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The Practice: Season 5

22 episodes · first aired Oct 8, 2000

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1 Summary Judgments Oct 8, 2000 · 44m Bobby doesn't want a client to testify to avoid introducing an incriminating videotape. Helen and Richard Bay may have coached a witness in the same trial. Ellenor and Lindsay represent a…
2 Germ Warfare Oct 15, 2000 · 44m Bobby struggles to overturn the guilty verdict in the Scott Wallace case. Bobby's refusal to allow Wallace to testify may be grounds for a new trial. Ellenor and Lindsay continue their…
3 Officers of the Court Oct 22, 2000 · 44m Ellenor continues the Jamison case, challenging Judge Aldrich's decision to cut her client's award. Jimmy is upset when he learns that former client Jennifer Cole is pregnant and has been…
4 Appeal and Denial Oct 29, 2000 · 44m Bobby takes the Scott Wallace case to appeals, hopefully proving that prosecution witness Kyle Barrett perjured himself. Helen faces Rebecca in the courtroom in an emotional case when an…
5 We Hold These Truths... Nov 5, 2000 · 44m Eugene defends a man accused of murder in a trial where the outcome hinges on the honesty of a police officer who's been living a lie. Jimmy confronts a judge whose propensity for giving…
6 Show and Tell Nov 12, 2000 · 44m The long-awaited Scott Wallace retrial.
7 Brothers' Keepers Nov 19, 2000 · 44m Bobby defends a man on trial for allowing his wife to be murdered in an 'honor killing'; an ancient cultural ritual used to punish adulterous behavior. Eugene reluctantly aids incompetent…
8 Mr. Hinks Goes to Town Nov 26, 2000 · 44m Lindsay defends a psychiatric patient who claims to be a serial killer. His psychiatrist claims he's only a disturbed individual looking for a little notoriety.
9 The Deal Dec 10, 2000 · 44m Scott Wallace, William Hinks, and a high profile kidnapping case converge to make this one of the most explosive episode of The Practice thus far. First, Bobby is forced to choose between…
10 Friends and Ex-Lovers Dec 17, 2000 · 44m Despite a restraining order, William Hinks continues to harass Lindsay, as more questions arise as to whether or not he's the real serial killer. Meanwhile, Bobby blames himself for Scott…
11 An Early Frost Jan 7, 2001 · 44m After Scott Wallace kills his friend, Jimmy becomes a witness for the prosecution. Bobby, meanwhile, is still defending Wallace. Lindsay is convinced that serial killer William Hinks has…
12 Payback Jan 14, 2001 · 44m Bobby is arrested for conspiring to murder serial killer William Hinks. The entire firm, with Eugene at the helm, must now rally to defend him. Meanwhile, Rebecca discovers foul play in…
13 The Thin Line Feb 4, 2001 · 44m 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…
14 The Day After (I) Feb 11, 2001 · 44m Unconscious and in critical need of blood, Rebecca's fate is left to a higher power when her mother refuses to allow a transfusion because of the family's religious beliefs. Bobby is…
15 Awakenings Feb 18, 2001 · 44m Ellenor's chosen "sperm donor," Michael Hale, has second thoughts about the agreement over the rearing of her soon-to-be-born child. Meanwhile, Rebecca emerges from the I.C.U. and gets…
16 Gideon's Crossover Mar 11, 2001 · 44m Helen prosecutes an accused rapist, while doing her best to keep the 11-year-old victim off the witness stand. Meanwhile, Ellenor has complications with her pregnancy and is treated by Dr…
17 What Child is This? Mar 18, 2001 · 44m Bobby and Jimmy employ the firm's notorious "Plan B" strategy in a last-ditch effort to save a client accused of raping and murdering his teen-aged stepdaughter. Bobby makes a case that…
18 The Confession Apr 1, 2001 · 44m Helen Gamble uses trickery to coerce a confession from an alleged carjacker represented by Jimmy Berluti. While Gamble feels that her means were legal and necessary to get a dangerous man…
19 Home of the Brave Apr 22, 2001 · 44m Lindsay presses Richard Bay to explain a questionable arrest of her client, who is an illegal alien. She ultimately discovers that the police planted drugs on her client, in order to force…
20 The Case of Harland Bassett Apr 29, 2001 · 44m Eugene and Jimmy agree to help the mistake-prone Harland Bassett in the case of a young girl who developed liver damage from an antibiotic. With the odds stacked against them, the trio…
21 Poor Richard's Almanac May 6, 2001 · 44m Richard Bay prosecutes a murderer being defended by Bobby. The killer warns Richard that if that jury returns with a guilty verdict, Richard should fear for his life.
22 Public Servants May 13, 2001 · 44m Helen is enraged by Richard Bay's execution and determined to punish Jackie Cahill and all other responsible parties. She makes a deal with Cahill, offering him immunity on Bay's murder…