Raising the Bar

Former law-school classmates reunite in court when they take on rival clients.

2008 HD 60min TV-PG United States English

Steven Bochco Mark-Paul Gosselaar Gloria Reuben Currie Graham Jonathan Scarfe J. August Richards Melissa Sagemiller Teddy Sears Natalia Cigliuti Jane Kaczmarek

Drama

lawyer legal drama courtroom drama

S1E1 - Public Defender 2008-09-01

Public defender, Jerry Kellerman, defends a man that he is certain is innocent. Jerry struggles on the case while in front of a judge that despises him. Meanwhile in the DAs office, Michelle tries to right a wrong in a rape trial while the office doesnt want to be embarrassed by a wrong conviction.

S1E2 - Guatemala Gulfstream 2008-09-08

Jerry defends a man accused of murder but the only eyewitness is in Guatemala. Michele has the chance of trying her first murder trial and tries to remember to be a good lawyer in the process. Meanwhile, Richard defends a man accused of assault and Charlie runs into a former lover in the courtroom.

S1E3 - I Will, I'm Will 2008-09-15

Jerry defends a mentally ill client and runs into problems with Judge Kessler. Richard defends a woman who caused problems due to a welfare check and may not be able to take care of her grandmother if she is convicted.

S1E4 - Richie Richer 2008-09-22

Richards wealthy father offers Roz a job. Jerry defends a mother whose arrest may have something to do with her testifying in a murder trial. Judge Kessler continues her quest as a political candidate.

S1E5 - Bagels and Locks 2008-09-29

Jerry takes on an emotional case of the murder of a young boy. As the press coverage intensifies, Balco takes over as lead prosecutor. Bobbi defends a family man charged with possession of heroin. Jerry finally meets Bobbis husband and they continue to flirt.

S1E6 - Hang Time 2008-10-06

Jerry defends a man who followed a hit and run driver and then stole from him. Bobbis latest case involves a domestic -violence dispute which has the wife refusing to press charges.

S1E7 - A Leg to Stand On 2008-10-13

Jerry defends a client who he is sure is innocent. Jerry gets a sign that he should go with a bench trial, but it seems there are some politics going on in the background. Richard receives extra attention from his law student. Judge Kessler is called in for a favor.

S1E8 - Out on the Roof 2008-10-20

One of Charlies friends is arrested and Charlie arranges to have Jerry handle the case, but then is put in front of Charlies boss, Judge Kessler. Michelle calls Jerry in to intercede on one of Bobbis cases.

S1E9 - Roman Holiday 2008-10-27

Jerry defends an HIV-positive man charged with attempted murder due to the fact that he spit in a police officers face. Jerry must go up against Mitch Baker, an arrogant assistant DA. Bobbi and Richard defend a 14-year-old who was possibly involved in a murder. Judge Kessler plans a trip to Italy and invites Charlie along.

S1E10 - Shop Till You Drop 2008-11-03

The appeals court overturns the conviction of a black firefighter accused of stealing property from a body found during a fire. The court finds that Judge Kessler was wrong to disallow testimony. Roz and Balco have to go and retry the case and they find racism to play a major part. Jerry finds some information out about Bobbis husband but doesnt know if he should share it. Charlie deals with conflict between him and Judge Kessler.

S2E1 - Hair Apparent 2009-06-08

In the dramatic season premiere, Jerry defends a barber charged with allowing his nephew to sell crack out of his barbershop, a crime for which the barber is now being tried. Marcus, under orders from Balco to “take the hard line” in prosecuting cases, refuses to give any leeway. Roz decides to start handling cases again, but her first one hits a snag that could ruin a woman’s life and the life of her son. Bobbi’s divorce proceedings get underway, but it’s not too long before she gets thrown a curveball. And Jerry gets ribbed about his hair during a party celebrating his 33rd birthday.

S2E2 - Rules of Engagement 2009-06-15

Jerry and Michelle go before a new judge; Michelle becomes smitten with a cop who may be perjuring himself.

S2E3 - The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button 2009-06-22

Jerry gets into a conflict with Judge Farnsworth. Jerry schemes to make Farnsworth a victim of his own rules.

S2E4 - No Child's Left Behind 2009-06-29

Jerry defends a father against Balcos aggressive prosecution. Bobbi considers finding another job with better pay.

S2E5 - Is There a Doctor in the House? 2009-07-06

Jerry defends a woman picked up for drug possession. Michelles new boyfriend gives Jerry the runaround.

S2E6 - I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey 2009-07-13

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, Bobbis divorce proceedings advance.

S2E7 - Fine and Dandy 2009-07-20

Jerry and Richard both fight for their clients who have received unjust punishments. Judge Kessler will be working Richards 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.

S2E8 - Trust Me 2009-07-27

Bobbi is put to the test while working on a case for a confidential informant who fears his powerful codefendant could have him killed. Jerry tries to assist Bobbi in the case, but his meddling backfires. Elsewhere, Richard uses his family name as leverage in a case.

S2E9 - Trout Fishing 2009-08-03

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 shell only have 48 hours to prepare before it goes to trial.

S2E10 - Making Up Is Hard to Do 2009-08-10

Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.

S2E11 - Bobbi Ba-Bing 2009-08-17

Jerry defends an inmate charged with stabbing another inmate; Richard works with Ashley, a new public defender, on a case involving a homeless man arrested for panhandling.

S2E12 - Beating a Dead Horse 2009-08-24

Jerry takes over Bobbis case involving a pregnant woman addicted to heroin; Michelle is determined to put the woman away to stop her from shooting up with a baby in her womb; Roz defends a carriage driver.

S2E13 - Maybe, Baby 2009-12-24

Jerry questions his clients deal to testify against a rapist and a series of events leave Roz with a baby.

S2E14 - O! Say Can You Pee 2009-12-24

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.

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