The Practice Episode Guide

Episode Guide

The Practice: Season 8 (2003 - 2004)

• Season 8 Episode 22: Cheers

  Eugene leaves to become a judge and Alan must appear before him. The firm closes but even a final toast cannot unite the team, as Bobby struggles to move on. Final episode of the legal drama, starring Steve Harris, James Spader and Dylan McDermott

• Season 8 Episode 21: New Hoods on the Block

  Eugene considers a new offer for his future; Jimmy is shaken when the turf war between himself and neighborhood lawyer Lenny Pescatore (Vincent Pastore) escalates.

• Season 8 Episode 20: Comings and Goings

  Eugene receives a job offer, and Ellenor worries his departure will signal the end of the firm. A crooked lawyer squares up to Jimmy, while Shore works on a case involving two ice hockey players. Legal drama, starring Steve Harris and Michael Badalucco

• Season 8 Episode 19: The Firm

  Jimmy finds himself torn between loyalty and principles at the firm, while Shore clashes with his new boss - whose behaviour raises questions about his competence. Legal drama, with Michael Badalucco and James Spader

• Season 8 Episode 18: The Case Against Alan Shore

  Shore's former colleagues are forced to testify against him, claiming he does not deserve the settlement he proposed - though some of them are more reluctant than others to do so. American legal drama, starring James Spader and Steve Harris

• Season 8 Episode 17: War of the Roses

  Part two of two. After his swift sacking from the firm, Shore infuriates Eugene by engaging a rival practice to defend him - as well as breaking into his erstwhile employer's office to steal records. Legal drama, starring James Spader and Steve Harris

• Season 8 Episode 16: In Good Conscience

  The firm represents a man who wants to sue the doctor he believes is responsible for the death of his wife. As shake-ups occur within the company, tension rises between Shore and Eugene. Legal drama, starring James Spader and Steve Harris

• Season 8 Episode 15: Mr Shore Goes to Town

  Part three of three. Fireworks erupt at Dr Stewart's trial when shocking testimony is elicited from the defendant's strong-willed mother, a priest and a madman. With his childhood friend's freedom hanging in the balance, Shore braces himself for the jury's verdict. Legal drama, starring James Spader

• Season 8 Episode 14: Pre-Trial Blues

  Part two of three. Shore is forced to seek Jimmy's help with the case of his childhood friend. Meanwhile, a shocking revelation that could seriously affect the outcome of the trial comes to light. Legal drama, starring James Spader and Michael Badalucco

• Season 8 Episode 13: Going Home

  Part one of three. When his closest childhood friend is accused of murdering his mistress, Alan Shore returns home to defend him. Legal drama, starring James Spader

• Season 8 Episode 12: Avenging Angels

  Jimmy Berluti and Jamie Stringer defend an elderly man accused of killing a member of the local Irish mob. Alan Shore agrees to help a friend who discovers his wife is cheating on him - and is happy to use any means necessary in his assistance. Legal drama, starring Michael Badalucco, Jessica Capshaw and James Spader

• Season 8 Episode 11: Police State

  When the police torture a man they believe shot one of their colleagues, a barely-calm Eugene takes the lead in seeking justice. American legal drama, starring Steve Harris

• Season 8 Episode 10: Equal Justice

  Alan Shore uses unorthodox tactics when he is appointed by the court to defend a man accused of murder. Meanwhile, Tara is forced to try her first case when she is coerced into covering Shore's previously scheduled client. Legal drama, starring James Spader and Rhona Mitra

• Season 8 Episode 9: Victim's Rights

  Alan Shore defends a 12-year-old Romanian girl trying to escape an arranged marriage in her home country. Eugene tries to help a man who is seeking justice for the brutal murder of his wife. Legal drama, starring James Spader and Steve Harris

• Season 8 Episode 8: Concealing Evidence

  Shore employs questionable tactics in his defence of two clients - one a mentally unstable man accused of murder, the other a woman convinced her husband's suicide was induced by a prescription drug. Legal drama, starring James Spader

• Season 8 Episode 7: Rape Shield

  A poorly prepared Jimmy struggles while defending a client accused of rape, who maintains his innocence despite the evidence stacked against him. Shore's ethical violations return to catch him out - leading to a showdown with Eugene. Legal drama, starring Michael Badalucco, James Spader and Steve Harris

• Season 8 Episode 6: The Lonely People

  Part two of two. Eugene and Jimmy's defence of a white supremacist accused of murder takes a surprising turn when new developments come to light. Shore struggles to get a client freed from prison, and Jamie agrees to disagree with her colleague. American drama, starring Steve Harris and James Spader

• Season 8 Episode 5: The Heat of Passion

  Eugene becomes embroiled in a complex murder case involving a white supremacist. Shore's tactics in the defence of an alleged killer astonish Tara - and precipitate a run-in with a judge. American drama, starring Steve Harris and James Spader

• Season 8 Episode 4: Blessed Are They

  Part three of three. Sheila's erratic behaviour worries Alan, who fears for her mental competence. His worries have to be shelved, however, when he is called to defend a man who refuses to reveal his identity in case his distasteful crime is made public. American legal drama, guest starring Sharon Stone, with James Spader

• Season 8 Episode 3: Cause of Action

  Sheila Carlisle (Sharon Stone) tries a case on behalf of the firm; Ellenor finds herself in a moral bind after facing the truth about a client.

