Harry's Law

48
Metascore
2011-2012
2 seasons
NBC
Comedy, Suspense, Drama

Emmy Award-winning writer/producer David E. Kelley ("Boston Legal," "The Practice" and "Ally McBeal") continues his rich storytelling with another season of his acclaimed legal dramedy, "Harry's Law," starring Academy Award winner Kathy Bates ("About Schmidt," "Misery") - about embracing the unexpected and everything life throws at you.

48
Metascore
2011-2012
2 seasons
NBC
Comedy, Suspense, Drama

If You Want to Win an Emmy, Work with David E. Kelley

Thirty actors have won Emmys for his shows -- will the Big Little Lies stars be next?

Wed, Jul 19, 2017

If You Want to Win an Emmy, Work with David E. Kelley

Deception's Meagan Good Lands Leading Role in NBC's Babylon Fields

Deception star Meagan Good is sticking with NBC. The actress has landed a leading role on NBC's Babylon Fields pilot, TVGuide.com has learned. On the drama...

Fri, Feb 14, 2014

Deception's Meagan Good Lands Leading Role in NBC's Babylon Fields

Last Resort's Daisy Betts to Woo Severide on Chicago Fire

Daisy Betts has landed a multi-episode arc on NBC's Chicago Fire, TVLine.com reports. 7 Chicago Fire Teases: Benny's big move, Shay hits bottom, a chance for Casey and Dawson? The Last Resort alum will play...

Tue, Nov 19, 2013

Last Resort's Daisy Betts to Woo Severide on Chicago Fire

Criminal Minds Enlists The Practice’s Camryn Manheim for Season Premiere

The Practice's Camryn Manheim is returning to the small screen. The actress will guest-star on the two-part Season 9 premiere of Criminal Minds, TVLine reports. The Emmy winner will play the overprotective mother of...

Thu, Jul 4, 2013

Criminal Minds Enlists The Practice’s Camryn Manheim for Season Premiere

Kathy Bates Joins American Horror Story as Jessica Lange's Frenemy

Kathy Bates has signed on to join American Horror Story for its upcoming third season, TVGuide.com has confirmed. As first reported by TVLine, Bates will play the best friend of...

Tue, Feb 26, 2013

Kathy Bates Joins American Horror Story as Jessica Lange's Frenemy

The Emmys: Who Will Win --- And Who Deserves It

This is a particularly difficult year to divine which way the Emmy winds will blow — toward past favorites or strong new drama and comedy contenders. Here's my wish list, and in some cases the usual wild guesses, about how it will all go down at Sunday's ceremony on ABC (8/7c) with Jimmy Kimmel's much anticipated first turn as host.

Fri, Sep 21, 2012

The Emmys: Who Will Win --- And Who Deserves It

CBS, Game of Thrones Top Creative Arts Emmys

HBO led the Creative Arts Emmys Saturday with 17 wins, including five for Game of Thrones. The epic drama series took home awards for sound editing and non-prosthetic make-up. The network's other projects, including Boardwalk Empire, Hemingway & Gelhorn, Girls and Game Change, also earned honors, bringing the total to 17. Mad Men, American Horror Story and Downton Abbey top Emmy nominations CBS ranked second for the evening with 13 wins, thanks in part to its victory in the reality show category for...

Sun, Sep 16, 2012

CBS, Game of Thrones Top Creative Arts Emmys

New Girl Scares Up Nick's Ex-Girlfriend for Halloween Episode

The one that got away is coming back into Nick's life on New Girl. Forgetting Sarah Marshall's Maria Thayer has been cast to play Nick's college girlfriend, Amelia...

Fri, Sep 14, 2012

New Girl Scares Up Nick's Ex-Girlfriend for Halloween Episode

Happy Endings Exclusive: Meet Alex and Jane's Parents!

Get ready to meet the Kerkoviches!Happy Gilmore's Christopher McDonald and Airplane!'s Julie Hagerty will guest-star on Happy Endings as Alex and Jane's parents, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.The pair will appear in the sixth episode of the upcoming third season, in which Jane ...

