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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - I Want to Know
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    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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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - You Get What You Need
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    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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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Tell-Tale Hearts
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    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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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Witness
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    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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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Bad Mother
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    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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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Verdict
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    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 1 Episode 6 - Burning Love
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    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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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - What Have They Done?
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    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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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Random Acts of Mayhem
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    S1:E1

    Promised total transformation, nine very different people arrive at Tranquillum House, a secluded retreat run by the mysterious wellness guru Masha.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Missing
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    S1:E2

    After seeking refuge at her father's house, Grace finds herself on the receiving end of detectives' probing questions.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - She Knows
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    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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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Trial By Fury
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    S1:E5

    On the first day of the trial, the prosecution presents shocking evidence, while the defense casts doubt on the police investigation. Later, Henry divulges a secret to Grace.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Push Comes to Shove
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    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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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Once Bitten
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    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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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Kill Me
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    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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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Somebody's Dead
    7.6/10(51 votes)

    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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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The End of the World
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    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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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Burden
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    S1:E4

    Kyle is confronted about his whereabouts the night of the murder. Tommy questions Carolyn's son when the case takes a complicated turn.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - People vs. Rozat Sabich
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    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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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Bases Loaded
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    S1:E1

    Chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich is determined to investigate the horrific murder of his colleague Carolyn Polhemus.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Do No Harm
    7.4/10(41 votes)

    S1:E3

    Grace hears Jonathan's side of the story and finds herself being followed by someone close to Elena.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Discovery
    7.4/10(33 votes)

    S1:E3

    Rusty learns of the evidence against him. Barbara looks to protect herself and her family as new secrets emerge.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Living the Dream
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    S1:E3

    Hoping to get under Renata's skin, Madeline organizes a trip to compete with Amabella's birthday party. After another argument, Celeste succumbs to Perry's charms before their first session with a therapist, Dr. Amanda Reisman. Madeline gets called for a meeting with Abigail's guidance counselor. Principal Nippal announces the theme for the Fall Gala Fundraiser; later, Jane seeks Madeline's help with Ziggy's family tree project, and opens up about her past.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Undoing
    7.3/10(50 votes)

    S1:E1

    Grace Fraser becomes intrigued by a young mother at her son's school. Later, news of a tragedy rocks the school community.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Serious Mothering
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    S1:E2

    Madeline feels slighted by Renata and gets bad news about her community-theater production. Ziggy asks Jane why they moved to Monterey. Celeste tells Perry they should seek counseling. Nathan and Ed have a tense meeting about their wives.

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    Writer:David E. Kelley

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David E. Kelley Ratings Summary

"I Want to Know" is the best rated episode written by David E. Kelley. It scored 8.4/10 based on 32 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 7/21/2019 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "You Get What You Need".