Episode Guide

Season Three Episode Guide!

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"Passing Go"
gs: Charles Durning [ Stephen Donnell ], Ronny Cox [ D.A. Scott Colby ], Lee Garlington [ Joel Carlington's Lawyer ], Kristoffer Winters [ Joel Carlington ], Chad E. Donnella [ Kevin Peete ], George Coe [ Judge Waters ], Richard Gilbert-Hill [ Allan Gamm ], V.P. Oliver [ Michael Baylor ], Victor Brandt [ Unknown ], Erik Holland [ Mr. Kilburn ], William Francis McGuire [ A.D.A. ], Butch Hammett [ Walker Cole ], Patrice Walters [ Mrs. Peete ], Mark Ankeny [ Mr. Peete ], Sandra Francis [ Foreperson ], Michael James Foster [ Mitchell Foster ], Linda A. Michaels [ Susan Foster ], Mike Owen [ Stunt Double Donnell ], Noon Orsatti [ Stunt Double Gamm ], Alexandra More [ Mary ], Shan Applegate [ Officer ], Paul Terrell Clayton [ Officer Kite ], Danny Kirkwood [ Pedestrian #1 ], Joyce Greenleaf [ Woman Pedestrian ]
Bobby is hit by a car while his mind is involved on other matters. Meanwhile, Ellenor becomes disillusioned with the law when she comes to the realization that underhanded behavior has become second nature to her. Eugene defends a young man on murder charges. Bobby visits his father. Rebecca shocks the firm when she announces she's passed the bar exam.
b: 27 Sep 98 pc: 3P01 w: David E. Kelley d: Dennis Smith, Michael Schultz
"Reasons to Believe"
gs: Edward Herrmann [ Anderson Pearson ], Eve Gordon [ Mrs. Walsh ], Megan Cole [ Meredith Pearson ], Ben Slack [ Judge Fuller ], James Pickens, Jr. [ Det. Mike McKrew ], Julia Campbell [ A.D.A. Fields ], V.P. Oliver [ Michael Baylor ], Tim Ransom [ P.D. Kent ], Spencer Garrett [ A.D.A. ], Tempestt Bledsoe [ Mrs. Baylor ], Dakota Leopardi [ Danny Walsh ], James Ingersoll [ Mr. Harrelson ], Ronne Troup [ Mrs. Harrelson ], Alex Goldfarb [ Clerk ], Judith Jordan [ Judge Monica Hall ], E. Carol Gustafson [ Barbara Jolly ], Kathleen Gati [ Uniformed Officer ], Tom Paliferro [ Foreperson ], Nathan West [ James Parrish ]
rc: Judge Hiller, Lucy, Det. McGuire
Helen and Lindsay move in together. Rebecca tries her first case. Anderson Pearson calls on Lindsay to defend him when he's arrested for the murder of a stalker.
b: 4 Oct 98 pc: 3P02 w: David E. Kelley s: Joseph Telushkin & Allen Estrin & David E. Kelley d: Jace Alexander
"Body Count"
gs: Edward Herrmann [ Anderson Pearson ], Matt Clark [ Jesse Manning ], Michael Monks [ George Vogelman ], Jennie Ventriss [ Mrs. Manning ], Larry Dobkin [ Judge Gersh ], James Pickens, Jr. [ Det. Mike McKrew ], Dwier Brown [ Josh Manning ], L. L. Ginter [ John Schramm ], Thomas Kopache [ Gun Expert ], Mark Herrier [ Dr. Walter Matthews ], Michael Castner [ T.V. News Anchor ], Marcia Moran [ Foreperson ]
rc: Lucy, A.D.A. Ward
Bobby and Lindsay lay the groundwork for the Pearson trial. George Vogelman, the podiatrist that answered Ellenor's personal ad (episodes #5, #12), comes into the office with a severed head in his medicine bag. Ellenor and Eugene try to determine what to do with Vogelman. Jimmy and Rebecca defend Jesse Manning, an elderly man accused of plotting to murder his wife. The prosecution's case is based solely on evidence of his step-by-step drawings of the murder and an intricately devised plan for the perfect murder.
