1.  "Summary Judgements" - is available

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Bobby defends prominent investment banker and close friend Scott Wallace (Bruce Davison, "X-Men"), who is accused of murdering his wife after a heated argument; while Ellenor and Lindsay represent a couple who claim their children developed neurological defects from playing on a swing set treated with a toxic chemical. With the swing set manufacturer no longer in business, however, the attorneys are faced with the challenge of suing a federal establishment -- the EPA. Meanwhile, politics within the D.A.'s office heat up as Helen Gamble's supervisor enters the mix and puts extreme pressure on her to win the Wallace case at any cost.

2. "Germ Warfare" - is available

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Bobby looks everywhere for new evidence that might help overturn the guilty verdict against his close friend, Scott Wallace (Bruce Davison), while Ellenor and Lindsay try to convince a jury that the EPA is responsible for the Jamison children's illnesses.

3.   "Officers of The Court" - is available

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Feeling she was blackmailed by a federal judge in the Jamison v. EPA case, Ellenor takes a major risk - both for herself and the entire firm - by filing a formal complaint against him. Meanwhile, Jimmy-s attempt to help his drug-addicted and pregnant client get her life back on track leads him to make a dubious deal with the D.A.

4.  "Appeal and Denial" - is available

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A plaintiff surprises everyone by recanting a seemingly solid accusation; while, back at the office, Lucy prompts the revelation of a much different kind of surprise

5.  "We hold those truths" - is available

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Bobby works overtime to prepare for Scott Wallace's trial; Eugene is assigned to a seemingly guilty defendant but discovers that the prosecution's only witness has a personal secret that may negate his credibility; and Jimmy gets in trouble for speaking his mind - and everyone else's - to a judge (Rene Auberjonois, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine") with a ridiculous habit of lecturing defendants in court.

6.  "Show And Tell" - is available

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The re-trial of Bobby's friend, Scott Wallace (Bruce Davison, "X-Men"), previously convicted of murdering his wife, transpires. Shot "documentary style," the episode-s plot is revealed through candid interviews with the major players on both sides by an off-camera reporter.

7. "Brother's Keepers" - is available

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In a unique case entrenched in cultural disparities, Bobby defends a native Pakistani man, now living in the U.S., who's accused of commissioning his brother to murder his adulterous wife. Meanwhile, in an act of pity, Eugene agrees to help attorney Harland Bassett -- who has had a hard time keeping his practice afloat since being ordered by the Board of Bar Overseers to inform all of his clients that he's never won a jury trial -- win a case; and Ellenor shares some special, albeit shocking, news with the firm.

8. "Mr Hinks goes to town" - is available

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Though he claims he's guilty, accused serial killer William Hinks' psychologist, Jeannie Reynolds -- a friend of Lindsay's -- believes that her patient is delusional and only confessed to the murders for the attention. Reynolds begs Lindsay to take Hinks' case, which she does, but the question remains whether he is a sick man guilty only of soliciting attention, or an ingenious killer responsible for the gruesome murders of nine innocent women."

9."The Deal" - is available

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William Hinks (Michael Emerson) - the acquitted but questionably innocent serial killer - harasses Lindsay; and, the increasingly distraught Scott Wallace (Bruce Davison) finally breaks down, with tragic results. Meanwhile, a previous client of Bobby's admits that he has information about the high-profile kidnapping of a wealthy little girl.

10.  "Friends and Ex-Lovers" - is available

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Despite a restraining order, William Hinks (Michael Emerson) continues to harass Lindsay, as more questions arise as to whether or not he's the real serial killer; Bobby blames himself for Scott Wallace's (Bruce Davison) latest offense, feeling he could have - and should have - gotten Wallace professional help; and Helen Gamble makes a decision that will save one man's life but cost another his.

