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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
A sensational murder case embroils a charismatic state senator, on trial for killing the man purported to be his wife's lover. Part 1 of two.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lane Smith, Emmy Rossum, Virginia Madsen, Bill Smitrovich, Dylan Baker, Ray Abruzzo, Ron Livingston, Cheryl Carter
Episode 2
Courtroom skirmishes and contentious strategizing mark the murder trial of state senator Keith Ellison. Conclusion.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lane Smith, Emmy Rossum, Virginia Madsen, Bill Smitrovich, Dylan Baker, Ray Abruzzo, Ron Livingston, Cheryl Carter
Episode 3
A parole hearing for a convicted killer who maintains he's innocent vexes Eugene and a death-row inmate who accepts his fate troubles Rebecca.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Peter Blake, David E. Kelley, Lukas Reiter, Jonathan ShapiroGuest stars Charles S. Dutton, Virginia Madsen, L. Scott Caldwell, Dylan Baker, Ron Silver, Gloria Gifford, Michael Kagan, Jayne Taini
Episode 4
Jimmy's heavy gambling losses oblige him to represent his agitated bookie in a thorny civil suit. Meanwhile, an attempted-murder case raises questions of legal ethics.
Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by Lukas Reiter, Jonathan Shapiro, Gardner SternGuest stars Linda Hart, Jeffrey Tambor, Bill Smitrovich, Richard Cox, Richard McGonagle, Ray Abruzzo, Ron Livingston, Mik Scriba
Episode 5
An unsolved kidnapping case embroils Bobby with the alleged abductor, a convicted child molester. Gambling fever leads Jimmy to take a big risk. Part 1 of two.
Directed by Arvin BrownWritten by Crystal Nix Hines, Crystal Nix Hines, Kathy McCormickGuest stars Jeffrey Tambor, Joanna Gleason, Debra Mooney, Tom Bower, Nicolas Surovy, Deirdre O'Connell, John Marzilli, Peter Siragusa
Episode 6
Startling revelations complicate a kidnapping case, which hinges on the testimony of a mysterious recluse with a secret past. Conclusion.
Directed by Duane ClarkWritten by Gardner SternGuest stars Jonathan Tucker, Stuart Nisbet, Joanna Gleason, Patricia Wettig, Ron Livingston, Brien Blakely, Tom Bower, Nicolas Surovy
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by David E. Kelley, Lukas ReiterGuest stars Thomas Kopache, Joseph Campanella, Marc John Jefferies, Jeffrey DeMunn, Edward Herrmann, Linda Hunt, Cleavant Derricks, Richard McGonagle
Episode 8
After promising the mother of a murdered teen that he'll find the drive-by shooter responsible, ADA Lowe adopts a “whatever it takes” attitude towards the prosecution of the young gang member he thinks did it—who is defended by Ellenor. Meanwhile, Lindsay is moved to help a mentally retarded man find the daughter he lost touch with years ago as a result of being wrongfully incarcerated for over a decade.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by Lynne E. Litt, James D. SolomonGuest stars Rickey D'Shon Collins, Kimberlee Peterson, Ray Abruzzo, Ed Morgan, Ron Livingston, Herb Mitchell, Lee Hampton, Ray McKinnon
Episode 9
Bobby fears that his protective feelings for a vulnerable female client may threaten his objectivity in her case. Lucy goes above and beyond the call of duty to help an elderly rape victim get the only thing she wants from her attacker—an apology.
Directed by Andy WolkWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Nicole DeHuff, Gabrielle Anwar, Bill Smitrovich, Alan Oppenheimer, Clyde Kusatsu, Ray Abruzzo, Ron Livingston, Ryan Cutrona
Episode 10
Rebecca faces what could be the greatest challenge of her career when she attempts to uncover why her doctor's husband, an Arab, was detained by federal agents without any explanation. After encountering a series of impenetrable legal roadblocks, she learns a difficult truth: “Inter arma silent leges—in war law is silent.” Meanwhile, Eugene’s court-appointed client forces him to use the race card.
Directed by David SemelWritten by Jonathan Shapiro, Jonathan Shapiro, Lukas ReiterGuest stars Holland Taylor, David Garrison, Bill Smitrovich, Haskell V. Anderson III, Larry Brandenburg, Gabriel Casseus, Jody Wood, Ramsey Malouky
Episode 11
A Reverend shares a secret with Jimmy and Lindsay that could drastically affect the ruling on their client, accused of murder, but only if he's willing to testify. Ellenor’s ADA friend makes her an offer she must refuse, despite the consequences.
Directed by Duane ClarkWritten by Peter Blake, David E. KelleyGuest stars Holland Taylor, Tim Guinee, Douglas Spain, Charles Cioffi, Lizette Carrión, Scott Cohen, Sybil Darrow, John Vargas
Episode 12
Bobby makes a judgement call based on a client’s instructions, but it turns out he may have made the call too soon. Meanwhile, Lindsay begs Helen Gamble to order DNA tests on a client serving jail time for double rape—a sentence the client received 7 years ago with a fresh-out-of-law school Lindsay by his side.