b: 11 Oct 98 pc: 3P03 w: David E. Kelley d: Oz Scott
"The Defenders"
gs: Edward Herrmann [ Anderson Pearson ], Michael Monks [ George Vogelman ], Steven Gilborn [ D.A. Gavin Bullock ], Megan Cole [ Meredith Pearson ], L.L. Ginter [ John Schramm ], Austin Tichenor [ A.D.A. Kenneth Tisbury ], Francis X. McCarthy [ Peter Robin ], Frank Birney [ Judge Warren West ], Mark Herrier [ Dr. Walter Matthews ], George Gerdes [ Gun Manufacturer ], Edrie Warner [ Foreperson ], Mijanou van der Woude [ Reporter #2 ], Melissa Gardner [ Reporter #3 ], George Wilbur [ Stunt Double Pearson ], Ted Barba [ Stunt Actor Breyer ]
rc: Judge Hiller, Lucy, Det. McGuire
Anderson Pearson's court date arrives. Ellenor harbors doubts as to her client, Vogelman's innocence after a stash of pornographic videos are found in his home.
b: 18 Oct 98 pc: 3P04 w: David E. Kelley d: Dwight Little
"The Battlefield"
gs: Edward Herrmann [ Anderson Pearson ], Shiva Rose [ Sally Bader ], Michael Monks [ George Vogelman ], Kathryn Harrold [ Defense Attorney Wharton ], Steve Gilborn [ D.A. Gavin Bullock ], Megan Cole [ Meredith Pearson ], Richard McGonagle [ Judge Patrick Wilcox ], Michael Easton [ Helen's Blind Date ], David Selburg [ Appelate Judge Holmes ], James Noah [ Appelate Judge Patterson? ], Michael Kagan [ Peter Martini ], Bob McCracken [ Unknown ], Austin Tichenor [ A.D.A. Kenneth Tisbury ], Francis X. McCarthy [ Peter Robin ], Frank Birney [ Judge Warren West ], William B. Jackson [ Unknown ], Todd Sible [ Steve Robin ], Paul Cassell [ Jay Hickman ], Michael Windsor [ Foreperson ]
rc: Lucy
Lindsay makes an appeal in the Pearson case. Ellenor tries to find another viable suspect in the Vogelman case. Jimmy represents a cousin being sued by a former employee, fired solely because of her Iranian nationality.
b: 25 Oct 98 pc: 3P05 w: David E. Kelley d: Alex Graves
NOTE: Actress Shiva Rose is married to Dylan McDermott. Actor Michael Easton portrayed a recurring guest, the art class model, in Kelley's other series Ally McBeal. Although it was never explicitly stated that Easton was reprising his Ally role, Helen did mention she was introduced to him by 'Lisa Nicole', which of course is a veiled reference to Ally actress Lisa Nicole Carson, whose character taught Easton's character a lesson in humility.
Also the character name of Steve Robin is the name of one of Kelley's producers on both Picket Fences and Ally....
"One of Those Days"
gs: Michael Monks [ George Vogelman ], Austin Tichenor [ A.D.A. Kenneth Tisbury ], Frank Birney [ Judge Warren West ], James Pickens, Jr. [ Det. Mike McKrew ], Francis X. McCarthy [ Peter Robin ], Todd Sible [ Steve Robin ], Paul Cassell [ Jay Hickman ], Paul Messinger [ Dr. Roberts ], Bill Gratton [ Clifford Swanson ], Libby Langdon [ Carol Walker ], Kelly Waymire [ Dr. Marshall ], Jim Lau [ Paul Ioki ], Aaron Knight [ Foreperson ], Karen Crane [ Reporter #1 ], David Hirsch [ Reporter #2 ], Forbes Riley [ Reporter #3 ]
rc: Lucy
Tensions flare at the firm when Ellenor takes a questionable tactic in the Vogelman trial. With the odds stacked against them, Ellenor and Eugene adopt a 'Plan B' strategy, which essentially involves accusing the victim's family and friends of the murder.
