"The Practice" (1997) TV series 1997-2004

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Creator:

David E. Kelley

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Release Date:

4 March 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

Plot:

This weekly television series is similar to other lawyer shows, but with a twist. Here, we follow the...

Plot Keywords:

Law | Law Firm | Criminal Defense | Ethics | Fenway Park

Awards:

Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 38 wins & 79 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Nov. 14	7:00 AM	FX	Liberty Bells	#4.20
Sun. Nov. 15	7:00 AM	FX	Honorable Man	#4.21

Cast

Steve Harris	...	Eugene Young (167 episodes, 1997-2004)
Camryn Manheim	...	Ellenor Frutt (167 episodes, 1997-2004)
Michael Badalucco	...	Jimmy Berluti (166 episodes, 1997-2004)
Dylan McDermott	...	Bobby Donnell (147 episodes, 1997-2004)
Lisa Gay Hamilton	...	Rebecca Washington (145 episodes, 1997-2003)
Kelli Williams	...	Lindsay Dole (145 episodes, 1997-2003)
Lara Flynn Boyle	...	Helen Gamble (132 episodes, 1997-2003)
Marla Sokoloff	...	Lucy Hatcher (113 episodes, 1998-2004)

Runtime:

60 min (168 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:MA (one episode) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Singapore:PG (season 1) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

City Hall Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

The first season featured episodes that were shot in conjunction with David E. Kelley's previous hit lawyer show "Ally McBeal" (1997). The show portrayed each practice as opposing counsel on the same case. Both shows reflected the point of view of the court from different sides.

Quotes:

Jimmy Berluti: I've spent my whole life thinking I'm not good enough.
Bobby Donnell: If we lose, you'll at least know your whole life, you've been right.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Ben Affleck/Fiona Apple (#25.13)" (2000)

"Riveting, Life-Changing, A Triumph!"

The Practice is a magnificent triumph created by one the most ingenious masterminds of the nineties, David E. Kelley. The Practice features the most incredible cast that a law series could hope for. My first impression was: "There is no way that these people aren't real lawyers, I mean, it's just not possible!" Dylan McDermott is fantastic as Bobby Donnell, Steve Harris riveting as Eugene Young, The beautiful Kelli Williams is exquisite as Lindsey Dole, and the rest of the cast (leading and guest) doesn't fall far behind.

Overall, The Practice has not only created brilliant entertainment for every television-owning family in the world, it has also inspired me to become a criminal defense attorney.

If you're not watching the Practice yet, wake up!

Thank you, Mr. Kelley, you make Monday nights in South Africa a pleasure!