List of L.A. Law episodes

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The series premiered on September 15, 1986, and ran for eight seasons before airing its final episode on May 19, 1994.[6]

Series overview

All production code information comes from the U.S. Copyright Office, a division of The Library of Congress.

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
123September 15, 1986 (1986-09-15)April 9, 1987 (1987-04-09)
220October 15, 1987 (1987-10-15)May 5, 1988 (1988-05-05)
319November 3, 1988 (1988-11-03)May 18, 1989 (1989-05-18)
422November 2, 1989 (1989-11-02)May 17, 1990 (1990-05-17)
522October 18, 1990 (1990-10-18)May 16, 1991 (1991-05-16)
622October 10, 1991 (1991-10-10)May 21, 1992 (1992-05-21)
722October 22, 1992 (1992-10-22)May 27, 1993 (1993-05-27)
822October 7, 1993 (1993-10-07)May 19, 1994 (1994-05-19)

Episodes

Season 1 (1986–87)

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11"L.A. Law"Gregory HoblitSteven Bochco & Terry Louise FisherSeptember 15, 1986 (1986-09-15)4L0121.2/33[7]
224L02
Firm partner Norman Chaney is found dead in his office. Arnie (Corbin Bernsen) takes advantage of a woman by baiting her with shocking pictures of her husband during a divorce case. Michael (Harry Hamlin) defends a wealthy man accused of rape. Ann (Jill Eikenberry) disagrees with a pro bono case. New associate Victor Sifuentes (Jimmy Smits) joins the firm. The firm is shocked by revelations at Norman's funeral.
33"Those Lips, That Eye"Gregory HoblitSteven Bochco & Terry Louise FisherOctober 3, 1986 (1986-10-03)4L0317.0/29[8]
Michael develops romantic feelings for deputy D.A. Grace Van Owen (Susan Dey), and decides to pursue her. Ann is taken to task by Douglas (Alan Rachins) and Leland (Richard Dysart) for refusing a large insurance settlement. Just as she files for divorce from her abusive husband, Abby (Michele Greene) is promoted from law clerk to junior associate.
44"The House of the Rising Flan"E. W. SwackhamerStory by : Les Carter & Susan Sisko
Teleplay by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher & Jacob Epstein
October 10, 1986 (1986-10-10)4L0414.7/25[9]
Michael defends a child in a personal-injury suit, not knowing the case is a sham. Stuart (Michael Tucker) fears his career may be in jeopardy after he refuses to set up an alcoholic IRS agent. Abby's son is kidnapped by her estranged husband.
55"The Princess and the Wiener King"Sharron MillerJacob EpsteinOctober 17, 1986 (1986-10-17)4L0514.8/26[10]
Victor defends a young girl who murdered her brother after years of abuse. A client does not listen to Arnie's advice about his case. Grace reveals her true feelings to Michael.
66"Simian Chanted Evening"Rick WallaceStory by : Allison Hock
Teleplay by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher & David E. Kelley
October 24, 1986 (1986-10-24)4L0615.9/28[11]
Ann defends a toy manufacturer who is trying to stop a takeover. Leland is less than pleased when Arnie announces his intentions to pursue entertainment law. Michael takes matters into his own hands and decides to interrupt Grace and Kevin's wedding by making a monkey out of himself.
77"Slum Enchanted Evening"Ben BoltMarshall GoldbergOctober 31, 1986 (1986-10-31)4L0715.6/28[12]
Grace has to deal with the consequences of walking out on her wedding. Douglas decides to face off against Leland in a board meeting. Former associate Andrew Taylor (Mario Van Peebles) goes up against Douglas in court.
88"Raiders of the Lost Bark"Jan EliasbergDavid E. KelleyNovember 7, 1986 (1986-11-07)4L0816.1/28[13]
Michael is shocked when his client turns down a large settlement in a losing case. Victor takes on a losing case of his own, with unexpected results.
99"Gibbon Take"Sharron MillerJohn SchulianNovember 14, 1986 (1986-11-14)4L0915.1/26[14]
Grace is doubly humiliated when her ex-fiancé decides to get revenge on her and she is involved in a case of mistaken identity. When Arnie transforms Abby into an aggressive divorce attorney, her personal problems interfere with her latest case.
1010"The Venus Butterfly"Donald PetrieSteven Bochco & Terry Louise FisherNovember 21, 1986 (1986-11-21)4L1015.9/27[15]
Grace prosecutes Christopher Appleton, a gay man with
AIDS charged with the mercy killing of his lover, who also had the disease. Norman's old office is up for grabs, causing petty friction amongst the partners. Stuart's client, a bigamist, shares his sexual technique, "The Venus Butterfly
", and Stuart is eager to share it with Ann.
1111"Fry Me to the Moon"Janet GreekJacob Epstein & David E. Kelley & Marshall GoldbergDecember 4, 1986 (1986-12-04)4L1117.1/28[16]
Arnie's parents drag him into the middle of their messy divorce. The stress of his latest case starts to take its toll on Michael. Grace uncovers new information that affects the outcome of her murder case. Victor decides to quit after Leland ruins his latest case for fear of bad publicity for the firm. Special guest star: Jeanne Cooper, the real-life mother of Corbin Bernsen, guest stars as Arnie's mother, Gladys Becker.
1212"El Sid"Allan ArkushJacob Epstein & Marshall Goldberg & David E. KelleyDecember 11, 1986 (1986-12-11)4L1219.9/32[17]
Grace is reprimanded for her role in the Appleton case. Victor returns to the firm after Leland admits his mistakes.
1313"Sidney, the Dead-Nosed Reindeer"Jonathan SangerWilliam M. FinkelsteinDecember 18, 1986 (1986-12-18)4L1318.8/31[18]
Michael is traumatized by a violent act in the courtroom during a case. Abby is finally reunited with her son.
1414"Prince Kuzak in a Can"Rick WallaceJacob Epstein & David E. KelleyJanuary 8, 1987 (1987-01-08)4L1417.0/27[19]
Under tremendous stress and pressure following recent events, Michael starts lashing out at Grace and his colleagues. Victor represents a teenager who is a whiz at computer-fraud.
1515"The Douglas Fur Ball"Donald PetrieWilliam M. FinkelsteinJanuary 15, 1987 (1987-01-15)4L1517.8/29[20]
After his infidelity, Douglas's wife, Sheila Brackman, files for divorce and chooses former McKenzie Brackman law clerk Lisa Weston to represent her. Stuart and Ann hit a rough patch in their new relationship when he accuses her of having an affair with a client. Lisa confronts Arnie over his dishonesty. Guest star: Joanna Frank
1616"December Bribe"Janet GreekJohn Jay Osborn Jr.January 22, 1987 (1987-01-22)4L1619.1/30[21]
Michael and Grace's high pressure careers interfere with their relationship. Arnie manipulates his clients in order to get something he wants.
1717"Beef Jerky"Helaine HeadJacob Epstein and David E. KelleyFebruary 5, 1987 (1987-02-05)4L1718.8/30[22]
Grace prosecutes a defendant who is accused of stealing bull semen. Victor and Abby team up in court to represent a family who lost a member in a car accident. Arnie uses an explicit videotape to goad a client into a bigger settlement.
1818"Becker on the Rox"Rick WallaceWilliam M. FinkelsteinFebruary 12, 1987 (1987-02-12)4L1818.3/30[23]
When Arnie refuses to give her a well-deserved raise, Roxanne (Susan Ruttan) quits. Michael has to compromise his image in order to represent a major pharmaceutical company. Victor helps both Michael and Abby with their respective cases.
1919"Fifty Ways to Floss Your Lover"Mimi LederStory by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher
Teleplay by : Jacob Epstein & David E. Kelley
February 19, 1987 (1987-02-19)4L1920.7/32[24]
Grace is shot in the courthouse after a winning verdict against a gang member. Arnie caves in to Roxanne's demands.
2020"The Grace of Wrath"Helaine HeadStory by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher
Teleplay by : William M. Finkelstein
February 26, 1987 (1987-02-26)4L2022.0/34[25]
Grace returns to work following the shooting and the teenager who shot her is put on trial. Douglas is tempted to buy a toupee.
2121"Sparky Brackman RIP ?-1987"Paul SchneiderStory by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher
Teleplay by : Jacob Epstein & David E. Kelley
March 26, 1987 (1987-03-26)4L2118.0/30[26]
Michael represents a young woman claiming rape. Douglas is impressed when Abby represents him in a case against his neighbor. Ann has second thoughts about moving in with Stuart.
2222"Oy Vey! Wilderness!"Mimi LederStory by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher
Teleplay by : William M. Finkelstein
April 2, 1987 (1987-04-02)4L2218.3/30[27]
Stuart and Michael team up in a case against the IRS. Grace finally decides to take time off to deal with the recent traumatic events in her life. Roxanne is swept off her feet by one of Arnie's clients.
2323"Pigmalion"Shelley LevinsonStory by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher
Teleplay by : Jacob Epstein & David E. Kelley
April 9, 1987 (1987-04-09)4L2319.0/31[28]
Victor has doubts about his latest case. Grace returns home after taking a break from work and her relationship with Michael. Ann and Stuart become engaged.

