Fair rating?Ally McBeal· Season 1 · Episode 19
Happy Birthday, Baby
Ally is upset about her impending birthday but friends and coworkers arrange a surprise party at the bar. Greg and Renee perform a seductive duet, leading to tension between the duo and Ally. Ally defends a man who broke into his date's house to touch her feet.
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#11In Season 1of 23 rated episodes
#33All-timeof 74 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.3
1998First airedApril 6, 1998
Guest stars
Vonda Shepardas Vonda Shepard
Jesse L. Martinas Dr. Greg Butters
Alaina Reed-Hallas Judge Elizabeth Witt
Harriet Sansom Harrisas Cheryl Bonner
Barry Milleras Mark HendersonDan Borowiczas Officer
Roberta Bradleyas Foreperson
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Thomas SchlammeDirector
David E. KelleyWriterShows like Ally McBeal
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