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The Practice•Season 8•Episode 3

Cause of Action (2)

7.6/10 · 143 votesOct 12, 200344 min

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

Eccentric attorney Sheila Carlisle, whom Alan Shore hired on a temporary basis without consulting anyone else, takes on a lawsuit on behalf of the firm; and Ellenor finds herself in a moral dilemma when faced with the truth about her client.

Directed byChristina Musrey

Written byDavid E. Kelley

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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

Crew3

David E. Kelley

David E. Kelley

Writer

C

Christina Musrey

Director

J

Jane Kass

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Cause of Action (2)" is episode 3 of The Practice season 8. It scored 7.6/10 from 143 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Christina Musrey and written by David E. Kelley, it aired on October 12, 2003.

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