Season 2 (1987–88)

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(households)
241"The Lung Goodbye"John PasquinTony SchwartzOctober 15, 1987 (1987-10-15)5K0520.2/35[29]
Michael goes up against a tobacco company in court. Arnie represents a house husband (Antony Hamilton) who is suing his TV-star wife (Shannon Tweed).
252"The Wizard of Odds"Gregory HoblitDavid E. KelleyOctober 22, 1987 (1987-10-22)5K0116.9/29[30]
The power of becoming a judge goes to Douglas's head. Leland hires young attorney Jonathan Rollins (Blair Underwood) as a new associate. Arnie is the prize at a bachelor auction.
263"Cannon of Ethics"John PattersonJacob EpsteinOctober 29, 1987 (1987-10-29)5K0221.0/31[31]
A former district attorney betrays Ann's trust. Abby convinces Douglas to hire her former client, Benny Stulwicz (Larry Drake), as the firm's messenger. Arnie's latest girlfriend is looking for much more commitment than he is willing to give.
274"Brackman Vasektimized"Anson WilliamsRobert CochranNovember 5, 1987 (1987-11-05)5K0318.7/32[32]
Grace hits the roof when Michael's ex-wife (Tovah Feldshuh) blows back into town. Abby's plan to get a raise in salary backfires on her. Douglas starts up an affair with his attractive female bailiff.
285"The Brothers Grimm"Michael ZinbergWilliam M. FinkelsteinNovember 12, 1987 (1987-11-12)5K0420.1/33[33]
Victor represents a rape victim who is suing a cop for not stopping the attack on her. Ann and Stuart disagree over the terms of their prenuptial agreement. Benny's mother passes away.
296"Auld L'Anxiety"Nell CoxStory by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher
Teleplay by : Jacob Epstein & David E. Kelley & William M. Finkelstein
November 19, 1987 (1987-11-19)5K0620.3/34[34]
Grace convinces a frightened witness to testify against a murderous gang member and is stunned when the witness is killed in retaliation. Leland tackles an age-discrimination case. The partners are divided over Jonathan's brash style of handling negotiations.
307"Rohner vs. Gradinger"Sharron MillerStory by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher
Teleplay by : Jacob Epstein & David E. Kelley & William M. Finkelstein
December 3, 1987 (1987-12-03)5K0718.7/34[35]
Michael's patience is tested when he represents a despondent client who is losing touch with reality. Jonathan further upsets the partners when he bypasses both Stuart and Leland to keep a client. Stuart meets Ann's anti-Semitic mother. Douglas decides to break off his affair with Rhonda by doing serious damage to her career. Special guest star: Constance Towers
318"Goldilocks and the Three Barristers"Rick WallaceStory by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher
Teleplay by : David E. Kelley & William M. Finkelstein
December 10, 1987 (1987-12-10)5K0818.9/34[36]
Grace goes after three attorneys accused of molesting a stripper. Abby's streak of bad luck begins to change when her latest case brings a windfall to the firm. Arnie bonds with Benny.
329"Divorce with Extreme Prejudice"Sam WeismanJoe CacaciDecember 17, 1987 (1987-12-17)5K0919.8/34[37]
Grace prosecutes a teenager who is accused of killing his abusive father. When Victor's girlfriend (Finola Hughes) is arrested for the murder of her husband, he gets the case thrown out, but is not convinced that she is totally innocent.
3310"Full Marital Jacket"Win PhelpsStory by : Steven Bochco & Terry Louise Fisher
Teleplay by : Terry Louise Fisher & David E. Kelley
January 7, 1988 (1988-01-07)5K1021.6/36[38]
Michael and Arnie try to save Benny from facing sexual assault charges. Abby receives a marriage proposal. Ann and Stuart's wedding takes place, but Douglas's wife Sheila causes a scene.
3411"Gorilla My Dreams"Gabrielle BeaumontJacob Epstein & William M. FinkelsteinJanuary 14, 1988 (1988-01-14)5K1121.6/36[39]
Arnie's defense of an accused child molester is damaged when the client and his daughter disappear. When Roxanne's boyfriend (Charles Frank) is arrested for insider trading, Abby, Ann and Roxanne herself find themselves in trouble for acting on his tips. Victor takes Benny to the zoo to teach him about the facts of life.
3512"Hand Roll Express"Kim FriedmanWilliam StadiemJanuary 21, 1988 (1988-01-21)5K1222.0/36[40]
Ignoring Arnie's warnings, Roxanne decides to stand by her accused boyfriend (Charles Frank), until she discovers she is not the only woman in his life. Douglas is arrested for solicitation of a prostitute. Grace decides to become a partner in an old friend's new law firm.
3613"Beauty and Obese"Sam WeismanTerry Louise Fisher & David E. KelleyFebruary 11, 1988 (1988-02-11)5K1320.5/33[41]

Michael represents a fellow attorney who was fired from her firm for being overweight. Grace discovers that her new law firm is financed by the mob. Stuart finds himself in the center of attention when one of his clients leaves him a multi-million dollar estate in her will.

NOTE: This is the last episode in which series co-creator Terry Louise Fisher acted as supervising producer.
3714"Pettycoat Injunction"Alice WestSteven Bochco & David E. Kelley & Jacob Epstein & William M. FinkelsteinFebruary 18, 1988 (1988-02-18)5K1417.2/27[42]
Arnie's choice to participate in a sensational civil case could cost him his job. After witnessing a mobster's death, Grace decides to step down and become a homemaker.
3815"The Bald Ones"Tom MooreSteven Bochco & David E. Kelley & Jacob Epstein & William M. FinkelsteinFebruary 25, 1988 (1988-02-25)5K1515.2/23[43]
Douglas discovers that he has yet another half-brother (Jeffrey Tambor). Michael convinces Grace to co-chair with him in his latest case. Abby and Jonathan are at odds over their case. Victor takes on a legendary trial attorney accused of mishandling a workplace death case on behalf of a widow.
3916"Fetus Completus"Helaine HeadSteven Bochco & David E. Kelley & Jacob Epstein & William M. FinkelsteinMarch 3, 1988 (1988-03-03)5K1620.4/34[44]
Ann fights for an unborn child's life despite her personal feelings. Working together puts a strain on Michael and Grace's love life. Arnie represents Douglas in his divorce proceedings.
4017"Belle of the Bald"John PasquinSteven Bochco & David E. Kelley & Jacob Epstein & William M. FinkelsteinApril 14, 1988 (1988-04-14)5K1717.7/30[45]
Michael represents a woman who killed the man who raped her. Grace returns to work as a prosecutor.
4118"Open Heart Perjury"Tom MooreDavid E. Kelley & Jacob Epstein & William M. FinkelsteinApril 21, 1988 (1988-04-21)5K1817.4/29[46]
When Jonathan over-zealously cross-examines a defendant on the stand, the man has a heart attack and dies in the courtroom. Roxanne has her first of many encounters with Dave Meyer (Dann Florek).
4219"Leapin' Lizards!"Michael ZinbergSteven Bochco, David E. Kelley, Jacob Epstein and William M. FinkelsteinApril 28, 1988 (1988-04-28)5K1918.2/30[47]
Ann represents a man who wants to continue playing a superhero despite being fired from the role. Roxanne finds herself in major tax trouble due to her dealings with her former boyfriend.
4320"Chariots of Meyer"Win PhelpsDavid E. Kelley, Jacob Epstein and William M. FinkelsteinMay 5, 1988 (1988-05-05)5K2020.2/34[48]
James Earl Jones guest stars as a defense attorney who uses the "race card" at every turn against Grace in a murder trial. Roxanne turns to Dave for help out of her financial situation.