11.  "An Early Frost" - is available

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Convinced serial killer William Hinks (Michael Emerson) has claimed another victim, Lindsay is angry that the police don't have the evidence to arrest him and terrified that she may be next. Sensing Lindsay's fear - and feeling his own - Bobby takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Scott Wallace's (Bruce Davison) trial for murdering his ex-boss begins -- and ends.

"An Early Frost" was written by David E. Kelley and directed by Christina Musrey.

12. "Payback" - is available

Original Airdate 01-14-01
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Bobby is arrested for conspiring to kill William Hinks (Michael Emerson), after an answering machine recording found at the crime scene reveals an implicating statement made by hit man Alan Neel (Jeremy Roberts). The entire firm, with Eugene at the helm, must now rally to defend Bobby. Meanwhile, Rebecca senses foul play in the wrongful death suit of a friend's husband.

"Payback" was written by David E. Kelley and Marc Guggenheim and directed by Andy Wolk.

13.  THE THIN LINE - is available

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Painfully aware of the thin line between Bobby's innocence and guilt in the murder of serial killer William Hinks, tensions at the firm are at an all-time high, as Bobby takes the stand in his own defense. Also, Lucy faces a personal challenge when the Rape Crisis Center she volunteers for calls her to duty.

"The Thin Line" was written by David E. Kelley and Lynne E. Litt and directed by Dennis Smith.

5.14 THE DAY AFTER - is available
Original Airdate 02-11-01
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"The Day After" - 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 their religious beliefs. Desperate to save Rebecca's life, Bobby tries to override the mother's decision.  Bobby ultimately loses the decision and Rebecca does not receive the blood that she needs and is expected to die.  During the hearing, Lindsay has her baby in the courtroom while the judge and Rebecca's mother help her to deliver.  Ellenor and Jimmy defend a teacher wrongly fired in a crossover portion of Boston Public.

"The Day After" was written by David E. Kelley and directed by Alex Graves.

5.15 AWAKENINGS - is  NOT available
Original Airdate 02-18-01
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"Awakenings" - Ellenor's good friend and chosen "sperm donor," Michael Hale (Ted McGinley), has second thoughts about their agreement over the rearing of her soon-to-be-born child. Also, Helen Gamble faces the difficult decision of whether or not to put an 11-year-old rape victim on the stand, and the fate of the still-unconscious Rebecca is hanging in the balance.

5.16  "Gideon's Crossover" - is  NOT available

Original Airdate 03-11-01

Ellenor is treated by Dr. Ben Gideon for a pre-natal condition that could gravely affect her and her unborn child, Helen struggles to prevent an 11 year-old rape victim from having to face her attacker in court, and Bobby defends a man accused of murdering his teen stepdaughter.

5.17  "What Child is This" - is  NOT available

Original Airdate 03-18-01

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 teenaged stepdaughter. Meanwhile, Ellenor goes into labor with only a panicky Helen Gamble there to assist her.

5.18 "Confession" - is  NOT available

Original Airdate 04-01-01

Helen Gamble uses trickery to coerce a confession from alleged carjacker Eddie Larson (Jeff Cahill), who happens to be 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 Eddie Larson free.

5.19 "Home Of The Brave" - is  NOT available

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.

5.20 "The Case Of Herald Basset" - is  NOT available

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.

5.21 "Poor Richard's Almanac" - is  NOT available

Bobby and Ellenor defend Doug Cahill, a ruthless drug dealer, who is being prosecuted for murder by Helen Gamble and Richard Bay. Bobby and Ellenor suspect that their client is guilty, especially after Richard is attacked outside of his own home. The attacker tells Bay to deliberately lose the case, and threatens him with a gun. Richard refuses to back down, and wins a guilty verdict. As the episode closes, Richard is shot while starting his car, and left for dead.

5.22 "Public Servants" - is  NOT available

On the season finale, Helen seeks vengeance for Richard Bay's murder, and Bobby questions his role in the death.

Meanwhile, Jimmy and Rebecca are defending an apparently innocent murder suspect when they discover that he was once acquitted for a similar murder.