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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Citizens United
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Citizens United

    S1:E8

    The trial concludes as former partners and old friends have their final showdown in court.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Pride and Prejudice
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Pride and Prejudice

    S1:E2

    Billy scrambles to get his wrongful death lawsuit into court by any means necessary.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Line of Fire
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #3 - Line of Fire

    S1:E6

    Billy has to go to great lengths to secure his physical evidence's safety and preserve his witnesses' credibility.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Beauty and the Beast
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Beauty and the Beast

    S1:E7

    With danger mounting around every corner, Billy has to decide whether to head directly to trial or take his chances with a continuance.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - I Want to Know
    8.3/10(31 votes)

    #5 - I Want to Know

    S2:E7

    Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry’s childhood. Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Verdict
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #6 - The Verdict

    S1:E8

    The truth behind Carolyn's murder is revealed.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Tell-Tale Hearts
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Tell-Tale Hearts

    S2:E2

    Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble. Corey asks Jane out on a “practice” date. After a challenging therapy session with Dr. Reisman, Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry. Bonnie's mom, Elizabeth, arrives. Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Witness
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #8 - The Witness

    S1:E7

    Rusty is forced to pivot his legal strategy. Tommy receives a disturbing message.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Game On
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Game On

    S1:E3

    The judge gives Billy only a day to make a compelling offer of proof before he dismisses the lawsuit.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - You Get What You Need
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #10 - You Get What You Need

    S1:E7

    Celeste takes steps towards independence; Madeline deals with fallout from her past.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Cover Your Ass
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Cover Your Ass

    S1:E5

    As both sides begin their depositions, more secrets start to come to the surface, threatening to destroy everyone involved.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Burning Love
    8.0/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Burning Love

    S1:E6

    Madeline worries about the can of worms she’s opened for Jane. Jane confronts Renata. Bonnie tells Nathan about a secret project Abigail has been working on. Meanwhile, Ed and Madeline have a frank conversation about the lack of passion in their marriage.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Bad Mother
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #13 - The Bad Mother

    S2:E6

    Celeste is blindsided by Mary Louise. Gordon continues to disappoint Renata. Bonnie contemplates a solution to her mother’s suffering and her own ongoing guilt. Ed entertains an unusual proposition before catching Madeline in an unguarded moment. The Monterey Five feel the pressure of increased scrutiny of Perry’s death.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Conscious Uncoupling
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Conscious Uncoupling

    S3:E7

    Billy puts Wade Blackwood on the stand and under oath, forcing him to admit every detail of his scheme to steal the state’s water.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - What Have They Done?
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #15 - What Have They Done?

    S2:E1

    Following first-day-of-school events, Madeline is worried by Bonnie's behavior. Mary Louise, Celeste's mother-in-law, offers her unvarnished assessment of Madeline's character. Jane learns from her new coworker, Corey, that she's known in town as one of the “Monterey Five.”

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Joy Division
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Joy Division

    S3:E8

    As Billy and Patty close in on the Blackwoods, Wade tries to cover up their crimes while Diana makes one final, desperate play, regardless who gets in her way.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - She Knows
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #17 - She Knows

    S2:E4

    Celeste accuses Mary Louise of overstepping boundaries with Jane. Renata endures a prying court hearing with Gordon. Jane opens up to Corey at Amabella's disco-themed birthday party. Madeline continues to try to make things right with Ed.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Once Bitten
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    #18 - Once Bitten

    S1:E5

    Madeline receives encouraging news about the play from her director, Joseph Bachman, but is left concerned by his newly icy demeanor. Principal Nippal and Ms. Barnes share their conclusions about Ziggy and Amabella with Jane. Celeste has a solo session with Dr. Reisman, who tries to get to the bottom of her relationship with Perry.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Push Comes to Shove
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    #19 - Push Comes to Shove

    S1:E4

    Nathan invites Madeline and Ed to a couples' dinner to discuss a "parenting paradigm" for Abigail. Celeste prepares for a city-council meeting about Madeline's play, and bristles at Perry's concerns about her returning to work. Jane meets with Ziggy's teacher, Ms. Barnes, who suggests Ziggy be medically evaluated in light of further evidence of classroom bullying. While Madeline is confronted by a skeleton from her past, her internet sleuthing reveals a key player from Jane's past instead.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Kill Me
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Kill Me

    S2:E5

    Renata deals with the fallout from Gordon's legal troubles and attempts to help Celeste. Bonnie relives painful memories from her past.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The End of the World
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #21 - The End of the World

    S2:E3

    Mary Louise tries to get closer to Jane. Renata focuses her wrath on Principal Nippal. Madeline is forced to confront her issues at a couples therapy session with Dr. Reisman. Celeste remains conflicted by her memories of Perry.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - La Mano
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #22 - La Mano

    S2:E1

    Billy McBride is reluctantly pulled back into criminal defense when his friend's 16- year-old son is arrested for a double murder.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Somebody's Dead
    7.6/10(47 votes)

    #23 - Somebody's Dead

    S1:E1

    A suspicious death at an elementary school fund-raiser exposes rivalries simmering beneath the superficial comity among some of the parents.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Happiness from the Ground Up
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Happiness from the Ground Up

    S3:E2

    Billy’s investigation into the Central Valley’s water problem threatens the launch of Diana Blackwood’s almond-based lifestyle brand.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - People vs. Rozat Sabich
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #25 - People vs. Rozat Sabich

    S1:E2

    Tommy Molto continues to build his case as Raymond comes to Rusty's defense.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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David E. Kelley Ratings Summary

"Citizens United" is the best rated episode written by David E. Kelley. It scored 8.7/10 based on 13 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/13/2016 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Pride and Prejudice".