The best episodes of The Practice

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  1. 01

    S03E04 · October 18, 1998 · 1h

    The Defenders8.5

  2. 02

    S07E14 · March 3, 2003 · 1h

    The Making of a Trial Attorney8.5

  3. 03

    S07E18 · March 31, 2003 · 1h

    Capitol Crimes8.5

  4. 04

    S08E02 · October 5, 2003 · 1h

    The Chosen8.5

  5. 05

    S08E05 · October 26, 2003 · 1h

    The Heat of Passion8.5

  6. 06

    S08E09 · November 30, 2003 · 1h

    Victims' Rights8.5

  7. 07

    S08E14 · February 22, 2004 · 1h

    Pre-Trial Blues8.5

  8. 08

    S08E21 · May 2, 2004 · 1h

    New Hoods on the Block8.5

  9. 09

    S02E02 · September 23, 1997 · 1h

    Betrayal8.3

    The firm defends Joey Heric, a colorful client on trial for the murder of his lover. Jimmy is tried on solicitation charges by a vengeful district attorney.

  10. 10

    S02E03 · September 27, 1997 · 1h

    The Blessing8.3

    Bobby and Gamble clash in and out of the courtroom when an emotional assisted-suicide case forces them to confront painful memories. Meanwhile, Lindsay goes head-to-head with her ex-boyfriend when she defends an elderly bookie.

  11. 11

    S02E07 · October 25, 1997 · 1h

    Search and Seizure8.3

    Rebecca'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 tried for drug possession.

  12. 12

    S02E09 · November 15, 1997 · 1h

    Save the Mule8.3

    Lindsay 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 community stricken by cancer. Bobby must decide with whom he wants to pursue a romance.

  13. 13

    S02E10 · November 22, 1997 · 1h

    Spirit of America8.3

    Donnell & Associates travel to Redland Hills in a last minute attempt to get a stay of execution for convicted murderer Randall Jefferson while a documentary crew watches their every move.

  14. 14

    S02E15 · January 5, 1998 · 1h

    Line of Duty8.3

    Bobby is arrested and tried for the deaths of three police officers, after he tips off a client, using information obtained during a sleepover at Helen's, that the police are planning to raid him. Jimmy has to defend himself when an opposing attorney claims he's unfit to practice law.

  15. 15

    S02E19 · February 9, 1998 · 1h

    The Trial8.3

    Bobby defends Dr. Jeffrey Winslow, on trial for the brutal murder (and decapitation) of his mistress. Neither Bobby nor Helen (the D.A. on the case) will back down, sending their relationship into a tailspin. Eugene defends Rebecca's irascible uncle on tax evasion charges.

  16. 16

    S03E06 · November 8, 1998 · 1h

    One of Those Days8.3

  17. 17

    S03E07 · November 15, 1998 · 1h

    Trench Work8.3

  18. 18

    S03E09 · December 6, 1998 · 1h

    State of Mind8.3

  19. 19

    S03E19 · March 28, 1999 · 1h

    Closet Justice8.3

  20. 20

    S04E14 · February 13, 2000 · 1h

    Checkmates8.3

  21. 21

    S04E16 · March 12, 2000 · 1h

    Settling8.3

  22. 22

    S04E20 · May 7, 2000 · 1h

    Liberty Bells8.3

  23. 23

    S04E21 · May 14, 2000 · 1h

    The Honorable Man8.3

  24. 24

    S05E01 · October 8, 2000 · 1h

    Summary Judgments8.3

  25. 25

    S05E03 · October 22, 2000 · 1h

    Officers of the Court8.3

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