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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - The Court Supreme
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    S4:E17

    It's a lawyer's dream come true for Alan when he presents an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving a mentally challenged man who was convicted of statutory rape. Meanwhile, Lorraine shares startling news with Katie about Jerry's girlfriend.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Death Be Not Proud
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E17

    Chelina asks Alan to assist her in Texas because her former client is getting executed but may be innocent of the crime. An old friend of Denny and Shirley asks them for legal representation when she charged with having sexual encounters for a fee. Lori files a complaint about Denny with Shirley and Paul and they seriously consider doing something about it; especially when they suspect he performed an unethical act on his recent case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Citizens United
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    S1:E8

    The trial concludes as former partners and old friends have their final showdown in court.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Pride and Prejudice
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    S1:E2

    Billy scrambles to get his wrongful death lawsuit into court by any means necessary.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Beauty and the Beast
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    S1:E7

    With danger mounting around every corner, Billy has to decide whether to head directly to trial or take his chances with a continuance.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Line of Fire
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    S1:E6

    Billy has to go to great lengths to secure his physical evidence's safety and preserve his witnesses' credibility.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - Patriot Acts
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S4:E20

    Alan and Denny mark their acceptance into the Auxiliary Coast Guard, but their relationship is tested when a Massachusetts town wants Alan to help it secede from the U.S., and Denny represents the opposition.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Game On
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    S1:E3

    The judge gives Billy only a day to make a compelling offer of proof before he dismisses the lawsuit.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Loose Lips
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E8

    Alan help a department store Santa sue to get his job back after he is terminated for being a transvestite. Brad bets Alan that he won't win. A therapist seeks Lori's help when one of his patients fantasizes about killing his ex-wife.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Cover Your Ass
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S1:E5

    As both sides begin their depositions, more secrets start to come to the surface, threatening to destroy everyone involved.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Minister D
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    S6:E9

    As his trial begins, Red puts Liz and the task force on the case of a Blacklister who uses incriminating evidence to extort people -- and who Red believes can prove his innocence.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Gone
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S2:E9

    When the FBI's hands are tied with red tape, Brad helps Denise go undercover as a rogue agent in order to find a missing boy who is close to her heart. But when legal and ethical roadblocks appear, they must make some difficult decisions. Meanwhile, Denny's nonchalance regarding the use of firearms becomes a real concern for the other senior partners when he shoots a homeless man in the head with a paintball gun.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Conscious Uncoupling
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    S3:E7

    Billy puts Wade Blackwood on the stand and under oath, forcing him to admit every detail of his scheme to steal the state’s water.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - The Judge
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    S1:E15

    Red believes he knows who was responsible for a prominent prosecutor's 12 year disappearance; Red investigates the woman who tempts Tom.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Miss Rebecca Thrall
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    S5:E3

    While the Task Force investigates a series of suspicious police shootings, Agent Ressler is distracted by increasing external pressures. With his back up against the wall, Red drafts Tom in executing an elaborate plan to help re-establish his criminal reputation.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - It Girls and Beyond
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E13

    Brad becomes attracted to his client who being sued for having a relationship with her boss merely for financial purposes. To make matters more difficult, Brad convinces himself that she is lying about her being a lesbian. Alan is asked to second chair on Denny's trial case where a doctor is being sued for prescribing a drug that has not been FDA approved. While working on that, Denny is on a personal mission to prove that he is a competent attorney. Meanwhile, the staff tries to deal with Alan's out-spoken new assistant, Catherine Piper.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - Anna-Gracia Duerte
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    S5:E17

    When an associate of the Nash Syndicate is murdered, Red sets Liz and the Task Force on the case in order to recover evidence crucial to bringing down Ian Garvey. Meanwhile, Aram considers a step forward in his relationship with Samar.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - La Mano
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S2:E1

    Billy McBride is reluctantly pulled back into criminal defense when his friend's 16-year-old son is arrested for a double murder.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Let It Be Him
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E9

    While knocking on doors and searching for clues, Cassie unexpectedly comes face-to-face with Ronald, which puts her in danger and triggers her memory from the pair’s prior meeting. Elsewhere, not feeling like she can trust her husband, Merilee makes a life-changing decision that puts both her and Rick’s fates into her own hands.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Ruslan Denisov
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    S2:E11

    When an undercover CIA agent is kidnapped by a band of separatists in Uzbekistan, the task force sets a rescue mission in motion. Red informs Liz and Ressler that they are up against a very dangerous former associate.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Who's Gabriel
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    S2:E5

    Billy finally gets a witness who can exonerate Julio, but he won't talk unless Billy can convince the prosecutor to give him a deal.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Crunch Time
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S3:E9

    Hodges and Jerome have a breakthrough in the Rothstein case. Holly gets a strange inheritance. Morris makes a frightening discovery.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - The Invisible Hand
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    S5:E13

    When bodies are discovered in abandoned woods, Red points the Task Force toward The Invisible Hand, a group that targets those whose actions are morally reprehensible yet fully legal. Meanwhile, Red steps in to assist one of his employees, and Liz discovers a major clue about Tom's investigation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - The End of the Beginning
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S3:E7

    Jerome discovers a connection between Alma and Rothstein. After an attempt by Morris fails, Alma pays a visit to Second Story Books. Hodges visits the Saubers family and confirms their worst fears about Pete. Lou learns her fate.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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  25. undefined Season 7 Episode 15 - Gordon Kemp
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    S7:E15

    A blacklist case forces Liz to choose sides between Red and the Task Force. Meanwhile, Red tries to calm a panicked Ilya Koslov, who believes he is under surveillance.

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    Writer:Jonathan Shapiro

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Jonathan Shapiro Ratings Summary

"The Court Supreme" is the best rated episode written by Jonathan Shapiro. It scored 9/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/22/2008 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Death Be Not Proud".