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Season 5 – The Practice

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Dylan McDermott ("In the Line of Fire") stars in a one-hour ensemble drama as Bobby Donnell, a passionate lawyer in a Boston law firm whose instincts tell him important cases are not always about money. Lisa Gay Hamilton also stars as Rebecca Washington, the understanding receptionist who endlessly keeps the members of the firm in check.

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David E. Kelley

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Dylan McDermott

Bobby Donnell

Camryn Manheim

Ellenor Frutt

Kelli Williams

Lindsay Dole

Steve Harris

Eugene Young

LisaGay Hamilton

Rebecca Washington

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 8, 2000 Summary Judgments Bobby defends a close friend (Bruce Davison) accused of murdering his wife; a couple claims its children developed neurological defects from exposure to a toxic chemical. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 15, 2000 Germ Warfare Bobby looks everywhere for new evidence that may overturn the guilty verdict against Scott Wallace (Bruce Davison). Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 22, 2000 Officers of the Court Ellenor files a complaint against a federal judge who she feels blackmailed her; Jimmy makes a deal with the district attorney to help a client. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 29, 2000 Appeal and Denial A plaintiff recants a solid accusation, which surprises everyone, while Lucy prompts the revelation of a different surprise. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 5, 2000 We Hold These Truths ... Bobby works overtime to prepare for Scott Wallace's trial; Jimmy is chastised for speaking his mind to a judge. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 12, 2000 Show and Tell The retrial of Scott Wallace, Bobby's friend who was previously convicted of murdering his wife, begins. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 19, 2000 Brothers' Keepers Bobby defends a Pakistani man living in the United States who is accused of commissioning his brother to murder his cheating wife. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 26, 2000 Mr. Hinks Goes to Town William Hinks pleads guilty to several murders, but his psychologist believes he is delusional and wants attention. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 10, 2000 The Deal William Hinks, who was acquitted of murder, harasses Lindsay; Scott Wallace breaks down with tragic results. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 17, 2000 Friends and Ex-Lovers Hinks continues to harass Lindsay despite a restraining order; Bobby blames himself for not getting Wallace professional help; Helen makes a life or death decision. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 7, 2001 An Early Frost Lindsay fears she may be the next victim of convicted serial killer William Hinks; Scott Wallace's murder trial abruptly begins and ends. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 14, 2001 Payback The firm must defend Bobby after he is charged with conspiracy in the murder of William Hinks; Rebecca senses foul play in the death of a friend's husband. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 4, 2001 The Thin Line Bobby takes the stand in his own defense during the trial for the murder of serial killer William Hinks; Lucy volunteers for the Rape Crisis Center. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 11, 2001 The Day After On the basis of religious beliefs, Rebecca's mother refuses to allow a blood transfusion that could save her daughter's life. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 18, 2001 Awakenings Ellenor's friend and sperm donor is having second thoughts about his role in raising their child; Helen faces the decision of allowing an 11 year-old rape victim to testify. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 11, 2001 Gideon's Crossover Dr. Ben Gideon treats Ellenor for a prenatal condition that threatens the health of her unborn child; Helen struggles to keep an 11-year-old rape victim from having to testify. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 18, 2001 What Child Is This? Bobby and Jimmy use a notorious strategy to save a client accused of the rape/murder of his stepdaughter. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 1, 2001 The Confession Helen (Lara Flynn Boyle) tries to coerce a confession from an alleged carjacker (guest star Jeff Cahill) who is being represented by Jimmy (Michael Badalucco). Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 22, 2001 Home of the Brave Lindsay discovers unsettling information from Richard Bay; Harland Bassett once again seeks assistance from Eugene for a jury trial. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 29, 2001 The Case of Harland Bassett Inept attorney Harland Bassett (Ernie Sabella) enlists Eugene and Jimmy's help against a drug manufacturer. Details Episode 21 Aired May 6, 2001 Poor Richard's Almanac A malicious, well-connected drug dealer threatens Bobby, Ellenor, Helen and Richard (Dylan McDermott, Camryn Manheim, Lara Flynn Boyle, Jason Kravits). Details Episode 22 Aired May 13, 2001 Public Servants Bobby (Dylan McDermott) and the team question their roles as defense attorneys after tragedy strikes a colleague. Details

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Season Info

Director
Arvin Brown, Alex Graves, Dennis Smith, Andy Wolk, Duane Clark, Dan Attias, Charles McClelland, Jeannot Szwarc, Michael Schultz
Creator
David E. Kelley
Executive Producer
David E. Kelley, Robert Breech
Screenwriter
David E. Kelley, Lukas Reiter, Jonathan Shapiro, Alfonso H. Moreno, Peter Blake, Lynne E. Litt, Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 8, 2000