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The Best Episodes of Raising the Bar

Every episode of Raising the Bar ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Raising the Bar!

The lives and cases of young lawyers who work on opposite sides - the public defender's office and the district attorney's office - as well...
Genre:Drama
Network:TNT

Best Episodes Summary

"Out on the Roof" is the best rated episode of "Raising the Bar". It scored 8.6/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Rick Bota and written by Jonathan Abrahams, it aired on 10/20/2008. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shop Till You Drop".

  • Out on the Roof
    8.6/1037 votes
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    #1 - Out on the Roof

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/20/2008

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

    Director: Rick Bota

    Writer: Jonathan Abrahams

  • Shop Till You Drop
    8.6/1034 votes
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    #2 - Shop Till You Drop

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/3/2008

    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 Bobbi's husband but doesn't know if he should share it. Charlie deals with conflict between him and Judge Kessler.

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: Alison Cross

  • A Leg to Stand On
    8.3/1034 votes
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    #3 - A Leg to Stand On

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/13/2008

    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.

    Director: Carol Banker

    Writer: Alison Cross

  • Roman Holiday
    8.3/1028 votes
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    #4 - Roman Holiday

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/27/2008

    Jerry defends an HIV-positive man charged with attempted murder due to the fact that he spit in a police officer's 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.

    Director: Rick Wallace

    Writer: David Feige

  • The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button
    8.2/1031 votes
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    #5 - The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2009

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

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: Alison Cross

  • Rules of Engagement
    8.1/1031 votes
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    #6 - Rules of Engagement

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2009

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

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Alison Cross

  • Richie Richer
    8.0/1029 votes
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    #7 - Richie Richer

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2008

    Richard's 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.

    Director: Bobby Roth

    Writer: David Feige

  • Hair Apparent
    7.9/1037 votes
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    #8 - Hair Apparent

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2009

    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.

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: Jonathan Abrahams

  • No Child's Left Behind
    7.9/1028 votes
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    #9 - No Child's Left Behind

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2009

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

    Director: Rick Bota

    Writer: Joel Fields

  • Hang Time
    7.8/1028 votes
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    #10 - Hang Time

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/6/2008

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

    Director: Chris Long

    Writer: David Feige

  • Bagels and Locks
    7.7/1022 votes
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    #11 - Bagels and Locks

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/29/2008

    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 Bobbi's husband and they continue to flirt.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Jonathan Abrahams

  • Is There a Doctor in the House?
    7.6/1025 votes
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    #12 - Is There a Doctor in the House?

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2009

    Jerry defends a woman picked up for drug possession. Michelle's new boyfriend gives Jerry the runaround.

    Director: Jeannot Szwarc

    Writer: Jonathan Abrahams

  • Bobbi Ba-Bing
    7.6/1029 votes
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    #13 - Bobbi Ba-Bing

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 8/17/2009

    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.

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: David Feige

  • I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey
    7.5/1019 votes
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    #14 - I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2009

    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, Bobbi's divorce proceedings advance.

    Director: Martha Mitchell

    Writer: Tassie Cameron

  • Beating a Dead Horse
    7.5/1026 votes
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    #15 - Beating a Dead Horse

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 8/24/2009

    Jerry takes over Bobbi's 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.

    Director: Rick Bota

    Writer: Joel Fields

  • Maybe, Baby
    7.4/1028 votes
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    #16 - Maybe, Baby

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/2009

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

    Director: Martha Mitchell

    Writer: Jonathan Abrahams

  • Happy Ending
    7.4/1032 votes
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    #17 - Happy Ending

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 12/24/2009

    In the series finale, Jerry defends a male massage therapist against charges of inappropriately touching a female client. Kessler's boyfriend asks for a favor, Bobbi and Jerry look for a place together, and Roz must deal with the father of the baby she is caring for.

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: David Feige, Joel Fields

  • Trout Fishing
    7.3/1025 votes
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    #18 - Trout Fishing

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2009

    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 she'll only have 48 hours to prepare before it goes to trial.

    Director: Steve Robin

    Writer: Jonathan Abrahams

  • Public Defender
    7.2/1055 votes
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    #19 - Public Defender

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2008

    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 DA's office, Michelle tries to right a wrong in a rape trial while the office doesn't want to be embarrassed by a wrong conviction.

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: N/A

  • I Will, I'm Will
    7.2/1034 votes
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    #20 - I Will, I'm Will

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/15/2008

    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.

    Director: Jeannot Szwarc

    Writer: Alison Cross

  • Guatemala Gulfstream
    7.1/1036 votes
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    #21 - Guatemala Gulfstream

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/8/2008

    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.

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: Jonathan Abrahams

  • Fine and Dandy
    7.1/1024 votes
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    #22 - Fine and Dandy

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2009

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

    Director: Jesse Bochco

    Writer: David Feige

  • Trust Me
    7.1/1022 votes
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    #23 - Trust Me

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2009

    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.

    Director: Tricia Brock

    Writer: Joel Fields

  • Making Up Is Hard to Do
    7.1/1028 votes
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    #24 - Making Up Is Hard to Do

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/10/2009

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

    Director: Reginald Hudlin

    Writer: Alison Cross

  • O! Say Can You Pee
    6.7/1026 votes
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    #25 - O! Say Can You Pee

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 12/24/2009

    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.

    Director: Jeannot Szwarc

    Writer: Alison Cross