7.9/1037 votes#1 - 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
- 8.1/1031 votes
#2 - 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
- 8.2/1031 votes
#3 - 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
- 7.9/1028 votes
#4 - 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
- 7.6/1025 votes
#5 - 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
- 7.5/1019 votes
#6 - 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
- 7.1/1024 votes
#7 - 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
- 7.1/1022 votes
#8 - 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
- 7.3/1025 votes
#9 - 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
- 7.1/1028 votes
#10 - 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
- 7.6/1029 votes
#11 - 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
- 7.5/1026 votes
#12 - 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
- 7.4/1028 votes
#13 - 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
- 6.7/1026 votes
#14 - 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
- 7.4/1032 votes
#15 - 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
The Best Episodes of Raising the Bar Season 2
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Genre:Drama
Network:TNT
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Hair Apparent" is the best rated episode of "Raising the Bar" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 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".