Fair rating?Ally McBeal· Season 5 · Episode 8
Playing with Matches
Jenny's mom's wedding is approaching, and Ally is shocked when Tim gives her a certain look that suggests a move. She talks to Jenny, and they decide to test him. Ally makes a move on him, and he offers her to have an affair.
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#1In Season 5of 14 rated episodes
#5All-timeof 74 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.6
2002First airedJanuary 7, 2002
Guest stars
Albert Hallas Judge Seymore Walsh
John Michael Higginsas Attorney Steven Milter
Jami Gertzas Kimmy Bishop
Jacqueline Bissetas Frances Shaw
Nell Carteras Harriet Pumple
Jeremy Garrettas Tim Boyle
Mariah Careyas Candy Cushnip
Renée Elise Goldsberryas SingerVatrena Kingas Singer
Sy Smithas SingerJoe Colliganas Attorney Ronald Spaner
Sean G. Griffinas Minister
Guy Maedaas Singer
Bret Loehras BoyCrew
David SemelDirector
David E. KelleyStory · Teleplay
Constance M. BurgeStory
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