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The Best Episodes of Raising the Bar Season 2

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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 2 Episode 1 - Hair Apparent
    8.2/10(37 votes)

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

    #2 - 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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  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 2 Episode 4 - No Child's Left Behind
    8.3/10(28 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #15 - 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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Hair Apparent" is the best rated episode of "Raising the Bar" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Jesse Bochco and written by Jonathan Abrahams, it aired on 6/8/2009. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Rules of Engagement".