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Philly

TV·2001–2002·1 season, 22 episodes·ABC·Drama·45m·Created by Alison Cross, Steven Bochco

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Philly is an American television series created by Steven Bochco that focused on criminal defense attorney Kathleen Maguire. It lasted a full season and was canceled due to low ratings. The final episode was advertised heavily as the series finale, a move not commonly used in network promotion, for a series lasting only one season. The complete series is not on DVD, but is viewable on Netflix in HD and 5.1 Surround Sound. The series briefly aired in syndication on Universal HD in 2008.

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  1. 01Here Comes the JudgeS01E16 · 7.0Kathleen's escort owner client, Tabitha Davenport, goes on trial. Teena has evidently told Terry about seeing Kathleen and Ripley kissing in the garage stairwell, so Terry asks Ripley to recuse himself from the case on the grounds of his involvement with Kathleen. Ripley denies the involvement and refuses Terry's request. Kathleen discovers that Davenport's prosecution is politically motivated after Judge Hawes confesses that he and several other highly connected politicians are Davenport's clients. Fortunately for all concerned, Davenport is acquitted. Will and Lisa get stuck in the court house elevator, and Lisa's claustrophobia begins to get the better of her. Hot, sweaty and breaking out in hives, she removes her blouse, despondent that she is putting on such a freak show for Will. In a gesture of solidarity, Will removes his shirt and pants. Unfortunately for the both of them, at that point the elevator lurches, Will falls on top of Lisa, and the doors open, giving everyone in the
  2. 02PilotS01E01 · 6.0When her partner is hospitalized after a breakdown in court, criminal defense attorney Kathleen Maguire's already bulging caseload doubles. Will Froman, a P.D. who's eager to go into private practice, convinces her to take him on as a partner to save the firm.
  3. 03Porn AgainS01E02 · 6.0Kathleen's pursuit of the man stalking her results in a fender-bender, a new and unsavory client for Will, and an unpleasant confrontation in the D.A.'s office. A woman seeks Kathleen's help in obtaining protection from her abusive husband, and another client tries to negotiate a plea by offering up the name of the Red Door murderer.

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Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode22Episodes2001–02Aired 6.3Season avg
  1. S01E01PilotSeptember 25, 2001 6.0When her partner is hospitalized after a breakdown in court, criminal defense attorney Kathleen Maguire's already bulging caseload doubles.
  2. S01E02Porn AgainOctober 2, 2001 6.0Kathleen's pursuit of the man stalking her results in a fender-bender, a new and unsavory client for Will, and an unpleasant confrontation i
  3. S01E03Light My FireOctober 9, 2001A drunken bar brawl brings Kathleen's father into court on assault charges, creating the opportunity for her to show Patrick where fighting
  4. S01E04Tempus FugitiveOctober 16, 2001With Patrick's unwitting aid, Dan foils Kathleen's attempt at a voluntary surrender for Hank Tyler, a client released in a jailhouse mixup.
  5. S01E05Philly FollyOctober 23, 2001Kathleen represents a client with poor impulse control, is forced to exchange favors with Judge Hawes to get another client released in time
  6. S01E06Blown AwayNovember 13, 2001
  7. S01E07Prisoner of LoveNovember 20, 2001Kathleen starts out her day in tears -- it's the 12th anniversary of her marriage to Dan, and she grieves over the sad end to which the marr
  8. S01E08Truth or ConsequenceNovember 27, 2001The Turner Case Engrossed in conversation with Trish on her cell phone one evening, Kathleen is on her way into a convenience store when sh
  9. S01E09Loving SonsDecember 4, 2001Kathleen's defense of a disturbed teen hinges on the testimony of another, less-innocent client; Will's dad visits the city to see his son a
  10. S01E10Fork You Very MuchDecember 11, 2001The Flores Case The court assigns Kathleen to defend Diego Flores, a serial rapist who boasts about getting away with his crimes. Since all
  11. S01E11Live and Leg DieDecember 18, 2001
  12. S01E12The Curse of the Klopman DiamondsJanuary 8, 2002
  13. S01E13Ripley, Believe It Or NotJanuary 15, 2002
  14. S01E14Meat Me in PhillyFebruary 5, 2002A dying man's confession gives Kathleen what she needs to get a convicted rapist a new trial; Will and Erin clash in court over a wife charg
  15. S01E15Lies of MinelliFebruary 26, 2002Kathleen races to get her wrongfully convicted client a new trial after finding that evidence may have been swept under the rug. Meanwhile,
  16. S01E16Season's bestHere Comes the JudgeMarch 5, 2002 7.0Kathleen's escort owner client, Tabitha Davenport, goes on trial. Teena has evidently told Terry about seeing Kathleen and Ripley kissing in
  17. S01E17There's No Business Like No BusinessMarch 12, 2002Kathleen represents an innocent client who happened to be in the wrong car at the wrong time and is now charged as an accessory to murder. T
  18. S01E18Brotherly LoveMarch 19, 2002Ripley comes under fire after Chris Maguire is busted for falsely claiming to have bribed the judge involved with his sister, while Dan sees
  19. S01E19San Diego PadreApril 16, 2002Kathleen defends a man who kidnapped his children and kept them hidden for nine years because he lost custody to his drug-addicted, neglectf
  20. S01E20Tall TalesApril 23, 2002Will's client takes him and the judicial system for a ride when he is charged with assault after his girlfriend dumps him on a tabloid TV sh
  21. S01E21Thanks For the MammariesApril 23, 2002Clyde assists Will in proving that a client has been framed for a robbery at the strip club where she works, and discovers evidence that wil
  22. S01E22Mojo RisingMay 28, 2002Kathleen represents a storeowner who shot and paralyzed the boy who robbed him; Dan wins the race for District Attorney; a mentally unbalanc

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