The Practice S5E13 — The Thin Line

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The Practice•Season 5•Episode 13

The Thin Line

8.0/10 · 115 votesFeb 4, 200144 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

Tensions at the firm are at an all-time high when Bobby is tried for the murder of William Hinks. Bobby is acquitted, though there is little to celebrate when a mysterious cassette recorder is sent to the office. Lucy and Rebecca hear Hinks' voice on

Directed byDennis Smith

Written byDavid E. Kelley, Lynne E. Litt

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Cast8

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

Lara Flynn Boyle

Lara Flynn Boyle

Helen Gamble

Marla Sokoloff

Marla Sokoloff

Lucy Hatcher

Crew7

David E. Kelley

David E. Kelley

Writer

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

Director

L

Lynne E. Litt

Writer

M

Michael F. Anderson

Editor

N

Norman G. Langley

Director of Photography

A

Adam Armus

Story Editor

Nora Kay Foster

Nora Kay Foster

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Thin Line" is episode 13 of The Practice season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 115 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Dennis Smith and written by David E. Kelley, Lynne E. Litt, it aired on February 4, 2001.

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