Season 1 Season 2
001 Pilot 024 The Real World
002 Compromising Positions 025 They Eat Horses, Don't They
003 The Kiss
004 The Affair
005 One Hundred Tears Away
006 The Promise
007 The Attitude
008 Drawing The Lines
009 The Dirty Joke
010 Boy To The World
011 Silver Bells
012 Cro-Magnon
013 The Blame Game
014 Body Language
015 Once In A Lifetime
016 Forbidden Fruits
017 Theme of Life
018 The Playing Field
019 Happy Birthday, Baby
020 The Inmates
021 Being There
022 Alone Again
023 These are the Days
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1st Season: (Fall 1997 - Spring 1998)
1. "Pilot" #AM00 [AM101] (aired September 8, 1997)
(rerun December 29, 1997)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: James Frawley
Young lawyer, Ally McBeal (Flockhart), deals with her life and
troubles through flashbacks and fantasies. Forced to leave her job at a
law firm when one of the partners (Riehle) starts lecherously groping the
women in the office and she is subjected to several, Ally is met with
resistance when she demands his dismissal, due to his seniority and
prestige. Ally decides to sue the firm and loses her job for her effort.
Meeting an old school chum, Richard Fish (Germann) who runs his own
law firm, she accepts his offer of a job and quickly becomes one of their
brightest associates. The only problem is that her old boyfriend, Billy
(Bellows), who is now married, is also working at the firm. Ally must
overcome feelings she still has for him as well as learning to deal with
his wife Georgia (Thorne-Smith). Comedic aspects are introduced through
fantasy vignettes depicting what Ally is thinking or imagines as the
situations around her.
Guest stars: Larry Brandenburg - Judge Hopkins
Richard Riehle - Jack Billings
Pat McNamara - Ralph Lyne
David S. Dunard - Judge Hupp
Paul Collins - Judge Williams
Michael Mantell - Joseph Shapiro
Michael Caslin - Henry Thorton
Susan Knight - Joanne Wilder
Kim Delgado - Court Clerk
Glance Heavenward - Pedestrian
Tom Virtue - Ally's Father
Ashley Marie - Ally (ages 12 - 14)
Michael Galeota - Billy (ages 12 - 14)
Mika Boorem - Ally (age 7)
Nicholas Pappone - Billy (age 7)
(Note: This episode was rerun as part 1 of a double-header - 12/29/97)
2. "Compromising Positions" #AM01 [AM102] (aired September 15, 1997)
(rerun December 22, 1997 & May 5, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jonathan Pontell
While Ally is attracted to a handsome client (Donovan) of the law
firm, she feels she has been used as a recruitment lure to attract him.
She later notices Richard's date, Whipper (Cannon) kissing the client and
struggles with the dilemma of whether or not to tell Richard for fear of
hurting his feelings. Ally must also defend John Cage (MacNicol), senior
partner of the firm on charges of procurring the services of a prostitute.
Guest stars: Tate Donovan - Ronald Cheanie
Phil Leeds - Judge Boyle
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer (Whipper) Cone
Willie Garson - District Attorney Frank Shea
John Cirigliano - Man #1
Robert Lee Jacobs - Greg Stone
Betty Bridges-Nacasio - Clerk
3. "The Kiss" #AM02 [AM103] (aired September 22, 1997)
(rerun December 29, 1997 & June 1, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Dennie Gordon
Ally is distraught over the mixed signals Cheanie is giving her.
Meanwhile, Ally represents a female newscaster (Jackson) who has been
dismissed from her job for reasons of being too old and unattractive.
She also assists Georgia in litigating a case against Jack Billings
(Riehle), the man who sexually harrassed her at her last place of
employment.
Guest stars: Tate Donovan - Ronald Cheanie
Richard Riehle - Jack Billings
David Spielberg - TV Station Executive
Alaina Reed Hall - Judge Elizabeth Witt
Kate Jackson - Barbara Cooker
Nelson Mashita - Foreperson
Cissy Wellman - Secretary
(Note: This episode was rerun as part 2 of a double-header - 12/29/97)
4. "The Affair" #AM03 [AM104] (aired September 29, 1997)
(rerun January 12 & June 8, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Arlene Sanford
Ally is asked to be a pallbearer for a former professor (Cullin) with
whom she had an affair and now must face his widow (Baker) who has learned
that the 'other woman' was Ally. After going to Billy for advice, Cheanie
still feels distant from Ally and decides to end their relationship.