• Season 8 Episode 2: The Chosen

  Part one of three. Jamie and Ellenor defend a man accused of killing his pregnant wife - and starling developments come to light in the course of their preparation. American drama about a struggling but highly skilled law firm, starring Jessica Capshaw and Camryn Manheim

• Season 8 Episode 1: We the People

  Ellenor agrees to hire an antitrust lawyer (James Spader) who was recently fired for embezzlement; a client (Chris O'Donnell) is accused of murdering his pregnant wife.

The Practice: Season 7 (2002 - 2003)

• Season 7 Episode 22: Goodbye

  Bobby drops a bombshell on the firm when he announces his resignation and appoints a new senior partner. Jimmy and Rebecca defend a man who is accused of killing his sister-in-law, while Eugene and Jamie's new-found feelings begin to develop into a relationship

• Season 7 Episode 21: Baby Love

  Bobby comes clean to Lindsay about his affair with Sarah Barker and divorce seems imminent. Eugene and Jamie work together to defend a pregnant woman who was the victim of abuse and now stands accused of murder, while Claire and Jimmy defend a client who is suing a housing complex for negligence

• Season 7 Episode 20: Heroes and Villains

  Bobby and Lindsay finally decide to go their separate ways, and he finds comfort in the arms of old flame Sarah Barker, while Eugene defends a man accused of date rape, putting him at odds with another member of the firm

• Season 7 Episode 19: Les is More

  A troubled woman hires Jimmy to handle a peculiar negotiation involving kidnapped CBS President Les Moonves, while Lindsay and Bobby try to deal with his infidelity and their crumbling marriage. Andie MacDowell guest stars

• Season 7 Episode 18: Capitol Crimes

  Eugene and Jimmy get embroiled in political turmoil while defending a drug dealer charged with a gang-related killing. Bobby's marriage to Lindsay is tested as he is tempted by the idea of an affair with old flame Sarah Barker

• Season 7 Episode 17: Burnout

  A man paralysed in a car accident seeks the firm's help to clear his wife of murder, and a woman from Bobby's past proves to be something of a temptress. Jamie defends a woman who feels she is being discriminated against because she was raped, forcing her to deal with her own past. Christopher Reeve and Teri Polo guest star

• Season 7 Episode 16: Special Deliveries

  Lindsay and Claire find themselves in a legal battle for refusing to break lawyer-client privilege regarding the missing body of a girl, while the mother of an alleged serial killer files an anti-defamation lawsuit against Helen Gamble

• Season 7 Episode 15: Choir Boys

  Helen Gamble is threatened by the man Jimmy and Eugene are defending, while Lindsay and Claire defend a client whose confession leads them to the body of a girl. Lesley Ann Warren guest stars

• Season 7 Episode 14: The Making of a Trial Attorney

  Bobby seeks compensation for a client who served 15 years for a murder he didn't commit, Claire tries her first case with Lindsay's help, and Lucy is dismayed to be called for jury duty

• Season 7 Episode 13: Character Evidence

  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. Rosanna Arquette guest stars

• Season 7 Episode 12: Final Judgment

  Part two. The firm is divided by a controversial settlement in their case against an alcohol company, and Ellenor continues her battle to stop a mentally ill woman being executed. Alfre Woodard guest stars

• Season 7 Episode 11: Down The Hatch

  A bereaved family sue the drinks industry over their son's alcohol-related death and Ellenor convinces a condemned prisoner to stop taking her medication in the hope that it will allow her mental problems to surface, offering a way to escape the death penalty on grounds of insanity. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 7 Episode 10: Silent Partners

  With Bobby benched because of his erratic behaviour, Eugene takes his place as lead counsel in a controversial murder case. Lindsay goes against her better judgement to defend a killer, and Jamie is placed in a compromising situation. Steve Harris and Kelli Williams star

• Season 7 Episode 9: The Good Fight

  Bobby gives a dismal performance while defending a man accused of killing an undercover police officer, prompting Gamble to approach the bench and request that he be replaced. Dylan McDermott stars

• Season 7 Episode 8: Bad to Worse

  Eugene and Ellenor become frustrated by a client accused of murdering her boyfriend, and Lindsay is asked to represent an airline attempting to ban Arabs from flying on its planes

• Season 7 Episode 7: Small Sacrifices

  A judge orders Bobby and Berluti to defend a child molester, while Ellenor represents a clergyman whose religion requires the ritual sacrifice of live animals

