List of The Practice episodes

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The Practice is an American legal drama created by David E. Kelley centring on the
partners and associates at a Boston law firm. The series was broadcast for eight seasons
from 1997 to 2004, initially as a mid-season replacement. The Practice won many
Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series in 1998 and 1999. As part
of the fictional universe in which many shows produced by David E. Kelley are set The
Practice had crossover story arcs with Gideon's Crossing, Boston Public, and Ally McBeal
in addition to its own more jovial spin-off series Boston Legal, which was broadcast from
2004 to 2008.

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
mirrored current events at the time of the episodes' initial broadcast. Conflict between legal
ethics and personal morality was a recurring theme.

Contents
 1 Series overview
 2 Episodes
o 2.1 Season 1: 1997
o 2.2 Season 2: 1997–1998
o 2.3 Season 3: 1998–1999
o 2.4 Season 4: 1999–2000
o 2.5 Season 5: 2000–2001
o 2.6 Season 6: 2001–2002
o 2.7 Season 7: 2002–2003
o 2.8 Season 8: 2003–2004
 3 See also
 4 References
 5 External links

Series overview
Originally aired Viewers Viewer
Season Episodes
First aired Last aired (in millions) Rank
1 6 4 March 1997 8 April 1997 9.2[1] #43[1]
2 28 20 September 1997 11 May 1998 10.0[2] #82[2]
3 23 27 September 1998 9 May 1999 12.7[3] #34[3]
4 22 26 September 1999 21 May 2000 17.9[4] #8[4]
5 22 8 October 2000 13 May 2001 18.3[5] #9[5]
 6 23 23 September 2001 19 May 2002 12.9[6] #26[6]
7 22 29 September 2002 5 May 2003 9.8[7] #55[7]
8 22 28 September 2003 16 May 2004 9.1[8] #63[8]

Episodes
Season 1: 1997

No. in No. in Production

Title Directed by Written by Original air date
series season code[9]
David E.
1 1 "Pilot" Mick Jackson March 4, 1997 1ABQ79
Kelley
Bobby defends Rachel Reynolds, a young woman facing drug charges, and Ellenor second
chairs. Bobby is stressed because it looks bad for Reynolds, as she is not a drug dealer, but
was trying to cover for her brother. Lindsay represents Emerson Ray, who is suing a
tobacco company in a wrongful death suit. Lindsay is surprised that her favorite law
professor, Anderson Pearson, represents the defense. Eugene represents "Free Willy", a
man who has a problem with exposing himself in public.
Michael David E.
2 2 "Part II" March 11, 1997 1ABQ01
Pressman Kelley
Bobby represents a man facing armed robbery charges. His strategy is to keep it from
going to trial and to plead out to lesser charges. Eugene's client fears for her and her 11-
year-old son's safety, at the hands of her ex-husband. Eugene makes several attempts to get
a restraining order, and even crosses the line by making threats of his own. The situation
goes from bad to worse, and has deadly consequences. Bobby pays a visit to friend and
banker Jimmy Berluti in an attempt to secure a loan.
"Trial and Rick David E.
3 3 March 18, 1997 1ABQ02
Error" Rosenthal Kelley
Bobby pays attention to The Commonwealth V Ronald Martin, as he plans to represent
Gerald Braun in a wrongful death suit against Martin. "Free Willy" returns, after being
arrested in a peculiar position with a hooker. Defense Lawyers in the Emerson Ray case
make a motion to have the case dismissed. Bobby fears that the judge is biased, and uses a
controversial card to have the judge removed. Jimmy is fired for approving a construction
loan under false pretenses. Bobby decides to hire Jimmy.
(Juicio de homicidio sujeto pasivo: mujer hija de familia de Bobby; juicio por prostitución
de Eugene, vista contra tabacalera de Lindsay)
James David E.
4 4 "Part IV" March 25, 1997 1ABQ03
Frawley Kelley
Lindsay prepares to take on her first case against the tobacco industry. Dr. Braun's anger
takes a fatal step. Jimmy and Braun's Rabbi make an appearance on a talk show. The
Rabbi's comments on the show make the case even more difficult for Dr. Braun, and could
result in accessory charges of his own.
(Victoria En acuerdo vs. Tabacalera; inicio de juicio por homicidio)
5 5 "Part V" Michael David E. April 1, 1997 1ABQ04
 Schultz Kelley
Eugene defends Steven Frenault for armed robbery, and makes a bet with the D.A. that he
will win the case. Ellenor meets George Vogelman, a man that answered her personal ad.
Dr. Braun refuses to explore temporary insanity as a defense for the murder of Ronald
Martin.
(Juicio por homicidio donde el cliente rehúsa defensa por locura transitoria y complicidad
en homicidio de Bobby; Juicio por robo a mano armada de Eugene)
Dennie
6 6 "Part VI" Ed Redlich April 8, 1997 1ABQ05
Gordon
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.

