Episode
The Practice: Suffer the Little Children
Overview
After promising the mother of a murdered teen that he'll find the drive-by shooter responsible, ADA Lowe adopts a “whatever it takes” attitude towards the prosecution of the young gang member he thinks did it—who is defended by Ellenor. Meanwhile, Lindsay is moved to help a mentally retarded man find the daughter he lost touch with years ago as a result of being wrongfully incarcerated for over a decade.
Details
- Series
- The Practice
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2001-11-25
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Suffer the Little Children is Episode 8 in Season 6 of The Practice. It aired on 2001-11-25. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 7: Honor Code
Bobby, Eugene and Jimmy work with an insurance company to settle the claim of a 10-year-old accident victim. But when the case presents a dilemma of moral and ethical proportions, the tension that's been brewing between Jimmy and Eugene finally boils over.
Episode 9: Dangerous Liaisons
Bobby fears that his protective feelings for a vulnerable female client may threaten his objectivity in her case. Lucy goes above and beyond the call of duty to help an elderly rape victim get the only thing she wants from her attacker—an apology.
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Episode 5: Vanished (1)
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Episode 11: Eyewitness
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Episode 12: The Test
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Episode 3: Killing Time
A parole hearing for a convicted killer who maintains he's innocent vexes Eugene and a death-row inmate who accepts his fate troubles Rebecca.
Episode 13: Pro Se
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Episode 14: Judge Knot
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.