Season 3 (1988–89)

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441"Hey, Lick Me Over"Rick WallaceSteven Bochco & David E. KelleyNovember 3, 1988 (1988-11-03)7A0127.6[49]
Grace prosecutes a man (Joe Spano) who can't keep his tongue to himself. Arnie is upset when Roxanne decides to marry Dave Meyer, even though she does not love him. Victor represents a family who is suing a security company after being attacked in their home. Abby thinks her future with the firm is coming to an end after her yearly review brings disastrous results.
452"The Son Also Rises"John PasquinDavid E. KelleyNovember 10, 1988 (1988-11-10)7A0227.2[50]
Grace is asked to overlook a legal technicality that could free a cop killer. Arnie represents Dave's sister in her divorce proceedings. Stuart accuses Ann of avoiding the fertility doctor.
463"Romancing the Drone"Win PhelpsWilliam M. FinkelsteinNovember 17, 1988 (1988-11-17)7A0323.1[51]
Michael represents a client accused of rape. Abby decides to leave the firm and begin her own practice. Roxanne resents Dave's pillow talk and gets unexpected advice from Arnie.
474"Sperminator"Tom MooreMichele GalleryDecember 1, 1988 (1988-12-01)7A0426.2[52]
Stuart tries to increase his fertility by using prescribed drugs. Jonathan and Victor team up in court. Abby's attempt to deal with an irrational client that Douglas referred to her turns deadly.
485"The Princess and the Pee"Sam WeismanWilliam M. FinkelsteinDecember 8, 1988 (1988-12-08)7A0527.0[53]
Michael learns that one of his biggest legal rivals (Mitchell Laurance) never passed the bar exam. Ann and Stuart's romance loses its energy.
496"Dummy Dearest"Ben BoltRobert CochranDecember 15, 1988 (1988-12-15)7A0627.3[54]
Jonathan defends a deranged ventriloquist (Ronn Lucas) who speaks only through his dummy. Ann's celebrity client is a tabloid magnet.
507"To Live and Diet in L.A."John PasquinJudith ParkerJanuary 5, 1989 (1989-01-05)7A0726.9[55]
Grace decides to reveal a legal technicality that could free a cop killer and damage her career in the process. Ann and Stuart enter into a risky adoption agreement. Abby begins seeing Bill Ringstrom (Wayne Northrop), the detective who helped her during the shooting investigation.
518"I'm in the Nude for Love"Eric LaneuvilleDavid E. KelleyJanuary 12, 1989 (1989-01-12)7A0830.7[56]
Michael represents the owner (
nudist colony whose new celebrity centerfold member (Teri Hatcher) is causing a frenzy amongst agitated neighbors. Benny falls for Arnie's latest girlfriend, who in turn is falling for Victor. Joyce Hyser
begins a recurring role as Allison Gottlieb.
529"Victor/Victorious"Win PhelpsDavid E. Kelley & Michele Gallery & Judith ParkerJanuary 19, 1989 (1989-01-19)7A0929.0[57]
Grace faces an old adversary in court. Abby's financial troubles cause her to give poor advice to a client. Victor and Allison begin seeing each other. Special guest star: James Earl Jones
5310"The Plane Mutiny"Sandy SmolanSteven Bochco & David E. Kelley & William M. FinkelsteinFebruary 9, 1989 (1989-02-09)7A1022.4[58]
Arnie doesn't want to share in the profits of his "how-to" divorce video. Douglas is arrested after forcing a passenger jet off the runway. After battling each other in court, Victor is taken aback when Grace kisses him.
5411"Izzy Ackerman or Is He Not?"Sam WeismanJoe Schulkin & David Berzol & William M. FinkelsteinFebruary 16, 1989 (1989-02-16)7A1128.1[59]
Leland tries to help a widow whose husband's body was mistakenly sent to several medical universities. Roxanne is arrested for assault. Grace and Michael discover that Bill is married. Special guest star: Kathleen Freeman
5512"The Accidental Jurist"Jan EliasbergSteven Bochco & David E. Kelley & Michele Gallery & Judith ParkerFebruary 23, 1989 (1989-02-23)7A1227.5[60]
Michael agrees to pick a retired judge whom he knows to be a closeted homosexual to hear the case of an athlete who loses an endorsement deal after coming out. Ann is torn between an important case and caring for her new baby. Abby ends her affair with Bill.
5613"Barstow Bound"Win PhelpsWilliam M. FinkelsteinMarch 23, 1989 (1989-03-23)7A1327.2[61]
Leland's federal judgeship candidacy has strings attached. Victor represents the family of a construction worker whose death resulted from shoddy workmanship. Arnie's divorce video lands him in hot water with a man whose wife decided to leave him after watching it.
5714"Leave It to Geezer"Phillip M. GoldfarbSteven Bochco & David E. Kelley & Michele GalleryMarch 30, 1989 (1989-03-30)7A1423.8[62]
Michael is livid when Leland insists that he take a break and refocus after a series of cases gone wrong. Grace's sympathies are roused by four aged bank robbers and their elderly lawyer.
5815"The Unbearable Lightness of Boring"Sandy SmolanDavid E. Kelley & William M. Finkelstein & Michele GalleryApril 6, 1989 (1989-04-06)7A1526.6[63]
Douglas quits as managing partner of the firm. Abby represents a ring of drug dealers and their leader (Kiel Martin). Jonathan interviews a beautiful paralegal (Renée Jones). Roxanne files for divorce from Dave.
5916"His Suit Is Hirsute"Win PhelpsDavid E. Kelley & William M. Finkelstein & Steven Bochco & Michele GalleryApril 27, 1989 (1989-04-27)7A1625.0[64]
Ann and Stuart are forced to return their adopted daughter, Kelsey, to her birth mother. Abby is arrested on false charges for her representation of drug dealers. Grace and Michael decide to call it quits.
6017"America the Beautiful"Max TashDavid E. Kelley & William M. Finkelstein & Michele Gallery & Judith ParkerMay 4, 1989 (1989-05-04)7A1724.9[65]
After Abby successfully defends herself in front of a grand jury, Leland asks her to return to the firm. Dave hits the roof when Arnie announces that he will be representing Roxanne in their divorce proceedings.
6118"Urine Trouble Now"Rob ThompsonDavid E. Kelley & William M. Finkelstein & Michele Gallery & Judith ParkerMay 11, 1989 (1989-05-11)7A1824.2[66]
Victor takes on the case of a slandered Mexican beer company. Michael represents an oldies music group in a lawsuit against a new act.
6219"Consumed Innocent"Win PhelpsDavid E. Kelley & William M. Finkelstein & Michele Gallery & Judith ParkerMay 18, 1989 (1989-05-18)7A1925.8[67]
Grace prosecutes a TV talk show host accused of inciting a murder. An important client insists that Benny stop seeing his mentally challenged daughter. After months of trying, Ann discovers she is pregnant.

Season 4 (1989–90)