• Season 7 Episode 6: The Telltale Nation

  Eugene becomes embroiled in a sexual abuse case, while Lindsay is rattled when a nuisance suit filed by ex-lovers escalates into violence. Kelli Williams and Steve Harris star

• Season 7 Episode 5: Neighboring Species

  The team are involved in a controversial trial involving medical research, which raises religious and moral questions, and leads them into a political conflict, while Lindsay defends a client whose singing is annoying her neighbour. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 7 Episode 4: The Cradle Will Rock

  The firm are approached by a couple involved with a religious sect which forbids them from seeking medical treatment, after they are charged with the murder of their sick child. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 7 Episode 3: Of Thee I Sing

  A resolution is reached in Lindsay's murder case, but there are emotional repercussions. A nervous Jamie prepares for her first trial, defending an alleged flasher. Kelli Williams and Jessica Capshaw star

• Season 7 Episode 2: Convictions

  Rebecca appears before the court to fight Lindsay's conviction, while Berluti is struck with guilt when a woman accused of kidnapping an infant girl 16 years previously confesses to the crime. Lisa Gay Hamilton stars

• Season 7 Episode 1: Privilege

  The firm searches for ways to appeal against Lindsay's conviction and a woman who kidnapped an infant girl 16 years previously enlists Jimmy's help to get word to the natural mother that the child is alive and well : without exposing her identity. An ambitious law graduate has a run-in with Ellenor when she seeks to join the company. Kelli Williams stars

The Practice: Season 6 (2001 - 2002)

• Season 6 Episode 23: The Verdict

  The team prepare to defend Lindsay against a charge of murdering Lawrence O' Malley, but her fragile emotional state threatens to be her undoing. Starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 6 Episode 22: This Pud's for You

  Lindsay is arrested for O'Malley's murder and Rebecca represents a client whose supposed victim is still alive. American drama, starring Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 6 Episode 21: Evil-Doers

  Lindsay tries to have the Hannibal Lecter copycat who is making her life a nightmare committed with the help of Bobby, and Eugene represents a man accused of rape. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 6 Episode 20: Eat and Run

  Bobby and the team represent a killer who not only believes he's the infamous fictional character Hannibal Lecter, but has carried his identification to the point of eating parts of victims. To make matters worse, he insists on referring to Lindsay as Clarice. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 6 Episode 19: The Return of Joey Heric

  Now a fully fledged lawyer, Joey Heric asks Bobby and Ellenor to help him defend a murder suspect, while Berluti receives a call from a prostitute who claims she was raped. Starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 6 Episode 18: Fire Proof

  Jimmy refuses to believe a good friend is guilty of charges of arson, insurance fraud and murder; a high-school student working in the office has a crush on Lucy and will not leave her alone.

• Season 6 Episode 17: Manifest Necessity

  Gamble and Walsh go up against each other as they prosecute a murder case and Lindsay represents a man who wants to be sentenced to prison. Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton star

• Season 6 Episode 16: M Premie Unplugged

  Eugene defends a man accused of a violent assault on his infant daughter and Ellenor finds herself opposing an attorney who sexually harassed her. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 6 Episode 15: Man and Superman

  Berluti tries to help an old friend who is now mentally ill and believes he is Superman. Bobby and Lindsay argue over finding a new babysitter. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 6 Episode 14: Judge Knot

  Helen and Bobby are asked to take part in a sting operation to catch a judge suspected of taking bribes. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 6 Episode 13: Pro Se

  Ellenor tries to distance herself from a client who wishes to act as his own attorney, but Judge Mantz orders her to attend the trial and assist him as standby counsel. Bobby struggles with the effects of his assault

• Season 6 Episode 12: The Test

  Lindsay begs Helen to organize DNA tests for a man serving time for rape who she defended seven years ago, and Bobby makes a bad decision on behalf of a client. Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton star

• Season 6 Episode 11: Eyewitness

  Jimmy and Lindsay seek the help of a vicar, who witnessed the incident that led to their client being wrongly accused of murder. Ellenor's friend tempts her with an offer she must refuse : regardless of the consequences. Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton star

• Season 6 Episode 10: Inter Arma Silent Leges

  Rebecca faces her toughest challenge when she attempts to discover the reason behind the arrest of her doctor's husband by federal agents. Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton star

• Season 6 Episode 9: Dangerous Liaisons

  Bobby fears his feelings for a client may interfere with his objectivity in her case, and Lucy goes out of her way to help an elderly rape victim get an apology from her attacker. Dylan McDermott and Marla Sokoloff star

• Season 6 Episode 8: Suffer the Little Children

  DA Lowe presses for prosecution of a gang member suspected of killing a teenager, determined to honour a promise to the grieving mother that he'll find the person responsible. Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton star

• Season 6 Episode 7: Honor Code

  Eugene turns Jim in after he violates client confidentiality in a bid to save a boy's life. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 6 Episode 6: Vanished : Part Two

  Part two of two. Chad Baldwin, who was kidnapped 18 years previously, shows up at Bobby's office, along with the woman responsible for raising him : who claims that John Pierce left the boy with her. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 6 Episode 5: Vanished : Part One

  Part one of two. Bobby aids a couple seeking justice for the kidnapping of their son 18 years earlier : but it seems the man responsible is already behind bars. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 6 Episode 4: Liar's Poker

  Jimmy defends a bookie (Jeffrey Tambor) being sued by his wife for financial fraud; Lindsay believes a teenage girl has been falsely accused of attempted murder.