b: 8 Nov 98 pc: 3P06 w: David E. Kelley d: Dwight Little
"Trench Work"
gs: Edward Herrmann [ Anderson Pearson ], Eve Gordon [ Janet Walsh ], William Converse-Roberts [ Atty. Michael Forbes ], Megan Cole [ Meredith Pearson ], James Pickens, Jr. [ Det. Mike McKrew ], John Rubinstein [ Judge Joseph Papp ], Ben Slack [ Judge Fuller ], Francis X. McCarthy [ Peter Robin ], Steve Gilborn [ A.D.A. Gavin Bullock ], Todd Sible [ Steve Robin ], Chad E. Donella [ Kevin Peete ], James Ingersoll [ Mr. Edward Harrelson ], Dakota Leopardi [ Danny Walsh ], Nathan West [ James Parrish ], Ronne Troup [ Mrs. Harrelson ], Alex Goldfarb [ Clerk ], Tony Danza [ Tommy Silva (uncredited) ]
rc: Judge Hiller, Lucy
Bobby fears that Lindsay is too emotionally involved as she takes her last shot at saving Pearson. The firm is sued by Steve Robin, who claims the firm slandered him in the Vogelman trial. Eugene strikes an illegal deal with Helen to help his client, Kevin Peete (ep #35) in exchange for damaging information on the Harrelson killer (ep #36).
b: 15 Nov 98 pc: 3P07 w: David E. Kelley d: Oz Scott
"Swearing In"
gs: Tony Danza [ Tommy Silva ], Kathy Baker [ Evelyn Mayfield ], Holland Taylor [ Judge Roberta Kittleson ], John Rubinstein [ Judge Joseph Papp ], Spencer Garrett [ A.D.A. Carter ], Paul Lieber [ Unknown ], Pat Healy [ Unknown ], Jack Kerrigan [ Unknown ], Todd Sible [ Steve Robin ], Frank Ashmore [ Unknown ], Hal Robinson [ Judge Callahan ], Joe O'Connor [ Mr. Mayfield? ], Matt Gottlieb [ Unknown ], Nicki Micheaux [ Unknown ], Mary Major [ Reporter ], Joahn Webb [ Foreperson ], Chuck Kovacic [ Anchorman ]
rc: Lucy
Rebecca is faced with an ethical dilemma in the days leading up to her swearing-in ceremony; turn in a client she suspects of being a serial killer or fulfill her legal obligation. The firm prepares to defend itself against Tommy Silva, naming Jimmy as lead counsel. Bobby prepares to defend a babysitter against charges that she shook a baby to death.
b: 29 Nov 98 pc: 3P08 w: Alfonso H. Moreno & David E. Kelley d: Dennis Smith
NOTE: Kathy Baker won an Emmy award for her performance in the Kelley series Picket Fences.
"State of Mind"
gs: Tony Danza [ Tommy Silva ], Kathy Baker [ Evelyn Mayfield ], Tempestt Bledsoe [ Roberta Baylor ], Frank Ashmore [ Unknown ], Ken Abraham [ Unknown ], Tracy Wilson [ Unknown ], Mel Johnson, Jr. [ Unknown ], V.P. Oliver [ Michael Baylor ], Dan Desmond [ Judge ], John Gowans [ Unknown ], David Bowe [ School Attorney ], Joe O'Connor [ Mr. Mayfield? ], Cindy Basco [ Unknown ], Paul Goodman [ Dr. Jules Francis ], David Ellenstein [ Foreman ]
rc: Lucy
Bobby declines Helen's offer of manslaughter, instead forging ahead in the Evelyn Mayfield baby-shaking trial. Rebecca defends young Michael Baylor again, this time on sexual harassment charges. The firm debates whether Jimmy should represent them in the Silva trial. Lucy surprises Bobby with an impulsive kiss.
b: 6 Dec 98 pc: 3P09 w: Jill Goldsmith & David E. Kelley d: Adam Nimoy
NOTE: Yet another Ally McBeal reference. Lucy claims her mistletoe-halo was invented by her friend Elaine. Elaine is Ally's inventive secretary.
"Love and Honor"
gs: Tony Danza [ Tommy Silva ], John Rubinstein [ Judge Joseph Papp ], Francis X. McCarthy [ Peter Robin ], Todd Sible [ Steve Robin ], Michael Monks [ George Vogelman ], James Pickens, Jr. [ Det. Mike McKrew ], Tempestt Bledsoe [ Roberta Baylor ], Carolyn Field [ Foreperson ], Gregory Balaban [ Glenn ]
Jimmy takes on Tommy Silva as he battles for the firm's future. He's forced to make unpopular decisions when both Ellenor and Eugene are ineffective witnesses.
b: 13 Dec 98 pc: 3P10 w: David E. Kelley d: Arvin Brown

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