Season 2: 1997–1998

No. in No. in Directed Production

Title Written by Original air date
series season by code[9]
"Reasonable Michael David E.
7 1 September 20, 1997 2ABQ01
Doubts" Pressman Kelley
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.
Caso de defensa propia y duda razonable en homicidio “justificado” por un intento de
violación.
Thomas David E.
8 2 "Betrayal" September 23, 1997 2ABQ02
Schlamme Kelley
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.
David E.
9 3 "The Blessing" Lee Bonner September 27, 1997 2ABQ03
Kelley
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.
David E.
Steve
10 4 "Dog Bite" Kelley & October 4, 1997 1ABQ06
Miner
David Shore
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.
11 5 "First Degree Joe David E. October 11, 1997 1ABQ07
(Part 1)" Napolitano Kelley,
Michael R.
Perry,
Stephen
Gaghan &
Alexis
 Ganya
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. Jimmy shares a secret with
Lindsay. To be continued...
David E.
Kelley, Ed
"Sex, Lies, and Redlich,
12 6 Monkeys (Part Lee Bonner Stephen October 18, 1997 1ABQ08
2)" Gaghan &
Michael R.
Perry
Bobby tries to right a wrong after finding the truth about his client. 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.
"Search and Michael David E.
13 7 October 25, 1997 2ABQ04
Seizure" Schultz Kelley
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, leading to another
battle with Dickie Flood. Helen asks Bobby out to a Halloween party.
Todd Ellis
14 8 "The Means" Oz Scott November 8, 1997 2ABQ05
Kessler
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'.
Ed Redlich
John
15 9 "Save the Mule" & Andrew November 15, 1997 2ABQ06
Patterson
Smith
Lindsay is hired by a drug dealer to defend his "mule" who has 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. A former activist enlists Bobby's
help after being underground for 25 years.
"Spirit of Michael
16 10 Ed Redlich November 22, 1997 2ABQ07
America" Schultz
Donnell & Associates travel to another state in a last-minute attempt to get a stay of
execution for convicted murderer Randall Jefferson while a documentary crew watches
their every move.
Steve David E.
17 11 "Hide and Seek" November 29, 1997 1ABQ11
Miner Kelley
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.
David E.
"Race with the
18 12 Oz Scott Kelley & December 13, 1997 1ABQ09
Devil"
David Shore
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.
B.J. White,
"The Civil David Joseph
19 13 December 20, 1997 1ABQ10
Right" Jones Telushkin &
Allen Estrin
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. Bobby
and Rebecca deal with a large crowd that is responding to Jimmy's grunt commercial.
Meanwhile, Eugene refuses to defend a rapist after he runs into one of his client's victims
in a clothing store.
"The Pursuit of Michael David E.
20 14 January 3, 1998 1ABQ12
Dignity" Schultz Kelley
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 Lisa with Tourette's
Syndrome in school. Rebecca takes an active role in Lisa's behalf. Lindsay represents a
woman who is suing her doctor for sewing live maggots into her leg to prevent post-
surgical infection.
Robert David E.
21 15 "Line of Duty" January 5, 1998 2ABQ08
Mandel Kelley
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.
David E.
Kelley,
"Truth and Stephen
22 16 Joseph January 12, 1998 2ABQ09
Consequences" Cragg
Telushkin &
Allen Estrin
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. Helen pushes the envelope
in order to protect a witness.
"Burden of Daniel David E.
23 17 January 19, 1998 2ABQ10
Proof" Attias Kelley
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. Jimmy also must bear the pressure
and doubts from Bobby.
24 18 "Ties that Bind" Mel David E. February 2, 1998 2ABQ11
 Kelley &
Damski
Larry Mollin
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.
"The Trial (Part Dennie David E.
25 19 February 9, 1998 2ABQ12
1)" Gordon Kelley
Bobby's firm is given a referral by a big law firm to Dr. Jeffrey Winslow when his mistress
is found brutally murdered. Due to large retainer that Winslow offers the firm, Bobby
accepts the case even though he knows that Helen is the D.A. assigned to the case. Neither
lawyer will recuse themselves from the case, putting their personal relationship into
jeopardy. Eugene defends Rebecca's irascible uncle on tax evasion charges. To be
continued...
"Cloudy with a
Chance of Dennie David E.
26 20 February 16, 1998 2ABQ13
Membranes (Part Gordon Kelley
2)"
The entire episode is dedicated to the Commonwealth V Winslow murder trial. All of the
lawyers of Robert Donnell & Associates are on the case. Helen Gamble gets a considerable
amount of pressure from her boss to get a win. Tactics used by lawyers on both sides anger
Judge Hiller while adding fuel to the war between Bobby and Helen.
David E.
27 21 "In Deep" Oz Scott March 2, 1998 2ABQ14
Kelley
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.
Arvin David E.
28 22 "Another Day" March 9, 1998 2ABQ15
Brown Kelley
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 is
addicted to cigarettes. Lindsay sues Pearson himself when she suspects his firm of burying
damaging information. Ellenor defends Cruikshank against anti-tourism charges, earning
herself several trips to jail when she vehemently disagrees with the judge's decidedly
biased position.
(Juicio Lindsay vs Tabacalera por publicidad dirigida; Bobby & Eugene vs Helen por
homicidio calificado, caso Joey Heric; Ellenor caso de interferencia en el comercio por
robo y amenazas).
Adam David E.
29 23 "Checkmate" March 16, 1998 2ABQ16
Nimoy Kelley
Joey's case comes to trial. Ellenor represents a woman heckled by a carnival clown. Bobby
recruits Lindsay to second chair Ellenor's case, even though both Lindsay and Ellenor
object.
(Ellenor vs circo por avergonzar con un payaso a mujer gorda públicamente; Joey Heric,
juicio por homicidio calificado)
David E.
"Trees in the Dwight Kelley &
30 24 March 30, 1998 2ABQ17
Forest" Little Frank
Renzulli
Lindsay drops a bomb during a staff meeting by asking to have equity in the firm. Bobby
takes the request as a threat. Eugene defends a gang member for murder who says it was an
accident. Rebecca is being honored for animal rights, but it is at risk because she kills a rat
that is loose in the office. Helen gets a hit and run case dropped on her, and her only
witness is a homeless person. Helen has to bring it to trial because the case already had
been continued too many times.
Ed Redlich
Stephen
31 25 "Food Chains" & David E. April 6, 1998 2ABQ18
Cragg
Kelley
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.
David E.
Dennis Kelley &
32 26 "Axe Murderer" April 27, 1998 2ABQ19
Smith Todd Ellis
Kessler
Bobby works with Ally McBeal and Billy Thomas (of the law firm of Cage and Fish) to
help in the defense of Marie Hanson (Donna Murphy), an apparent axe murderer who may
have been Lizzie Borden in a past life. Bobby's infamous "plan B" strategy has shocking
results. 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 episode concludes a crossover with Ally McBeal that begins on "The Inmates".
Elodie David E.
33 27 "Duty Bound" May 4, 1998 2ABQ20
Keene Kelley
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.
"Rhyme and Jesus David E.
34 28 May 11, 1998 2ABQ21
Reason" Trevino Kelley
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.

