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The Practice S1E5 — Part V

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The Practice•Season 1•Episode 5

Part V

7.9/10 · 195 votesApr 1, 199744 min

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byMichael Schultz

Written byDavid E. Kelley

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Cast6

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott

Bobby Donnell

Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Eugene Young

Camryn Manheim

Camryn Manheim

Ellenor Frutt

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Jimmy Berluti

LisaGay Hamilton

LisaGay Hamilton

Rebecca Washington

Kelli Williams

Kelli Williams

Lindsay Dole

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Michael Schultz

Michael Schultz

Director

David E. Kelley

David E. Kelley

Writer

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Susanne Malles

Editor

Ed Redlich

Ed Redlich

Co-Producer

Jonathan Pontell

Jonathan Pontell

Producer

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

Director of Photography

David Shore

David Shore

Executive Story Editor

Michael R. Perry

Michael R. Perry

Executive Story Editor

Stephen Gaghan

Stephen Gaghan

Executive Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"Part V" is episode 5 of The Practice season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 195 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Michael Schultz and written by David E. Kelley, it aired on April 1, 1997.

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