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Viewers
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631"The Unsterile Cuckoo"Rob ThompsonDavid E. KelleyNovember 2, 1989 (1989-11-02)7D0128.2[68]
Stuart is left in a tight spot when Ann's lamaze classes and the firm's baseball tournament coincide with each other. Michael decides to buy a motorcycle.
642"Captain Hurt"Win PhelpsWilliam M. FinkelsteinNovember 9, 1989 (1989-11-09)7D0227.9[69]
Michael defends Earl Williams (guest star Carl Lumbly), a college professor accused of murder who is not being completely honest with him about the facts of the case. Veronica Cartwright begins a recurring role as prosecutor Margaret Flanagan.
653"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"David CarsonDavid E. Kelley and William M. FinkelsteinNovember 16, 1989 (1989-11-16)7D0326.8[70]
Michael puts his client on the stand. Arnie is forced to stop dating a client.
664"The Mouse That Soared"Sandy SmolanDavid E. Kelley and William M. FinkelsteinNovember 23, 1989 (1989-11-23)7D0426.4[71]
Victor opposes a diminutive lawyer (David Rappaport) when he attempts to stop "dwarf-tossing" contests. Michael places his hopes on an unreliable witness.
675"One Rat, One Ranger"Tom MooreDouglas McGrathNovember 30, 1989 (1989-11-30)7D0526.3[72]
Grace debates putting a 6-year-old girl on the stand in a molestation case. Leland and Douglas decide to bring in a "rainmaker" to drum up business for the firm. Diana Muldaur makes her first appearance as Rosalind Shays. Kathy Bates guest stars.
686"Lie Down and Deliver"Gabrielle BeaumontChristopher Keyser & Amy LippmanDecember 7, 1989 (1989-12-07)7D0626.7[73]
Ann goes overboard while defending a doctor accused of malpractice. Arnie ends up getting sued by a divorcee over his divorce video. Jonathan argues a case against a cereal manufacturer.
697"Placenta Claus Is Coming to Town"Rob ThompsonWilliam M. Finkelstein and Cynthia SaundersDecember 14, 1989 (1989-12-14)7D0727.0[74]
A verdict is expected in Michael's latest case. Earl Williams' mother (Beah Richards) takes the stand. Benny decides to propose to Alice. Ann gives birth to a baby boy.
708"The Good Human Bar"Johanna DemetrakasDavid E. Kelley and Cynthia SaundersJanuary 4, 1990 (1990-01-04)7D0825.7[75]
Victor's professional and personal lives collide when his girlfriend Allison is raped. He gets Grace to become the case prosecutor and personally petitions the court on behalf of his client/girlfriend to order a HIV test on the alleged rapist. One of Jonathan's friends, who is terminally ill, wants his help in ending her life. Roxanne takes singing lessons, and Michael takes an interest in her dance instructor (Courtney Thorne-Smith).
719"Noah's Bark"Win PhelpsDavid E. Kelley and William M. FinkelsteinJanuary 11, 1990 (1990-01-11)7D0926.4[76]
Leland is livid when he discovers that Arnie has been wooing clients away to set up his own practice. The man who raped Allison goes to trial. Jonathan represents a man whose employer (
Tourette's syndrome
.
7210"The Pay's Lousy, But the Tips Are Great"David CarsonDavid E. Kelley, William M. Finkelstein and Cynthia SaundersJanuary 18, 1990 (1990-01-18)7D1025.6[77]
The staff is less than welcoming when Arnie and Roxanne return to the firm. Rosalind begins playing mind games with the partners to pit them against each other. Victor and Allison decide to call it quits even after couples therapy. Stuart handles the case of a botched circumcision.
7311"True Brit"Arthur Allan SeidelmanDavid E. Kelley, William M. Finkelstein and Cynthia SaundersJanuary 25, 1990 (1990-01-25)7D1125.1[78]
Michael goes toe to toe with an unscrupulous British attorney who pretends to be ignorant of American laws. With Rosalind's dominance at the firm, Ann fears for her position. Arnie's name is added to the firm's letterhead.
7412"On Your Honor"Steven RobmanDavid E. Kelley and William M. FinkelsteinFebruary 8, 1990 (1990-02-08)7D1225.2[79]
Victor represents a widowed Iranian-American mother against the US Navy. Roxanne and the other secretaries in the office go on strike. Grace is offered the opportunity to be a judge. Leland ponders retirement.
7513"Whatever Happened to Hannah?"Tom MooreDavid E. Kelley, William M. Finkelstein, Christopher Keyser and Amy LippmanFebruary 15, 1990 (1990-02-15)7D1325.2[80]
Abby represents a battered wife Sian Barbara Allen. Jonathan's client David Paymer, a stand-up comic, is seeking damages from a heckler who happens to be his ex-wife Sue Giosa. Ann and Rosalind have a nasty confrontation.
7614"Ex-Wives and Videotapes"Miles WatkinsDavid E. Kelley and William M. FinkelsteinFebruary 22, 1990 (1990-02-22)7D1426.1[81]
Michael works overtime to get Earl Williams' case reopened. Arnie represents a network newscaster's (Erin Gray) ex-husband when he is seeking a cash settlement in exchange for a potentially embarrassing video.
7715"Blood, Sweat and Fears"Edwin SherinDavid E. KelleyMarch 15, 1990 (1990-03-15)7D1523.7[82]
When Leland announces his intention to resign, Douglas, Stuart and Rosalind all want to take his spot. Victor defends a doctor (Franc Luz) who refused to operate on an AIDS patient. Michael relentlessly pursues the professor's new case.
7816"Bounds for Glory"Win PhelpsDavid E. Kelley and William M. FinkelsteinMarch 22, 1990 (1990-03-22)7D1625.3[83]
Ann represents a family seeking damages against the young man who killed their son. Abby discovers a new ally in Rosalind. Benny faces a lawsuit over his baseball card collection.
7917"Justice Swerved"Menachem BinetskiDavid E. Kelley and Bryce ZabelMarch 29, 1990 (1990-03-29)7D1722.9[84]
Stuart gets careless with his drinking. A married couple (William Converse -Roberts) and (Joan McMurtrey) face trial over the death of their child. Douglas seeks help with his love life.
8018"Watts a Matter?"Tom MooreDavid E. Kelley and Bryce ZabelApril 5, 1990 (1990-04-05)7D1822.6[85]
Rosalind undermines Victor's attempt to sue an alcohol manufacturer. The stress and pressure of being a judge begins to take its toll on Grace.
8119"Bang... Zoom... Zap"Miles WatkinsDavid E. Kelley and William M. FinkelsteinApril 26, 1990 (1990-04-26)7D1923.9[86]
Angry with the way that Rosalind is running the firm, Leland decides that he once again wants to be senior partner. Roxanne deals with her elderly father. Grace receives a reprimand. Special guest stars: Vincent Gardenia and Lance LeGault
8220"Forgive Me Father, For I Have Sued"Elodie KeeneJohn Romano, David E. Kelley and William M. FinkelsteinMay 3, 1990 (1990-05-03)7D2023.8[87]
Leland's plan to oust Rosalind may not get off the ground. Roxanne takes control of her father's affairs.
8321"Outward Bound"Edwin SherinDavid E. Kelley and William M. FinkelsteinMay 10, 1990 (1990-05-10)7D2122.4[88]
A policeman sues a reporter after his homosexuality is exposed. Michael announces a career move. Leland approaches Grace about a partnership. Arnie nearly blows his marriage plans by having an affair with Gwen the night before his wedding to Corrinne. Sheila Kelley joins the cast as Gwen Taylor.
8422"The Last Gasp"Rick WallaceDavid E. Kelley and William M. FinkelsteinMay 17, 1990 (1990-05-17)7D2222.3[89]
Victor aids a condemned prisoner (
A. Martinez
would later return as a full time castmember in seasons 7 and 8 as a new character, attorney Daniel Morales.

Season 5 (1990–91)