Season 3: 1998–1999
No. in No. in Production
Title Directed by Written by Original air date
series season code[9]
 Dennis
Smith & David E.
35 1 "Passing Go" September 27, 1998 3ABQ01
Michael Kelley
Schultz
Because he is distracted while girl watching, Bobby gets hit by a car. Meanwhile, Ellenor
advises a client to do something that helps to hide the fact that he was drinking. Realizing
later that her actions were unethical, she has serious doubts that she is able to keep from
crossing that line. Eugene's case deals with a murder where two roommates are in a joint
trial, both pointing the finger at the other one. Bobby is still resisting changes that Lindsay
is making to the office, prompting him to pay a visit to his father. Rebecca shocks the firm
when she announces she's passed the bar exam.
"Reasons to Jace David E.
36 2 October 4, 1998 3ABQ02
Believe" Alexander Kelley
Helen and Lindsay move in together. Rebecca tries her first case, even though most of the
firm tries to get her to plead out. Anderson Pearson calls on Bobby and Lindsay to defend
him when he's arrested for the murder of a stalker. Helen struggles over a probable cause
hearing for a murder, when all they have is a four-year-old child as an eyewitness.
David E.
37 3 "Body Count" Oz Scott October 11, 1998 3ABQ03
Kelley
Bobby and Lindsay lay the groundwork for the Pearson trial. George Vogelman, the
podiatrist that answered Ellenor's personal ad comes into the office with a severed head in
his medicine bag. Ellenor and Eugene try to determine the best course of action. Jimmy and
Rebecca defend Jesse Manning, an elderly man accused of plotting to murder his wife.
"The Dwight David E.
38 4 October 18, 1998 3ABQ04
Defenders" Little Kelley
Lindsay and Bobby try the case, The Commonwealth V Anderson Pearson. District
Attorney Gavin Bullock surprises Bobby with his strategy in how he tries the case.
Meanwhile, Ellenor's efforts to build a defense for George Vogelman do not go well, as the
police do not investigate other suspects. Pornographic material is found at Vogelman's
home, which is sure to be used against him. Eugene is investigating to find other possible
suspects, and agrees to take first chair in Vogelman's defense.
"The David E.
39 5 Alex Graves October 25, 1998 3ABQ05
Battlefield" Kelley
Lindsay desperately works around the clock on Pearson's appeal, and if necessary, strategy
for sentencing. Her efforts in trying to save Pearson start to wear on her. 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.
"One of Those Dwight David E.
40 6 November 8, 1998 3ABQ06
Days" Little Kelley
The Commonwealth V Vogelman case is tried. Tensions mount in the firm over strategy, as
there is not much to offer for a defense. Eugene does not feel good about using a "plan b"
defense. Ellenor's examination of Helen on the witness stand draws ire from Helen, as well
as Lindsay and Bobby.
41 7 "Trench Work" Oz Scott David E. November 15, 1998 3ABQ07
 Kelley
Bobby fears that Lindsay is too emotionally involved as she takes her last shot at saving
Pearson. Steve Robin, who claims the firm slandered him in the Vogelman trial, sues the
firm. Eugene strikes an illegal deal with Helen to help his client, Kevin Peete in exchange
for damaging information on the Harrelson killer.
David E.
Dennis Kelley &
42 8 "Swearing In" November 29, 1998 3ABQ08
Smith Alfonso H.
Moreno
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.
David E.
Adam
43 9 "State of Mind" Kelley & Jill December 6, 1998 3ABQ09
Nimoy
Goldsmith
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.
"Love and David E.
44 10 Arvin Brown December 13, 1998 3ABQ10
Honor" Kelley
Robin V Donnell, Young, Dole & Frutt is heard in court. Tensions rise as the firm faces an
uphill fight. Jimmy feels that Ellenor and Eugene do not fare well on the witness stand.
Ellenor and Eugene are not happy with Jimmy's strategy.
"Split Michael David E.
45 11 January 3, 1999 3ABQ11
Decisions" Schultz Kelley
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.
David E.
"A Day in the Martha
46 12 Kelley & Jill January 10, 1999 3ABQ12
Life" Mitchell
Goldsmith
Bobby and Eugene travel to a friend's home to counsel him when his daughter's newborn
child is smothered. Jimmy and Rebecca have probable cause hearings, while Helen
represents the commonwealth in Jimmy's case. Lindsay comes to Jimmy's aid when she
sees opportunity to help kick the charges. This is to the dismay of Helen, as she was hoping
to escape for the day with Lindsay for a day at the spa.
"Judge and Allan David E.
47 13 January 17, 1999 3ABQ13
Jury" Arkush Kelley
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.
David E.
Kelley,
"Of Human Dwight Catherine
48 14 February 7, 1999 3ABQ14
Bondage" Little Stribling &
Jill
Goldsmith
Bobby takes over the defense of a teenage prostitute accused of murder when her previous
attorney withdraws, claiming he represents her 'john' (who is 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.
"Lawyers,
Dennie David E.
49 15 Reporters, and February 21, 1999 3ABQ15
Gordon Kelley
Cockroaches"
Tensions boil over at the firm when Ellenor discovers Lindsay's salary is more than double
hers. Ellenor approaches Jimmy about partnership, hoping it will give her an ally for
voting. 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's plans to enter a quick plea and run off to the
spa change after meeting Sylvie Tyler. She then pushes for jail time for a teenager who
killed Tyler's cat in a cruel fashion.
Keith David E.
50 16 "End Games" February 28, 1999 3ABQ16
Samples Kelley
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.
Cindy
"Target John Lichtman &
51 17 March 7, 1999 3ABQ17
Practice" Patterson Alfonso H.
Moreno
Jimmy (with Lindsay as second chair) 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.
Bobby, Ellenor and Rebecca all work to help Kendall. Eugene is determined to beat the
case, and Bobby and Ellenor have to step in to do what is best as lawyers. The incident
causes problems with Eugene and his ex-wife over what is best for Kendall.
David E.
Kelley, Jill
Dennis
52 18 "Crossfire" Goldsmith & March 14, 1999 3ABQ18
Smith
Alfonso H.
Moreno
Young V Young Commonwealth V Strunk 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. Sharon's lawyer uses several of previous storylines against Eugene.
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.
David E.
53 19 "Closet Justice" Alex Graves March 28, 1999 3ABQ19
Kelley
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. 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.
Jill
"Home Jeannot Goldsmith &
54 20 April 18, 1999 3ABQ20
Invasions" Szwarc Alfonso H.
Moreno
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.
Dylan David E.
55 21 "Infected" April 25, 1999 3ABQ21
McDermott Kelley
Helen brings felony murder charges against Gary Armbrust for lying to save his father.
Rebecca takes a pro bono case for a man accused of attempted murder. Judge Swackheimer
makes several decisions that make it tough for Rebecca to try a fair case. Bobby and
Eugene work on a wrongful death suit for a woman dying shortly after routine cosmic
surgery.
"Do Unto David E.
56 22 Mel Damski May 2, 1999 3ABQ22
Others" Kelley
Commonwealth v. Richard Jacobs 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.
"Happily Ever Dwight David E.
57 23 May 9, 1999 3ABQ23
After" Little Kelley
An unknown assailant that was wearing a nun's outfit during a late night at the office stabs
Lindsay. 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.

