The essential episodes of The Practice

Watch these 15 in order and you've got The Practice — each pick states its reason.

  1. 01

    S01E01 · Pilot · March 4, 1997 · 1h

    Pilot8.0

    Bobby defends a young girl charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute, and Lindsay is shocked to find herself facing a former law professor in a case against a big tobacco company.

  2. 02

    S02E02 · Season 2 peak · 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.

  3. 03

    S02E03 · Top rated · 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.

  4. 04

    S03E04 · Season 3 peak · October 18, 1998 · 1h

    The Defenders8.5

  5. 05

    S04E14 · Season 4 peak · February 13, 2000 · 1h

    Checkmates8.3

  6. 06

    S05E01 · Season 5 peak · October 8, 2000 · 1h

    Summary Judgments8.3

  7. 07

    S06E05 · Season 6 peak · October 21, 2001 · 1h

    Vanished: Part 28.3

  8. 08

    S07E14 · Season 7 peak · March 3, 2003 · 1h

    The Making of a Trial Attorney8.5

  9. 09

    S07E18 · Top rated · March 31, 2003 · 1h

    Capitol Crimes8.5

  10. 10

    S08E02 · Season 8 peak · October 5, 2003 · 1h

    The Chosen8.5

  11. 11

    S08E05 · Top rated · October 26, 2003 · 1h

    The Heat of Passion8.5

  12. 12

    S08E09 · Top rated · November 30, 2003 · 1h

    Victims' Rights8.5

  13. 13

    S08E14 · Top rated · February 22, 2004 · 1h

    Pre-Trial Blues8.5

  14. 14

    S08E21 · Top rated · May 2, 2004 · 1h

    New Hoods on the Block8.5

  15. 15

    S08E22 · Series finale · May 16, 2004 · 1h

    Cheers7.3

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