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Happy Endings Exclusive: Meet Alex and Jane's Parents!

Kathy Bates on Recovering From a Double Mastectomy: I Miss Harry's Law More Than My Breasts

Kathy Bates is in good spirits after revealing she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a double mastectomy. "Hey All, sorry for the long silence. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 months ago & am recovering from a double mastectomy," the actress tweeted on Wednesday. "I don't miss my breasts as much as I miss Harry's Law. ;-) Thanks for all the sweet tweets. Y'all kept me going."

Wed, Sep 12, 2012

Kathy Bates on Recovering From a Double Mastectomy: I Miss Harry's Law More Than My Breasts

24 Alum Heading to Body of Proof

24 alum Annie Wersching will join Body of Proof third season for a multi-episode arc, TVLine reports. Wersching will play a nurse in the new season's two-part premiere. Mark Valley nearing Body of Proof Deal

Wed, Aug 29, 2012

Ratings: Desperate Housewives Series Finale Leads ABC to Win

The series finale of Desperate Housewives brought ABC a Sunday night ratings victory.The two-hour episode drew 11.1 million viewers and a 3.2 rating in the adults-18-to-49 demographic — rising 19 percent from ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

Ratings: Desperate Housewives Series Finale Leads ABC to Win

Ratings: Desperate Housewives, Amazing Race and NYC 22 Improve

ABC topped Sunday in the coveted adults 18-to-49 demographic as Desperate Housewives grew in its penultimate airing.Housewives earned 9.3 million viewers and a 2.8 rating, growing 16 and 12 percent, respectively. The audience was the show's second-largest all season, while the rating ...

Mon, May 7, 2012

Ratings: Desperate Housewives, Amazing Race and NYC 22 Improve

Ratings: The Good Wife's Finale Falls; GCB Rebounds

The Good Wife closed out its third season on a low note.The CBS drama drew 9.83 million viewers and a 1.7 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic Sunday, dropping 11 percent from last week to tie a season low in the demo. In comparison, its Season 2 finale, which aired on a Tuesday last year, earned 12.6 million viewers ...

Mon, Apr 30, 2012

Ratings: The Good Wife's Finale Falls; GCB Rebounds

Ratings: Once Upon a Time Up; Fox's 25th Anniversary Special Underwhelms

Once Upon a Time topped Sunday as the night's top-rated show, but Fox's 25th Anniversary Special doesn't have a lot to celebrate.Returning after two weeks off, Once drew 8.8 million and a 2.9 in the adults 18-to-49 ...

Mon, Apr 23, 2012

Ratings: NYC 22 Has OK Debut; Titanic Drags Down GCB

NYC 22 didn't collar big numbers Sunday, but it didn't sink as badly as ABC's Titanic miniseries.CBS' latest cop drama drew 8.9 million viewers and ...

Mon, Apr 16, 2012

Ratings: NYC 22 Has OK Debut; Titanic Drags Down GCB

Ratings: The Masters Powers CBS to Win; Celebrity Apprentice Up

Bubba Watson's dramatic two-hole playoff Masters victory drove CBS to a win Sunday night.Delaying CBS' prime-time lineup by 51 minutes, the Masters pushed the network to an average of 10.8 million viewers and a 2.3 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic. An open letter to Once Upon a TimeNBC was the only network to ...

Mon, Apr 9, 2012

Ratings: The Masters Powers CBS to Win; Celebrity Apprentice Up

Kathy Bates to Play Gender-Bending Role on Two and a Half Men

Charlie Harper is back! Sort of. CBS announced Monday that Oscar winner Kathy Bates will guest-star on the April 30 episode of Two and a Half Men as...

Mon, Mar 19, 2012

Kathy Bates to Play Gender-Bending Role on Two and a Half Men

Ratings: Once Upon a Time on Top; CBS Gets March Madness Boost

Once Upon a Time led the way as Sunday's top show, but a March Madness-skewed CBS won the night.After taking a big fall last week, the fairy-tale drama was flat, drawing 8.57 million viewers and a 2.9 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic to claim honors as the top-rated show of the night. Along with Desperate Housewives (8.99 million, 2.5), and GCB (6.28 million, 2.0), both of which ...

