The Practice (1997–2004)

1. S01E01Season's bestPilotMarch 4, 1997 8.0Bobby defends a young girl charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute, and Lindsay is shocked to find herself facing a forme
2. S01E02Part IIMarch 11, 1997 7.3Eugene tries to protect a client whose husband terrorizes her and their son. Meanwhile, Bobby seeks the help of an old friend who's a loan o
3. S01E03Trial and ErrorMarch 18, 1997 8.0Bobby is hired in a civil case involving the murder of a young woman who was strangled by her boyfriend, and Jimmy is worried about losing h
4. S01E04Part IVMarch 25, 1997 8.0A nervous Lindsay prepares for her first appearance before a jury in a wrongful death case against a tobacco company. Elsewhere, Bobby is st
5. S01E05Part VApril 1, 1997 7.3Bobby faces a dilemma when a client accused of a crime of passion refuses to plead temporary insanity; Eugene defends a man convicted of arm
6. S01E06Part VIApril 8, 1997 7.3Gerald Braun goes on trial for murdering his daughter's killer, and Bobby argues the execution was moral. Meanwhile, Eugene defends a 19-yea

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Reasonable DoubtsSeptember 20, 1997 7.3Bobby's judgment is called into question by the firm's other members when he becomes romantically involved with a beautiful, icy client who
2. S02E02Season's bestBetrayalSeptember 23, 1997 8.3The firm defends Joey Heric, a colorful client on trial for the murder of his lover. Jimmy is tried on solicitation charges by a vengeful di
3. S02E03The BlessingSeptember 27, 1997 8.3Bobby and Gamble clash in and out of the courtroom when an emotional assisted-suicide case forces them to confront painful memories. Meanwhi
4. S02E04Dog BiteOctober 4, 1997 8.0Jimmy finally gets his first case, that of a little girl bitten by a dog. A juror approaches Lindsay with inside information on a case. Euge
5. S02E05First DegreeOctober 11, 1997 8.0Ellenor and Lindsay face disbarment proceedings for their unethical conduct. Bobby defends a man accused of murdering his lover's husband. E
6. S02E06Sex, Lies and MonkeysOctober 18, 1997 8.0Ellenor is sued by George Vogelman, her podiatrist friend, for causing him emotional distress, while Jimmy defends a man who lost his job be
7. S02E07Search and SeizureOctober 25, 1997 8.3Rebecca's friend enlists the firm to try to set a legal precedent by forcing his wife to have a C-section against her wishes. Benny Small is
8. S02E08The MeansNovember 8, 1997 7.3A black client is tried for the brutal beating of a department store security guard during a riot. Bobby plans to use a defense very unpopul
9. S02E09Save the MuleNovember 15, 1997 8.3Lindsay is hired by a drug dealer to defend his ""mule"" who's been caught smuggling drugs over the border. Jimmy takes on a case of a commu
10. S02E10Spirit of AmericaNovember 22, 1997 8.3Donnell & Associates travel to Redland Hills in a last minute attempt to get a stay of execution for convicted murderer Randall Jefferso
11. S02E11Hide and SeekNovember 29, 1997 7.3Bobby and Lindsay second-chair Bobby's old mentor, Raymond Oz, when Oz fears he's losing his memory. Eugene struggles with his conscience wh
12. S02E12Race with the DevilDecember 13, 1997 8.0When Bobby's priest performs an exorcism on a parishioner, who dies during the procedure, Bobby must manipulate the system to shield Father
13. S02E13The Civil RightDecember 20, 1997 7.3Jimmy is furious when his mother reveals her love for another woman. He feels obligated to represent her in court when she requests he argue
14. S02E14The Pursuit of DignityJanuary 3, 1998 7.3Bobby reconnects with an old girlfriend who needs his help after she is arrested for prostitution. Ellenor and Rebecca fight to keep a 12-ye
15. S02E15Line of DutyJanuary 5, 1998 8.3Bobby is arrested and tried for the deaths of three police officers, after he tips off a client, using information obtained during a sleepov
16. S02E16Truth and ConsequencesJanuary 12, 1998 8.0Rebecca's life is threatened after she witnesses a murder and picks the killer out of a police lineup. Jimmy continues his case against the
17. S02E17Burden of ProofJanuary 19, 1998 8.0The trial against Boston Electric begins, with Jimmy bringing both a weak case and doubts as to whether his star witness will be sober, into
18. S02E18Ties That BindFebruary 2, 1998 7.7Lindsay and Ellenor defend a pornographic star accused of killing her co-star. Complications arise in the Moreno case when it appears Rebecc
19. S02E19The TrialFebruary 9, 1998 8.3Bobby defends Dr. Jeffrey Winslow, on trial for the brutal murder (and decapitation) of his mistress. Neither Bobby nor Helen (the D.A. on t
20. S02E20Cloudy with a Chance of MembranesFebruary 16, 1998 8.0The saga of Dr. Jeffery Winslow continues. Bobby uses every trick in the book to keep Dr. Winslow out of jail.
21. S02E21In DeepMarch 2, 1998 8.0The Luis Moreno case finally comes to trial with Rebecca more determined than ever to testify. Ellenor rushes off to defend Cruikshank again
22. S02E22Another DayMarch 9, 1998 8.0Bobby is called on to defend Joey Heric on murder charges once again. Lindsay goes up against her former professor, Anderson Pearson, when s
23. S02E23CheckmateMarch 16, 1998 8.0Joey's case comes to trial. Ellenor represents a woman heckled by a carnival clown.
24. S02E24Trees in the ForestMarch 30, 1998 7.3Tensions rise when Lindsay requests a partnership. Eugene defends a gang member on murder charges while Rebecca receives an animal rights ac
25. S02E25Food ChainsApril 6, 1998 7.3The furor over Lindsay's demand for partnership continues. Bobby discovers that Lindsay's not the only associate looking for another job. Re
26. S02E26Axe MurdererApril 27, 1998 8.0Bobby works with the firm of Cage and Fish to help in the defense of Marie Hanson, an apparent axe murderer who may have been Lizzie Borden
27. S02E27Duty BoundMay 4, 1998 8.0Jimmy's faith in his priest is shaken when Father Ryan is arrested for the murder of a 16-year-old boy. Jimmy desperately tries to track dow
28. S02E28Rhyme and ReasonMay 11, 1998 8.0Bobby defends a young boy who killed his mother over a seemingly inconsequential argument. Eugene wrestles with his conscience over the mora