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851"The Bitch Is Back"Elodie KeeneDavid E. KelleyOctober 18, 1990 (1990-10-18)7L0123.4[90]
Rosalind Shays returns and slaps the firm with a sexual discrimination lawsuit. Grace and Victor join forces in court. Michael handles a racially sensitive case.
862"Happy Trails"Win PhelpsBarry M. SchkolnickOctober 25, 1990 (1990-10-25)7L0221.7[91]
When Leland and Arnie do little to help the defense in the Rosalind Shays case, Grace saves the day with a surprise witness. Michael faces a biased jury.
873"Lie Harder"David CarsonJudith Feldman & Sarah Woodside GallagherNovember 1, 1990 (1990-11-01)7L0321.6[92]
Abby represents a desperate couple who are trying to give back their adopted son after he badly injured their daughter. Arnie is caught inside a terrible triangle of his own making when he discovers that Corrinne and Gwen know each other. Grace gets help from an old friend. Corrinne takes advantage of Roxanne, and the two have a heated exchange.
884"Armand's Hammer"Menachem BinetskiJohn HillNovember 8, 1990 (1990-11-08)7L0424.4[93]
Jonathan takes charge in a racially tense case. A protester's attorney drills through the firm's stonewalling tactics. A TV blooper victim files suit. Amanda Donohoe joins the cast as C.J. Lamb.
895"Smoke Gets in Your Thighs"Richard ComptonPatricia GreenNovember 15, 1990 (1990-11-15)7L0521.6[94]
Ann represents a man whose lover is dying of
ALS
when the dying man's parents refuse visitation rights. Benny gets bilked by a cult. Grace settles into a new romantic relationship with an old adversary.
906"Vowel Play"Edwin SherinDavid E. Kelley & Patricia GreenNovember 29, 1990 (1990-11-29)7L0621.1[95]
The firm's newest members, C.J. and Tommy, battle a tobacco company. Ann suspects a change in her marriage. Douglas appears on the TV game show
Wheel of Fortune. John Spencer joins the cast as Tommy Mullaney. Special guest stars: Bob Goen and Vanna White
.
917"New Kidney on the Block"Steven RobmanJohn Hill & Stephen KatzDecember 6, 1990 (1990-12-06)7L0720.5[96]
Grace faces a decision over a kidney needed by a client. Michael represents a flag-burning Vietnam veteran. C.J. causes a stir.
928"God Rest Ye Murray Gentleman"Tom MooreStephen Katz & David E. KelleyDecember 13, 1990 (1990-12-13)7L0822.1[97]
Leland proposes defending Rosalind on a savings-and-loan fraud charge. Victor is disgusted to be representing partners in a medical office who fired a brilliant physician because his ruined facial features scared patients. Guest stars John Glover and Vanna White
939"Splatoon"Elodie KeeneJohn Hill & Barry M. SchkolnickJanuary 3, 1991 (1991-01-03)7L0923.4[98]
Abby appears on The Phil Donahue Show to defend gun rights, and when Ann criticizes her interview Abby lets her old friend have it. Douglas, Jonathan and Stuart use paint-firing pistols in a mock war game. Tommy battles a fight promoter. Victor and Grace try to determine the status of their new relationship. Special guest star: Phil Donahue
9410"Pump it Up"Mervin B. DayanDavid E. Kelley & Judith Feldman & Sarah Woodside GallagherJanuary 10, 1991 (1991-01-10)7L1023.3[99]
Victor halfheartedly represents a murderer. Arnie maneuvers to increase a prenuptial agreement. Leland upsets the partners with his latest news. Michael ponders changes in his career.
9511"Rest in Pieces"Win PhelpsJohn Robert Bensink & Patricia GreenJanuary 31, 1991 (1991-01-31)7L1119.8[100]
Grace co-defends a young soldier in a military court-martial after he refused orders to fire against targets in Panama. Roxanne's talk makes Arnie nervous. Douglas takes charge of the firm. C.J. represents the owners of a haunted house. After discovering his cheating ways, Corrinne files for divorce from Arnie.
9612"He's a Crowd"Elodie KeeneDavid E. KelleyFebruary 7, 1991 (1991-02-07)7L1221.2[102]
Michael defends a man with multiple personalities. Leland needs Rosalind's help. Roxanne is a reluctant witness in Arnie's divorce case. When C.J. seeks Abby's friendship, the two share an unexpected moment. Cecil Hoffman joins the cast as Zoey Clemmons. This episode is the first of a series of lesbian kiss episodes, in which a hetero-identified female character is kissed by a lesbian- or bisexual-identified one.[101]
9713"Dances with Sharks"David CarsonStory by : Patricia Green & Alan Brennert & Melinda M. Snodgrass
Teleplay by : Patricia Green & Alan Brennert
February 14, 1991 (1991-02-14)7L1322.9[103]
C.J. does battle in an American Indian court. Jonathan is falsely arrested for rape. The firm loses a client due to Arnie's marital problems.
9814"The Gods Must Be Lawyers"Tom MooreDavid E. KelleyFebruary 21, 1991 (1991-02-21)7L1422.4[104]
Victor faces a life-or-death decision involving his brother. Michael defends a husband-killing woman. Zoey prosecutes a man for statutory rape. Special guest star: Wayne Newton.
9915"The Beverly Hills Hangers"Gabrielle BeaumontDavid E. KelleyMarch 14, 1991 (1991-03-14)7L1523.4[105]
Michael and Tommy team up for a high profile case when a woman and her lover are accused of hanging the woman's husband. Leland is shocked by a proposal. Special guest star: Harley Jane Kozak.
10016"Good to the Last Drop"Menachem BinetskiDavid E. Kelley & Patricia Green & Alan BrennertMarch 21, 1991 (1991-03-21)7L1626.2[106]
Victor overzealously represents a woman who was given an unnecessary hysterectomy. Stuart puts in a request to become a trial lawyer. Zoey loses a star witness in her latest case. When Rosalind returns to the firm to help Leland with a case, the results prove deadly.
10117"Mutinies on the Banzai"Win PhelpsDavid E. Kelley & Patricia Green & Alan BrennertMarch 28, 1991 (1991-03-28)7L1723.4[107]
Michael rebels when Leland extends Douglas's term as temporary senior partner. Victor is worried about Grace, due to her pregnancy. Jonathan presses a discrimination case. The members of the firm all react differently to Rosalind's demise.
10218"As God Is My Co-Defendant"Miles WatkinsDavid E. Kelley & Judith Feldman & Sarah Woodside GallagherApril 4, 1991 (1991-04-04)7L1824.4[108]
When Michael creates an internal war, Leland and Douglas terminate his employment and sue him for sabotage. Tommy defends a religious couple who let their son die as a part of their faith. C.J. and Zoey lecture foreign attorneys. A familiar face returns to shake things up.
10319"Speak, Lawyers, For Me"Paul LazarusDavid E. Kelley & Patricia Green & Alan BrennertApril 25, 1991 (1991-04-25)7L1923.5[109]
Michael seeks to dissolve the partnership. Douglas represents a transgender model who was fired by a cosmetics company when her status was discovered. Tommy represents the family of a college football star who died when his heart gave out due to his use of steroids. The bickering among the office takes its toll on Benny. Original castmember Harry Hamlin departs from the series.
10420"There Goes the Judge"Elodie KeeneDavid E. Kelley & Patricia Green & Alan BrennertMay 2, 1991 (1991-05-02)7L2022.6[110]
Jonathan's latest case hits close to home. A loopy judge gets even loopier. Abby pursues a relationship with C.J.
10521"On the Toad Again"Michael KatlemanDavid E. KelleyMay 9, 1991 (1991-05-09)7L2122.3[111]
Ann uses desperate measures to defend a woman accused of murder. C.J. argues for an elderly man who gets high from licking toads. Leland arbitrates his first case.
10622"Since I Fell For You"Win PhelpsDavid E. Kelley & Patricia Green & Alan BrennertMay 16, 1991 (1991-05-16)7L2223.3[112]
Ann's career is in jeopardy after her former client is murdered. Victor represents an attorney who is dying of AIDS in his suit to force his insurance company to pay for experimental treatment. Arnie and Roxanne begin a new relationship. After her shocking death, Leland learns that he will inherit the bulk of Rosalind's estate. Victor and Grace become husband and wife. Original cast members Michele Greene and Jimmy Smits depart from the series.

Season 6 (1991–92)