Guest stars: Tate Donovan - Ronald Cheanie
Jerry Hardin - Minister
Brett Cullin - Professor James Dawson
Kathy Baker - Katherine Dawson
Jenjer Vick - Secretary
Alexis Klayla - Cara Dawson (age 8)
Holliston Coleman - Cara Dawson (age 4)
5. "One Hundred Tears Away" #AM04 [AM105] (aired October 20, 1997)
(rerun January 26 & June 15, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Sandy Smolan
Ally faces aggravated assault and theft charges as well as a State
bar review after an altercation with a woman (Neenan) in a grocery store
over a can of potato chips. Ally's erratic past actions and psychological
stability is called into question at the review.
Guest stars: Phil Leeds - Judge Boyle
Keene Curtis - Judge Johnson Hawk
Carol Locatell - Judge Henrietta Fullem
Zeljko Ivanek - Judge Marshal Pink
Audrie Neenan - Mrs. Clarkson
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer (Whipper) Cone
Betty Bridges-Nacasio - Clerk
Daniel Hutchison - Officer Kenter
Gerald Emerick - Johnson
6. "The Promise" #AM05 [AM106] (aired October 27, 1997)
(rerun April 15 & June 22, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Victoria Hochberg
After Ally saves the life of an obese attorney (Leggett) using CPR,
he decides not to go through with his marriage to his fiancee (Schwimmer)
and wants to date Ally instead. Ally also assists Cage in defending a
woman (Rose) charged with solicitation.
Guest stars: Jay Leggett - Harry Pippen
Rusty Schwimmer - Angela Tharpe
Jamie Rose - Sandra Winchell
Michael Winters - Judge Herbert Spitt
Michael Bofshever - Judge Allen Stephenson
James Mathers - Dr. Carpenter
Brooke Burns - Jennifer Higgin (The Girl)
Landry Barb - Clerk
Joyce Greenleaf - Bystander #1
Kenneth Zanchi - Bystander #2
Mary-Margaret Lewis - Foreperson
7. "The Attitude" #AM06 [AM107] (aired November 3, 1997)
(rerun April 8, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Michael Schultz
A Jewish woman (Vaccaro) asks her Rabbi (Blicker) for a divorce from
her husband who is in a coma and Ally confronts the Rabbi about the
reasons for his denial of the request. Georgia loses her job due to her
boss' wife's unfounded suspicions of possible hanky-panky at the office
and joins Ally's firm on an offer from Richard.
Guest stars: Jason Blicker - Rabbi Stern
Andrew Heckler - Jason Roberts
Steve Vinovich - Jerry Burrows
Brenda Vaccaro - Karen Horwitz
Brooke Burns - Jennifer Higgin (The Girl)
8. "Drawing The Lines" #AM07 [AM108] (aired November 10, 1997)
(rerun April 13, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Mel Damski
Elaine (Krakowski) leads the office women in a lawsuit against the
firm when Billy, Richard and the other office men are noticeably
distracted by an attractive delivery girl (Burns). The firm is also
contracted to handle a divorce case and Richard suggests underhanded
tactics in order to win.
Guest stars: Cristine Rose - Marci Hatfield
Stan Ivar - Jason Hatfield
Mark Metcalf - Hatfield's Lawyer
Peter MacNicol - John Cage
Sandra Bernhard - Caroline Poop
Brooke Burns - Jennifer Higgin (The Girl)
9. "The Dirty Joke" #AM08 [AM109] (aired November 17, 1997)
(rerun April 20, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Daniel Attias
On a bet, Ally bombs when she tells a dirty joke at the nightclub
where the gang hangs out. The delivery girl (Burns) sues the firm for
sexual harrassment due to the fact that she is offended by the treatment
the other women in the office are giving her due to her looks and
physical attributes. This episode displays a mature content warning.
Guest star: Keene Curtis - Judge Johnson Hawk
Brooke Burns - Jennifer Higgin (The Girl)
Sandra Bernhard - Caroline Poop
Nate Reese - Clerk
Eric Cohen - Dancing Twin #1
Steve Cohen - Dancing Twin #2
10. "Boy To The World" #AM09 [AM110] (aired December 1, 1997)
(rerun June 29, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Thomas Schlamme
A poignant tale where Ally defends a transvestite (Cruz) when he
faces a prison term following his third arrest and ends up finding a new
friend; even if it's only for short while. Richard battles in court for
the right to eulogize his bigoted uncle in the church against the
minister's wishes.