Mon, Mar 19, 2012

Ratings: Once Upon a Time on Top; CBS Gets March Madness Boost

Harry's Law, Men of a Certain Age and More to be Honored by TV Academy

Harry's Law, Men of a Certain Age and Rescue Me are among the seven programs being honored by the Television Academy. The Fifth Annual Television Academy Honors, hosted by...

Tue, Mar 13, 2012

Harry's Law, Men of a Certain Age and More to be Honored by TV Academy

NBC Picks Up Erica Durance Medical Drama for Summer

NBC has picked up the Canadian medical drama Saving Hope in what will be Erica Durance's first series role since Smallville. Saving Hope, from Rookie Blue producers Ilana Frank and David Wellington, follows surgeon Alex Reid (Durance) whose personal and professional life is turned upside down when he...

Fri, Mar 2, 2012

NBC Picks Up Erica Durance Medical Drama for Summer

Pilot Season: Jordana Spiro Lands Lead in Fox Surgical Drama

My Boys alum Jordana Spiro has landed the lead in Fox's untitled drama from Drop Dead Diva's Josh Berman and Robert Wright, and Justified's Michael Dinner.

Tue, Feb 28, 2012

Pilot Season: Jordana Spiro Lands Lead in Fox Surgical Drama

Pilot Season: Brittany Snow to Co-Star in NBC's 1600 Penn

Brittany Snow has been cast in NBC's new presidential pilot 1600 Penn. The comedy centers on the most ordinary family in the world — who just so happen to live at the White House. Snow will play...

Fri, Feb 24, 2012

Pilot Season: Brittany Snow to Co-Star in NBC's 1600 Penn

Pilot Season: Autumn Reeser Joins ABC's Last Resort

Autumn Reeser, who co-starred on ABC's No Ordinary Family last season, will return to the network in Shawn Ryan's drama pilot Last Resort, Deadline reports.Pilot Season: Andre Braugher lands lead in Shawn Ryan's Last ResortThe project follows a U.S. nuclear ...

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Pilot Season: Autumn Reeser Joins ABC's Last Resort

George Clooney, Kristen Wiig to Present at SAGs

George Clooney, Kristen Wiig and Kathy Bates are among the list of presenters for Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards, executive producer Jeff Margolis announced Thursday.

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

George Clooney, Kristen Wiig to Present at SAGs

Ratings: Are You There,Chelsea? Gets Off to a So-So Start

Chelsea Handler has three shows... for now. The sitcom based on her life premiered to so-so numbers Wednesday, though they were good for NBC, which crowed that the program attracted the best viewership in the Wednesday-at-8:30/7:30 time slot in more than a year.

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Ratings: Are You There,Chelsea? Gets Off to a So-So Start

Wednesday TV in Review: Chelsea, Face Off, Middle, Harry and More

Knock knock. Who's there? Chelsea. Chelsea who? No, make that Chelsea why? The answer to the question posed in NBC's squalid new sitcom Are You There, Chelsea? (8:30/7:30c) is "not really." Based on late-night spitfire Chelsea Handler's potty-mouthed party-girl memoirs — but dropping the Vodka from the title because that might be, you know, offensive — this smutty but toothless misfire puzzlingly reduces Handler to a supporting role: that of a mousy, whiny born-again sister to the fictional Chelsea, played by That '70s Show's Laura Prepon with a one-note husky-voiced crassness that grows stale long before the first scene (in a women's jail cell) ends with Glee's Dot Marie Jones leering at Chelsea. Which is maybe the only sexual advance Chelsea spurns. As long as she can be on top. Which she mentions a lot.

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

Wednesday TV in Review: Chelsea, Face Off, Middle, Harry and More

Erica Durance Channels Wonder Woman for Harry's Law Guest Spot

After seven seasons as Lois Lane on Smallville, Erica Durance has lassoed another iconic comic-book-based role. The Canadian actress guest stars on tonight's episode of Harry's Law as Annie Bilson, a victim of domestic violence who suffers a psychotic break and believes she is Wonder Woman (9/8c, NBC). "This is her...

