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The Practice•Season 8•Episode 7

Rape Shield

7.5/10 · 125 votesNov 9, 200344 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 8•−0.2 vs season avg

A rape case rattles Jimmy, ill-prepared to defend a client who maintains his innocence despite overwhelming evidence against him. Also, ethics violations catch up to Shore, who has a showdown with Eugene.

Directed byJeannot Szwarc

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

Jeannot Szwarc

Jeannot Szwarc

Director

M

Michael F. Anderson

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Rape Shield" is episode 7 of The Practice season 8. It scored 7.5/10 from 125 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jeannot Szwarc and written by David E. Kelley, it aired on November 9, 2003.

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