Checkmates

8.2/10 · 114 votesFeb 13, 200044 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

Ellenor defends a 'slow' teenager accused of killing a younger boy. A witness comes forward claiming to have information exonerating her client, but Ellenor suspects he's lying. Helen calls in a police officer when his son is under suspicion in a homicide. Representing the accused,

Cast8

Dylan McDermott

Bobby Donnell

Steve Harris

Eugene Young

Camryn Manheim

Ellenor Frutt

Michael Badalucco

Jimmy Berluti

LisaGay Hamilton

Rebecca Washington

Kelli Williams

Lindsay Dole

Lara Flynn Boyle

Helen Gamble

Marla Sokoloff

Lucy Hatcher

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David E. Kelley

Writer

Andy Wolk

Director

Dennis Smith

Director of Photography

Charles McClelland

Editor

Alfonso H. Moreno

Writer

Jill Goldsmith

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Checkmates" is episode 14 of The Practice season 4. It scored 8.2/10 from 114 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Andy Wolk and written by David E. Kelley, Alfonso H. Moreno, Jill Goldsmith, it aired on February 13, 2000.

Checkmates

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