Guest stars: Wilson Cruz - Stephen/Stephanie Grant
Amy Aquino - Dr. Harper (Psychiatrist)
Armin Shimerman - Judge Walworth
Harrison Page - Reverend Newman
Jennifer Holliday - Lead Choir Singer
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer (Whipper) Cone
Ronald Hunter - Detective Greene
Daniel Wantland - D. A. Corbett
Niles Brewster - Attorney Ken Banks
11. "Silver Bells" #AM010 [AM111] (aired December 15, 1997)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Joe Napolitano
The situation surrounding a trio, who wish to legally marry, invokes
similarities into the relationship Ally has with Billy and Georgia; much
to Georgia's chagrin. Richard ponders a marriage proposal to Whipper
(Cannon). Several cast members sing at the staff Christmas party.
Guest stars: Eric Pierpoint - James Horton
Katie Mitchell - Patti Horton
Amanda Carlin - Mindy Horton
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer (Whipper) Cone
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrena King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
Peter Roth - Network President
Eric Cohen - Dancing Twin #1
Steve Cohen - Dancing Twin #2
Bailey Thompson - Jean Horton
(Note: Harry Groener's portrayal of Vermont was cut from the final version.)
12. "Cro-Magnon" #AM11 [AM112] (aired January 5, 1998)
(rerun February 16 & July 6, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Allan Arkush
Ally decides to date an art model (Easton) and confront her
biological clock (which appears to her in the form of a dancing baby).
Ally and Cage are called upon to defend a young man (Mills) who punched
another man insulting his girlfriend, at a party. This episode displays a
mature content warning.
Guest stars: Michael Easton - Glenn (the model)
Lee Wilkof - District Attorney Nixon
Michael Winters - Judge Herbert Spitt
Henry Woronicz - Austin Gil
Eddie Mills - Clinton Gil
Dirk Cheetwood - Dwayne Stokes
Nicolette Vajtay - Jill
Sharon Omi - Bailiff
Karen Elyse - Foreperson
Barry Livingston - Dr. John Emburg
(Note: Canadian broadcasts move to Monday with this episode.)
13. "The Blame Game" #AM12 [AM113] (aired January 19, 1998)
(rerun July 13, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Sandy Smolan
Ally and Glenn meet again and decide that may be more to their
relationship than just a fling, which seems to bother Billy. A wrongful
death suit that Ally and Cage are working on, has Richard hoping for a
lucrative settlement.
Guest stars: Michael Easton - Glenn
Harry J. Lennix - Ballard
Elizabeth Ruscio - Cynthia Pierce
Ben Siegler - Hoverless
Adrian Sparks - Katz
Susan Merson - Judge Stoller
Daniel Mahar - Michael Lamb
Dale Weston - Reporter
Vince Brolato - Foreperson
Dean Purvis - Man
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
Christopher Michael - Bailiff
14. "Body Language" #AM13 [AM114] (aired February 2, 1998)
(rerun July 20, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley, Nicole Yorkin & Dawn Prestwich
Directed by: Mel Damski
Richard stirs up unrest in the office when Ally is asked to flirt
with a wealthy client to attract his business to the firm. Ally and
Georgia defend a woman (Wilhoite) wanting to marry a convict (Thaddeus).
Whipper catches Richard messing around with Attorney General Janet Reno
(Gehringer).
Guest stars: Kathleen Wilhoite - Janie Bittner
Lawrence Pressman - Judge Harland Smart
J. Kenneth Campbell - Superintendant Donald Yorkin
John Thaddeus - Michael Young
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer "Whipper" Cone
Linda Gehringer - Attorney General "Janet Reno"
David Doty - Minister
Jeffrey von Meyer - Attorney Skroot
Carrie Stauber - Female Cop
Evan O'Meara - Male Cop
Bil Dwyer - Band Leader
Annika Brindley - Tory
Eric Mansker - Bailiff
Nancy Stephens - Dr. Karp
Dancing Twin #1 - Eric Cohen
Dancing Twin #2 - Steve Cohen
15. "Once In A Lifetime" #AM14 [AM115] (aired February 23, 1998)
(rerun July 27, 1998)
Teleplay by: David E. Kelley
Story by: David E. Kelley and Jeff Pinkner
Directed by: Elodie Keene
The firm defends an aged artist's (Kiley) wish to marry a much
younger woman (Brannagh) against the wishes of his son (Flynn) who argues
that his father isn't mentally competant. The case brings late night
hours for Billy and Ally who reminisce about their relationship and what
might have been, causing worry for Georgia. Ally and John Cage go on
their date; the latter getting the feeling that a relationship is not in
the offing.
