Episode

The Practice: The Verdict

Name: The Practice: The Verdict
Released: 2002-05-19
Duration: 44 min
Cast: Steve Harris, Camryn Manheim, Michael Badalucco, Dylan McDermott, LisaGay Hamilton

The PracticeSeason 62002-05-19

Overview

Lindsay stands trial for shooting Lawrence O'Malley, who became obsessed with her after her firm defended him in his murder trial.

Details

Series: The Practice
Season: Season 6
Episode: Episode 23
Air date: 2002-05-19
Runtime: 44 min

Episode context

The Verdict is Episode 23 in Season 6 of The Practice. It aired on 2002-05-19. The runtime is 44 min.

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Episode 22: This Pud's for You 2002-05-19 | 44 min Eugene takes charge at the scene, ordering Lindsay and Bobby to avoid talking with police. But the legal team's ensuing debate on how to proceed leads to questions about Lindsay's arguably tenuous state of mind, as well as the moments prior to the shooting, which Lindsay says she can't recall.

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Episode 17: Manifest Necessity 2002-03-17 | 44 min Helen Gamble heads up the prosecution of an accused murderer with suspected ties to the mob, a case her boss, DA Walsh, has an inexplicably strong interest in. Meanwhile, Lindsay unintentionally helps a familiar client get arrested.

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Episode 14: Judge Knot 2002-02-17 | 44 min Helen and Bobby are shocked to learn that the FBI suspects a popular and highly respected judge of accepting bribes. Convinced the judge is innocent, they're torn about whether or not to assist the U.S. Attorney in a “sting” operation which could also effectively put their careers on the line.

Episode 13: Pro Se 2002-02-10 | 44 min Ellenor is ordered to appear as co-counsel for murderer Ray McMurphy, who insists on defending himself in his latest trial. The trial turns ugly for everyone involved, as McMurphy will do whatever it takes to keep himself from going back to prison. Meanwhile, the firm try to support Bobby as he comes out of hospital and he tries to come to terms with being victimised.

Episode 12: The Test 2002-01-13 | 44 min Bobby makes a judgement call based on a client’s instructions, but it turns out he may have made the call too soon. Meanwhile, Lindsay begs Helen Gamble to order DNA tests on a client serving jail time for double rape—a sentence the client received 7 years ago with a fresh-out-of-law school Lindsay by his side.