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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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 doesn't want a client to testify to avoid introducing an incriminating videotape. Helen and Richard Bay may have coached a witness in the same trial. Ellenor and Lindsay represent a parent whose three children have all contracted learning disabilities.
Directed by Arvin BrownWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Bruce Davison, Lucinda Jenney, Jason Kravits, Joey Zimmerman, Lane Davies, Anna Deavere Smith, Daniel Davis, Steve Rankin
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Duane ClarkWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Bruce Davison, Lucinda Jenney, Jason Kravits, Joey Zimmerman, Lane Davies, Anna Deavere Smith, Daniel Davis, Allan Royal
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Peter Blake, David E. KelleyGuest stars Kate Burton, Bruce Davison, Jason Kravits, Tracy Middendorf, Debra Mooney, Kate McIntyre, Steve Rankin, David Starzyk
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by David E. Kelley, Lukas ReiterGuest stars Daveigh Chase, Bruce Davison, Jason Kravits, Peter Michael Goetz, Lane Davies, Linda Hunt, Diane Venora, Daniel Davis
Episode 5
Eugene defends a man accused of murder in a trial where the outcome hinges on the honesty of a police officer 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.
Directed by Duane ClarkWritten by David E. Kelley, Jonathan ShapiroGuest stars Holland Taylor, Timothy Carhart, René Auberjonois, Bruce Davison, Jason Kravits, Lane Davies, Anna Deavere Smith, Linda Hunt
Episode 6
The long-awaited Scott Wallace retrial.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Bruce Davison, Jason Kravits, Peter Michael Goetz, Linda Hunt, Allan Royal, Zach Grenier, Michael Spound, Tim Lounibos
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Arvin BrownWritten by David E. Kelley, Alfonso H. Moreno, Alfonso H. Moreno, Peter Blake, Adam Armus, Nora Kay FosterGuest stars Holland Taylor, Bernard White, Ernie Sabella, Kate Burton, Linda Hunt, Ray Abruzzo, Ryan Cutrona, Todd Roosevelt
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Shea Farrell, Denis Arndt, Stanley Anderson, Michael Emerson, Herb Mitchell, Rebecca Creskoff, Brad Greenquist, John Doman
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Peter Blake, David E. KelleyGuest stars Bruce Davison, Jason Kravits, Dakota Fanning, Debra Mooney, Michael Emerson, Anna Deavere Smith, Linda Hunt, Ray Abruzzo
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by David E. Kelley, Lukas ReiterGuest stars Holland Taylor, Bruce Davison, Jason Kravits, James Pickens Jr., Robert David Hall, Michael Emerson, Ray Abruzzo, Mik Scriba
Episode 11
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
Directed by Christina MusreyWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Bruce Davison, Jason Kravits, Dennis Haskins, Jeremy Roberts, Robert David Hall, Peter Michael Goetz, Michael Emerson, Ray Abruzzo
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Andy WolkWritten by David E. Kelley, Marc GuggenheimGuest stars John de Lancie, Jason Kravits, James Karen, Jeremy Roberts, Christopher Evan Welch, Steven Flynn, Ray Abruzzo, Michael Emerson
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by David E. Kelley, Lynne E. LittGuest stars James Karen, Jeremy Roberts, Denise Dowse, Steven Flynn, Michael Emerson, Ray Abruzzo, Don Richardson, Amy Stewart
Episode 14
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. The crossover continues on Boston Public S01E13 Chapter Thirteen (II).
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars CCH Pounder, Tom McCarthy, Jason Kravits, Debbi Morgan, Michael Fairman, Chi McBride, Ray Abruzzo, Susan Blommaert
Episode 15
Ellenor's chosen "sperm donor," Michael Hale, 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.
Directed by Charles McClellandWritten by David E. Kelley, Lukas ReiterGuest stars CCH Pounder, Alexandra Kyle, Penny Johnson Jerald, Richard McGonagle, Charles Napier, Ted McGinley, Steven Anderson, Richard Topol
Episode 16
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).
Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by David E. Kelley, David E. Kelley, Peter Blake, Jonathan Shapiro, Jonathan Shapiro, Peter Blake, Lynne E. Litt, Lynne E. Litt, Wendy WestGuest stars Alexandra Kyle, Dey Young, Kate Burton, Isabella Hofmann, Linda Hunt, Charles Napier, Mary Mara, Andre Braugher
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Steve GomerWritten by David E. Kelley, Lynne E. LittGuest stars Dey Young, Kate Burton, Jason Kravits, Isabella Hofmann, John Doman, Linda Hunt, Mary Major, Don Richardson
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Andy WolkWritten by David E. Kelley, Lukas Reiter, Lukas ReiterGuest stars Holland Taylor, Arabella Field, Jason Kravits, Roy Abramsohn, Ray Abruzzo, John Aylward, Burt Bulos, John Moody
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Keith SamplesWritten by David E. Kelley, David E. Kelley, Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster, Lynne E. Litt, Lynne E. Litt, Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster, Marc GuggenheimGuest stars Ernie Sabella, Megan Henning, James Rebhorn, Jason Kravits, Frank Birney, Gary Cole, Mark Rafael Truitt, Chris L. McKenna
Episode 20
Eugene and Jimmy agree to help the mistake-prone Harland Bassett 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.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Peter Blake, Alfonso H. MorenoGuest stars Ernie Sabella, James Rebhorn, Mark Rafael Truitt, Mark L. Taylor, Randy Kovitz, Madison Mason, Helen Eigenberg, Sarah Godshaw
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Lukas Reiter, Jill Goldsmith, Jonathan ShapiroGuest stars Doug Hutchison, Jason Kravits, Eric Bruskotter, Ray Abruzzo, Herb Mitchell, Rachael Bella, Michael Luggio, Lamont Johnson
Episode 22
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.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Holland Taylor, Doug Hutchison, Jason Kravits, Steven Gilborn, Henri Lubatti, Ray Abruzzo, Herb Mitchell, Art LaFleur
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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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