Season 4: 1999–2000

No. in No. in Directed Production

Title Written by Original air date
series season by code[9]
Arvin David E.
58 1 "Free Dental" September 26, 1999 4ABQ01
Brown Kelley
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. 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.
"Boston Alex David E.
59 2 October 3, 1999 4ABQ02
Confidential" Graves Kelley
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 is moving out so that she can move in with Bobby. Ellenor suggests that she
move in with Helen.
David E.
"Losers Dennis Kelley &
60 3 October 10, 1999 4ABQ03
Keepers" Smith Christopher
Mack
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.
David E.
Kelley, Todd
"Legacy (Part Dennie
61 4 Ellis Kessler October 17, 1999 4ABQ04
1)" Gordon
& Jill
Goldsmith
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 has 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 case. To be continued...
Michael David E.
62 5 "Oz (Part 2)" October 24, 1999 4ABQ05
Zinberg Kelley
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.
David E.
Jeannot Kelley &
63 6 "Marooned" November 7, 1999 4ABQ06
Szwarc Todd Ellis
Kessler
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.
David E.
Kelley &
"Victimless James
64 7 Samantha November 14, 1999 4ABQ07
Crimes" Frawley
Howard
Corbin
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.
David E.
Arvin Kelley &
65 8 "Committed" November 21, 1999 4ABQ08
Brown Todd Ellis
Kessler
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 women and were stabbed. Arens
spent 20 years in a mental facility and petitions to be let out, claiming he is cured.
David E.
66 9 "Bay of Pigs" Oz Scott November 28, 1999 4ABQ09
Kelley
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.
Dennis David E.
67 10 "Day in Court" December 12, 1999 4ABQ10
Smith Kelley
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.
David E.
Kelley &
"Blowing Jeannot
68 11 Samantha January 9, 2000 4ABQ11
Smoke" Szwarc
Howard
Corbin
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.
"New Evidence Michael David E.
69 12 January 30, 2000 4ABQ12
(Part 1)" Zinberg Kelley
Lindsay takes the firm to Los Angeles to defend an acquaintance who is 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. This episode aired after the Super Bowl; Los Angeles was chosen as the setting
due to its lack of an NFL team. It remained the series' most-watched episode for the rest of
the series' run. To be continued...
Dwight
"Hammerhead Little & David E.
70 13 February 6, 2000 4ABQ14
Sharks (Part 2)" Dennis Kelley
Smith
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.
David E.
Kelley,
Andy
71 14 "Checkmates" Alfonso H. February 13, 2000 4ABQ13
Wolk
Moreno & Jill
Goldsmith
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.
72 15 "Race Ipsa Alex David E. February 20, 2000 4ABQ15
 Loquitor" Graves Kelley
Jimmy is tempted to compromise his integrity to get convicted murder (and insect admirer)
Henry Olson released. Eugene and Rebecca represent a woman who is 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.
Arvin Todd Ellis
73 16 "Settling" March 12, 2000 4ABQ16
Brown Kessler
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 a former client named Patrick Rooney (Donnie
Wahlberg). Rooney, who spent 12 years in prison all the while maintaining his innocence
blames Bobby for his incarceration.
"Black Mel David E.
74 17 April 2, 2000 4ABQ17
Widows" Damski Kelley
Bobby defends the so-called 'Black Widow'; a woman who is 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.
"Death Keith David E.
75 18 April 9, 2000 4ABQ18
Penalties" Samples Kelley
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.
David E.
Kelley &
"Till Death Do
Duane Alfonso H.
76 19 Us Part (Part April 30, 2000 4ABQ19
Clark Moreno and
1)"
Adam Armus
& Kay Foster
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. To be continued...
David E.
"Liberty Bells Michael Kelley &
77 20 May 7, 2000 4ABQ20
(Part 2)" Schultz Alfonso H.
Moreno
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.
"The Honorable Dennis David E.
78 21 May 14, 2000 4ABQ21
Man" Smith Kelley
Eugene is disgusted by his client, a homeless man accused of murdering a woman and
raping her corpse. Jimmy represents an old friend who is being sued for notifying
employees that one of their co-workers has AIDS.
Michael David E.
79 22 "Life Sentence" May 21, 2000 4ABQ22
Zinberg Kelley
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.

