Episode guide
The Practice: Season 8
22 episodes · first aired Sep 28, 2003
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- 1 We the People Sep 28, 2003 · 44m Eleanor defends a man accused of killing his wife and unborn son. He contests that it was suicide. Eugene and Jimmy defend a woman who shot a crack dealer on her street. Alan Shore comes…
- 2 The Chosen (1) Oct 5, 2003 · 44m Alan Shore agrees to help friend Sheila Carlisle, a successful attorney who claims God speaks to her, and who has subsequently been fired from her law firm for being mentally incompetent…
- 3 Cause of Action (2) Oct 12, 2003 · 44m Eccentric attorney Sheila Carlisle, whom Alan Shore hired on a temporary basis without consulting anyone else, takes on a lawsuit on behalf of the firm; and Ellenor finds herself in a…
- 4 Blessed Are They (3) Oct 19, 2003 · 44m Alan Shore is troubled by Sheila Carlisle's increasingly erratic behavior and fears for her mental - and legal - competence. Meanwhile, Shore is ordered by the court to represent a man who…
- 5 The Heat of Passion (1) Oct 26, 2003 · 44m A complex murder case implicating a white supremacist embroils Eugene; malpractice fears haunt Jamie; the defense of accused killer Roland Huff embattles Shore, whose tactics astonish Tara…
- 6 The Lonely People (2) Nov 2, 2003 · 44m Eugene and Jimmy's defense of the leader of a white supremacist group takes an unexpected turn when surprising new developments come to light. Meanwhile, Shore continues in his quest to…
- 7 Rape Shield Nov 9, 2003 · 44m A rape case rattles Jimmy, ill-prepared to defend a client who maintains his innocence despite overwhelming evidence against him. Also, ethics violations catch up to Shore, who has a…
- 8 Concealing Evidence Nov 23, 2003 · 44m Alan Shore uses questionable, if not illegal, tactics in representing his clients — Ted Grayson, a mentally unstable man accused of murder, and Karen Evanson, a woman who claims her…
- 9 Victims' Rights Nov 30, 2003 · 44m Alan Shore defends a twelve-year-old girl who is trying to escape an arranged marriage in her home country. Meanwhile, Eugene tries to help a man who is seeking justice for the brutal…
- 10 Equal Justice Dec 7, 2003 · 44m Alan Shore uses unorthodox tactics when he's appointed by the court to defend a young man accused of murder. Meanwhile, Tara must try her first case when she's thrown into covering Shore's…
- 11 Police State Jan 11, 2004 · 44m When the police torture a man they believe shot one of their own, Eugene, barely able to contain his emotion, takes the lead in seeking justice.
- 12 Avenging Angels Jan 18, 2004 · 44m Jimmy Berluti and Jamie Stringer defend an elderly man, Walter Josephson, who is accused of killing a member of the local Irish mob, and Alan Shore agrees to help a friend — by any means…
- 13 Going Home (1) Feb 15, 2004 · 44m When his best friend from childhood is accused of murdering his mistress, Alan Shore returns home to defend him.
- 14 Pre-Trial Blues (2) Feb 22, 2004 · 44m An ongoing, sensational murder case besets Shore with pre-trial anxieties centering on jury selection; a hostile judge; a priest's confession; and suspicions of malpractice that involve a…
- 15 Mr. Shore Goes to Town (3) Mar 7, 2004 · 44m Fireworks erupt at Dr. Stewart's trial when shocking testimony is elicited from the defendant's strong-willed mother, a conflicted priest and a crackpot.
- 16 In Good Conscience (1) Mar 14, 2004 · 44m There are major shake-ups at the firm, as tensions rise between Eugene and Alan Shore. Meanwhile, the firm takes the case of a young man who is suing the doctor he feels is responsible for…
- 17 War of the Roses (2) Mar 21, 2004 · 44m Tensions between Shore and Eugene rise to the boiling point when Shore retains the services of a high-profile law firm to go head-to-head with Young, Frutt & Berluti in the face of his…
- 18 The Case Against Alan Shore (3) Mar 28, 2004 · 44m Eugene and his firm stand against Alan Shore and his "new" firm. The entire episode revolves around Eugene, Ellenor, and Jimmy testifing that Alan doesn't deserve the amount of money Alan…
- 19 The Firm Apr 18, 2004 · 44m Friction at the firm gets to Jimmy, who's torn between loyalties and principles. Meanwhile, tension besets Shore as he crosses swords with his brilliant but erratic new boss, whose…
- 20 Comings and Goings Apr 25, 2004 · 44m Eugene is presented with an offer he finds hard to refuse, and Ellenor is shocked when she hears the news, knowing full well that any departure by Eugene would mean the beginning of the…
- 21 New Hoods on the Block May 2, 2004 · 44m Eugene considers an exciting new offer for his future... could this mean the end of the practice? Meanwhile, Jimmy is shaken by an ominous run-in with neighborhood lawyer Lenny Pescatore…
- 22 Cheers May 16, 2004 · 44m Denny and Alan make an appearance before Judge Eugene Young; Hannah Rose recovers from her bout with Ellenor; Jamie accepts a job with Berluti; Ellenor invites Bobby Donnell to help his…