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1071"Something Old, Something Nude"Rick WallacePatricia GreenOctober 10, 1991 (1991-10-10)8L0126.0[113]
With money problems around the corner, Leland and Douglas rent out part of the firm's office space to a flashy entertainment lawyer and her sleazy associate. Grace returns to the firm after her miscarriage and subsequent separation from Victor. Ann and Stuart argue over a choice of nanny for Matthew. Gwen serves on a jury. Conchata Ferrell and Michael Cumpsty join the cast as Susan Bloom and Frank Kittredge.
1082"TV or Not TV"Elodie KeeneJudith Feldman & Sarah Woodside GallagherOctober 17, 1991 (1991-10-17)8L0220.8[114]
Jonathan represents a brother in a tragic case where he is opposing his brother who wants the court to declare their MIA father died in Vietnam. Grace's personal problems cloud her judgment. Arnie fills in for a TV legal reporter.
1093"Do the Spike Thing"Michael KatlemanCarol FlintOctober 31, 1991 (1991-10-31)8L0320.1[115]
Ann defends a logging company against a mill worker who lost an arm when a saw blade struck a spike embedded in a log by radical environmentalists. Douglas is attacked outside a gay restaurant and initially refuses to testify for fear of being identified as gay. C.J.'s Shakespearean actor father visits.
1104"Spleen It to Me, Lucy"Michael FrescoMatt Kiene & Joe ReinkemeyerNovember 7, 1991 (1991-11-07)8L0420.8[116]
Zoey battles a convicted rapist-murderer's stay of execution. New associate Billy Castroverti (Tom Verica) represents a patient whose spleen was removed and used to invent a profitable drug. Roxanne and Susan battle over control of the office staff.
1115"Monkey on My Back Lot"Tom MooreAlan BrennertNovember 14, 1991 (1991-11-14)8L0521.1[117]
A convicted child abuser retains Grace to change her probation terms. Tommy argues a case against firearms. Leland temporarily gains custody of a chimp during an arbitration case. Arnie reconsiders his living arrangements and asks Roxanne to move in with him.
1126"Badfellas"Win PhelpsCarol Flint and Roger LowensteinNovember 21, 1991 (1991-11-21)8L0628.2[118]
Frank's new client jeopardizes the firm's relationship with new district attorney Ruby Thomas (Lynne Thigpen). Stuart goes one-on-one in a sports case.
1137"Lose the Boss"Mervin DayanAnne Kenney, Alan Brennert, Judith Feldman & Sarah Woodside GallagherDecember 12, 1991 (1991-12-12)8L0719.7[119]
Douglas's sister-in-law hires Grace to sue a school board that will not cover her autistic son's special education costs. Gwen turns the tables on a demanding Arnie.
1148"The Nut Before Christmas"Paul LazarusPatricia Green and Carol FlintDecember 19, 1991 (1991-12-19)8L0818.9[120]
Arnie takes the case of C.J.'s former lover whose ex-husband is threatening to take her children away from her for being a lesbian. An important client forces Leland and Douglas to fire Billy. A temporary secretary causes chaos at the office during the busy holiday season.
1159"Guess Who's Coming To Murder?"Rick WallaceDavid E. KelleyJanuary 9, 1992 (1992-01-09)8L0922.9[121]
Zoey and Tommy square off in court when he defends a calculating serial killer (Timothy Carhart). Douglas, Ann and Stuart work together to court a client who is both brilliant and crazy. Susan and Leland continue to butt heads. Special guest star: Kevin Spacey
11610"Back to the Suture"Elodie KeeneSteven Bochco and David MilchJanuary 16, 1992 (1992-01-16)8L1021.9[122]
Ann sues a doctor for causing a woman's permanent paralysis. Benny appears in family court, hoping to be granted custody of a homeless boy. Arnie considers a network TV offer. A serial killer tries to strike again.
11711"All About Sleaze"Richard ComptonAlan Brennert and Judith Feldman & Sarah Woodside GallagherJanuary 30, 1992 (1992-01-30)8L1119.5[123]
C.J. takes aim at the Witness Protection program's failings after a criminal in the program murdered a grieving man's wife. Arnie is oblivious to his role in a power struggle. Tommy is overcome with depression due to recent events. Special guest star: Bryan Cranston
11812"I'm Ready for My Closeup, Mr. Markowitz"Bradley SilberlingAlan Brennert, Anne Kenney and Paul ManningFebruary 13, 1992 (1992-02-13)8L1218.0[124]
Tommy, along with new associate Alex DePalma (Anthony DeSando), fights a chemical firm that is accusing of poisoning its workforce. Zoey is stunned when Margaret Flanagan begins have terrifying flashbacks of her childhood. Stuart helps a screen legend (Anne Jeffreys) with her tax troubles.
11913"Steal It Again, Sam"Elodie KeeneDavid E. Kelley, Carol Flint and Patricia GreenFebruary 20, 1992 (1992-02-20)8L1320.3[125]
Victor returns and intends to reconcile with an unwilling Grace. Benny's foster son, Sam, has an unflattering habit. Special guest stars: Jimmy Smits, Gates McFadden
12014"Diet, Diet, My Darling"Michael FrescoAnne Kenney, Alan Brennert, Judth Feldman & Sarah Woodside GallagherFebruary 27, 1992 (1992-02-27)8L1420.5[126]
Margaret sues her father for raping her and her sister when they were children. A cookbook author sues her former student. Jonathan's parents arrive in Los Angeles for a visit. Special guest stars: Bonnie Bartlett, Robert Guillaume and Madge Sinclair
12115"Great Balls Afire"Gabrielle BeaumontAlan Brennert and Anne KenneyMarch 19, 1992 (1992-03-19)8L1520.4[127]
Ann and Stuart are shocked when a young woman shows up, claiming to be Stuart's daughter. Arnie gets more than he bargained for when working late with TV news anchor Julie Rayburn (Lauren Lane). Special guest star: Alison Tucker, the real-life daughter of Michael Tucker, begins a recurring role as Sarah Alder, Stuart's daughter.
12216"From Here to Paternity"Elodie KeeneSteve Brown, Carol Flint and Alan BrennertMarch 26, 1992 (1992-03-26)8L1621.1[128]
Grace defends a baseball star accused of rape. Alex becomes tangled up in a sting operation against a corrupt judge led by Ruby. Roxanne and Arnie hit a rough patch in their relationship.
12317"P.S. Your Shrink Is Dead"Win PhelpsAnne Kenney, Alan Brennert and Paul ManningApril 16, 1992 (1992-04-16)8L1718.2[129]
Arnie's psychiatrist drops dead during a session. Frank and Gwen take their relationship to a new level. Leland takes Alex to task about his role in the sting operation.
12418"Love in Bloom"Paul LazarusCarol Flint, Robert Crais, Judith Feldman & Sarah Woodside GallagherApril 23, 1992 (1992-04-23)8L1818.5[130]
Susan's marriage raises eyebrows at the firm and with the INS. Zoey prosecutes a millionaire who is accused of killing a homeless man. Both Douglas and Benny experience parental issues.
12519"Silence of the Lambskins"Elodie KeeneAlan Brennert and Paul ManningApril 30, 1992 (1992-04-30)8L1917.7[131]
Gwen inadvertently helps Frank ruin Arnie's latest case. Zoey and Jonathan ponder where their relationship is headed.
12620"Beauty and the Breast"Tom MooreCarol Flint, Paul Manning, Channing Gibson & Charles H. EgleeMay 7, 1992 (1992-05-07)8L2019.3[132]
C.J. represents a movie studio when an actress sues them for making her get breast implants. Frank is fired after Gwen exposes his duplicity to Leland and the rest of the firm. Susan has reservations about her marriage.
12721"Double Breasted Suit"Win PhelpsAnne Kenney and Judith Feldman & Sarah Woodside GallagherMay 14, 1992 (1992-05-14)8L2120.5[133]
C.J. finds herself attracted to the defense attorney in her latest case. Grace represents a man who claimed he was ripped off by a psychic. Zoey decides to end things with Jonathan. Special guest star: David Rasche
12822"Say Goodnight, Gracie"Rick WallaceAlan Brennert and Channing Gibson & Charles H. EgleeMay 21, 1992 (1992-05-21)8L2220.9[134]
Grace decides to reconcile with Victor and move to New York. An emotionally devastated defendant shoots Zoey at the courthouse after she perjures herself on the stand over him being raped in prison and becoming HIV+. After a bitter divorce and years of acrimony, Douglas and Sheila decide to remarry. Original castmember Susan Dey departs from the series.

Season 7 (1992–93)

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1291"L.A. Lawless"Rick WallaceJohn Masius & John TinkerOctober 22, 1992 (1992-10-22)9L0118.4[135]

The firm is forced to once again restructure after the departures of Grace Van Owen, C.J. Lamb, and Susan Bloom and the arrival of a new partner. Meanwhile, Arnie once again approaches Leland about switching to entertainment law, both Douglas and Stuart find themselves in the middle of the

