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The Best Episodes of Raising the Bar Season 1

Every episode of Raising the Bar Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Raising the Bar Season 1!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #10 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Public Defender" is the best rated episode of "Raising the Bar" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by Jesse Bochco and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/1/2008. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Guatemala Gulfstream".