Season 5: 2000–2001

No. in No. in Production

Title Directed by Written by Original air date
series season code[9]
"Summary Arvin David E.
80 1 October 8, 2000 5ABQ01
Judgements" Brown Kelley
Commonwealth v Wallace Bobby doesn't want a client to testify to avoid introducing
videotape that could be perceived as an admission of guilt. Helen and Richard Bay may
have coached a witness. Helen believes that witnessed lied. Ellenor and Lindsay represent a
parent whose three children have all contracted learning disabilities.
"Germ Duane David E.
81 2 October 15, 2000 5ABQ02
Warfare" Clark Kelley
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.
David E.
"Officers of the Jeannot
82 3 Kelley & October 22, 2000 5ABQ03
Court" Szwarc
Peter Blake
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.
David E.
"Appeal and Dennis
83 4 Kelley & October 29, 2000 5ABQ04
Denial" Smith
Lukas Reiter
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.
"We Hold Duane David E.
84 5 November 5, 2000 5ABQ05
These Truths" Clark Kelley
Eugene defends a man accused of murder in a trial where the outcome hinges on the
honesty of a police office who has 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.
"Show and David E.
85 6 Alex Graves November 12, 2000 5ABQ06
Tell" Kelley
The long-awaited Scott Wallace retrial.
David E.
"Brothers' Arvin Kelley &
86 7 November 19, 2000 5ABQ07
Keepers" Brown Alfonso H.
Moreno
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.
"Mr. Hinks Jeannot David E.
87 8 November 26, 2000 5ABQ08
Goes to Town" Szwarc Kelley
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.
David E.
Daniel
88 9 "The Deal" Kelley & December 10, 2000 5ABQ09
Attias
Peter Blake
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 whereabouts 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.
David E.
"Friends and Michael
89 10 Kelley & December 17, 2000 5ABQ10
Ex-Lovers" Zinberg
Lukas Reiter
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.
"An Early Christina David E.
90 11 January 7, 2001 5ABQ11
Frost" M. Musrey Kelley
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.
91 12 "Payback" Andy Wolk David E. January 14, 2001 5ABQ12
Kelley &
 Marc
Guggenheim
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.
David E.
"The Thin Dennis
92 13 Kelley & February 4, 2001 5ABQ13
Line" Smith
Lynne E. Litt
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.
"The Day David E.
93 14 Alex Graves February 11, 2001 5ABQ14
After" Kelley
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. Kevin Riley asks Ellenor
Frutt to represent him in a school board meeting when he's fired from Winslow High.

This episode begins a crossover with Boston Public that concludes in "Chapter Thirteen".
David E.
Charles
94 15 "Awakenings" Kelley & February 18, 2001 5ABQ15
McClelland
Lukas Reiter
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.
David E.
"Gideon's Michael Kelley, Peter
95 16 March 11, 2001 5ABQ16
Crossover" Schultz Blake &
Lynne E. Litt
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.

This episode begins a crossover with Gideon's Crossing that concludes on "Flashpoint".
David E.
"What Child is Steve
96 17 Kelley & March 18, 2001 5ABQ17
This" Gomer
Lynne E. Litt
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. Meanwhile, Ellenor goes into labor with
only a panicky Helen Gamble there to assist her.
97 18 "The Andy Wolk David E. April 1, 2001 5ABQ18
 Kelley &
Confession"
Lukas Reiter
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.
David E.
Kelley &
"Home of the Keith Lynne E. Litt
98 19 April 22, 2001 5ABQ19
Brave" Samples and
Adam Armus
& Kay Foster
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.
"The Case of Alfonso H.
Daniel
99 20 Harland Moreno & April 29, 2001 5ABQ20
Attias
Basset" Peter Blake
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.
Jill
"Poor
Jeannot Goldsmith,
100 21 Richard's May 6, 2001 5ABQ21
Szwarc Lukas Reiter
Almanac"
& Jill Shapiro
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.
"Public Dennis David E.
101 22 May 13, 2001 5ABQ22
Servants" Smith Kelley
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. However, because
Jackie threatened to put a 'hit' on Helen from within prison after she reneged on the deal,
the judge adds 75 years to each of Jackie's counts, meaning he will be up for parole in 150
years. 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.
Season 6: 2001–2002

