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Raising the Bar Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
Pilot
Mon, Sep 1, 200845 mins
Passionate and idealistic Public Defender Jerry Kellerman is convinced his client is not guilty, but when a technicality in the law threatens his client's freedom, will Jerry push Judge Kessler too far?
Episode 2
Guatemala Gulfstream
Mon, Sep 8, 200844 mins
ADA Ernhardt's zeal to win is formidable and her quick thinking may prevent Jerry's witness from testifying. Will this professional road block interfere with their personal friendship?
Episode 3
I Will, I'm Will
Mon, Sep 15, 200843 mins
Jerry makes a deal for his client to testify in a drug-related murder case in exchange for charges against her to be dropped. Yet when a Family Court Judge rules differently, will Jerry's unwavering devotion to his client be enough this time to help her?
Episode 4
Richie Richer
Mon, Sep 22, 200843 mins
Jerry tries to make a deal to help his psychotic client enter an out-patient treatment center in exchange for a guilty plea. But when his client cannot be placed, Jerry is forced to trial.
Episode 5
Bagels and Locks
Mon, Sep 29, 200843 mins
Jerry's client is willing to cop to kidnap and rape, but won't agree to make a deal if it includes a conviction for murder which he adamantly denies.
Episode 6
Hang Time
Mon, Oct 6, 200843 mins
Marcus won't allow a wife to drop an assault charge against her husband, insisting the system needs to protect her even when the wife supports the husband's claim there is no battery.
Episode 7
A Leg to Stand On
Mon, Oct 13, 200844 mins
In the main story line, Kellerman is defending a man who may have been incorrectly identified in a robbery. He chooses to have the client waive a jury trial, only to have Judge Kessler secretly put political pressure on the trial judge to find the client guilty. Resolution comes with the help of Charlie going behind Kessler's back. The second story line has Natalia defending an amputated veteran who was arrested buying a months supply of heroin to treat his phantom limb pains, but accused of being a dealer. A new subplot has Woolsey defending an exotic dancer who is a law student by day. This may turn into a longer lasting relationship in the future.
Episode 8
Out on the Roof
Mon, Oct 20, 200843 mins
Charlie seeks Jerry's legal help, but how far will he go to help a friend when the trial is in his own Judge's court?
Episode 9
Roman Holiday
Mon, Oct 27, 200843 mins
Jerry's client, infected by HIV, is accused of attempted first degree murder for spitting on a cop and must face trial. Will Jerry be able to help him win back his freedom?
Episode 10
Shop Till You Drop
Mon, Nov 3, 200841 mins
District Attorney Nick Balco and Public Defender Roz Whitman go head to head in court to re-try a case overturned by the court of Appeals.