A. Martinez
joins the cast as Daniel Morales.

Special Guest Star: Dan Castellaneta who also dresses and acts like Homer Simpson.
1302"Second Time Around"Elodie KeenePaul ManningOctober 29, 1992 (1992-10-29)9L0219.3[136]
Daniel and Leland are at odds when a case that Leland prosecuted more than 30 years ago is reopened. Douglas decides to sue the city after his arrest during the riots. Jonathan continues his campaign for city council. Stuart is released from the hospital. Zoey returns to work after the shooting.
1313"Zo Long"Marisa SilverStory by : Anne Kenney
Teleplay by : Anne Kenney and John Masius & John Tinker
November 5, 1992 (1992-11-05)9L0316.8[137]
Douglas and Stuart continue to experience aftershocks from the riots. Tommy prosecutes his first case after leaving McKenzie Brackman and moving to the district attorney's office. Jonathan's political career is over before it starts. Zoey decides to quit her job and the law profession altogether. Cecil Hoffman leaves the cast.
1324"Wine Knot"Oz ScottJulie MartinNovember 12, 1992 (1992-11-12)9L0417.5[138]
After a tumultuous series of events in their lives, Douglas, Jonathan and Stuart all return to the firm. Arnie represents a man who is suing his brother over his share of the family business. Gwen begins receiving gifts from a secret admirer. Roxanne makes a shocking announcement.
1335"My Friend Flicker"Jeffrey D. BrownJanis HirschNovember 19, 1992 (1992-11-19)9L0516.3[139]
After the riots, Douglas decides to reflect on his life. Leland represents an old friend in a discrimination case. Arnie's dreams of pursuing entertainment law reignite. Roxanne shocks Tommy (and everyone else) by asking him to father her child. Special guest star: Shelley Berman begins a six episode run as Hollywood movie mogul Ben Flicker.
1346"Love on the Rox"Andre R. GuttfreundTheresa RebeckDecember 3, 1992 (1992-12-03)9L0616.2[140]
Ann represents a man who does not want to father his ex-wife's children. Leland helps Gwen during her first case. Roxanne receives an answer from Tommy. After receiving more gifts and a few creepy run-ins, Gwen believes she is being stalked.
1357"Helter Shelter"Tom MooreJohn Masius & John TinkerDecember 10, 1992 (1992-12-10)9L0716.5[141]
Melina Paros (Lisa Zane) joins the firm as an associate. Stuart, still unhinged after the riots, loses further control of reality. Arnie gets more involved with movie mogul Ben Flicker and his troubled empire. Gwen receives more mysterious gifts and begins to suspect that Daniel is her stalker. Roxanne and Tommy decide to pursue a relationship.
1368"Christmas Stalking"Mervin B. DayanJulie Martin and John Masius & John TinkerDecember 17, 1992 (1992-12-17)9L0817.3[142]
Ann and Tommy help Stuart beat the charges against him. Through a strange turn of events, Arnie receives a job offer from Ben Flicker. Melina learns that Leland pulled a few strings to help her case. Stuart receives help for his medical condition. Roxanne and Tommy receive some good news.
1379"Odor in the Court"Victor LoblPaul ManningJanuary 7, 1993 (1993-01-07)9L0917.1[143]
Tommy fights to keep a mentally deranged killer behind bars. Daniel represents a man suing a slaughterhouse for stinking up his property. Arnie finally sees Eric Schuller but there's a hitch: he's buried in the ice rink of World Wide Studios.
13810"Spanky and the Art Gang"Elodie KeeneD. Keith ManoJanuary 14, 1993 (1993-01-14)9L1017.5[144]
Arnie & Daniel represent Eric Schuller's BDSM mistress in a murder trial. Jonathan represents a property developer with a controversial statue. Douglas disagrees with his prison pal over a raunchy section in his biography. Gwen fears she might have
Anne Twomey
) who is meant to be dead.
13911"Bare Witness"Oz ScottJulie MartinFebruary 4, 1993 (1993-02-04)9L1117.0[145]
Douglas represents an adult entertainment club. Stuart has a change of heart about pressing charges when he realizes that one of his attackers has a son the same age as Matthew. Through a strange turn of events, Arnie becomes president of World Wide Studios. Jonathan seeks redemption for destroying a controversial statue. Gwen receives the results of her blood test.
14012"Parent Trap"Steven RobmanRoger LowensteinFebruary 11, 1993 (1993-02-11)9L1216.5[146]
Jonathan represents a man (Raphael Sbarge) wanting to keep his comatose wife alive so that his child may be born. Stuart refuses to identify his attackers in court in an act of social justice. Daniel is held in contempt after refusing to turn over evidence in his latest murder trial. Tommy's father (William Hickey) arrives from Boston for a visit. In a moment of heightened confusion, Daniel's daughter, Lucy, is kidnapped.
14113"Hello and Goodbye"Andre R. GuttfreundPaul ManningFebruary 18, 1993 (1993-02-18)9L1313.5[147]
Ann's civil suit against the LAPD causes tension in her marriage. Melina represents a widow (
FBI
agent.
14214"Where There's a Will"Michael SchultzHugh O'NeillFebruary 25, 1993 (1993-02-25)9L1416.6[148]
Leland and Daniel track down a witness (
R.G. Armstrong). Melina crosses a long-term family friend whom she is defending in a murder-for-hire case. Tommy finally comes to his senses and returns to Roxanne. Gwen finds the 24-hour police protection hard to endure. Douglas is less than pleased with the film version of his biography. Special Guest Star: Erik Estrada
.
14315"F.O.B."Rick WallaceWilliam M. FinkelsteinApril 1, 1993 (1993-04-01)9L1517.8[149]
The entire firm is interested when Ann takes a test case against a psychiatric hospital from a man who claims to have connections to Bill Clinton's administration. Daniel defends a man (James Gammon) accused of giving out street justice. Arnie represents a boxer's wife in divorce.
14416"Cold Shower"Win PhelpsAnne Kenney & Jennifer Flackett & Roger LowensteinApril 8, 1993 (1993-04-08)9L1617.7[150]
Stuart's client takes offense to the attitude of an
IRS agent during an audit. Jonathan's art thief client is claiming entrapment
by an undercover police officer posing as a potential love interest. Tommy can't handle all the pressure from his impending fatherhood and has a change of heart in a case of a schoolyard fight turned deadly.
14517"That's Why the Lady Is a Stamp"Elodie KeeneWilliam M. Finkelstein & Paul Manning & Peter Schneider & Julie MartinApril 15, 1993 (1993-04-15)9L1716.0[151]
Leland executes the will of an old friend, and finds a surprise in his stamp collection. Douglas & Arnie are suspicious of Benny's new friend. Melina represents a man suing the United States Postal Service for not preventing a postal worker from going postal. Douglas grows concerned over Gwen being given increased responsibility.
14618"Come Rain or Come Schein"Tom MooreWilliam M. Finkelstein & Peter Schneider & Roger LowensteinApril 22, 1993 (1993-04-22)9L1815.6[152]
Ann represents a weatherman (
Jewish divorce
until he gets material concessions from his wife. Daniel represents his gardener when he is stiffed on a job by a wealthy lawyer.
14719"Vindaloo in the Villows"James C. HartAnne Kenney & Paul Manning and Julie MartinApril 29, 1993 (1993-04-29)9L1916.3[153]
The waiters at Stuart's favorite Indian restaurant are sued when they start a food fight. Melina represents an
African American woman suing the descendants of her ancestor's slave owners for his valuable artwork. Benny's girlfriend Rosalie (Kathleen Wilhoite) tells him a shocking secret. Special Guest Star: Della Reese
14820"Testing, Testing, 1...2...3...4"Oz ScottWilliam M. Finkelstein & Paul Manning & Peter SchneiderMay 6, 1993 (1993-05-06)9L2015.5[154]
Jonathan defends a baseball player who likes to beat up hecklers. Ann defends a second grade teacher fired for not taking a
bar exam
.
14921"Bourbon Cowboy"Randy RobertsAnne Kenney & Paul Manning & Julie MartinMay 13, 1993 (1993-05-13)9L2115.2[155]
Arnie represents Leland's favorite country singer when his wife files for divorce. Melina faces a biased judge when she represents a prostitute who steals from johns. Gwen's bar review instructor keeps hitting on her.
15022"Hackett or Pack It"Elodie KeeneWilliam M. Finkelstein & Peter Schneider & Roger Lowenstein & Jennifer FlackettMay 27, 1993 (1993-05-27)9L2216.3[156]
Douglas represents Buddy Hackett (who guest stars as himself) against a children's show for likeness appropriation. Gwen sues her instructor for sexual harassment. Tommy prosecutes Rosalie's attacker. Meanwhile, Roxanne and Dave Meyer do business together and rediscover an old passion. Original cast member Susan Ruttan departs the series.