No. in No. in Directed Written Production

Title Original air date
series season by by code[9]
"The Jeannot David E.
102/103 1/2 September 23, 2001 6ABQ01/6ABQ02
Candidate" Szwarc Kelley
A sensational homicide case rocks Boston in the series' two-hour, sixth-season opener. The
defendant is a charismatic state senator, who is 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.
"Killing Daniel Peter
104 3 September 30, 2001 6ABQ03
Time" Attias Blake
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 (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.
Gardner
Dwight Stern &
105 4 "Liar's Poker" October 7, 2001 6ABQ04
Little Lukas
Reiter
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.
106 5 "Vanished: Arvin Crystal October 14, 2001 6ABQ05
 Nix-
Part 1" Brown
Hines
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. To be continued...
"Vanished: Duane Gardner
107 6 October 21, 2001 6ABQ06
Part 2" Clark Stern
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.
David E.
"Honor Jeannot Kelley &
108 7 November 18, 2001 6ABQ07
Code" Szwarc Lukas
Reiter
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.
Lynne E.
"Suffer the
Dennis Litt &
109 8 Little November 25, 2001 6ABQ08
Smith James
Children"
Solomon
Lindsay is assigned a case involving a mentally challenged man who was released from
prison after DNA evidence exonerated him of the murder of his wife. The man is searching
for his daughter, who believed that he murdered his wife, her mother. Ellenor is working
on a gang killing case. Alan Lowe is using unscrupulous tactics in order to get the former-
gang member's family to turn on him.
"Dangerous Andy David E.
110 9 December 2, 2001 6ABQ09
Liaisons" Wolk Kelley
Bobby has feelings for a client (Gabrielle Anwar) accused of murder. Lucy counsels an
octogenarian rape victim, who then takes vengeance on her rapist.
"Inter Arma David Lukas
111 10 December 9, 2001 6ABQ10
Silent Leges" Semel Reiter
Eugene and Helen are against each other in a case. Eugene's client insists on an argument
that hinges on the existence of "Cross Racial Impairment", a psychological condition
proposed by one of Eugene's witnesses. Rebecca represents a legal immigrant of Middle
Eastern descent who is being held in against his will in something like Kafka's The Trial.
David E.
Duane Kelley &
112 11 "Eyewitness" January 6, 2002 6ABQ11
Clark Peter
Blake
Lindsay and Jimmy defend a man accused of killing a woman's husband. A minister tells
Lindsay and Jimmy that one of his congregants committed the murder. Ellenor defends
someone who is accused of being a repeat thief; the DA on the case, Mitchell, sexually
harasses Ellenor. The major theme of the episode is about corruption within the system and
why the process is important.
Christina
Lukas
113 12 "The Test" M. January 13, 2002 6ABQ12
Reiter
Musrey
Bobby and Eugene defend Russell Hampton, a man who was shot in a drug feud. Bobby,
believing Russell to be dead, tells the police about the feud. Russell attacks Bobby. Lindsay
tries to get a DNA test for one of her first clients who is now serving time in prison for
multiple rapings. The theme in this episode is biological (blood and DNA) identification,
and how these tests alone do not necessarily indicate guilt or innocence.
Michael Jonathan
114 13 "Pro Se" February 10, 2002 6ABQ13
Zinberg Shapiro
Bobby deals with having been attacked by one of his clients, Russell Hampton, from the
last episode. Bobby considers leaving criminal defense. Ellenor defends a man named Ray
(who wants to defend himself) who is accused of murdering someone while in prison. The
theme in this episode is about how prison and the prospect of serving time makes one
desperate, and that defense attorneys put themselves in danger by interacting with those
who have little to lose.
Dennie
115 14 "Judge Knot" Jeff Rake February 17, 2002 6ABQ14
Gordon
Bobby and Helen are called by the US Attorneys office to pull a sting on the possibly
corrupt Judge Charles Fleming. The book the judge is holding is titled "Justice for All",
and is not a real book. It is unclear what the paper Helen shreds says.
 "Man and Jeannot Lukas
116 15 February 24, 2002 6ABQ15
Superman" Szwarc Reiter
Jimmy and Lindsay represent an old friend of Jimmy's who now believes he's Superman.
Bobby searches for a baby sitter.
"M Premie Dennis John
117 16 March 10, 2002 6ABQ16
Unplugged" Smith Tinker
Fallout from the death of Judge Fleming and Bobby having worked with the US Attorneys
office. Eugene and Rebecca defend a man whose daughter is on life support, and whose
wife has control over the disconnecting of life support due to him being accused of shaking
the baby to near-death. Ellenor has a case against Mitchell, the DA who sexually harassed
her. Mitchell quits his job and Ellenor starts to date Mitchell. We learn Mitchell and
Ellenor have been friends for a long time, even having gone to school together. Mitchell
decides to leave Boston.
Christina
"Manifest Peter
118 17 M. March 17, 2002 6ABQ17
Necessity" Blake
Musrey
Bobby and Jimmy go against Helen and Kenneth Walsh in a case where the defendant has
a background in organized crime and won his last case, 12 years prior, against Walsh. The
question of prosecutorial misconduct is the crux of this episode. Lindsay is defending an
old man who wants to go to prison.
Andy Jonathan
119 18 "Fire Proof" April 7, 2002 6ABQ18
Wolk Shapiro
Jimmy and Bobby defend one of Jimmy's father's old friends who is accused of setting fire
to his building to collect the insurance and is suspected, by Kenneth Walsh, of laundering
money involved with organized crime many years past. Helen suspects Walsh has coerced
a witness. A boy who has a crush on Lucy commits wire fraud, and he is charged by the
FBI.
"The Return
Dwight David E.
120 19 of Joey April 14, 2002 6ABQ19
Little Kelley
Heric"
Joey Heric arrives at the office and announces he's become a lawyer. Ellenor and Bobby
help Joey in his first murder trial. Jimmy's former client Jennifer, a prostitute, accuses a
lawyer of raping her. The firm stands against the lawyer and his big firm.
"Eat and Dennis David E.
121 20 May 5, 2002 6ABQ20
Run" Smith Kelley
The firm defends a man who believes he is Hannibal Lecter. The man, O'Malley, threatens
Lindsay, who is especially upset because she was stabbed a few years ago. Bobby does a
poor job on his closing so Eugene steps in and finishes it. The defendant is acquitted of all
murder charges. Lindsay and Bobby admit to having problems within their relationship.
Andy David E.
122 21 "Evil-Doers" May 12, 2002 6ABQ21
Wolk Kelley
A continuation of the Eat and Run storyline. O'Malley calls Lindsay, and she gets a
restraining order. Eugene and Jimmy try a case defending a man accused of rape who has a
twin brother, claiming to be the real rapist. O'Malley shows up at the Donnells' home, and
Lindsay shoots him.
"This Pud's Jeannot David E.
123 22 May 19, 2002 6ABQ22
for You" Szwarc Kelley
A continuation of the Eat and Run storyline. O'Malley died in the shooting. Rebecca
defends a man who nicknamed his penis "Pud", accused of rape and murder. The Pud
fellow's victim shows up on a video tape. Bobby and Lindsay's relationship starts to
crumble under the stress. The firm is allowed to be Lindsay's attorney, and relies upon the
defense of Battered Woman Syndrome.
Dennis David E.
124 23 "The Verdict" May 19, 2002 6ABQ23
Smith Kelley
A continuation of the Eat and Run storyline. Larry King is a guest on the show. Joey Heric
also gets a short cameo. Lindsay's trial occurs, and she is found guilty. Lindsay's stress
pushes her beyond the breaking point.

