The Best Episodes of The Practice Season 1

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#1 - Part IV
S1:E43/25/1997
An extremely nervous Lindsey goes up against the tobacco industry and her old Law School Professor in her very first jury trial. Outraged by the release of his daughter's killer, Dr. Braun takes matters into his own hands.
Director:James Frawley
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:James Frawley
Writer:David E. Kelley
8.0/10(196 votes)
#2 - Part VI
S1:E64/8/1997
Dr. Braun's emotional and outrageous murder trial finally begins, with Bobby going up against a known ADA who is also a famous Rabbi. Eugene represents a boy accused of statutory rape, after he impregnates a 13 year old girl.
Director:Dennie Gordon
Writer:Ed Redlich
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Director:Dennie Gordon
Writer:Ed Redlich
7.9/10(196 votes)
#3 - Part V
S1:E54/1/1997
Preparing for Dr. Braun's murder trial, Jimmy comes up with a controversial defence after the client refuses to argue temporary insanity. Meanwhile, Eugene bets both Lindsey and an ADA that he can win a hopeless case, and Ellenor finally comes face to face with the Podiatrist she met through the personal ads.
Director:Michael Schultz
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Michael Schultz
Writer:David E. Kelley
7.8/10(309 votes)
#4 - Part I (Pilot)
S1:E13/4/1997
Bobby defends Rachel Reynolds, a young woman facing drug charges. She is not a drug dealer, but was trying to cover for her brother. Lindsay represents Emerson Ray, who is suing a tobacco company in a wrongful death suit. Lindsay's favourite law professor, Anderson Pearson, represents the defence. Eugene represents "Free Willy", a man who exposes himself in public.
Director:Mick Jackson
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Mick Jackson
Writer:David E. Kelley
7.8/10(220 votes)
#5 - Part II
S1:E23/11/1997
Bobby represents a man facing armed robbery charges. His strategy is to plead out to lesser charges. Eugene's client fears for her and her 11 year old son's safety, at the hands of her ex-husband. Eugene makes several attempts to get a restraining order. The situation has deadly consequences. Bobby tries to secure a loan and pays a visit to Jimmy Berluti, his friend and banker.
Director:Michael Pressman
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Michael Pressman
Writer:David E. Kelley
7.8/10(215 votes)
#6 - Trial and Error
S1:E33/18/1997
Bobby plans to represent Gerald Braun in a wrongful death suit against Ronald Martin. Eugene's "Free Willy" returns, after being arrested in a peculiar position with a hooker. Defence Lawyers in the Emerson Ray case make a motion to have the case dismissed. Bobby fears that the judge is biased. Jimmy, Bobby's friend the banker, is fired for approving a construction loan under false pretences and Bobby decides to hire him.
Director:Rick Rosenthal
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Rick Rosenthal
Writer:David E. Kelley