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Season 1
1 :01x01 - Pilot (Sep/01/2008)
Public defender Jerry Kellerman must defend a man who he believes is innocent. However, the case becomes complicated when Jerry struggles in front of a judge that has it out for him. Meanwhile, Michelle works on a rape trial while being pressured by the DA's office who doesn't want to be embarrassed by a wrong conviction.
Guest Stars: Stacy Hall as Vince, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan as Courtroom Officer, David Selby as Richard Patrick Woolsey III, Emily Schweitz as Laura Jenkins, Roberto Sanchez (3) as Guard, Paul Joyner as Assistant District Attorney
Director: Jesse Bochco
Writer: David Feige, Steven Bochco
Songs: Vega 4 -- Life is Beautiful
 
2 :01x02 - Guatemala Gulfstream (Sep/08/2008)
Jerry takes the case of a man who is accused of murder, but the only witness to the alleged crime is in Guatemala. Meanwhile, Michele has an opportunity to try her first murder trial; Richard defends an assault case; and Charlie is put in an awkward situation when he runs into a former fling in court.
Guest Stars: Charles S. Kim (2) as ADA, William C. Mitchell (4) as Judge Henry Daniels, Jim O'Heir as DA Thomas Sheridan, Eric Payne as Officer Aaron Sampson, Andrew Sikking as Kessler's clerk, Glenn Taranto as Lloyd, Brent Tarnol as Cedric, Matt Angel (1) as Justin Grader, Michael Kagan as Judge Martin Rainsdorf, Juliette Jeffers as Georgette Fletcher, Andres Padilla Infante as Edgar Rodriguez, Stacy Hall as Vince, Natalia Cigliuti as Roberta "Bobbi" Gilardi, Wilson Cruz as Rafael, Percy Daggs III as Terrence Fletcher, Reynaldo Gallegos (1) as Pedro Morales, Andrew Galves as Brooklyn's Court Clerk, Brea Grant as Heather Dreeban, Terry Hoyos (1) as Dr. Wexler
Director: Jesse Bochco
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams
 
3 :01x03 - I Will, I’m Will (Sep/15/2008)
Jerry is hired to defend a mentally disabled client and has a run in with Judge Kessler. Meanwhile, Richard defends a woman who will not be able to care for her ill grandmother if convicted.
Guest Stars: Michael Mantell (1) as Dr. Daniels, Roberto Sanchez (3) as Guard, David Nathan Schwartz (3) as Bailiff, Amy Steel as Catherine Cooper, Bresha Webb as Kate Banks, Kate Danson as Adrian Cook, Patricia Lentz as Ellen Cooper, Teddy Lane, Jr. as Guard, Wayne Lopez as Court Clerk, Tony Amendola as Judge Joseph Gomez, Kathie Browne (1) as Foreperson, Bruce French as George Cooper, Shane Johnson (1) as Will Cooper, Christian Keiber as Paul Reilly
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Writer: Alison Cross
 
4 :01x04 - Richie Richer (Sep/22/2008)
Roz receives a job offer from Richard's extremely wealthy father. Meanwhile, Jerry defends a case in which a mother's arrest may be connected to a murder trial. Also, Jerry works for his broke mother and Judge Kessler continues with his political aspirations.
Guest Stars: David Selby as Richard Patrick Woolsey III, Joe Nieves as Detective, Ricky Harris (1) as Shawn Cassidy, Stacy Hall as Vince, Louis Giambalvo as Daniel Lugano, Wilson Cruz as Rafael, Kristen Ariza as Sabrina Watson, Kelly Nienaltowski as Armenian
Director: Bobby Roth (2)
Writer: David Feige
 
5 :01x05 - Bagels and Locks (Sep/29/2008)
Jerry faces his most emotional case yet when he takes on the case of a murdered young boy. As the press watches the case closely, Balco takes over the case as lead prosecutor. Meanwhile, Bobbi defends a man on possession of heroin charges.
Guest Stars: Kai Lennox as Kevin Davies, Wayne Lopez as Court Clerk, Marshall Manesh as Hansour, Tomiko Martinez as Belinda Valerio, Mel Rodriguez as Bruce, Hrach Titizian as Raffi Andouzian, Robert Vazquez as Davido Ruiz, Virginia Watson as Judge Hu's Clerk, Kristof Konrad (1) as Andrei Markova, Michael Harney as Detective Dougherty, Craig Barnett as Foreman, Tom Billett as Guard, Lombardo Boyar (1) as Freddy Valerio, Joel Brooks (1) as Murray, Heath Freeman as Gavin Dillon, Barbara Gruen as Foreperson, Stacy Hall as Vince, Kelvin Han Yee as Judge Anthony Hu
Director: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams
 