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Passing GoSeptember 27, 1998 8.0
2. S03E02Reasons to BelieveOctober 4, 1998 8.0
3. S03E03Body CountOctober 11, 1998 8.0
4. S03E04Season's bestThe DefendersOctober 18, 1998 8.5
5. S03E05The BattlefieldOctober 25, 1998 7.7
6. S03E06One of Those DaysNovember 8, 1998 8.3
7. S03E07Trench WorkNovember 15, 1998 8.3
8. S03E08Swearing InNovember 29, 1998 8.0
9. S03E09State of MindDecember 6, 1998 8.3
10. S03E10Love and HonorDecember 13, 1998 8.0
11. S03E11Split DecisionsJanuary 3, 1999 7.3
12. S03E12A Day in the LifeJanuary 10, 1999 8.0
13. S03E13Judge and JuryJanuary 17, 1999 8.0
14. S03E14Of Human BondageFebruary 7, 1999 8.0
15. S03E15Lawyers, Reporters and CockroachesFebruary 21, 1999 8.0
16. S03E16End GamesFebruary 28, 1999 8.0
17. S03E17Target PracticeMarch 7, 1999 8.0
18. S03E18CrossfireMarch 14, 1999 8.0
19. S03E19Closet JusticeMarch 28, 1999 8.3
20. S03E20Home InvasionsApril 18, 1999 8.0
21. S03E21InfectedApril 25, 1999 8.0
22. S03E22Do Unto OthersMay 2, 1999 8.0
23. S03E23Happily Ever AfterMay 9, 1999 8.0