Guest stars: Steven Flynn - Sam Little
Brigid Brannagh - Paula
Phil Leeds - Judge Boyle
Bruce Nozick - Attorney
Richard Kiley - Seymore Little
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
16. "Forbidden Fruits" #AM15 [AM116] (aired March 2, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jeremy Kagan
A U.S. Senator (McCormack) is sued by a man (Rackham) for
"intentionally interfering with his marriage" when his wife (Giftos)
divorces him to marry the Senator. The overtones of the case impact
greatly upon the triangle of Billy, Georgia and Ally. Billy admits to
Georgia that he's still in love with Ally. Ally's closing argument at the
trial makes Billy and Georgia realize their love for each other.
Guest stars: Dina Meyer - Attorney Anna Flint
J. Patrick McCormack - Senator Foote
Marty Rackham - Joe Bepp
Gary Bullock - Judge Kenneth Steele
Andrew Bloch - Colson
Elaine Giftos - Nancy Foote
Arell Blanton - Attorney Williams
Jeff Sanders - Court Clerk
Helen Duffy - Foreperson
17. "Theme of Life" #AM16 [AM117] (aired March 9, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Dennie Gordon
Ally defends a doctor (Martin) who saved the life of a woman (Torres)
by using the liver from a pig temporarily until a human liver was
available. Cage's smile therapist (Ullman) counsels Ally, assessing her
fears and visions and tells her to be more assertive. Ally and Georgia,
taking kick-boxing aerobics, are chosen to fight each other in a match
among the students. Attorney General Janet Reno (Gehringer) and Fish meet
once again, causing Whipper to leave Richard for good.
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Liz Torres - Hannah Goldstein
Dawn Stern - Jeannette
John Fink - President of Brigham Health Management
Paul Guilfoyle - Attorney Harold Lane
Tracey Ullman - Dr. Tracy Clark
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer 'Whipper' Cone
Linda Gehringer - Attorney General Janet Reno
Don Perry - Foreman
Sally Wingert - Tour Guide
Dancing Pedestrians: Bonnie Cheeseman
Marilyn Child
John Duerler
Geoffrey B. Nimmer
JoAnn Fregalette Jansen
18. "The Playing Field" #AM17 [AM118] (aired March 16, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jonathon Pontell
Ally and her new acqauintance (Martin) are involved in a car accident
and must contend with Oren Koolie (Evans), a 10-year old child prodigy
attorney, who can quote every Supreme Court ruling in the last 10 years.
Ally discovers that Koolie's feelings are easily hurt, a result of a
rushed childhood. Richard tackles a bizarre sexual harrassment case where
the plaintiff (Dunford) contends that she didn't get deserved promotions
because she didn't sleep with the boss (Farrell).
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Josh Evans - Oren Koolie
Christine Dunford - Eva Curry
Wrenn T. Brown - Attorney Stone
Michael Winters - Judge Herbert Spitt
Shea Farrell - Mr. Tyler
Miriam Flynn - Karen Koolie
Jerry Sroka - Joel (Accountant)
Tracey Ullman - Dr. Tracy Clark
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
19. "Happy Birthday, Baby" #AM18 [AM119] (aired April 6, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Thomas Schlamme
Ally dreads her birthday but her friends plan a surprise party for
her. Her new acquaintance (Martin) is leaving for Chicago and a new job
as ER chief. A client (Miller) with a foot fetish who claims he is in
love with his victim (Harris) denies he is really insane, just with love.
Several cast members sing at Ally's party at the club. This episode sheds
a little insight on the character of Elaine and her motivations.
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Harriet Sansom Harris - Cheryl Bonner
Barry Miller - Mark Henderson
Alaina Reed Hall - Judge Elizabeth Witt
Danny Borowicz - Officer
Roberta West - Foreperson
20. The Inmates" #AM19 [AM120] (aired April 27, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Michael Schultz
The wife (Murphy) of a wealthy client of the firm is charged with her
husband's brutal axe murder; she was found at the scene and claiming
no memory of the killing. The firm asks for assistance from the law
team of David Kelley's 'The Practice'. Part 2 of this story continues on
that show. In another case, a heterosexual waiter is fired for not
being gay. Renee is charged with assault after taking offense with a
date's (Washington) forward advances.
