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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 as those who sit in judgment on their cases.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Raising the Bar Season 1 Episode 8 - Out on the Roof
    8.7/10(38 votes)

    #1 - Out on the Roof

    S1:E8

    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

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  2. Raising the Bar Season 1 Episode 10 - Shop Till You Drop
    8.7/10(34 votes)

    #2 - Shop Till You Drop

    S1:E10

    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

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  3. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 3 - The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #3 - The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button

    S2:E3

    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

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  4. Raising the Bar Season 1 Episode 7 - A Leg to Stand On
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #4 - A Leg to Stand On

    S1:E7

    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

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  5. Raising the Bar Season 1 Episode 9 - Roman Holiday
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Roman Holiday

    S1:E9

    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

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  6. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 2 - Rules of Engagement
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Rules of Engagement

    S2:E2

    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

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  7. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 4 - No Child's Left Behind
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #7 - No Child's Left Behind

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Rick Bota
    Writer:Joel Fields

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  8. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 1 - Hair Apparent
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    #8 - Hair Apparent

    S2:E1

    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

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  9. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 6 - I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #9 - I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey

    S2:E6

    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

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  10. Raising the Bar Season 1 Episode 4 - Richie Richer
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Richie Richer

    S1:E4

    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

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  11. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 5 - Is There a Doctor in the House?
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Is There a Doctor in the House?

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:Jonathan Abrahams

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  12. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 11 - Bobbi Ba-Bing
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #12 - Bobbi Ba-Bing

    S2:E11

    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

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  13. Raising the Bar Season 1 Episode 6 - Hang Time
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Hang Time

    S1:E6

    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

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  14. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 12 - Beating a Dead Horse
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #14 - Beating a Dead Horse

    S2:E12

    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

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  15. Raising the Bar Season 1 Episode 5 - Bagels and Locks
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #15 - Bagels and Locks

    S1:E5

    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

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  16. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 13 - Maybe, Baby
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #16 - Maybe, Baby

    S2:E13

    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

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  17. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 15 - Happy Ending
    7.7/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Happy Ending

    S2:E15

    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
    Writers:David Feige, Joel Fields

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  18. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 9 - Trout Fishing
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Trout Fishing

    S2:E9

    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

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  19. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 7 - Fine and Dandy
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #19 - Fine and Dandy

    S2:E7

    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

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  20. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 8 - Trust Me
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Trust Me

    S2:E8

    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

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  21. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 10 - Making Up Is Hard to Do
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Making Up Is Hard to Do

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Reginald Hudlin
    Writer:Alison Cross

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  22. Raising the Bar Season 1 Episode 3 - I Will, I'm Will
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #22 - I Will, I'm Will

    S1:E3

    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

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  23. Raising the Bar Season 1 Episode 1 - Public Defender
    7.2/10(55 votes)

    #23 - Public Defender

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  24. Raising the Bar Season 1 Episode 2 - Guatemala Gulfstream
    7.1/10(36 votes)

    #24 - Guatemala Gulfstream

    S1:E2

    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

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  25. Raising the Bar Season 2 Episode 14 - O! Say Can You Pee
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #25 - O! Say Can You Pee

    S2:E14

    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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Out on the Roof" is the best rated episode of "Raising the Bar". It scored 8.7/10 based on 38 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".