• Season 6 Episode 3: Killing Time

  Ellenor discovers Marsha is guilty of committing the crime for which her husband was convicted, and visits him in prison to urge him to come forward with the truth. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 6 Episode 2: The Candidate : Part Two

  Part two of two. As the case progresses, Ellenor and Bobby uncover evidence suggesting Keith Ellison may have known about his wife's affair

• Season 6 Episode 1: The Candidate : Part One

  Part one of two. Senator Keith Ellison is arrested on suspicion of murder after Ellenor is called to his home and finds the body of a naked man killed by a gunshot wound to the head. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott

The Practice: Season 5 (2000 - 2001)

• Season 5 Episode 22: Public Servants

  Helen Gamble seeks revenge for a murdered man by pinpointing the one who ordered the hit from inside prison. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 5 Episode 21: Poor Richard's Almanac

  Bobby and Ellenor fear for the lives of the prosecutor and witness involved in a murder case, as they believe the accused intends to have them killed. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 5 Episode 20: The Case of Harland Bassett

  Eugene and Jimmy agree to help the mistake-prone Harland Bassett take on a wealthy and influential drug manufacturer in the case of a girl who developed liver damage after taking an antibiotic

• Season 5 Episode 19: Home of the Brave

  Lindsay discovers unsettling information from Richard Bay; Harland Bassett once again seeks assistance from Eugene for a jury trial.

• Season 5 Episode 18: The Confession

  Helen Gamble uses trickery to coerce a confession from an alleged carjacker - an action she feels was necessary. However, Jimmy Berluti disagrees and asks a judge to rule the confession inadmissible, a decision that would set his client free. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 5 Episode 17: What Child is This?

  Bobby plans to ambush Littlefield's wife on the witness stand, and Ellenor has her baby. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 5 Episode 16: Gideon's Crossover

  Bobby has difficult case defending a man who is accused of murdering his step-daughter - and evidence of an illicit affair between alleged killer and victim seems almost guaranteed to result in a guilty verdict. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 5 Episode 15: Awakenings

  A sperm donor has a crisis of conscience and sues for joint custody of Ellenor's baby. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 5 Episode 14: The Day After

  Religion is the only obstacle that stands between Rebecca and her survival, as her mother refuses her a life-saving transfusion due to her strong beliefs. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 5 Episode 13: The Thin Line

  The attorneys fight to defend Bobby over his role in Hinks's murder., while Lucy becomes a rape counsellor - but finds the job difficult and distressing. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 5 Episode 12: Payback

  The firm rallies round when Bobby is arrested for conspiring to murder a serial killer, and Rebecca investigates the death of a friend's husband. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 5 Episode 11: An Early Frost

  Bobby questions Berluti on the witness stand during the Scott Wallace trial, and Lindsay blames Hinks for a friend's death

• Season 5 Episode 10: Friends and Ex-Lovers

  An illegal drug manufacturer claims his lawyer is on the take, and Berluti tells investigators that Wallace's killing of his ex-boss was a cold calculated act - a revelation which places Bobby in an awkward position. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 5 Episode 9: The Deal

  A wily kidnapper negotiates a dodgy deal with the lawyers to get himself off lightly whether his victim survives or not

• Season 5 Episode 8: Mr Hinks Goes to Town

  Lindsay is persuaded to defend a confessed serial killer whom she believes to be innocent. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 5 Episode 7: Brothers' Keepers

  A Pakistani man is charged with murder because of his brother's actions while observing an ancient custom, and Harland asks Eugene for help with his unruly niece

• Season 5 Episode 6: Show and Tell

  As the retrial gets under way in the Scott Wallace case, a reporter interviews the various people involved. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 5 Episode 5: We Hold These Truths

  A murder trial threatens to ruin a police officer's personal life, Bobby defends Scott Wallace during his retrial, and Berluti warns a client to keep a straight face while he's being sentenced by a judge who tells all defendants the same ridiculous story. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 5 Episode 4: Appeal and Denial

  Lindsay announces she and Bobby are expecting a child - but suspects she is not the only pregnant woman in the office. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

  Next on: Sunday 29th November 8:00am EST - FX Networks Inc.
• Season 5 Episode 3: Officers of the Court