Season 7: 2002–2003

No. in No. in Directed Production

Title Written by Original air date
series season by code[9]
Dennis David E.
125 1 "Privilege" September 29, 2002 7ABQ01
Smith Kelley
Lindsay is sentenced. Jamie Stringer is hired. Jimmy is hired by a woman who told him she
had kidnapped a girl 16 years ago and had raised as her daughter. This woman hired Jimmy
to tell the person whose daughter she had kidnapped about the kidnapping, as well as the
person accused of kidnapping that he knew she was innocent.
Christina David E.
126 2 "Convictions" October 6, 2002 7ABQ02
M. Musrey Kelley
Rebecca takes Lindsay's case to the Supreme Court. Lindsay isn't allowed to see her child.
Jimmy continues on the case of the kidnapping. An innocent woman is charged. Rebecca
gets a new trial for Lindsay. The woman who kidnapped the daughter is convinced by
Jamie to come forward.
"Of Thee I Michael David E.
127 3 October 13, 2002 7ABQ03
Sing" Zinberg Kelley
Jamie is given her first solo case, a man who flashed some kids and claims free speech. The
rest of the firm is working on prosecutorial misconduct for Lindsay. The judge dismisses
Lindsay's case with prejudice; she gets out of prison. Kenneth Walsh shows signs of
cracking.
"The Cradle Jeannot David E.
128 4 October 20, 2002 7ABQ04
Will Rock" Szwarc Kelley
Bobby and Eugene defend a family of Christian Scientists whose son died from a lack of
medical care. Walsh loses control in front of a judge when going against Ellenor and Jamie
in an unborn baby case. Lindsay decides to start her own practice and faces stress from
having been in prison. Walsh decides to "take some time" off.
"Neighboring Dennis David E.
129 5 November 3, 2002 7ABQ05
Species" Smith Kelley
Eugene, Ellenor, and Jamie defend a stem-cell research firm whose location was zoned
against by the city. Lindsay defends a woman who is sued for singing loudly. Eugene gets
into arguments with both Jimmy and Bobby over religion and Catholicism.
"The Telltale Duane David E.
130 6 November 10, 2002 7ABQ06
Nation" Clark Kelley
Eugene and Ellenor sue for a man whose friend recommended he see a priest that had
raped him, and eventually raped their client. The opposing attorney is Father Patrick.
Eugene is upset with Bobby because Bobby is a Catholic. Lindsay and Jamie arbitrate a
feud between former lovers. They are neighbors, and the woman screams loudly during
sex, which he claims is a nuisance. The man is shot by the woman. Bobby and Jimmy
discuss the scandals of sexual abuse within the Catholic church. Bobby leaves the Catholic
church, but "not the faith".
"Small Christina David E.
131 7 November 17, 2002 7ABQ07
Sacrifices" M. Musrey Kelley
Bobby and Jimmy are assigned the case of a child molester and go against Helen Gamble.
Features Anton Yelchin as the abused boy, Justin. Meanwhile, Ellenor defends an animal
cruelty case where a man who practices Santaria slit the throat of a goat and the media got
it on video. Bobby's priest recommends he quit being a defense attorney.
Jeannot David E.
132 8 "Bad to Worse" December 1, 2002 7ABQ08
Szwarc Kelley
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.
"The Good Dwight Jonathan
133 9 December 8, 2002 7ABQ09
Fight" Little Shapiro
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.
Dennis
134 10 "Silent Partners" Lukas Reiter December 15, 2002 7ABQ10
Smith
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.
"Down the Christina David E.
135 11 January 27, 2003 7ABQ11
Hatch (Part 1)" M. Musrey Kelley
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. To be continued...
"Final Judgment Andy David E.
136 12 February 3, 2003 7ABQ12
(Part 2)" Wolk Kelley
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.
"Character Jeannot David E.
137 13 February 10, 2003 7ABQ13
Evidence" Szwarc Kelley
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.
Eugene helps an executive in a sexual harassment case.
"The Making of
Arvin David E.
138 14 a Trial March 3, 2003 7ABQ14
Brown Kelley
Attorney"
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.
"Choir Boys Duane David E.
139 15 March 10, 2003 7ABQ15
(Part 1)" Clark Kelley
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. To be
continued...
"Special
David E.
140 16 Deliveries (Part Rod Hardy March 24, 2003 7ABQ16
Kelley
2)"
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.
Christina David E.
141 17 "Burnout" March 24, 2003 7ABQ17
M. Musrey Kelley
The firm defends Kyle Healy (Christopher Reeve), a wheelchair-using 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
(Teri Polo).
Joseph David E.
"Capitol
142 18 Berger- Kelley & March 31, 2003 7ABQ18
Crimes"
Davis Lukas Reiter
Jimmy, Eugene, and Sarah Barker go to a death penalty hearing held by a committee of
prosecutors who have decided to ask for the death penalty for one of the firm's clients. The
committee recommends life in prison without parole to the client, but the Attorney General
still attempts to go for the death penalty. Bobby has dinner with Sarah, and Sarah claims he
is starting an affair. Bobby and Lindsay's marriage takes a turn for the worse when Lindsay
tells him that she doesn't love him. Lindsay says that she still wants their marriage to work
out. Bobby kisses Sarah, and Lindsay sees.
Dennis David E.
143 19 "Les is More" April 7, 2003 7ABQ19
Smith Kelley
Fallout from when Lindsay saw Bobby kissing Sarah. Jimmy is held hostage with CBS
President Les Moonves and a client, Grace Chapman. Sarah Barker and Lindsay talk a few
times: about the kiss, chiefly discussing Bobby's inability to communicate, about Bobby's
losing faith in being a criminal defense lawyer, and the marriage. Bobby and Lindsay talk
about their marriage and say that they aren't leaving because of their child. Bobby self-
analyzes. Lindsay leaves Bobby.
"Heroes and Lisa Gay David E.
144 20 April 21, 2003 7ABQ20
Villains" Hamilton Kelley
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.
David E.
Kelley, Bill
"Babylove (Part Jeannot
145 21 Chais & May 5, 2003 7ABQ21
1)" Szwarc
Pamela
Wisne
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. To be continued...
146 22 David E. May 5, 2003 7ABQ22
"Goodbye (Part Michael
Kelley &
2)" Zinberg
Peter Blake
Shocking twists in the trial of an accused wife-killer rattle Jimmy and Rebecca. Bobby's
news to the firm devastates Eugene and affects Lindsay.