Wed, Jan 11, 2012

Erica Durance Channels Wonder Woman for Harry's Law Guest Spot

Ratings: Modern Family Comes Back Big

ABC's reigning Emmy-winning sitcom Modern Family  returned from its holiday hiatus to its usual perch atop Wednesday's prime-time ratings, Nielsen overnights show. The show improved by some 10 percent over its last first-run on Dec. 7; the network's other sitcoms also were all up compared with their last fresh outings on that date.

Thu, Jan 5, 2012

First Look: Smallville's Erica Durance Suits Up as Wonder Woman on Harry's Law

It's the moment Smallville fans have been waiting for: Erica Durance is wearing the real Wonder Woman costume. She just didn't do it until her guest appearance on Harry's Law. Durance, who earlier this year said goodbye to the role of Lois Lane after Smallville ended its 10-year run, will play a somewhat mentally unstable woman who believes she truly is Wonder Woman in the Wednesday, Jan. 11 episode of Harry's Law. TVGuide.com hit the set to find out what it's like to put on the costume, which is of the same design worn by Adrianne Palicki in David E. Kelley's defunct Wonder Woman pilot. Also, Durance tackles the Lois Lane vs. Wonder Woman question...

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

First Look: Smallville's Erica Durance Suits Up as Wonder Woman on Harry's Law

Ratings: Modern Family Hits Season Low in Demo

ABC's Wednesday lineup came back after making way for the 45th annual CMA Awards last week. All its shows declined from their previous outings, according to Nielsen overnight figures. Modern Family, while reaching its usual night-leading numbers in viewership (12.88 million) and demo rating (5.5), declined to a season low in the industry-standard 18-to-49 crowd. NBC's Harry's Law also hit a season-low in the demo (1.1). And without the CMAs as competition, CBS' lineup rose.

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Ratings: Modern Family Hits Season Low in Demo

Smallville's Erica Durance Seeks Justice as Wonder Woman on Harry's Law

Erica Durance still might have a chance to play Wonder Woman. No, the failed David E. Kelley pilot isn't being recast (that we know of yet), but the former Smallville star will tease superhero fans with her guest role on Harry's Law, in which she plays a lady who thinks she's the DC Comics heroine, TVLine reports.

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Smallville's Erica Durance Seeks Justice as Wonder Woman on Harry's Law

NBC Benches Community, Sets Series Finale Date for Chuck

NBC will bench Community to make room for returning comedy 30 Rock on Thursdays, and has set a premiere date for new series The Firm and Are You There, Chelsea? The network also announced Monday that its upcoming musical drama Smash will debut on Monday, Feb. 6 at 10/9c following the second episode of The Voice. NBC orders The Firm to series Part of a massive Thursday-night overhaul...

Mon, Nov 14, 2011

NBC Benches Community, Sets Series Finale Date for Chuck

Ask Matt: Homeland, The Middle, Raising Hope, Community

Send questions to askmatt@tvguidemagazine.com and follow me on Twitter!Question: So thrilled that Homeland has been picked up for Season Two! I'm absolutely riveted week after week. I've seen some premature discussion here and there about whether or not Damian Lewis will still be on the show next season given his storyline, and I sincerely hope he is. Granted, I'm a big fan and would watch him in Reading the Phone Book: The Series, but I think Brody and his clan are integral to the show's success. If it became just about Carrie hunting a new threat each season, I'm not sure I would be as invested. Don't get me wrong, Claire Danes is doing excellent work and Carrie is a great character, but the Brody family's interactions have me on the edge of my seat just as much as the terrorism plot, if not more so. (How lovely to see Morena Baccarin shine with ...

Mon, Oct 31, 2011

Ask Matt: Homeland, The Middle, Raising Hope, Community

Ratings: ABC Line-Up Enjoys a Big Night Due to Rainout

Wednesday was a good night for ABC, as comedies The Middle, Suburgatory  and Happy Endings all hit series highs in total viewers and in the 18-49 demo by which broadcasters measure their success. To boot, freshman series Revenge posted its second-highest numbers with viewers and young adults.

