The Practice

We follow the exploits and cases of defense attorneys of a Boston law firm. Bobby Donnell is the senior defense attorney and founder of the firm.

Creator:

David E. Kelley

Stars:

Dylan McDermott, Kelli Williams, Lara Flynn Boyle

Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 51 wins & 111 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

Bobby Donnell is the head of a struggling Boston law firm that seems to constantly struggle with ethical themes while defending murderers, rapists, etc. Jimmy, Eugene, Ellenor and Lindsay are junior attorneys with the firm, the streetwise receptionist, and Helen the firm's frequent adversary with the D.A.'s office in this smart and clever weekly series.

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Plot Keywords:

law | fenway park | interracial relationship | law firm | boston massachusetts | 

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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:

Raleigh Manhattan Beach Studios - 1600 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

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

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (168 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Five of the six actors/actresses that play the defense attorneys have all had non-Practice related guest appearances on Law & Order (1990). Dylan McDermott is the only one who has not.

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Quotes

Lucy: My mother told me two things before she died. One was never let somebody push you around just because they're bigger or richer.
Ellenor: What was the other thing she told you?
Lucy: If you're ever in an argument, you can always trump with a dead mother.

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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

Referenced in The Queen Latifah Show: Episode #1.8 (2013)

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.