  Ellenor accuses Judge Aldrich of blackmail, and Berluti conspires with the enemy in an attempt to keep a pregnant drug addict in jail until she gives birth

  Next on: Sunday 29th November 7:00am EST - FX Networks Inc.
• Season 5 Episode 2: Germ Warfare

  Bobby struggles to find a way to win Wallace's release, while Gamble attempts to bring Kyle's testimony into disrepute, and the jury of the EPA case finally reach their verdict. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

  Next on: Saturday 28th November 7:00am EST - FX Networks Inc.
• Season 5 Episode 1: Summary Judgments

  The law firm takes on the Environmental Protection Agency, determined to prove it failed to test a chemical that made a family's children ill. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

The Practice: Season 4 (1999 - 2000)

• Season 4 Episode 22: Life Sentence

  Bobby finalises plans for his wedding to Lindsay, and the team defends a woman accused of shooting the man who murdered her daughter. Drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 4 Episode 21: Honorable Man

  Eugene represents a self-confessed rapist who insists he didn't murder his victim, despite the fact her body was found in a skip. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 4 Episode 21: The Honourable Man

  Berluti represents an employer who exposed his Aids-suffering employee to the rest of the workers, while Eugene's client is accused of raping a dead woman

• Season 4 Episode 20: Liberty Bells

  Part two of two. The lawyers fight desperately for Stuart Donovan's life as they try to prevent his impending execution. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 4 Episode 19: Till Death Do Us Part

  A woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease tries to save her marriage from annulment and Ellenor battles to prevent an execution. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 18: Death Penalties

  A case of assisted suicide reminds Bobby of his mother's death, and Ellenor defends a condemned prisoner awaiting execution. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 18: Death Penalties

  Bobby represents a man who killed his terminally ill wife by shooting her in the head and Ellenor searches for evidence that put a man on death row

• Season 4 Episode 17: Black Widows

  Gamble tricks a 15-year-old girl into admitting she killed her unborn child, and Bobby and Eugine defend a woman accused of killing her husband during sex

• Season 4 Episode 16: Settling

  A former client kidnaps Bobby, determined to exact revenge for being imprisoned for a double murder he did not commit. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 15: Race Ipsa Loquitor

  Berluti fights to reopen the case of a man he believes innocent, while Eugene and Rebecca represent the widow of a man who died during liposuction

• Season 4 Episode 14: Checkmates

  Ellenor defends a youth with learning difficulties accused of bludgeoning a boy to death, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 13: Hammerhead Sharks

  The lawyers grow desperate in their bid to win the case of a man accused of murdering a woman he met through an internet chat room. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 12: New Evidence

  Lindsay travels to LA to defend an acquaintance charged with murdering his online girlfriend. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 11: Blowing Smoke

  Lindsay represents a woman who claims her husband's obsessive cigar-smoking broke up their marriage. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 10: Day in Court

  Bobby defends a drug-dealer who stabbed a man seven times but claims he was acting in self-defence. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 9: Bay of Pigs

  Ellenor is asked by the DA to film a dying man's testimony against his wife, who allegedly attempted to run him over. Jimmy reconsiders his relationship with Judge Kittleson while representing a former girlfriend

• Season 4 Episode 8: Committed

  Lindsay must represent a notorious serial killer who is petitioning for release from a psychiatric hospital.

• Season 4 Episode 7: Victimless Crimes

  Berluti takes on the case of a rape victim who killed her attacker. Drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 6: Marooned

  Rebecca takes the disturbing case of a woman who stabbed her own mother to death. Starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 5: Oz

  Raymond Oz is accused of murdering his wife and prepares to defend himself. Dylan McDermott, Lisa Gay Hamilton and Steve Harris star

• Season 4 Episode 4: Legacy

  Eugene defends a man accused of indecent exposure, while Bobby takes on the case of a man whose wife has declared him legally incompetent. Drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 4 Episode 3: Loser's Keepers

  Ellenor buys a gun for self-defence, and Rebecca suspects a wealthy man has bribed a client to enter a guilty plea. Drama about an American law firm, starring Camryn Manheim and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 4 Episode 2: Boston Confidential

  Bobby gets a murderer off on a technicality, and Jimmy goes against Henry Olson's wishes, while Lindsay decides to change her living arrangements. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 4 Episode 1: Free Dental

  Bobby represents a dentist accused of murdering a patient, and Ellenor accepts a dinner invitation. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Camryn Manheim

The Practice: Season 3 (1998 - 1999)

• Season 3 Episode 23: Happily Ever After

  Bobby defends a man who confessed to a shooting without the presence of an attorney, and Jimmy finds a photo of Lindsay with her image defaced in Judge Kittleson's office after she is stabbed by an assailant dressed as a nun. Last in series, starring Dylan McDermott, Kelli Williams and Michael Badalucco

• Season 3 Episode 22: Do Unto Others

  Eugene defends a rabbi accused of rape, but struggles with ethical questions of his own when he discovers his client has offended before. Drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 3 Episode 21: Infected