Directed by Christina MusreyWritten by Lukas ReiterGuest stars Jeremy Ratchford, Bill Smitrovich, Ray Abruzzo, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Ron Livingston, Rob Mars, Tim Snay, Michael Cudlitz
Episode 13
Ellenor is ordered to appear as co-counsel for murderer Ray McMurphy, who insists on defending himself in his latest trial. The trial turns ugly for everyone involved, as McMurphy will do whatever it takes to keep himself from going back to prison. Meanwhile, the firm try to support Bobby as he comes out of hospital and he tries to come to terms with being victimised.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Jonathan ShapiroGuest stars Giancarlo Esposito, René Auberjonois, Ron Livingston, Michael Rothhaar, David Doty, Skip O'Brien, David Figlioli, Steve Adell
Episode 14
Helen and Bobby are shocked to learn that the FBI suspects a popular and highly respected judge of accepting bribes. Convinced the judge is innocent, they're torn about whether or not to assist the U.S. Attorney in a “sting” operation which could also effectively put their careers on the line.
Directed by Dennie GordonWritten by Crystal Nix Hines, Jeff RakeGuest stars Bruce McGill, Dennis Boutsikaris, Vic Chao, Ronn Surels, Patricia M. Peters, Gregory Itzin, Don Richardson, Jennifer Massey
Episode 15
A schizophrenic who believes he's Superman entangles Jimmy in a civil suit involving a hospital and the widow of a bystander killed by the mental patient's seven-story leap.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Lukas Reiter, Jonathan ShapiroGuest stars Kevin Dunn, Steven Culp, Jeff Sugarman, Susan Blommaert, Tony Amendola, Wendy Gazelle, Susan Merson, Karen Furno
Episode 16
Eugene and Rebecca go head-to-head with Helen Gamble on a case involving a father accused of an unthinkable act of child abuse. Meanwhile, ADA Mitchell Wheeler, who previously made an indecent and unethical proposal to Ellenor, returns, this time with a different kind of offer for her.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by John TinkerGuest stars Tanya Memme, Lynn Hamilton, Scott Cohen, Brien Blakely, Richard Masur, Jennifer Crystal Foley, Thomas Vincent Kelly, Noel Conlon
Episode 17
Helen Gamble heads up the prosecution of an accused murderer with suspected ties to the mob, a case her boss, DA Walsh, has an inexplicably strong interest in. Meanwhile, Lindsay unintentionally helps a familiar client get arrested.
Directed by Christina MusreyWritten by Peter BlakeGuest stars Nick Offerman, Bill Smitrovich, Victor Brandt, Anna Gunn, Richard McGonagle, Mik Scriba, James Handy, Veronica Lauren
Episode 18
An arson case inflames Jimmy when he has to defend a respected Italian-American businessman who is an old friend. But his suspicious furniture-store fire killed a night watchman. Jimmy is reunited with the savvy hooker who previously duped him.
Directed by Andy WolkWritten by Jonathan ShapiroGuest stars Matt Czuchry, Charles Cioffi, Joe Morton, Bill Smitrovich, Mark Margolis, Basil Hoffman, Michael Massee, Stephen Ramsey
Episode 19
The enigmatic and disturbed Joey Heric returns. An admitted killer who's now a lawyer, Joey is grandstanding in a homicide trial. In another storyline, Jimmy is reunited with the savvy hooker who previously duped him.
Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Tim Choate, Denis Arndt, Tracy Middendorf, John Larroquette, Frank Birney, Richard McGonagle, Bruce Wright, Ray Abruzzo
Episode 20
A client who believes he's Hannibal Lecter admits to cannibalism but not murder in a trial that's especially hard on Lindsay, whom the defendant calls Clarice.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Lisa Banes, Art LaFleur, Donna Hanover, Loren Lester, Christopher Shyer, Ray Abruzzo, Brien Blakely, Don Richardson
Episode 21
An accused rapist and his identical twin muddy a trial. The Hannibal Lecter copycat continues to terrify Lindsay during a commitment hearing.
Directed by Andy WolkWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Chelsea Handler, Mark Blum, Dorian Harewood, Debra Mooney, Christopher Shyer, Ray Abruzzo, Herb Mitchell, Katie MacNichol
Episode 22
Eugene takes charge at the scene, ordering Lindsay and Bobby to avoid talking with police. But the legal team's ensuing debate on how to proceed leads to questions about Lindsay's arguably tenuous state of mind, as well as the moments prior to the shooting, which Lindsay says she can't recall.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Rick Scarry, Bill Smitrovich, Frank Birney, Ray Abruzzo, Cheryl Carter, Roderick Bascom, Todd Roosevelt, David Charles
Episode 23
Lindsay stands trial for shooting Lawrence O'Malley, who became obsessed with her after her firm defended him in his murder trial.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars John Berg, Dorothy Lyman, Mark Steines, Bill Smitrovich, Larry King, John Larroquette, Frank Birney, Katie MacNichol
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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