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Free DentalSeptember 26, 1999 8.0
2. S04E02Boston ConfidentialOctober 3, 1999 8.0
3. S04E03Loser's KeepersOctober 10, 1999 8.0
4. S04E04LegacyOctober 17, 1999 7.7
5. S04E05OzOctober 24, 1999 8.0
6. S04E06MaroonedNovember 7, 1999 7.0
7. S04E07Victimless CrimesNovember 14, 1999 7.3
8. S04E08CommittedNovember 21, 1999 7.7
9. S04E09Bay of PigsNovember 28, 1999 7.3
10. S04E10Day in CourtDecember 12, 1999 6.0
11. S04E11Blowing SmokeJanuary 9, 2000 7.7
12. S04E12New EvidenceJanuary 30, 2000 7.3
13. S04E13Hammerhead SharksFebruary 6, 2000 7.3
14. S04E14Season's bestCheckmatesFebruary 13, 2000 8.3
15. S04E15Race Ipsa LoquitorFebruary 20, 2000 8.0
16. S04E16SettlingMarch 12, 2000 8.3
17. S04E17Black WidowsApril 2, 2000 7.3
18. S04E18Death PenaltiesApril 9, 2000 8.0
19. S04E19Till Death Do Us PartApril 30, 2000 8.0
20. S04E20Liberty BellsMay 7, 2000 8.3
21. S04E21The Honorable ManMay 14, 2000 8.3
22. S04E22Life SentenceMay 21, 2000 8.0

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Season's bestSummary JudgmentsOctober 8, 2000 8.3
2. S05E02Germ WarfareOctober 15, 2000 8.0
3. S05E03Officers of the CourtOctober 22, 2000 8.3
4. S05E04Appeal and DenialOctober 29, 2000 8.0
5. S05E05We Hold These Truths...November 5, 2000 8.0
6. S05E06Show and TellNovember 12, 2000 7.7
7. S05E07Brothers' KeepersNovember 19, 2000 8.0
8. S05E08Mr. Hinks Goes to TownNovember 26, 2000 8.0
9. S05E09The DealDecember 10, 2000 8.0
10. S05E10Friends and Ex-LoversDecember 17, 2000 8.0
11. S05E11An Early FrostJanuary 7, 2001 8.0
12. S05E12PaybackJanuary 14, 2001 8.0
13. S05E13The Thin LineFebruary 4, 2001 8.0
14. S05E14The Day AfterFebruary 11, 2001 8.0
15. S05E15AwakeningsFebruary 18, 2001 8.0
16. S05E16Gideon's CrossoverMarch 11, 2001 8.0
17. S05E17What Child is This?March 18, 2001 8.3
18. S05E18The ConfessionApril 1, 2001 8.0
19. S05E19Home of the BraveApril 22, 2001 8.0
20. S05E20The Case of Harland BassettApril 29, 2001 8.0
21. S05E21Poor Richard's AlmanacMay 6, 2001 5.7
22. S05E22Public ServantsMay 13, 2001 8.3

