The Practice (1997–2004)

This weekly television series is similar to other lawyer shows, but with a twist. Here, we follow the exploits and cases of defense attorneys of a Boston law firm. Bobby Donnell stars as ... See full summary »

Creator:

David E. Kelley

Stars:

Steve Harris, Dylan McDermott, Kelli Williams

Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 38 wins & 79 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Steve Harris	...	Eugene Young (167 episodes, 1997-2004)
Camryn Manheim	...	Ellenor Frutt (167 episodes, 1997-2004)
Michael Badalucco	...	Jimmy Berluti (166 episodes, 1997-2004)
Dylan McDermott	...	Bobby Donnell (147 episodes, 1997-2004)
LisaGay Hamilton	...	Rebecca Washington (145 episodes, 1997-2003)
Kelli Williams	...	Lindsay Dole (145 episodes, 1997-2003)
Lara Flynn Boyle	...	Helen Gamble (132 episodes, 1997-2003)
Marla Sokoloff	...	Lucy Hatcher (113 episodes, 1998-2004)

Storyline

This weekly television series is similar to other lawyer shows, but with a twist. Here, we follow the exploits and cases of defense attorneys of a Boston law firm. Bobby Donnell stars as the senior defense attorney and founder of the firm.

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Plot Keywords:

law | law firm | criminal defense | ethics | fenway park | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 March 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Los practicantes

Filming Locations:

City Hall Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

David E. Kelley Productions, Daydreamers Entertainment Inc., Decode Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (168 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

David E. Kelley wrote the part of Helen Gamble for Lara Flynn Boyle after she auditioned for the title role in Ally McBeal.

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Quotes

Bobby: Once in a while you get an innocent, and that's why we do this.

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Crazy Credits

Starting with the 2003 season, the order in which Steve Harris, Michael Badalucco and Camryn Manheim appear in the opening credits changes from week to week.

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Connections

Featured in Influences: From Yesterday to Today (1999)

User Reviews

Missing this show should be a crime

The Practice is the only show on television that never fails to make me reconsider my views on some of the controversial issues in society today. The writing is the best I've ever seen on television, and I love the characters, but the best thing about the show is that it deals creatively with important topics, like euthanasia and attorney/client privilege. As long as The Practice continues to take my breath away every week, I will be a devoted fan.