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Ratings: ABC Line-Up Enjoys a Big Night Due to Rainout

Ratings: Game 1 of World Series Draws Nearly 13 Million Fans

Game 1 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers pulled in nearly 13 million fans, preliminary Nielsen data shows. It also scored a 3.8 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds. Still, the overnight ratings for the Series — which have dwindled over the years — were 8 percent below last year's overnights for Game 1. Fox can only hope the Fall Classic will go beyond four or five games, because interest substantially builds for sixth and seventh games

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Ratings: Game 1 of World Series Draws Nearly 13 Million Fans

10 Bubble Shows --- Which Will Survive?

We're mere weeks into the new TV season, and already the freshman class has provided some bona fide hits (hello, girls both New and 2 Broke!) But while some shows started strong, several others faltered out of the gate (RIP, The Playboy Club, Free Agents, How to Be a Gentleman and Charlie's Angels!) Which shows will be next? These 11 are in the most danger, due to low ratings, poor performances among younger viewers and other typical bad signs. Is your favorite show on the list?Fall Preview: Get scoop on all your favorite new and returning shows1. Body of Proof (ABC)Tuesdays at 10/9cThe Good News: Dana Delany is just lovely. We'd watch her read the phone book.The Bad News: It often falls behind both Unforgettable and Parenthood in the demo, and the only show pulling lower ratings for ABC...

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Matt's Guide to Wednesday TV: World Series, Luther Finale, a Pretty prequel, and More

Play ball! Or, seeing that TV hardly rolls over for the World Series any more, should we be saying, "Play hardball?" The showdown between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers begins tonight (Fox, 7:30/et) from Busch Stadium in St. Louis. No matter how many innings the games go, it probably won't seem as long as some of these recent two-hour episodes of The X Factor. That takes care of sports enthusiasts, but there's plenty else going on. Some highlights:

Wed, Oct 19, 2011

Matt's Guide to Wednesday TV: World Series, Luther Finale, a Pretty prequel, and More

Ratings: Modern Family A Dominant Force; X Factor Postponed by Baseball

Whether or not it's up against The X Factor,  Modern Family keeps winning Wednesday night. Family sustained its strong showing, entertaining 13.42 million people and posting a 5.7 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds — both highs for the night. A two-hour-plus rain delay pushed Game 4 of the American League Championship Series from the afternoon into prime time on Fox, postponing X Factor to Thursday night. The game averaged 9.44 million fans ...

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Ratings: Modern Family A Dominant Force; X Factor Postponed by Baseball

NBC Orders Six More Prime Suspect Scripts

NBC is staying on the beat with Det. Jane Timoney. The network has ordered six more scripts of Prime Suspect,  a show rep confirms. NBC orders six more scripts of Harry's Law The news, first reported by Deadline, follows a similar script order for sophomore drama Harry's Law earlier on...

Wed, Oct 12, 2011

NBC Orders Six More Prime Suspect Scripts

NBC Orders Six More Scripts of Harry’s Law

NBC has ordered six more Harry's Law scripts, Deadline reports.

Wed, Oct 12, 2011

NBC Orders Six More Scripts of Harry’s Law

Matt's Guide to Wednesday TV: A Good Knight for Guest Stars

Say it ain't so, George. T.R. Knight, once upon a time the beatific BFF of all the Grey's Anatomy gals, is this week's guest rapist on Law & Order: SVU? He can't believe it either, and in this week's episode (NBC, 10/9c), which provides new cast members Kelli Giddish and Danny Pino with their best showcase yet, Knight is thoroughly convincing as a family man who never stops protesting his innocence, though the evidence is damning. Told that DNA doesn't lie, he sputters, "Neither do I!" as he literally sweats out this ordeal. But never forget this is SVU, known for the outlandish twist, so when the DA declares, "You have got to be kidding me!" at a critical juncture, you wonder if she's ever watched this show. Bravo to Knight for his bravura work here. He has been missed.

