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The Practice•Season 8•Episode 19

The Firm

7.1/10 · 131 votesApr 18, 200444 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 8•−0.6 vs season avg

Friction at the firm gets to Jimmy, who's torn between loyalties and principles. Meanwhile, tension besets Shore as he crosses swords with his brilliant but erratic new boss, whose behavior raises questions of competence.

Directed byChristina Musrey

Written byDavid E. Kelley

Previous episodeE18 · The Case Against Alan Shore (3)Next episodeE20 · Comings and Goings

Seasons8

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Cast6

Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Eugene Young

Camryn Manheim

Camryn Manheim

Ellenor Frutt

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Jimmy Berluti

Jessica Capshaw

Jessica Capshaw

Jamie Stringer

James Spader

James Spader

Alan Shore

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra

Tara Wilson

Crew7

David E. Kelley

David E. Kelley

Writer

M

Michael F. Anderson

Editor

C

Cindy Lichtman

Story Editor

C

Christina Musrey

Director

J

Joshua Gitelson

Editor

A

Alicia Martin

Executive Story Editor

J

Jane Kass

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Firm" is episode 19 of The Practice season 8. It scored 7.1/10 from 131 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Christina Musrey and written by David E. Kelley, it aired on April 18, 2004.

Next: E20 · Comings and Goings Best of Season 8