  Rebecca's defence of an accused killer takes a dramatic turn when she receives information from the prosecution calling the arresting officer's testimony into question. Bobby investigates a spate of deaths in a cosmetic surgery hospital and Helen brings charges against Gary Armbrust for lying to save his father. Drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Lisa Gay Hamilton and Lara Flynn Boyle

• Season 3 Episode 20: Home Invasions

  Berluti and Judge Kittleson are furious when details of their affair are posted on the Internet, while Lucy is aghast to learn her landlord has been secretly filming her. Back in the office, Helen calls on Ellenor to advise a witness when he decides to change his story - effectively absolving his father of murder

• Season 3 Episode 19: Closet Justice

  A judge puts pressure on Lindsay, leaving her with no option but to defend a man accused of murdering a nun, and Berluti represents a client who claims his arrest on soliciting charges amounts to entrapment. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Kelli Williams and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 3 Episode 18: Crossfire

  Eugene battles his ex-wife Sharon for custody of their son, while Rebecca represents a psychologist fired from his job after suffering a head trauma that left him cross-eyed, and Helen prosecutes a man for stealing a girl's car, but begins to doubt the alleged victim's story. Drama, starring Steve Harris, Lisa Gay Hamilton and Lara Flynn Boyle

• Season 3 Episode 17: Target Practice

  Jimmy represents a couple suing a gun manufacturer for indirectly causing their daughter's death, arguing that the company targeted their advertising at criminals. Meanwhile, Eugene is stunned to learn his son Kendall is selling drugs. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 3 Episode 16: End Games

  Ellenor is charged with murder after a bloodstained knife is found in her desk drawer, and a former law clerk sues Judge Kittleson for sexual harassment. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott and Camryn Manheim

• Season 3 Episode 15: Lawyers, Reporters and Cockroaches

  Gamble prosecutes a teenager who killed a neighbour's cat, Ellenor discovers how much Lindsay is earning and Bobby represents a restaurateur whose business foundered after a TV report about cockroaches in his kitchen. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 3 Episode 14: Of Human Bondage

  Bobby takes over the case of a teenage prostitute accused of murder and Ellenor discovers her first-ever client has been found unconscious in a dealer's apartment with a bag of cocaine. Meanwhile, Jimmy formulates a deal with opposing counsel in a bid to settle a bitter divorce battle. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott and Camryn Manheim

• Season 3 Episode 13: Judge and Jury

  Helen prosecutes a TV producer, accused of encouraging a doctor to record a suicide on videotape, and Lucy teaches Eugene's son how to dance. Legal drama, starring Lara Flynn Boyle

• Season 3 Episode 12: A Day in the Life

  Bobby agrees to help an old friend whose daughter may have accidentally smothered her baby, and Rebecca defends a suspected drug dealer. Dylan McDermott and Lisa Gay Hamilton star

• Season 3 Episode 11: Split Decisions

  Eugene defends an old friend who was arrested following a sexual encounter with a high-ranking politician and Ellenor is furious when the partners decide they don't want to take on the asbestos firm she has proposed as a potential new client

• Season 3 Episode 10: Love and Honor

  Jimmy takes on Tommy Silva as he battles for the firm's future, but when Ellenor and Eugene fail to help his case, he is forced to make some tough decisions. Tony Danza and Michael Badalucco star

• Season 3 Episode 9: State of Mind

  Rebecca defends a man accused of sexual harassment and Bobby decides to keep working on the baby-shaking case. Meanwhile, the firm decides whether they want Jimmy to represent them and Lucy acts on impulse. Dylan McDermott and Lisa Gay Hamilton star

• Season 3 Episode 8: Swearing In

  Rebecca faces an ethical dilemma as she prepares for her swearing-in ceremony, and the firm gears up to defend itself against Tommy Silva. American legal drama, starring Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 3 Episode 7: Trench Work

  The firm learn Steve Robin is intending to sue them for defamation of character and Lindsay pleads with Judge Hiller to reduce Pearson's charge to manslaughter. Kelli Williams and Dylan McDermott star

• Season 3 Episode 6: One of Those Days

  Ellenor and Eugene are unable to find a strong defence tactic in the George Vogelman murder trial, forcing them to use more unorthodox methods. Steve Harris and Camryn Manheim star

• Season 3 Episode 5: The Battlefield

  Jimmy helps an Iranian woman who claims she was fired because of her nationality, Ellenor searches desperately for another suspect in the Vogelman case and Lindsay lodges an appeal in the Pearson trial

• Season 3 Episode 4: The Defenders

  Lindsay defends her former law professor in court and Ellenor clashes with a judge when she learns the prosecution are hoping to use sexually explicit videos found in Vogelman's apartment as evidence. American legal drama, starring Kelli Williams and Camryn Manheim

