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The Practice

First Degree

  • Episode aired Oct 11, 1997
  • 47m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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The Practice (1997)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
An adulterer is charged with the murder of her affluent husband as well as her lover are defended by Bobby and another office attorney. A cop just a few years shy of retirement quits his job... Read allAn adulterer is charged with the murder of her affluent husband as well as her lover are defended by Bobby and another office attorney. A cop just a few years shy of retirement quits his job and is seeking disability compensation claiming that being a cop caused him to become a r... Read allAn adulterer is charged with the murder of her affluent husband as well as her lover are defended by Bobby and another office attorney. A cop just a few years shy of retirement quits his job and is seeking disability compensation claiming that being a cop caused him to become a racist. Lindsay is surprised to be told by Jimmy that she is is the subject of an erotic dr... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
93
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  • Director
    • Joe Napolitano
  • Writers
    • David E. Kelley
    • Michael R. Perry
    • Stephen Gaghan
  • Stars
    • Dylan McDermott
    • Michael Badalucco
    • LisaGay Hamilton
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  • Director
    • Joe Napolitano
  • Writers
    • David E. Kelley
    • Michael R. Perry
    • Stephen Gaghan
  • Stars
    • Dylan McDermott
    • Michael Badalucco
    • LisaGay Hamilton
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    • 1User review
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    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Bobby Donnellas Bobby Donnell
    Michael Badalucco
    Michael Badalucco
    • Jimmy Berlutias Jimmy Berluti
    LisaGay Hamilton
    LisaGay Hamilton
    • Rebecca Washingtonas Rebecca Washington
    Steve Harris
    Steve Harris
    • Eugene Youngas Eugene Young
    Camryn Manheim
    Camryn Manheim
    • Ellenor Fruttas Ellenor Frutt
    Kelli Williams
    Kelli Williams
    • Lindsay Doleas Lindsay Dole
    Linda Hunt
    Linda Hunt
    • Judge Zoey Hilleras Judge Zoey Hiller
    Melina Kanakaredes
    Melina Kanakaredes
    • Andrea Wexleras Andrea Wexler
    William Atherton
    William Atherton
    • D.A. Keith Prattas D.A. Keith Pratt
    John Aylward
    John Aylward
    • Center Panelist in Rydell Hearingas Center Panelist in Rydell Hearing
    Garrett M. Brown
    Garrett M. Brown
    • Doug Forsytheas Doug Forsythe
    Lisa Eichhorn
    Lisa Eichhorn
    • Mary Jane Wigginsas Mary Jane Wiggins
    John Kapelos
    John Kapelos
    • Officer John Rydellas Officer John Rydell
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Judge Stevensas Judge Stevens
    Mark L. Taylor
    Mark L. Taylor
    • Wiggins' Psychiatristas Wiggins' Psychiatrist
    Al Pugliese
    • Mr. Craneas Mr. Crane…
    David Dunard
    • Panelist in Rydell Hearingas Panelist in Rydell Hearing
    • (as David S. Dunard)
    Jack Stehlin
    Jack Stehlin
    • Doctor Wolfmanas Doctor Wolfman
    • Director
      • Joe Napolitano
    • Writers
      • David E. Kelley
      • Michael R. Perry
      • Stephen Gaghan
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    An adulterer is charged with the murder of her affluent husband as well as her lover are defended by Bobby and another office attorney. A cop just a few years shy of retirement quits his job and is seeking disability compensation claiming that being a cop caused him to become a racist. Lindsay is surprised to be told by Jimmy that she is is the subject of an erotic dream, —lemoviecritic
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    User reviews1

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    8/10
    No accent?
    I just discovered this series and am enjoying it. But it struck me today that not one person in this series, set in Boston, has an accent. And a place like Boston has a very recognizable vernacular.

    Overall, it's well worth watching, but maybe a little light on setting in terms of voice.
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    • jodi-44528
    • Mar 17, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Ren-Mar Studios - 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • David E. Kelley Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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