The best episode of "All Rise" is "Dancing at Los Angeles", rated 8.4/10 from 372 user votes. It was directed by Michael M. Robin and written by Greg Spottiswood, Gregory Nelson. "Dancing at Los Angeles" aired on 5/4/2020 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Trouble Woman".
With Los Angeles under a mandatory shelter-in-place order and trials piling up, Judge Benner authorizes Judge Carmichael to preside over a virtual bench trial, a case regarding a dispute between brothers over a car. While Emily represents the defendant, Kurt Beto, Mark represents the prosecution, marking the first time he tries a case in Lola’s “court.”
Director: Michael M. Robin
Writer: Greg Spottiswood, Gregory Nelson
Carl Brewer's murder trial begins, and it leads to a shocking discovery. Ness earns the respect of her firm during a huge civil class action lawsuit. Elsewhere, Emily introduces Luke to her father, and Robin confronts André.
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Amy represents a sushi chef on trial for the attempted murder of his sous chef, and Emily represents a client charged with felony vandalism. Also, Lola learns about Robin’s conversation with André, and Emily and Luke’s relationship gets more complicated.
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Mark's father Vic unexpectedly arrives with troubling news, Ness tries her first case, and the new Head Deputy DA is named. Also, Lola finally talks to André about their kiss.
Director: Dantonio Alvarez
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Ness is in the ICU, Amy and Mark take a step forward, and Mark and Luke are on opposite sides of a high-profile case. Plus, Emily returns to the Public Defender's office, Robin and Lola's relationship is strained, and Sherri gets an unexpected visit.
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An organ trafficking case takes a shocking turn, and a young girl is on trial for residential burglary. Plus, Amy and Mark start wedding planning, Lola and Robin remain strained, and Luke and Mark continue to pursue a serial killer theory.
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Emily represents a man who retaliated against his child's bully, and Amy tries her first case in the court of appeals. Meanwhile, Mark and Luke's road trip goes awry, and Luke and Emily's relationship hits a roadblock.
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Lola Stands to lose her judgeship due to Sherri's volunteer activities; Ness learns whether she passed the bar; a domestic violence case leaves Lola conflicted.
Director: Marie Jamora
Writer: Aurorae Khoo, Gina Gold
Bravo's no-cash-bail policy is blamed for the murder of a famed philanthropist, and Bravo decides to try the case himself. Elsewhere, Amy and Ness represent a pro bono client accused of using false identification while seeking an abortion.
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Emily represents someone charged with premeditated attempted murder for attacking her alleged rapist, and Mark is being strong armed by a mobster who is connected to his father.
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The Russian mob asks Mark for another favor, except this time it involves Lola. Amy's estranged mother and sister crash her bachelorette party. Luke and Carver are on opposite sides of a three-strikes case and Gabriel has child custody issues.
Director: Nijla Mu'min
Writer: Lucy Luna, Corey Moore
Following her battle with the Commission of Judicial Performance, Lola questions her own brand of creative justice; Benner assigns Lola a politically charged ecoterrorism trial that involves a senator's son.
Director: Patricia Cardoso
Writer: Sunil Nayar, Aaron Carter
Lola’s world spins out of control when she presides over the trial of Emily’s client who rejects the rule of law and seizes control of the courtroom.
Director: David A. Harp
Writer: Conway Preston
Lola finds herself in the judicial hotseat when she presides over the case of former Sherriff Wayne McCarthy, and struggles because she and Mark can't talk to each other outside the courtroom. Also, Detective Rashel and other cops come forward to speak against McCarthy, but Corinne continues to turn their testimonies against them, and Luke demands that Mark allow him to take the stand.
Director: Michael M. Robin
Writer: Felicia Hilario, Annie Brunner
The investigation into Lola’s campaign takes a shocking turn; Amy makes a confession to Mark about their future; Emily’s new case tests her.
Director: Lionel Coleman
Writer: Lucy Luna
Luke and Mark continue to fight on opposing sides of a murder case, and Mark has a startling revelation about the defendant. Lola runs into someone from her past, and Emily represents a juvenile charged with serious crimes.
Director: Paul McCrane
Writer: Katrina O'Gilvie
In a race against the clock, Emily tries to find justice for a client she believes was wrongfully convicted of murder 20 years ago. Lola and Robin discuss hiring a nanny. Ness works on a new case.
Director: Neema Barnette
Writer: Elizabeth Brunner
When a jury's field trip to a crime scene takes a dramatic turn, Judge Lola Carmichael must determine if the trip she granted helped the defendant or biased the jury. Also, Mark is ready to take down a reputed crime boss, but discovers it's more complicated after he learns that a cop may have tampered with the evidence.
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: Aaron Carter
Lola contends with a fame-hungry defendant, personal assistant Olivia McLeland, and a circus-like courtroom while presiding over a celebrity's murder trial that forces her to find peace at Sherri's home after she's chased by paparazzi.
Director: Stacey K. Black
Writer: Conway Preston
Emily's composure nosedives when she defends a young man charged with felony domestic violence. Also, Lola struggles with supporting Robin's job offer and causes a rift with Mark when she reprimands his girlfriend, Amy, for grandstanding in the courtroom.
Director: Stacey K. Black
Writer: Mellori Velasquez
Lola courts Sherri to return to her chambers; Luke and Mark's friendship is tested while on opposite sides of a trial; Emily continues fighting for Charlotte.
Director: Rob J. Greenlea
Writer: Corey Moore
Mark goes up against the federal government on the smash and grab case.
Director: Wilson Bethel
Writer: Nicole Feste
Emily represents a client charged with murder, and a new presiding judge is announced. Also, Mark's father makes a difficult decision to protect himself and his family. Later, Mark and Amy celebrate their wedding.
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Writer: Heyward Thomas
Lola and Emily find themselves on opposing sides when the key witness in a murder trial is the victim's 11-year-old daughter; when Mark's key witness winds up in jail, Luke accompanies Mark on a road trip to bring the witness back to testify.
Director: Sheelin Choksey
Writer: Mellori Velasquez
Lola exercises a rarely used judicial power when she fires a lawyer for failing to provide a robust defense for his client. Also, Mark's dad, Vic, is arrested for murder.
Director: Patricia Cardoso
Writer: Sunil Nayar, Aaron Carter