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Between Justice And Morality Can We Choose?
A provocative legal drama focused on young associates at a bare-bones Boston firm and their scrappy boss, Bobby Donnell. The show's forte is its storylines about “people who walk a moral tightrope.”
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A provocative legal drama focused on young associates at a bare-bones Boston firm and their scrappy boss, Bobby Donnell. The show's forte is its storylines about “people who walk a moral tightrope.”
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Michael PressmanWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Ricco Ross, Taylor Negron, Stanley Anderson, Ron Glass, Kim Raver, Robin Thomas, Michael Holden
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Lynn Hamilton, Stephen Caffrey, Jack McGee, Tracy Middendorf, John Larroquette, Anna Gunn, Donal Logue
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Lee BonnerWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Steven Eckholdt, Ed Asner, Betty Murphy, Megan Edwards, Nicolas Surovy, Michael Bofshever, Sam Coppola
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Steve MinerWritten by David E. Kelley, David ShoreGuest stars Michelle Hurd, Robert Carradine, Kelly Perine, Katie Volding, Barry Miller, Natalija Nogulich, Charles Cooper, Willie Garson
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Joe NapolitanoWritten by Michael R. Perry, David E. Kelley, Stephen GaghanGuest stars John Kapelos, William Atherton, John Aylward, Lisa Eichhorn, Melina Kanakaredes, Mark L. Taylor, Linda Hunt, David Dunard
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Jonathan PontellWritten by David E. Kelley, David E. Kelley, Ed Redlich, Stephen Gaghan, Michael R. Perry, Alexis GenyaGuest stars Steven Eckholdt, Amy Van Nostrand, William Atherton, Lisa Eichhorn, Armin Shimerman, Melina Kanakaredes, Linda Hunt, Gibby Brand
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, John Carroll Lynch, Christopher Darga, Ellen Geer, Paul Ben-Victor, Donal Logue, Joan McMurtrey, Dale Gibson
Episode 8
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'.
Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Todd Ellis KesslerGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Saundra Quarterman, Meredith Scott Lynn, Forbes Riley, D. B. Woodside, Dan Martin, Micole Mercurio, Tony Amendola
Episode 9
Lindsay is hired by a drug dealer to defend his "mule" who's been caught smuggling drugs over the border. Jimmy takes on a case of a community stricken by cancer. Bobby must decide with whom he wants to pursue a romance.
Directed by John PattersonWritten by Ed Redlich, Andrew SmithGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Stefan Gierasch, Martin Ferrero, Gregory Itzin, Troy Evans, Bob Clendenin, Paul Ben-Victor, Maurice Godin
Episode 10
Donnell & Associates travel to Redland Hills in a last minute attempt to get a stay of execution for convicted murderer Randall Jefferson while a documentary crew watches their every move.
Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by Ed RedlichGuest stars Bruce French, Toni Senecal, Rudy Ramos, Weston Blakesley, John Thaddeus, Marcello Thedford, John P. Connolly, John Bellucci
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Steve MinerWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Ricco Ross, Valerie Perrine, Sung-Hi Lee, Ken Howard, Jack Blessing, Earl Billings, Titus Welliver, James Whitmore
Episode 12
When Bobby's priest performs an exorcism on a parishioner, who dies during the procedure, Bobby must manipulate the system to shield Father Martin from murder charges; Eugene represents Martin Parks in a bizarre malpractice suit. Jimmy decides to tape a television commercial, a decision that proves unpopular with his colleagues.
Directed by Oz ScottWritten by David E. Kelley, David ShoreGuest stars James Pickens Jr., Barry Miller, Paul McCrane, Richard McGonagle, Robert Prosky, Frank Renzulli, John Ruskin, Aida Turturro
Episode 13
Jimmy is furious when his mother reveals her love for another woman. He feels obligated to represent her in court when she requests he argue her right to marry her lover. Meanwhile, Eugene refuses to defend a rapist after he runs into one of his client's victims in a clothing store.
Directed by David Hugh JonesWritten by B.J. White, Joseph Telushkin, Allen EstrinGuest stars Mitchell Ryan, Ellen Bethea, Maria del Mar, Bob Kirsh, Kirsten Nelson, Charles Cooper, Lois Smith, Željko Ivanek
Episode 14
Bobby reconnects with an old girlfriend who needs his help after she is arrested for prostitution. Ellenor and Rebecca fight to keep a 12-year old girl with Tourette's Syndrome in school. Lindsay defends a woman who is suing her doctor for sewing live maggots into her leg to prevent post-surgical infection.
Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Erika Christensen, Tom McGowan, Armin Shimerman, Gibby Brand, Harry Lennix, Kathleen York, Harriet Sansom Harris, R. D. Call
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Robert MandelWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Michael Papajohn, Cliff DeYoung, Dyan Cannon, Albert Hall, James Pickens Jr., Bob Clendenin, Norman Lloyd
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Stephen CraggWritten by David E. Kelley, Joseph Telushkin, Allen EstrinGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Cliff DeYoung, Albert Hall, Anna Gunn, Bob Clendenin, Ray Abruzzo, Ben Slack, Ellis Williams
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Michelle Horn, Cliff DeYoung, Albert Hall, Paul Eiding, Bob Clendenin, Ellis Williams, Patti Allison
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Mel DamskiWritten by David E. Kelley, Larry MollinGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Barry Primus, Lawrence Monoson, Anna Gunn, Richard Masur, Clay Greenbush, Ben Slack, Lorielle New
Episode 19
Bobby defends Dr. Jeffrey Winslow, on trial for the brutal murder (and decapitation) of his mistress. Neither Bobby nor Helen (the D.A. on the case) will back down, sending their relationship into a tailspin. Eugene defends Rebecca's irascible uncle on tax evasion charges.
Directed by Dennie GordonWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Lynn Hamilton, Carl Gordon, Chris Sarandon, James Pickens Jr., Anna Gunn, Julie Ariola, Linda Hunt
Episode 20
The saga of Dr. Jeffery Winslow continues. Bobby uses every trick in the book to keep Dr. Winslow out of jail.
Directed by Dennie GordonWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Frank Novak, Chris Sarandon, Andrew W. Walker, James Pickens Jr., Julie Ariola, Linda Hunt, Phil Abrams
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Oz ScottWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Shawn Michael Howard, Lynn Hamilton, Nan Martin, Lawrence Monoson, Anna Gunn, James Hong, Mary Major
Episode 22
Bobby is called on to defend Joey Heric on murder charges once again. Lindsay goes up against her former professor, Anderson Pearson, when she represents a client who's addicted to cigarettes. Lindsay sues Pearson himself when she suspects his firm of burying damaging information. Ellenor defends Cruikshank against anti-tourism charges, earning hersely several trips to jail when she vehemently disagrees with the judge's decidedly biased position.
Directed by Arvin BrownWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Shawn Michael Howard, James Karen, Albert Hall, James Pickens Jr., John Larroquette, Anna Gunn, Lee Chamberlin
Episode 23
Joey's case comes to trial. Ellenor represents a woman heckled by a carnival clown.
Directed by Adam NimoyWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Albert Hall, John Larroquette, Anna Gunn, Lee Chamberlin, Elliott Francis, Hugh Holub, Frank Converse
Episode 24
Tensions rise when Lindsay requests a partnership. Eugene defends a gang member on murder charges while Rebecca receives an animal rights activism award.
Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by David E. Kelley, Frank RenzulliGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Richard Schiff, Joseph Campanella, John Pleshette, Antonio David Lyons, Clayton Landey, Tyrees Allen, Ray Abruzzo
Episode 25
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.
Directed by Stephen CraggWritten by David E. Kelley, Ed RedlichGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Richard Gilliland, Carolyn McCormick, Reni Santoni, J.C. MacKenzie, Donal Logue, Linda Hunt, Michael Cavanaugh
Episode 26
Bobby works with the firm of Cage and Fish to help in the defense of Marie Hanson, an apparent axe murderer who may have been Lizzie Borden in a past life. Ellenor discovers that her new boyfriend is the crooked chiropractor treating Rebecca, while Lindsay and Helen discuss Helen's future with the DA's office. The crossover starts on Ally McBeal S01E20 The Inmates (I).
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by David E. Kelley, Todd Ellis KesslerGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Lynn Hamilton, Calista Flockhart, Gil Bellows, Michael Brandon, Reni Santoni, J.C. MacKenzie, Daniel Dae Kim
Episode 27
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.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, Dann Florek, Joseph Campanella, Christian Clemenson, J.C. MacKenzie, John Valdetero, Donal Logue, Ray Abruzzo
Episode 28
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.
Directed by Jesús Salvador TreviñoWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lara Flynn Boyle, William Sanderson, Louise Fletcher, Vasili Bogazianos, Ivar Brogger, Robert Pine, Clyde Kusatsu, Ray Abruzzo
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Dylan McDermottBobby Donnell
Steve HarrisEugene Young
Camryn ManheimEllenor Frutt
Michael BadaluccoJimmy Berluti
Jessica CapshawJamie Stringer
LisaGay HamiltonRebecca Washington
Kelli WilliamsLindsay Dole
Lara Flynn BoyleHelen Gamble
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