Season 8 (1993–94)

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(millions)
1511"Book of Renovation, Chapter 1"Mark TinkerWilliam M. FinkelsteinOctober 7, 1993 (1993-10-07)1L0117.4[157]
Stuart's cousin, Eli Levinson, arrives from New York to work on a case. Arnie and Ann disagree over the hiring of new associate Jane Halliday. The firm undergoes endless renovations. Alan Rosenberg, Debi Mazar and Alexandra Powers join the cast.
1522"Leap of Faith"Tom MoorePaul Manning, Julie Martin and William M. FinkelsteinOctober 14, 1993 (1993-10-14)1L0217.9[158]
Eli believes the victim's husband may have played a role in her death, which could free his client. Jane represents a veteran who was stiffed by the
Veterans Administration
. Jonathan represents a home shopping network when the husband of a shopaholic sues them.
1533"How Much Is That Bentley in the Window?"Elodie KeeneAnne Kenney and William M. FinkelsteinOctober 21, 1993 (1993-10-21)1L0315.3[159]
Eli calls the victim's husband to the stand. Douglas puts Daniel in charge of the firm's ongoing renovations. Arnie finally gets his dream car, a Bentley.
1544"Foreign Co-Respondent"Mark TinkerPaul Manning, Julie Martin and William M. FinkelsteinOctober 28, 1993 (1993-10-28)1L0415.6[160]
Tommy prosecutes a snakehead boss in the death of an immigrant. Eli has second thoughts about joining Leland's men's club when he thinks they either want him as a token Jew or do not really want him because he is Jewish. Douglas represents a couple whose world trip was not what they expected. Daniel takes over managing the renovations.
1555"The Green, Green Grass of Home"James C. HartAnne Kenney and William M. FinkelsteinNovember 4, 1993 (1993-11-04)1L0517.7[161]
Stuart defends an old friend in a case involving a murder in the 1960s. Daniel represents the parents of a young girl who turned them over to the police for using
marijuana
. Benny develops a crush on Denise, Eli's secretary, and starts to ignore his girlfriend Rosalie.
1566"Safe Sex"Mark TinkerPaul Manning, Julie Martin, Anne Kenney and William M. FinkelsteinNovember 11, 1993 (1993-11-11)1L0616.2[162]
Arnie and Denise get locked in the panic room after hours. Jonathan joins Stuart in the Glassman case. When Jane sits co-chair to Ann in a case, the two end up battling each other.
1577"Pacific Rimshot"Charles HaidWilliam M. FinkelsteinNovember 18, 1993 (1993-11-18)1L0713.4[163]
Arnie learns a lesson in racism. Stuart and Jonathan eagerly await the verdict in the Glassman case. Eli begins to fall for his private investigator, Jinx Haber (Elizabeth Peña).
1588"Eli's Gumming"Dennis DuganPaul Manning, Julie Martin and Anne KenneyDecember 9, 1993 (1993-12-09)1L0814.6[164]
Eli deals with the pressure of passing the California
bar exam
and the pressure of having romantic feelings for two women. Tommy prosecutes a john for raping a prostitute and gets a surprise.
1599"Rhyme and Punishment"Gary WeisJulie Martin and William M. FinkelsteinDecember 16, 1993 (1993-12-16)1L0915.6[165]
Eli is representing an aging comic whose son thinks his much younger mistress is taking advantage of him. Douglas represents the high brow against the low brow in a suit around the poetry business. Roxanne and Dave Meyer return to the fold to ask Tommy to sign over his parental rights to their child. Special guest stars: Mamie Van Doren, Susan Ruttan and Dann Florek.
16010"He Ain't Guilty, He's My Brother"Oz ScottPaul Manning and Anne KenneyFebruary 3, 1994 (1994-02-03)1L1017.3[166]
Tommy's new relationship with a judge prompts an appeal from a convicted rapist's lawyer for judicial bias, then things got weird. Daniel agrees to defend a confused young man who wishes to confess to robbing a convenience store, but the man might not be guilty. Ann takes a civil case involving a man accused of sexual fraud for implying to a woman that he was an undercover cop. Arnie gets tricked by a fake come-on from Jane after telling her about his "divine" way of seeing the truth.
16111"McKenzie, Brackman, Barnum & Bailey"Dennis DuganJulie Martin, Anne Kenney and Jennifer FlackettFebruary 10, 1994 (1994-02-10)1L1116.2[167]
A ballerina sues a dance company for breach of contract. An old juggler accuses his protege of stealing his act. Benny tries committing to Rosalie.
16212"Cold Cuts"Elodie KeenePaul Manning and William M. FinkelsteinFebruary 17, 1994 (1994-02-17)1L1211.8[168]
Two mountaineers face charges after resorting to cannibalism. A mathematician faces the consequences of divorce. Denise gets in the middle of a father-son feud.
16313"Age of Insolence"Win PhelpsTheresa RebeckFebruary 24, 1994 (1994-02-24)1L1312.9[169]
Ann defends a woman who is being sued for the custody of her adopted daughter by the girl's biological father. Jane defends a highly-sensible client from both her impolite co-worker and Arnie. Jonathan gives the partners an ultimatum about a partnership offer.
16414"God is My Co-Counsel"Mark TinkerAnne KenneyMarch 10, 1994 (1994-03-10)1L1416.1[170]
Benny discovers that his fiancee is already married. Jane clashes with her father while defending a biology teacher fired for teaching creationism. Love is in the air at Benny's wedding, despite some truly terrifying bridesmaid outfits.
16515"Three on a Patch"Dan LernerPaul Manning and William M. FinkelsteinMarch 17, 1994 (1994-03-17)1L1515.8[171]
Douglas defends senior citizens threatened with eviction from their retirement community for having over-active sex lives. Jonathan defends an inmate who claims the conditions of a prison violate the constitutional prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. Jane teaches Arnie that a kiss is just a kiss.
16616"Whose San Andreas Fault Is it, Anyway?"Elodie KeenePhyllis Murphy & Jean GennisMarch 24, 1994 (1994-03-24)1L1616.2[172]
When Leland and Douglas decide to hire a new young associate with a shady past, Daniel decides to leave the firm.
A. Martinez departs the series. Steven Eckholdt
joins the cast as Patrick Flanagan. Denise is rather affected by earthquakes. Jane has the other side on the run but the client doesn't want to win.
16717"Silence is Golden"Leslie HillJulie Martin and Paul HaggisApril 14, 1994 (1994-04-14)1L1714.1[173]
New associate Patrick Flanagan goes behind Arnie and Tommy's back during a case in which a young girl accuses a famous Hollywood producer of molestation. Jonathan represents a model whose father is too overbearing.
16818"Dead Issue"Mark TinkerRoger Lowenstein and William M. FinkelsteinApril 21, 1994 (1994-04-21)1L1814.6[174]
Stuart defends a muckraking journalist who is being accused of libel for writing that a distinguished university professor was "Dr. Death" and exposed U.S. citizens to nuclear radiation during the 1950s. Ann represents the wife in a divorce case against the husband who is a Grateful Dead fanatic. Arnie represents the firm's favourite pornography aficionado & collector. The collector produced a film with his fiancé as director & star and finds himself prosecuted for pandering as he's deemed to be the customer. Arnie gets involved with the prosecutor.
16919"Tunnel of Love"Elodie KeenePeter Schneider, Anne Kenney and Paul ManningApril 28, 1994 (1994-04-28)1L1916.7[175]
An assistant district attorney becomes obsessed with Arnie. Leland represents his mechanic in a case about dogs having sex. Patrick represents a dentist suing a rival dentist for spreading HIV rumours against him.
17020"How Am I Driving?"Mark TinkerPaul Haggis, Julie Martin and William M. FinkelsteinMay 5, 1994 (1994-05-05)1L2015.6[176]
Arnie represents an executive whose wife wants a one-sided divorce settlement as he employs the service of a madam. Eli buys a car, but hasn't got a driving license yet. Jonathan represents a father and the psychiatric facility where he commits his 16 year old daughter to for drugs, alcohol and sex with a black man.
17121"Whistle Stop"Randy RobertsPaul Manning, Julie Martin, Paul Haggis and Anne KenneyMay 12, 1994 (1994-05-12)1L2113.9[177]
Arnie's vengeful ex-girlfriend is the prosecuting attorney in the case when he is arrested for the murder of a Hollywood madam. Arnie, Eli and Jinx go on a stakeout. Leland gets the results of his biopsy. Tommy appears before his girlfriend's ex in a case he doesn't really want to win.
17222"Finish Line"William M. FinkelsteinStory by : Anne Kenney, Paul Haggis and William M. Finkelstein
Teleplay by : Paul Manning, Julie Martin and Peter Schneider
May 19, 1994 (1994-05-19)1L2222.1[178]
Leland announces his abrupt retirement on his birthday. Eli represents a father being sued by his son for wrongful termination in a family firm.

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