6 :01x06 - Hang Time (Oct/06/2008)
Jerry takes on the case of a man who followed a driver after he hit-and-ran from the scene of a crime and then stole from him. Meanwhile, Bobbi's works on the case of a wife refuses to press charges on her husband who has been abusing her.
Guest Stars: Josh Stewart as Dan Denton, Jon Polito as Judge Dominick Ventimiglia, Angel Oquendo as Carlos, Wayne Lopez as Court Clerk, Page Kennedy as Sherron Nettles, Ashley Johnson as Elise Denton, Stacy Hall as Vince, Heath Freeman as Gavin Dillon
Director: Chris Long
Writer: David Feige
 
7 :01x07 - A Leg to Stand On (Oct/13/2008)
Jerry's latest client assures him he's innocent, but Jerry believes that there is more to the case than meets the eye. Meanwhile, a law student takes an interest in Richard.
Guest Stars: Reno Wilson as Mr. Wilson, Jud Tylor as Lisa Landis, Cynthia Sophiea as Dr Emma Goosen, Alex Schemmer as Sean Campbell, Karl Makinen as Ray Crawford, Brandon Keener as Sergeant Crawford, Bruce Katzman as Ed Kilmer, Jim Jansen (1) as Judge Arlen French, James Handy as Judge Albert Meade, Stacy Hall as Vince, Tempestt Bledsoe as Kameela Hansen
Director: Carol Banker
Writer: Alison Cross
 
8 :01x08 - Out on the Roof (Oct/20/2008)
When Charlie's friend is arrested, he has Jerry handle the case. Meanwhile, Michelle asks Jerry to intercede on Bobbi's current case.
Guest Stars: Angel Oquendo as Carlos, Jon Polito as Judge Dominick Ventimiglia, Alex Sol as Detective Winoski, Jud Tylor as Lisa Landis, Sonny Valicenti as Timothy Nolan, Sonny Marinelli as Frank DiMeglio, Will MacMillan (1) as Frank Nolan, Lauri Johnson (1) as Shauna Nolan, Stacy Hall as Vince, Wilson Cruz as Rafael, Conni Marie Brazelton as Court Clerk, Matthew John Armstrong as Adam Nolan
Director: Rick Bota
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams
 
9 :01x09 - Roman Holiday (Oct/27/2008)
Jerry takes the case when an HIV-positive man is charged with attempted murder after spitting in an officer's face. Meanwhile, Bobbi and Richard team up for the case of a 14-year-old who was involved in a murder.
Guest Stars: Darryl Theirse as Greg Bussie, Mirron E. Willis as Officer, Jay Brian Winnick as Paul Orlando, Justin Mitchell as Duval Demming, Gina Torrecilla as Foreperson, Jon Polito as Judge Dominick Ventimiglia, Erik Palladino as ADA Brandon Radley, Angel Oquendo as Carlos, Wayne Lopez as Court Clerk, Stacy Hall as Vince, Ken Garito as Officer Tim Sherman, Keith Diamond as Desmond Demming, Larry Anderson (1) as Justin Smolar
Director: Rick Wallace
Writer: David Feige
 
10 :01x10 - Shop Till You Drop (Nov/03/2008)
When the conviction of a black firefighter accused of stealing property is overturned, it is ruled that Judge Kessler was wrong to disallow testimony. Because of this, Roz and Balco must retry the case. Elsewhere, Charlie continues to be impacted by Judge Kessler due to a serious conflict.
Guest Stars: Teddy Lane, Jr. as Guard, Wayne Lopez as Court Clerk, Angel Oquendo as Carlos, Jon Polito as Judge Dominick Ventimiglia, Andrew Sikking as Kessler's clerk, Magda Harout as Mrs. Martha Delman, Stacy Hall as Vince, Peter Gannon as Foreman, Heath Freeman as Gavin Dillon, Tim De Zarn as Padden, Matt Bushell as Saunders, Danielle Bisutti as Emma Troutman, Sharif Atkins as Andrew Hamilton
Director: Jesse Bochco
Writer: Alison Cross
 

Season 2
11 :02x01 - Hair Apparent (Jun/08/2009)
Jerry advocates for a barber who is accused of allowing a nephew to sell crack from inside his shop. Meanwhile, Roz starts working on cases once again, Bobbie's divorce case begins, and Jerry celebrates his birthday.
Guest Stars: Sonny Marinelli as Frank DiMeglio, Lizzie Murray (1) as Danielle, Angel Oquendo as Carlos, Jon Polito as Judge Dominick Ventimiglia, Romy Rosemont as Barbara Gosslin, Reni Santoni as Mr. Consardi, Derek Webster as Eric, Wayne Lopez as Court Clerk, Andre Jamal Kinney as Lincoln Shayes, Stacy Hall as Vince, Jenica Bergere as unknown, Danielle Bisutti as Emma Troutman, Ivar Brogger (1) as Gavin Dillon's Attorney, Elizabeth Connors (1) as Bobby Gilardi's Attorney, Christine Dunford as Eileen Thomasen, Megalyn Echikunwoke as Amelia Mikali, Heath Freeman as Gavin Dillon
Director: Jesse Bochco
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams
 
