Jimmy returns the client's money, but not before Eugene and Bobby discover his reckless action.moreless
    • Ep 4
      Liar's Poker
      10/7/01
      9.6
      go
      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 wife is murdered, Sid is charged with the crime.moreless
    • Ep 3
      Killing Time
      9/30/01
      9.1
      go
      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 the full extent of the law. She tells Bobby about John Mockler's questionable tactics, and they attempt to get a stay of execution for Mockler's latest case. Their argument is not successful, and the death penalty is carried out.moreless
    • Ep 2
      The Candidate (2)
      9/23/01
      9.4
      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 Ellenormoreless
    • Ep 2
      The Candidate (Part 2)
      9/23/01
      0.0
      go
    • Ep 1
      The Candidate (1)
      9/23/01
      8.5
      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.
    • Ep 1
      The Candidate (Part 1)
      9/23/01
      0.0
      go
  • Season 5
    • Ep 22
      Public Servants
      5/13/01
      9.4
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 21
      Poor Richard\'s Almanac
      5/6/01
      9.7
      go
      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.
    • Ep 20
      The Case of Harland Bassett
      4/29/01
      9.6
      go
      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.
    • Ep 19
      Home of the Brave
      4/22/01
      9.5
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 18
      The Confession
      4/1/01
      9.3
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 17
      What Child is This?
      3/18/01
      9.6
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 16
      Gideon's Crossover
      3/11/01
      8.9
      go
      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).
    • Ep 15
      Awakenings
      2/18/01
      8.6
      go
      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.
    • Ep 14
      The Day After
      2/11/01
      9.5
      go
      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. ''''courtesy of ABC.com
    • Ep 13
      The Thin Line
      2/4/01
      9.5
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 12
      Payback
      1/14/01
      8.9
      go
      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.
    • Ep 11
      An Early Frost
      1/7/01
      9.4
      go
      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
    • Ep 10
      Friends and Ex-Lovers
      12/17/00
      9.8
      go
      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.
    • Ep 9
      The Deal
      12/10/00
      9.8
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 8
      Mr. Hinks Goes to Town
      11/26/00
      9.6
      go
      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.
    • Ep 7
      Brothers' Keepers
      11/19/00
      8.9
      go
      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.
    • Ep 6
      Show and Tell
      11/12/00
      9.4
      go
      The long-awaited Scott Wallace retrial.
    • Ep 5
      We Hold These Truths...
      11/5/00
      8.8
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 4
      Appeal and Denial
      10/29/00
      9.2
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 3
      Officers of the Court
      10/22/00
      9.6
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 2
      Germ Warfare
      10/15/00
      9.3
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 1
      Summary Judgments
      10/8/00
      9.1
      go
      Commonwealth v Wallace''Bobby doesn't want a client to testify to avoid introducing videotape that could be perceived as a admission of guilt. Helen and Richard Bay may have coaches a witness. Helen believes that witnessed lied. Ellenor and Lindsay represent a parent whose three children have all contracted learning disabilities.''
  • Season 4
    • Ep 22
      Life Sentence
      5/21/00
      9.5
      go
      Commonwealth v Burg''Ellenor defends a deaf woman who shot and killed the man who allegedly murdered and raped 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.''moreless
    • Ep 21
      The Honorable Man
      5/14/00
      9.2
      go
      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.
    • Ep 20
      Liberty Bells (2)
      5/7/00
      9.7
      go
      Time is running short on Stuart Donovan, as well as options to prevent his execution. Eugene, Jimmy and Lucy join Ellenor in Pennsylvania to help investigate, and look for a last minute miracle to save Donovan's life.
    • Ep 19
      Till Death Do Us Part (1)
      4/30/00
      9.2
      go
      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.
    • Ep 18
      Death Penalties
      4/9/00
      9.1
      go
      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 see if there are possibilities that could exonerate a 31-year-old death row inmate who claims to be innocent of a double homicide.moreless
    • Ep 17
      Black Widows
      4/2/00
      8.8
      go
      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.
    • Ep 16
      Settling
      3/12/00
      9.5
      go
      A red flag is raised when Bobby does not show up for a deposition. Little does the firm know, that Bobby has been kidnapped by Patrick Rooney. Rooney is a former client who spent 12 years for a crime, while maintaining his innocence.
