The worst episodes of The Practice

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  1. 01

    S05E21 · May 6, 2001 · 1h

    Poor Richard's Almanac5.7

  2. 02

    S06E06 · November 18, 2001 · 1h

    Honor Code5.7

  3. 03

    S04E10 · December 12, 1999 · 1h

    Day in Court6.0

  4. 04

    S08E01 · September 28, 2003 · 1h

    We the People6.0

  5. 05

    S04E06 · November 7, 1999 · 1h

    Marooned7.0

  6. 06

    S06E16 · March 17, 2002 · 1h

    Manifest Necessity7.0

  7. 07

    S07E02 · October 6, 2002 · 1h

    Convictions7.0

  8. 08

    S01E02 · March 11, 1997 · 1h

    Part II7.3

    Eugene 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 officer in an attempt to keep the firm afloat.

  9. 09

    S01E05 · April 1, 1997 · 1h

    Part V7.3

    Bobby faces a dilemma when a client accused of a crime of passion refuses to plead temporary insanity; Eugene defends a man convicted of armed robbery; and Ellenor grows apprehensive about her blind date.

  10. 10

    S01E06 · April 8, 1997 · 1h

    Part VI7.3

    Gerald Braun goes on trial for murdering his daughter's killer, and Bobby argues the execution was moral. Meanwhile, Eugene defends a 19-year-old accused of statutory rape, and Lindsay represents a bomber who wants to surrender after being a fugitive for 26 years.

  11. 11

    S02E01 · September 20, 1997 · 1h

    Reasonable Doubts7.3

    Bobby's judgment is called into question by the firm's other members when he becomes romantically involved with a beautiful, icy client who shot to death a male neighbor she claims was attempting to rape her. The prosecution says it was murder.

  12. 12

    S02E08 · November 8, 1997 · 1h

    The Means7.3

    A black client is tried for the brutal beating of a department store security guard during a riot. Bobby plans to use a defense very unpopular with both his client and second-chair Eugene. Meanwhile, Ellenor's obnoxious cousin wants to sue the travel agent that booked her honeymoon on allegations of 'emotional distress'.

  13. 13

    S02E11 · November 29, 1997 · 1h

    Hide and Seek7.3

    Bobby and Lindsay second-chair Bobby's old mentor, Raymond Oz, when Oz fears he's losing his memory. Eugene struggles with his conscience when he defends a man on trial for raping and murdering two boys. Jimmy's fantasies come true when a childhood sex symbol seeks his legal counsel.

  14. 14

    S02E13 · December 20, 1997 · 1h

    The Civil Right7.3

    Jimmy is furious when his mother reveals her love for another woman. He feels obligated to represent her in court when she requests he argue her right to marry her lover. Meanwhile, Eugene refuses to defend a rapist after he runs into one of his client's victims in a clothing store.

  15. 15

    S02E14 · January 3, 1998 · 1h

    The Pursuit of Dignity7.3

    Bobby reconnects with an old girlfriend who needs his help after she is arrested for prostitution. Ellenor and Rebecca fight to keep a 12-year old girl with Tourette's Syndrome in school. Lindsay defends a woman who is suing her doctor for sewing live maggots into her leg to prevent post-surgical infection.

  16. 16

    S02E24 · March 30, 1998 · 1h

    Trees in the Forest7.3

    Tensions rise when Lindsay requests a partnership. Eugene defends a gang member on murder charges while Rebecca receives an animal rights activism award.

  17. 17

    S02E25 · April 6, 1998 · 1h

    Food Chains7.3

    The furor over Lindsay's demand for partnership continues. Bobby discovers that Lindsay's not the only associate looking for another job. Rebecca is involved in a car accident she believes is a scam. Rebecca and Jimmy go undercover to ferret out the guilty. Ellenor meets up with an old friend in the midst of a chimpanzee custody trial.

  18. 18

    S03E11 · January 3, 1999 · 1h

    Split Decisions7.3

  19. 19

    S04E07 · November 14, 1999 · 1h

    Victimless Crimes7.3

  20. 20

    S04E09 · November 28, 1999 · 1h

    Bay of Pigs7.3

  21. 21

    S04E12 · January 30, 2000 · 1h

    New Evidence7.3

  22. 22

    S04E13 · February 6, 2000 · 1h

    Hammerhead Sharks7.3

  23. 23

    S04E17 · April 2, 2000 · 1h

    Black Widows7.3

  24. 24

    S06E02 · September 30, 2001 · 1h

    Killing Time7.3

  25. 25

    S06E03 · October 7, 2001 · 1h

    Liar's Poker7.3

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