• Season 3 Episode 3: Body Count

  Berluti and Rebecca defend an elderly man accused of drawing up an elaborate plan to kill his wife, while George Vogelman, the chiropodist who responded to Ellenor's personal ad, visits the office with a gruesome surprise in his medical bag - a severed human head. Linda Hunt guest stars

• Season 3 Episode 2: Reasons to Believe

  Gamble's case hangs in the balance when her only hope of prosecuting a murderer lies in the hands of a four-year-old witness, and Lindsay's former professor calls on her to defend him when he is arrested for shooting a man. Meanwhile, Rebecca's bicycle theft case goes to court. American drama, starring Lara Flynn Boyle, Kelli Williams and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 3 Episode 1: Passing Go

  Rebecca makes a shock announcement, Gamble tries two murder suspects at the same time and one of Ellenor's clients hits Bobby with his car. Dylan McDermott and Lara Flynn Boyle star

The Practice: Season 2 (1997 - 1998)

• Season 2 Episode 28: Rhyme and Reason

  A judge faces a tough decision when a 13-year-old boy shoots and kills his mother, and Eugene argues that a convicted murderer should be released from prison. Last in series

• Season 2 Episode 27: Duty Bound

  Berluti is shocked to learn his priest has been arrested for the murder of a teenage boy, Ellenor agonises over whether to tell Fred Spivak he is under surveillance and Lindsay tries to get Gamble to work for the firm

• Season 2 Episode 26: Axe Murderer

  Ally McBeal helps the firm defend a murder suspect who claims she was notorious killer Lizzie Borden in a past life and Ellenor finally learns the truth about Dr Spivak. Legal drama, guest starring Calista Flockhart and Gil Bellows

• Season 2 Episode 25: Food Chains

  Ellenor fights for the life of a highly intelligent chimpanzee and Rebecca takes part in a sting operation against a group of insurance fraudsters. Camryn Manheim and Lisa Gay Hamilton star

• Season 2 Episode 24: Trees in the Forest

  Eugene defends a man who killed his friend accidentally during a gang initiation ceremony, Lindsay demands to be made a partner and Rebecca stamps a rat to death - just before being honoured by an animal rights organisation

• Season 2 Episode 23: Checkmate

  Gamble crosses swords with Joey Heroic when he opts to represent himself in court and Ellenor gains a new client who has been ridiculed by a clown. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 2 Episode 22: Another Day

  Bobby defends a 17-year-old girl who insists she is innocent of dealing drugs even though the police have discovered cocaine in her possession. Meanwhile, Lindsay takes on the tobacco giants : and her former law professor. Drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 2 Episode 21: In Deep

  Rebecca testifies against a gun-man responsible for killing a petrol station attendant. Ellenor defends a purse-snatcher facing 20 years in jail after a crackdown by the DA's office and Eugene accuses a dry cleaning firm of shrinking his shirt

• Season 2 Episode 20: Cloudy with a Chance of Membranes

  Part two of two. Bobby and Helen continue to battle it out in court as the Winslow case moves slowly toward a ruling. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott and Lara Flynn Boyle

• Season 2 Episode 19: The Trial

  Part one of two. Bobby and Helen are on opposing sides in the most important murder trial of their lives and Eugene represents Rebecca's uncle when he is accused of tax evasion. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lara Flynn Boyle

• Season 2 Episode 18: Ties that Bind

  Lindsay tells Helen about her affair with Bobby and Ellenor defends an actress accused of killing her husband during the making of a pornographic film. Kelli Williams stars

• Season 2 Episode 17: Burden of Proof

  The trial against Boston Electric begins, with Jimmy bringing into court both a weak case and doubts as to whether his star witness will be sober

• Season 2 Episode 16: Truth and Consequences

  Jimmy's poor practice jeopardises the cancer cluster case, forcing Lindsay to step into the breach, while Rebecca witnesses a killing - and before long her own life is at risk. Legal drama, starring Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 2 Episode 15: Line of Duty

  Bobby has blood on his hands after he tips off a drug dealer client about a police raid, resulting in the deaths of several officers. In court, Berluti is humiliated by a fellow attorney who tries to convince a judge to throw out the cancer cluster case. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 2 Episode 14: Pursuit of Dignity

  Bobby is thrilled when his senior prom date comes for a surprise visit, but his happiness is soon dashed when she confesses she's been arrested for prostitution. Meanwhile, Ellenor represents a girl who has been thrown out of school for disruptive behaviour caused by Tourette's syndrome, and Lindsay takes on the case of a 50-year-old woman who claims to have been traumatised by alternative medical treatments

• Season 2 Episode 13: The Civil Right

  Berluti presents an argument in favour of same-sex marriages when he learns his mother is a lesbian, Eugene attacks a rape victim's testimony, and a man claims he was sexually assaulted by his dentist. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 2 Episode 12: Race with the Devil