    • Ep 15
      Race Ipsa Loquitor
      2/20/00
      8.6
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 14
      Checkmates
      2/13/00
      9.1
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 13
      Hammerhead Sharks (2)
      2/6/00
      9.6
      go
      California v Mills''Dennis Mills maintains his innocence. The firm continues the trial, striving against all odds to exonerate Mills. Lindsay struggles to look for a hail mary to try to save Mills.''
    • Ep 12
      New Evidence (1)
      1/30/00
      9.6
      go
      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.
    • Ep 11
      Blowing Smoke
      1/9/00
      8.8
      go
      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 gives legal help to her ex-boyfriend and Boston police officer Armstrong of murder. Armstrong shot and killed a teenage boy in a grocery store claiming he saw a gun. The cashier says otherwise.moreless
    • Ep 10
      Day in Court
      12/12/99
      9.1
      go
      Tempers flare over a particularly tough case. Bobby defends old client, drug dealer Eddie wick 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, expresses their outrage with the legal system.moreless
    • Ep 9
      Bay of Pigs
      11/28/99
      9.1
      go
      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.moreless
    • Ep 8
      Committed
      11/21/99
      8.5
      go
      Richard Bay salivates at the prospect of going after Eugene's son Kendall, his mother's lover is found dead in her bed. Ellenor is the attorney of record for Kendall. Lindsay tries the petition of Walter The Hummer Arens, a man who was found not guilty of five murders by reason of insanity. The five victims were all woman, and were stabbed. Arens spent 20 years in a mental facility, and petitions to be let out, claiming he is cured.moreless
    • Ep 7
      Victimless Crimes
      11/14/99
      9.2
      go
      Commonwealth v Darlene Keating''Jimmy represents Keating for murdering her rapist. It turns out to be an uphill fight when Keating refuses to say she was temporarily insane at the time. Lucy accuses her dentist, who also happens to be Bobby's cousin, of sexual battery. When the dentist seeks out Bobby for legal counsel, Lucy becomes more frustrated when it appears that Bobby is willing to defend him.''moreless
    • Ep 6
      Marooned
      11/7/99
      9.1
      go
      Rebecca and Eugene defend Jan Carlson who is accused of killing her mother. Carlson claims she suffers from flashbacks involving child molestation by her father and that her mother knew. Carlson's sister claims she was not molested. Lindsay and Bobby argue over wedding dresses.
    • Ep 5
      Oz (2)
      10/24/99
      8.3
      Commonwealth v Raymond Oz''The legendary Raymond Oz works on what will likely be his last case, defending himself for the murder of his wife. Oz works to secure his freedom, as well as his legacy. Bobby and Lindsay stay on as co-council. Bobby urges Oz to change his plea to not guilty due to insanity. ''moreless
    • Ep 5
      Oz
      10/24/99
      0.0
      go
    • Ep 4
      Legacy (1)
      10/17/99
      8.4
      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. Eugene meets the world's worst attorney, Harland Bassett for the first time and has to help him with a casemoreless
    • Ep 4
      Legacy
      10/17/99
      0.0
      go
    • Ep 3
      Loser's Keepers
      10/10/99
      9.5
      go
      Commonwealth v Ronald Vega''Lucy finds an envelope containing a picture of a nun (from the neckline down), holding a Boston Herald, and the paper is dated the day before. This raises suspicions that Lindsay's attacker is alive, and getting bolder. And has easy access into the office. Jimmy also fears his apartment has been broken into. Rebecca defends Ronald Vega, a young man who confessed to a hit and run accident. Vega recants his confession after the woman who was hit, dies from her injuries. ''moreless
    • Ep 2
      Boston Confidential
      10/3/99
      9.0
      go
      Bobby gets a murderer off on a technicality when the arresting officer illegally searches the car and finds a corpse. Jimmy urges Henry Olson to come forward with what he saw, to try to clear him of murder. When Olson refuses, Jimmy breaks his confidence. Lindsay tells Helen that she's moving out so that she can move in with Bobby. Ellenor suggests that she move in with Helen.moreless
    • Ep 1
      Free Dental
      9/26/99
      8.2
      go
      Commonwealth v. Henry Olson''Bobby and Jimmy defend dentist, Dr. Henry Olson, accused of murdering a frequent patient... but eventually discover he's hiding a sordid fetish. Dr. Olson gives Jimmy info that can clear him. But the doctor then orders Jimmy not to use it, or he will confess to the crime. Vogelman is back, looking for more legal services. His co-op voted him out of the building because of allegations of killing Susan Robin. The case later leads to Vogelman inviting Ellenor to his place for dinner. ''moreless
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