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Raising the Bar (2008)
Popularity 14.2
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The lives and cases of young lawyers who work on opposite sides - the public defender's office and the district attorney's office - as well as those who sit in judgment on their cases.
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Mark-Paul GosselaarJerry Kellerman
Gloria ReubenRosalind Whitman
Currie GrahamNick Balco
Melissa SagemillerMichelle Earnhardt
J. August RichardsMarcus McGrath
Jonathan ScarfeCharlie Sagansky
Teddy SearsRichard Patrick Woolsley
Natalia CigliutiRoberta 'Bobbi' Gilardi
Jane KaczmarekJudge Trudy Kessler
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Steven BochcoExecutive Producer
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Season 2
15 episodes · First aired 2009-06-08
E01
Hair Apparent
2009-06-08 · 60 min
In the dramatic season premiere, Jerry defends a barber charged with allowing his nephew to sell crack out of his barbershop, a crime for which the barber is now being tried. Marcus, under orders from Balco to “take the hard line” in prosecuting cases, refuses to give any leeway. Roz decides to start handling cases again, but her first one hits a snag that could ruin a woman’s life and the life of her son. Bobbi’s divorce proceedings get underway, but it’s not too long before she gets thrown a curveball. And Jerry gets ribbed about his hair during a party celebrating his 33rd birthday.
E02
Rules of Engagement
2009-06-15 · 60 min
Jerry and Michelle go before a new judge; Michelle becomes smitten with a cop who may be perjuring himself.
E03
The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button
2009-06-22 · 60 min
Jerry gets into a conflict with Judge Farnsworth. Jerry schemes to make Farnsworth a victim of his own rules.
E04
No Child's Left Behind
2009-06-29 · 60 min
Jerry defends a father against Balco's aggressive prosecution. Bobbi considers finding another job with better pay.
E05
Is There a Doctor in the House?
2009-07-06 · 60 min
Jerry defends a woman picked up for drug possession. Michelle's new boyfriend gives Jerry the runaround.
E06
I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey
2009-07-13 · 60 min
Jerry relies on the sympathy of the jury instead of the facts when he holds court for a man charged with running over a corrupt lawyer. Elsewhere, Richard makes a judicial fumble when he rushes through his cases. Also, Bobbi's divorce proceedings advance.
E07
Fine and Dandy
2009-07-20 · 60 min
Jerry and Richard both fight for their clients who have received unjust punishments. Judge Kessler will be working Richard's case, while also looking forward to going on a first blind date. Meanwhile, Bobbi has trouble adjusting to a life-shattering situation concerning her ex-husband.
E08
Trust Me
2009-07-27 · 60 min
Bobbi is put to the test while working on a case for a confidential informant who fears his powerful codefendant could have him killed. Jerry tries to assist Bobbi in the case, but his meddling backfires. Elsewhere, Richard uses his family name as leverage in a case.
E09
Trout Fishing
2009-08-03 · 60 min
Kessler and Farnsworth clash over a case in which a mother is set to go to prison. Elsewhere, Balco hands a case to Michelle, but she'll only have 48 hours to prepare before it goes to trial.
E10
Making Up Is Hard to Do
2009-08-10 · 60 min
Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.
E11
Bobbi Ba-Bing
2009-08-17 · 60 min
Jerry defends an inmate charged with stabbing another inmate; Richard works with Ashley, a new public defender, on a case involving a homeless man arrested for panhandling.
E12
Beating a Dead Horse
2009-08-24 · 60 min
Jerry takes over Bobbi's case involving a pregnant woman addicted to heroin; Michelle is determined to put the woman away to stop her from shooting up with a baby in her womb; Roz defends a carriage driver.
E13
Maybe, Baby
2009-12-24 · 60 min
Jerry questions his client's deal to testify against a rapist and a series of events leave Roz with a baby.
E14
O! Say Can You Pee
2009-12-24 · 60 min
Richard defends a law student accused of pouring beer on a cop at a sporting event. Marcus takes legal action against a father who stole food to feed his family, however, a videotape surfaces to tell another story. Bobbie and Jerry face an important personal decision.
E15
Happy Ending
2009-12-24 · 60 min
In the series finale, Jerry defends a male massage therapist against charges of inappropriately touching a female client. Kessler's boyfriend asks for a favor, Bobbi and Jerry look for a place together, and Roz must deal with the father of the baby she is caring for.
