The Best Episodes Written By Catherine Stribling

Every TV Episode Written by Catherine Stribling Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - It Takes a Village
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - It Takes a Village

    S5:E5

    Simone and Kirkendall investigate the shooting of a Korean shopkeeper. His son causes problems when he offers a reward. Russell and Sipowicz talk to a little girl, who has been beaten and raped. Her mother is convinced that the assailant is a local mentally disabled boy.

    Director:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Of Human Bondage
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Of Human Bondage

    S3:E14

    Bobby takes over the defense of a teenage prostitute accused of murder when her previous attorney withdraws, claiming he represents her 'john' (who's also her alibi). Ellenor revisits her past when her very first client is found passed out in a dealer's apartment with a bag of cocaine on his chest. Jimmy cuts a deal with opposing counsel so that both parties in a very bitter divorce get satisfaction.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Life or Death
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Life or Death

    S5:E13

    Mac is assigned the personally distasteful task of representing a fellow Marine who is appealing his death sentence for the murder of three other Marines. She believes that the defendant, Kenneth Farmer, should receive the death penalty, but she must argue otherwise in court. Brumby, who doesn't believe in capital punishment, must argue in favor of it. However, in attempting to overturn the original guilty verdict, Mac must argue inadequate counsel by the corporal's previous lawyer: then-Commander A.J. Chegwiggen. The appeals court lets stand the original guilty verdict, but orders a new sentencing hearing. Mic is recalled by the Royal Australian Navy and must leave within 72 hours. As a result, Harm is assigned to replace Brumby at the new sentencing hearing. Despite Mac's arguments to the defense of Corporal Farmer that was not raised by then-Commander Chegwiggen, Corporal Farmer is again sentenced to death. Admiral Chegwiggen throws a goodbye party for Mic at the local bar.

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Catherine Stribling Ratings Summary

"It Takes a Village" is the best rated episode written by Catherine Stribling. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/4/1997 and is rated 1.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Of Human Bondage".