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The Practice S2E5 — First Degree (1)
7.8
The Practice•Season 2•Episode 5

First Degree (1)

7.8/10 · 167 votesOct 11, 199744 min

Ranked #14 of 28 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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Ellenor and Lindsay face disbarment proceedings for their unethical conduct. Bobby defends a man accused of murdering his lover's husband. Eugene represents a police officer applying for disability, claiming the job made him a racist.

Directed byJoe Napolitano
Written byDavid E. Kelley, Michael R. Perry, Stephen Gaghan
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Cast6

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott

Bobby Donnell

Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Eugene Young

Camryn Manheim

Camryn Manheim

Ellenor Frutt

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Jimmy Berluti

LisaGay Hamilton

LisaGay Hamilton

Rebecca Washington

Kelli Williams

Kelli Williams

Lindsay Dole

Crew12

David E. Kelley

David E. Kelley

Writer

J

Joe Napolitano

Director

Michael R. Perry

Michael R. Perry

Writer

Stephen Gaghan

Stephen Gaghan

Writer

S

Susanne Malles

Editor

A

Alice West

Producer

Ed Redlich

Ed Redlich

Co-Producer

Jonathan Pontell

Jonathan Pontell

Producer

Jonathan Pontell

Jonathan Pontell

Co-Producer

R

Robert Breech

Producer

J

Judith Weiner

Casting

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"First Degree (1)" is episode 5 of The Practice season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 167 votes, ranking #14 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Joe Napolitano and written by David E. Kelley, Michael R. Perry, Stephen Gaghan, it aired on October 11, 1997.

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