12 :02x02 - Rules of Engagement (Jun/15/2009)
Jerry and Michelle go with a full court press as they face an overly strict new judge. Making things worse, Michelle finds herself falling for a handsome cop who possibly committed perjury. Meanwhile, a case revolves around a pair of aged twins who are accused of falsifying a welfare check; and Marcus gets a date with a political figure.
Guest Stars: Arjay Smith as James Madison, Octavia Spencer as Arvina Watkins, John Michael Higgins (1) as Judge Albert Farnsworth, Stacy Hall as Vince, Jack Guzman (1) as Diaz, Megalyn Echikunwoke as Amelia Mikali, Jack Carter (1) as Davey Rose, Shelley Berman as Danny Rose, Josh Randall as Detective Porter, | Co-Guest Stars: Wayne Lopez as Court Clerk, Teddy Lane, Jr. as Guard
Director: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Alison Cross
 
13 :02x03 - The Curious Case of Kellerman's Button (Jun/22/2009)
Jerry's tardiness has caused fiery friction to erupt between Jerry and Judge Farnsworth. Elsewhere, Roz and Richard team up on a case involving a hate-crime. And Marcus finds himself in a tight spot with Balco over his well connected girlfriend.
Guest Stars: Octavia Spencer as Arvina Watkins, Brandon Scott (2) as Dyrell King, Tommy Savas as Owen Clark, Peter Paige as Sean Graydon, Christopher Allen Nelson (3) as Tommy, John Michael Higgins (1) as Judge Albert Farnsworth, Megalyn Echikunwoke as Amelia Mikali, | Co-Guest Stars: John Thaddeus as Officer Joseph Duncan
Director: Jesse Bochco
Writer: Alison Cross
 
14 :02x04 - No Child's Left Behind (Jun/29/2009)
A child-pornography case finds Jerry going up against Balco's zealous prosecution. Meanwhile, Bobbi's divorce proceedings take a bad turn after the soon-to-be-ex finds a legal loophole, causing possible life changing consequences to begin spinning into motion.
Guest Stars: Titus Welliver as Nate Chrisman, Sterling Macer, Jr. as Detective Jackson, Heath Freeman as Gavin Dillon, Megan Follows as Reanne Chrisman, Federico Dordei as Satish, Elizabeth Connors (1) as Bobby Gilardi's Attorney, Dameon Clarke (1) as Sean Lusik, Ivar Brogger (1) as Gavin Dillon's Attorney
Director: Rick Bota
Writer: Joel Fields
 
15 :02x05 - Is There a Doctor in the House? (Jul/06/2009)
Conflict arrives between Jerry and Michelle's new cop boyfriend, when Jerry advocates for a woman charged with drug possession. Additionally, Bobbi defends a client stuck with a larceny charge; while Charlie and Judge Farnsworth spend an interesting dinner together.
Guest Stars: Robert Bailey, Jr. (4) as Zeshawn Wagner, Enuka Okuma as Suzette Wagner, Malcolm J. Goodwin as Wesley Wedderbum, Josh Randall as Detective Porter, Heath Freeman as Gavin Dillon
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams
 
16 :02x06 - I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey (Jul/13/2009)
Jerry relies on the sympathy of the jury instead of the facts when he holds court for a man charged with running over a corrupt lawyer. Elsewhere, Richard makes a judicial fumble when he rushes through his cases. Also, Bobbi's divorce proceedings advance.
Guest Stars: Robin Thomas as Gordon Burke, Jon Polito as Judge Dominick Ventimiglia, Manny Montana as Romeo Vasquez, Jamie McShane as Henry Ryan, Gloria Garayua as Romeo's Fiancée, Josie DiVincenzo as Maureen Riley, Gregg Daniel as Eye Witness, Heath Freeman as Gavin Dillon, | Co-Guest Stars: Stacy Hall as Vince
Director: Martha Mitchell
Writer: Tassie Cameron
 