Season 8: 2003–2004

No. in No. in Directed Production

Title Written by Original air date
series season by code[9]
"We The Dennis David E.
147 1 September 28, 2003 8ABQ01
People" Smith Kelley
With only Eugene, Ellenor, Jimmy, and Jamie remaining at the firm, Ellenor 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 Ellenor
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 (i.e., he came out of nowhere
and kissed her, a reference to actor Adrien Brody's impromptu kiss of actress Halle Berry
at the 75th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony in 2003). Shore uses insurance fraud to
coerce the woman into dropping the charges.
"The Chosen Leslie David E.
148 2 October 5, 2003 8ABQ02
(Part 1)" Libman Kelley
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.
 "Cause of Christina David E.
149 3 October 12, 2003 8ABQ03
Action (Part 2)" M. Musrey Kelley
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.
"Blessed Are Simon David E.
150 4 October 19, 2003 8ABQ04
They (Part 3)" Curtis Kelley
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.
David E.
"The Heat of Nick Kelley &
151 5 October 26, 2003 8ABQ05
Passion (Part 1)" Gomez Lukas
Reiter
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. To be continued...
David E.
"The Lonely Christina Kelley &
152 6 November 2, 2003 8ABQ06
People (Part 2)" M. Musrey Lukas
Reiter
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.
Jeannot David E.
153 7 "Rape Shield" November 9, 2003 8ABQ07
Szwarc Kelley
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.
David E.
"Concealing Kelley &
154 8 Bill D'Elia November 23, 2003 8ABQ08
Evidence" Lukas
Reiter
Alan Shore uses questionable, if legal, 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.
David E.
"Victims' Jeannot
155 9 Kelley & November 30, 2003 8ABQ09
Rights" Szwarc
Peter Blake
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.
 Andy David E.
156 10 "Equal Justice" December 7, 2003 8ABQ10
Wolk Kelley
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.
Andy David E.
157 11 "Police State" January 11, 2004 8ABQ11
Wolk Kelley
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.
Joseph David E.
"Avenging
158 12 Berger- Kelley & January 18, 2004 8ABQ12
Angels"
Davis Peter Blake
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.
"Going Home Michael David E.
159 13 February 15, 2004 8ABQ13
(Part 1)" Zinberg Kelley
When his best friend from childhood is accused of murdering his mistress, Alan Shore
returns home to defend him.
"Pre-Trial Blues Christina David E.
160 14 February 22, 2004 8ABQ14
(Part 2)" M. Musrey Kelley
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.
"Mr. Shore Goes
Dennis David E.
161 15 To Town (Part March 7, 2004 8ABQ15
Smith Kelley
3)"
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.
"In Good
Kelli David E.
162 16 Conscience March 14, 2004 8ABQ16
Williams Kelley
(Part 1)"
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. [The final seven episodes of The
Practice, as a story arc, function as a pilot for the spinoff series Boston Legal.]
Joseph
"War of the David E.
163 17 Berger- March 21, 2004 8ABQ17
Roses (Part 2)" Kelley
Davis
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.
164 18 "The Case Bill D'Elia David E. March 28, 2004 8ABQ18
 Against Alan
Kelley
Shore (Part 3)"
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?
Christina David E.
165 19 "The Firm" April 18, 2004 8ABQ19
M. Musrey Kelley
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.
"Comings and Jeannot David E.
166 20 April 25, 2004 8ABQ20
Goings" Szwarc Kelley
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, Hannah Rose enlists Shore's help in handling an
assault case involving two hockey players.
David E.
"New Hoods on Kelley &
167 21 Bill D'Elia May 2, 2004 8ABQ21
the Block" Frank
Renzulli
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.
"Adjourned" Jeannot David E.
168 22 May 16, 2004 8ABQ22
"Cheers" Szwarc Kelley
How it all ends for the cast: The firm closes; Eugene becomes a Judge; Jimmy and Jaime
become Neighborhood 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. [Alan, Tara,
Sally, Denny, and some of the other attorneys of Crane, Poole & Schmidt appear next in
the spinoff series Boston Legal.] The alternate episode title "Cheers" was used on the
Bonus Disc of early copies of the Boston Legal Season 1 DVD Box Set.