Wed, Oct 12, 2011

Matt's Guide to Wednesday TV: A Good Knight for Guest Stars

Ratings: American Horror Story Scares 5 Million; Suburgatory Slips Slightly

To borrow a phrase from A Clockwork Orange: Ratings for the American Horror Story premiere were "real horror show" — meaning, real good. The new drama from Glee bosses Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk attracted 3.2 million viewers at 10/9c and slightly more than 5 million counting the encore airing.

Thu, Oct 6, 2011

Ratings: American Horror Story Scares 5 Million; Suburgatory Slips Slightly

Keck's Exclusives: First Look at Jason Alexander on Harry's Law

Jason Alexander recently Tweeted about the new hair "system" he's been sporting to diversify his casting opportunities. The $3,000 state-of-the-art toupee makes its TV debut on Harry's Law October 19 when Jason plays Richard Cross, a fired high school biology teacher who hires Harry (Kathy Bates) to get his job back.

Sun, Oct 2, 2011

Keck's Exclusives: First Look at Jason Alexander on Harry's Law

Suburgatory Proves to Be No Ratings Limbo; The X Factor Down

Suburgatory scared up 9.81 million souls, according to preliminary Nielsen info. The new ABC sitcom at 8:30/7:30c grabbed a 3.3 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds, marking a 27 percent improvement over last year's tenant of the time slot, Better With You. The comedy, starring Jane Levy and Jeremy Sisto, follows The Middle, which was down to 8.55 million from last week's 9.35 million. Similarly, most of Wednesday's ratings were lower than last week, though to varying degrees.

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Suburgatory Proves to Be No Ratings Limbo; The X Factor Down

The Office: Did the Right Person Get the Manager Job?

SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals key plot points from the Season 8 premiere of The Office. If you don't want to know who the new manager is, look away! Watch out, Scranton! There's a new Dunder Mifflin manager in town! The Office wasted no time naming the new manager in Thursday's Season 8 premiere and, while it wasn't a complete shocker, it was a nice surprise for fans of the show after a summer of suspense. In the opening moments of the episode, it was revealed that...

Fri, Sep 23, 2011

The Office: Did the Right Person Get the Manager Job?

Matt's Guide to Wednesday Night TV: New and Returning Shows

Continuing with a weeklong look at how the new season is shaping up, night by night, with thoughts on the pilots and selected season premieres, among other goodies.Wednesday in a Nutshell: Hey, Fox, save something for everyone else. That's the inescapable feeling as a new juggernaut looms in The X Factor, which many expect to approach American Idol levels, at least initially, if only because of the thunderous Simon Cowell-Paula Abdul reunion hype. This will not be good news for its ...

Wed, Sep 21, 2011

Matt's Guide to Wednesday Night TV: New and Returning Shows

TVGuide.com's Emmy Predictions: Who Will Win?

Break out your ballots and put on your thinking caps: It's time to make Emmy predictions.TV's highest honor will be given out Sunday at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (8/7c on Fox), where a ton of questions will be answered. Will Mad Men four-peat? Will bridesmaids Steve Carell, Jon Hamm, Hugh Laurie or Michael C. Hall finally become the bride? Will Emmy host Jane Lynch walk away an Emmy winner?Check out the list of nominees, make your picks and see if they match up with ours.

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

TVGuide.com's Emmy Predictions: Who Will Win?

Emmys Poll: Who's Your Pick to Win Drama Lead Actress?

The Best Actress in a Drama Emmy was Julianna Margulies' to lose last year... and she lost.But the Good Wife star has another shot this year, while defending champ Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer) doesn't. Instead, Margulies will have to take down ...

Mon, Sep 12, 2011

Emmys Poll: Who's Your Pick to Win Drama Lead Actress?

90210's Annie Finds a Love Interest in Chris McKenna

Chris McKenna has signed on for a multi-episode arc on 90210, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Is 90210 on your Watchlist? Add it and your other favorites now and never miss an episode McKenna, whose credits include Harry's Law and One Life to Live, will play...

Wed, Aug 31, 2011

90210's Annie Finds a Love Interest in Chris McKenna