17 :02x07 - Fine and Dandy (Jul/20/2009)
Jerry and Richard both fight for their clients who have received unjust punishments. Judge Kessler will be working Richard's case, while also looking forward to going on a first blind date. Meanwhile, Bobbi has trouble adjusting to a life-shattering situation concerning her ex-husband.
Guest Stars: Grainger Hines as Philip Harfleur, Jennifer Hetrick as Susanne Dupois, Alex Fernandez as Parole Officer Alan Garcia, Cyrus Farmer as Darnell Taylor, Eddie Rouse as Mr. Guttierrez, Mac Brandt as Officer Boozang, Larry Brandenburg as Administrative Judge Edward Lyden, Jon Polito as Judge Dominick Ventimiglia, | Co-Guest Stars: Ronald Auguste as Shakeem, Demond Robertson as Christopher Jeffreys, Polly Leporte as Jacqueline Ruynion, Harrison Knight as Xavier Watson, Stacy Hall as Vince, James Curreri as Joe Conrad
Director: Jesse Bochco
Writer: David Feige
 
18 :02x08 - Trust Me (Jul/27/2009)
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Guest Stars: Stephen Markle as Jeffrey Cox, Michael Patrick McGill as Dean O'Farrell Jr., Sean McGowan (1) as Detective Stahlmer, Frank Novak as Dean O'Farrell Sr., Ivet Corvea as Camille de la Paz, Adam Lieberman as Officer Price, Max Greenfield as Civil Law attorney, Larry Joshua as Sylvester Walters' Attorney, Dorian Missick as Sylvester 'Slice' Walters, Andrew Rothenberg as Undercover eye witness cop, Peter Jason (1) as Rex, Eugene Byrd as Andre Jackman, Jon Polito as Judge Dominick Ventimiglia
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Joel Fields
 
19 :02x09 - Trout Fishing (Aug/03/2009)
Kessler and Farnsworth clash over a case in which a mother is set to go to prison. Elsewhere, Balco hands a case to Michelle, but she'll only have 48 hours to prepare before it goes to trial.
Guest Stars: Jon Polito as Judge Dominick Ventimiglia, Michael Irby as Wilfredo Villamaria, John Michael Higgins (1) as Judge Albert Farnsworth, Larry Clarke (1) as Dr. Hirschman, Julanne Chidi Hill as Regina Daniels, Danielle Bisutti as Emma Troutman, Jeremiah Birkett as Vernon
Director: Steve Robin
Writer: Jonathan Abrahams
 
20 :02x10 - Making Up Is Hard to Do (Aug/10/2009)
A woman charged with smuggling drugs is offered legal help from Bobbi, but when Michelle's cop boyfriend becomes involved it raises questions and eyebrows. Elsewhere, Jerry tries getting his client a better deal by tangling with Marcus over the issue.
Guest Stars: Saige Thompson as Laurel Redson, Marcello Thedford as Tro Gattis, Octavia Spencer as Arvina Watkins, Josh Randall as Detective Porter, Jonathan T. Floyd (1) as Detective Joe Tirney, David Doty as Juror number 3, John Michael Higgins (1) as Judge Albert Farnsworth
Director: Reginald Hudlin
Writer: Alison Cross
 
21 :02x11 - Bobbi Ba-Bing (Aug/17/2009)
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Guest Stars: Vernee Watson-Johnson as Judge Edith Washington, Autumn Reeser as Ashley Hastings, Jon Polito as Judge Dominick Ventimiglia, Glenn Plummer as Frank Lewis, Meredith Monroe as Professor Doris Castillo, Annie LaRussa as Emilie Nusblatt, Robbie Jones (6) as Jawara Obasi, Max Greenfield as David Steinberg, J. B. Blanc as John Sharifi, Bruno Amato as Don Hilderbrand
Director: Jesse Bochco
Writer: David Feige
 
22 :02x12 - Beating a Dead Horse (Aug/24/2009)
Jerry defends a heroine-addled pregnant woman against Michelle. Elsewhere, surprising details arise in a case of a carriage driver accused of abusing his horse and hitting a cop.
Guest Stars: Rebecca Tilney as Dr. Karrie Mintz, Michael Olifiers as Officer Gafferty, Stacy Hall as Vince, Cutter Garcia as Farnsworth's Clerk, Chastity Dotson (1) as Eden R'Mante, David Barrera as Alberto Capulet, John Michael Higgins (1) as Judge Albert Farnsworth, Joe Sabatino as Dean
Director: Rick Bota
Writer: Joel Fields
 
23 :02x13 - Maybe, Baby (Dec/24/2009)
Jerry questions his client's deal to testify against a rapist and a series of events leave Roz with a baby.
 
24 :02x14 - O! Say Can You Pee (Dec/24/2009)
Richard defends a law student accused of pouring beer on a cop at a sporting event. Marcus takes legal action against a father who stole food to feed his family, however, a videotape surfaces to tell another story. Bobbie and Jerry face an important personal decision.
 
25 :02x15 - Happy Ending (Dec/24/2009)
In the series finale, Jerry defends a male massage therapist against charges of inappropriately touching a female client. Kessler's boyfriend asks for a favor, Bobbi and Jerry look for a place together, and Roz must deal with the father of the baby she is caring for.
 
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