  Berluti appears in his own television commercial and Bobby represents a priest accused of indirectly causing a woman's death during an exorcism. Meanwhile, Eugene assists a man who won't allow his doctor to remove a medical instrument from a delicate area of his anatomy. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 2 Episode 11: Hide and Seek

  Gordon's solicitor tries to talk to a man holding an elderly woman hostage about the whereabouts of two boys he supposedly raped and murdered. Meanwhile, Bobby fears a famous defence solicitor's failing memory may jeopardise the outcome of a trial. Drama about a law firm, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

• Season 2 Episode 10: Spirit of America

  The attorneys become the centre of attention as they fight to save a convicted murderer from the death penalty. A television crew focuses on the case for a documentary, gauging public opinion on the city streets - but its involvement could either help or hinder Bobby as he appeals to the Supreme Court. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 2 Episode 9: Save the Mule

  A drug-dealer's operative is taken into custody accused of swallowing drug-filled prophylactics, while a group of cancer sufferers with a seemingly unwinnable case approach Jimmy for help. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott and Michael Badaluco

• Season 2 Episode 8: The Means

  Ellenor sues a travel agent, while Bobby and Eugene use a racist sociological theory as a defence when an African-American is accused of manslaughter during a riot. American drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Camryn Manheim

• Season 2 Episode 7: Search and Seizure

  Lindsay represents a drug dealer caught with a large quantity of cocaine, and a husband seeks a court order that would force his pregnant wife to undergo a Caesarean to save the child's life. Meanwhile, Gamble asks Bobby out on a date. Drama, starring Kelli Williams and Dylan McDermott

• Season 2 Episode 6: Sex, Lies and Monkeys

  Bobby attempts to secure the release of an innocent woman he unwittingly helped convict of murder, Lindsay realises Kelton drugged her and Ellenor is sued by a man she met through the personal ads. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott and Kelli Williams

• Season 2 Episode 5: First Degree

  Bobby comes to the aid of an adulterer accused of murder, and Eugene represents a Boston police officer seeking compensation on the grounds that his job has turned him into a racist. Meanwhile, Berluti reveals a secret about Lindsay. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott and Steve Harris

• Season 2 Episode 4: Dog Bite

  Berluti represents a girl who has been bitten in the face by a dog, a juror breaches regulations by attempting to communicate with Lindsay during a trial, and Eugene defends a one-legged man accused of robbery. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 2 Episode 3: The Blessing

  Bobby takes on the case of a doctor being prosecuted for murder after he performs euthanasia on a terminally ill patient. Meanwhile, Lindsay defends an elderly bookie whose illegal activities have been taped by the police. Drama, starring Dylan McDermott

• Season 2 Episode 2: Betrayal

  Jimmy is accused of soliciting a prostitute, and Bobby and Ellenor represent a gay man suspected of murdering his lover

• Season 2 Episode 1: Reasonable Doubts

  Bobby faces trouble when he has an affair with a beautiful client accused of murder. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton

The Practice: Season 1 (1997)

• Season 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Gerald Braun goes on trial for murdering his daughter's killer, and Bobby argues his actions were justified. Meanwhile, Eugene defends a 19-year-old accused of statutory rape, and Lindsay represents a bomber who wants to surrender after being a fugitive for 26 years

• Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Eugene makes a bet with Assistant District Attorney Renee Williams that he can get a man accused of armed robbery off the hook, while Braun rejects a temporary insanity defence. Meanwhile, Ellenor meets a man through a contacts ad. Dylan McDermott and Camryn Manheim star

• Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Part three of four. The jury reach a verdict in the Ronald Martin trial, but the outcome appears to cause even more violence. Meanwhile, Lindsay's opening statement in the case against the tobacco company provokes a startling response from the defence. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris and Kelli Williams

• Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Part two of four. Eugene defends a flasher accused of soliciting a prostitute, and Bobby prepares for a civil case by monitoring a criminal proceeding against a man who strangled his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Berluti is fired from his job at the bank and Lindsay uncovers potentially damaging information about the judge overseeing the tobacco company trial. Legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott and Camryn Manheim

• Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Part one of four. Bobby borrows money from Berluti's bank in an attempt to keep the practice afloat, while Eugene tries to avert tragedy by getting a restraining order put on a man who has repeatedly threatened his wife and son. American legal drama, starring Dylan McDermott and Steve Harris

The Practice:

• We Hold These Truths

  Bobby prepares for Scott Wallace's retrial while Berluti confronts Judge Mantz about his lectures and ends up in a jail cell

The Practice: Pilot (1997)

• Pilot

  American drama, starring Dylan McDermott as Bobby Donnell, the idealistic head of a highly skilled law firm. He defends a 17-year-old girl who insists she is innocent of dealing drugs even though the police have discovered cocaine in her possession. Meanwhile, colleague Lindsay takes on the tobacco giants - and her former law professor. Steve Harris, Kelli Williams and Lisa Gay Hamilton co-star