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The CandidateSeptember 23, 2001 8.0
2. S06E02Killing TimeSeptember 30, 2001 7.3
3. S06E03Liar's PokerOctober 7, 2001 7.3
4. S06E04Vanished: Part 1October 14, 2001 8.0
5. S06E05Season's bestVanished: Part 2October 21, 2001 8.3
6. S06E06Honor CodeNovember 18, 2001 5.7
7. S06E07Suffer the Little ChildrenNovember 25, 2001 8.0
8. S06E08Dangerous LiaisonsDecember 2, 2001 7.3
9. S06E09Inter Arma Silent LegesDecember 9, 2001 7.3
10. S06E10EyewitnessJanuary 6, 2002 7.7
11. S06E11The TestJanuary 13, 2002 7.7
12. S06E12Pro SeFebruary 10, 2002 7.7
13. S06E13Judge KnotFebruary 17, 2002 7.3
14. S06E14Man and SupermanFebruary 24, 2002 8.0
15. S06E15M. Premie UnpluggedMarch 10, 2002 7.7
16. S06E16Manifest NecessityMarch 17, 2002 7.0
17. S06E17Fire ProofApril 7, 2002 7.7
18. S06E18The Return of Joey HericApril 14, 2002 7.3
19. S06E19Eat and RunMay 5, 2002 7.7
20. S06E20Evil-DoersMay 12, 2002 7.3
21. S06E21This Pud's for YouMay 19, 2002 7.3
22. S06E22The VerdictMay 19, 2002 8.3

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01PrivilegeSeptember 29, 2002 8.0
2. S07E02ConvictionsOctober 6, 2002 7.0
3. S07E03Of Thee I SingOctober 13, 2002 7.3
4. S07E04The Cradle Will RockOctober 20, 2002 7.7
5. S07E05Neighboring SpeciesNovember 3, 2002 8.0
6. S07E06The Telltale NationNovember 10, 2002 7.3
7. S07E07Small SacrificesNovember 17, 2002 7.3
8. S07E08Bad to WorseDecember 1, 2002 7.3
9. S07E09The Good FightDecember 8, 2002 7.7
10. S07E10Silent PartnersDecember 15, 2002 7.3
11. S07E11Down the HatchJanuary 27, 2003 7.3
12. S07E12Final JudgmentFebruary 3, 2003 7.3
13. S07E13Character EvidenceFebruary 10, 2003 7.5
14. S07E14Season's bestThe Making of a Trial AttorneyMarch 3, 2003 8.5
15. S07E15ChoirboysMarch 10, 2003 8.0
16. S07E16Special DeliveriesMarch 24, 2003 8.0
17. S07E17BurnoutMarch 24, 2003 8.0
18. S07E18Capitol CrimesMarch 31, 2003 8.5
19. S07E19Les Is MoreApril 7, 2003 8.0
20. S07E20Heroes and VillainsApril 21, 2003 8.0
21. S07E21Baby LoveMay 5, 2003 8.0
22. S07E22GoodbyeMay 5, 2003 8.0

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01We the PeopleSeptember 28, 2003 6.0
2. S08E02Season's bestThe ChosenOctober 5, 2003 8.5
3. S08E03Cause of ActionOctober 12, 2003 8.0
4. S08E04Blessed Are TheyOctober 19, 2003 8.0
5. S08E05The Heat of PassionOctober 26, 2003 8.5
6. S08E06The Lonely PeopleNovember 2, 2003 7.5
7. S08E07Rape ShieldNovember 9, 2003 8.0
8. S08E08Concealing EvidenceNovember 23, 2003 8.0
9. S08E09Victims' RightsNovember 30, 2003 8.5
10. S08E10Equal JusticeDecember 7, 2003 8.0
11. S08E11Police StateJanuary 11, 2004 8.0
12. S08E12Avenging AngelsJanuary 18, 2004 8.0
13. S08E13Going HomeFebruary 15, 2004 8.0
14. S08E14Pre-Trial BluesFebruary 22, 2004 8.5
15. S08E15Mr. Shore Goes to TownMarch 7, 2004 8.0
16. S08E16In Good ConscienceMarch 14, 2004 8.0
17. S08E17War of the RosesMarch 21, 2004 8.0
18. S08E18The Case Against Alan ShoreMarch 28, 2004 8.0
19. S08E19The FirmApril 18, 2004 8.0
20. S08E20Comings and GoingsApril 25, 2004 8.0
21. S08E21New Hoods on the BlockMay 2, 2004 8.5
22. S08E22CheersMay 16, 2004 7.3

Season 8 ranked & reviewed