Series
Raising the Bar
Drama
The lives and cases of young lawyers who work on opposite sides - the public defender's office and the district attorney's office - as well as those who sit in judgment on their cases.
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Seasons & episodes
1Public Defender1 Sept 2008 · 60mPublic defender, Jerry Kellerman, defends a man that he is certain is innocent. Jerry struggles on the case while in front of a judge that despises him. Meanwhile in the DA's office, Michelle tries to right a wrong in a rape trial while the office doesn't want to be embarrassed by a wrong conviction.
2Guatemala Gulfstream8 Sept 2008 · 60mJerry defends a man accused of murder but the only eyewitness is in Guatemala. Michele has the chance of trying her first murder trial and tries to remember to be a good lawyer in the process. Meanwhile, Richard defends a man accused of assault and Charlie runs into a former lover in the courtroom.
3I Will, I'm Will15 Sept 2008 · 60mJerry defends a mentally ill client and runs into problems with Judge Kessler. Richard defends a woman who caused problems due to a welfare check and may not be able to take care of her grandmother if she is convicted.
4Richie Richer22 Sept 2008 · 60mRichard's wealthy father offers Roz a job. Jerry defends a mother whose arrest may have something to do with her testifying in a murder trial. Judge Kessler continues her quest as a political candidate.
5Bagels and Locks29 Sept 2008 · 60mJerry takes on an emotional case of the murder of a young boy. As the press coverage intensifies, Balco takes over as lead prosecutor. Bobbi defends a family man charged with possession of heroin. Jerry finally meets Bobbi's husband and they continue to flirt.
6Hang Time6 Oct 2008 · 60mJerry defends a man who followed a hit and run driver and then stole from him. Bobbi's latest case involves a domestic -violence dispute which has the wife refusing to press charges.
7A Leg to Stand On13 Oct 2008 · 60mJerry defends a client who he is sure is innocent. Jerry gets a sign that he should go with a bench trial, but it seems there are some politics going on in the background. Richard receives extra attention from his law student. Judge Kessler is called in for a favor.
8Out on the Roof20 Oct 2008 · 60mOne of Charlie's friends is arrested and Charlie arranges to have Jerry handle the case, but then is put in front of Charlie's boss, Judge Kessler. Michelle calls Jerry in to intercede on one of Bobbi's cases.
9Roman Holiday27 Oct 2008 · 60mJerry defends an HIV-positive man charged with attempted murder due to the fact that he spit in a police officer's face. Jerry must go up against Mitch Baker, an arrogant assistant DA. Bobbi and Richard defend a 14-year-old who was possibly involved in a murder. Judge Kessler plans a trip to Italy and invites Charlie along.
10Shop Till You Drop3 Nov 2008 · 60mThe appeals court overturns the conviction of a black firefighter accused of stealing property from a body found during a fire. The court finds that Judge Kessler was wrong to disallow testimony. Roz and Balco have to go and retry the case and they find racism to play a major part. Jerry finds some information out about Bobbi's husband but doesn't know if he should share it. Charlie deals with conflict between him and Judge Kessler.
Details
- Created by
- Steven Bochco, David Feige
- First aired
- 1 Sept 2008
- Last aired
- 24 Dec 2009
- Status
- Canceled
- Language
- English
- Network
- TNT
- Episodes
- 25
- Votes
- 13 on TMDB
Cast
Mark-Paul GosselaarJerry Kellerman
Gloria ReubenRosalind Whitman
Currie GrahamNick Balco
Melissa SagemillerMichelle Earnhardt
J. August RichardsMarcus McGrath
Jonathan ScarfeCharlie Sagansky
Teddy SearsRichard Patrick Woolsley
Natalia CigliutiRoberta 'Bobbi' Gilardi
Jane KaczmarekJudge Trudy Kessler