Guest stars: Dylan McDermott - Robert G. (Bobby) Donnell *[Practice]
Lisa Gay Hamilton - Rebecca Washington *[Practice]
Steve Harris - Eugene Young *[Practice]
Camryn Manheim - Ellenor Frutt *[Practice]
Kelli Williams - Lindsay Dole *[Practice]
Kelly Connell - Dr. Peters
Isaiah Washington - Michael Rivers
Alaina Reed Hall - Judge Elizabeth Witt
Michael Brandon - District Attorney Adam Dawson
David Burke - Harry
Tony Amendola - Judge Walter Swan
Al Pugliese - Attorney Joel Hurt
Daniel Dae Kim - Police Officer
George Cedar - Judge Jonathan Harker
Donna Murphy - Mrs. Marie Hansen (Suspect)
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
Dancing Twin #1 - Eric Cohen
Dancing Twin #2 - Steve Cohen
(Note: This episode crosses over with The Practice's "Axe Murderer",
which aired immediately following on another network.)
21. "Being There" #AM20 [AM121] (aired May 4, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Mel Damski
Worried that John Cage's tactics will get her convicted and
subsequently fired in court when she appears to face the charge of assault
against her, Renee (Carson) seeks assistance from Ally for her
aggressiveness. Georgia believes she is pregnant.
Guest stars: Isaiah Washington - Michael Rivers
Michael Easton - Glenn
Gibby Brand - Judge William McGough
Eric McCormack - Assistant District Attorney Kepler
Erica Nicole Dickerson - Young Renee
Shannon Welles - Old Woman in Elevator
Herb Corben - Old Man in Elevator
Patricia Tate - Bailiff
Earl K. Kim - Foreperson
(Note: this episode opens with a Vonda Shepard music video.)
22. "Alone Again" #AM21 [AM122] (aired May 11, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
John Cage comes face to face with an old flame (Stevenson) who is
now the lawyer working on the opposing side; a woman he loved secretly
but preferred to remain friends as to not lose her completely if the love
didn't work out. Richard and Whipper work out their differences which
leaves the door open for the future. A woman (Sagal) jilted at the altar
sues for emotional and physical damages.
Guest stars: Cynthia Stevenson - Hayley Chisholm
McNally Sagal - Mary Halliday
Michael Hagerty - Michael Huttle
Gibby Brand - Judge William McGough
Neal Lerner - Attorney George Pullman
Jocko Marcellino - Prison Guard
Dabbs Greer - Vincent Robbins
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer (Whipper) Cone
Landry Barb - Clerk
Bill Bishop - Foreman
Bill Finkelstein - William
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
23. "These Are The Days" #AM22 [AM123] (aired May 18, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jonathan Pontell
Two men (Schiff, Gunton) wish to trade hearts and want the firm to
win them the right to do so. John Cage must defend his second cousin
(Garson) who accosts happy people. Ally catches Billy and Georgia naked,
making love on an office desk.
Guest stars: Dylan McDermott - Robert G. (Bobby) Donnell *[Practice]
Willie Garson - Alan Farmer
Richard Schiff - Bernie Gilson
Phil Leeds - Judge Boyle
Albert Hall - Judge Seymore Walsh
Lee Wilkof - District Attorney Nixon
Rhonda Dotson - Julie Martin
Ken Abraham - Hendrix
Bob Gunton - Michaelson
Gerry Vichi - Foreman
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2nd Season: (Fall 1998 - Spring 1999)
24. "The Real World" #AM23 [AM201] (aired September 14, 1998)
Details unavailable at present.
Guest stars: Richard Lee Jackson - Jason Tresham
Caitlin Dulany - Laura Jewell
Susan Krebs - Judge Kensington
Phil Leeds - Judge Boyle
Melanie Chartoff - Joanne Poole
John Fleck - District Attorney Spicer
Louis Giambalvo - Harold Jordan
25. "They Eat Horses, Don't They" #AM24 [AM202] (aired September 20, 1998)
Details unavailable at present.
Guest stars: Wayne Newton - Harold Wick
David Ogden Steirs - Judge Andrew Peters
26. 'title unavailable' #AM25 [AM203] (aired 1998)
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