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Series · 2008 · Drama

Raising the Bar

★6.3 2008 2 Seasons Steven Bochco TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 25 episodes

Public Defender

Episode 01

Public Defender

Sep 1, 2008 · 60 min

Public defender, Jerry Kellerman, defends a man that he is certain is innocent. Jerry struggles on the case while in front of a judge that despises him. Meanwhile in the DA's office, Michelle tries to right a wrong in a rape trial while the office doesn't want to be embarrassed by a wrong conviction.

Guatemala Gulfstream

Episode 02

Guatemala Gulfstream

Sep 8, 2008 · 60 min

Jerry defends a man accused of murder but the only eyewitness is in Guatemala. Michele has the chance of trying her first murder trial and tries to remember to be a good lawyer in the process. Meanwhile, Richard defends a man accused of assault and Charlie runs into a former lover in the courtroom.

I Will, I'm Will

Episode 03

I Will, I'm Will

Sep 15, 2008 · 60 min

Jerry defends a mentally ill client and runs into problems with Judge Kessler. Richard defends a woman who caused problems due to a welfare check and may not be able to take care of her grandmother if she is convicted.

Richie Richer

Episode 04

Richie Richer

Sep 22, 2008 · 60 min

Richard's wealthy father offers Roz a job. Jerry defends a mother whose arrest may have something to do with her testifying in a murder trial. Judge Kessler continues her quest as a political candidate.

Bagels and Locks

Episode 05

Bagels and Locks

Sep 29, 2008 · 60 min

Jerry takes on an emotional case of the murder of a young boy. As the press coverage intensifies, Balco takes over as lead prosecutor. Bobbi defends a family man charged with possession of heroin. Jerry finally meets Bobbi's husband and they continue to flirt.

Hang Time

Episode 06

Hang Time

Oct 6, 2008 · 60 min

Jerry defends a man who followed a hit and run driver and then stole from him. Bobbi's latest case involves a domestic -violence dispute which has the wife refusing to press charges.

A Leg to Stand On

Episode 07

A Leg to Stand On

Oct 13, 2008 · 60 min

Jerry defends a client who he is sure is innocent. Jerry gets a sign that he should go with a bench trial, but it seems there are some politics going on in the background. Richard receives extra attention from his law student. Judge Kessler is called in for a favor.

Out on the Roof

Episode 08

Out on the Roof

Oct 20, 2008 · 60 min

One of Charlie's friends is arrested and Charlie arranges to have Jerry handle the case, but then is put in front of Charlie's boss, Judge Kessler. Michelle calls Jerry in to intercede on one of Bobbi's cases.

Roman Holiday

Episode 09

Roman Holiday

Oct 27, 2008 · 60 min

Jerry defends an HIV-positive man charged with attempted murder due to the fact that he spit in a police officer's face. Jerry must go up against Mitch Baker, an arrogant assistant DA. Bobbi and Richard defend a 14-year-old who was possibly involved in a murder. Judge Kessler plans a trip to Italy and invites Charlie along.

Shop Till You Drop

Episode 10

Shop Till You Drop

Nov 3, 2008 · 60 min

The appeals court overturns the conviction of a black firefighter accused of stealing property from a body found during a fire. The court finds that Judge Kessler was wrong to disallow testimony. Roz and Balco have to go and retry the case and they find racism to play a major part. Jerry finds some information out about Bobbi's husband but doesn't know if he should share it. Charlie deals with conflict between him and Judge Kessler.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.3 /10

based on 13 votes

Synopsis

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.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Jerry Kellerman

Gloria Reuben

Gloria Reuben

Rosalind Whitman

Currie Graham

Currie Graham

Nick Balco

Melissa Sagemiller

Melissa Sagemiller

Michelle Earnhardt

J. August Richards

J. August Richards

Marcus McGrath

Jonathan Scarfe

Jonathan Scarfe

Charlie Sagansky

Teddy Sears

Teddy Sears

Richard Patrick Woolsley

Natalia Cigliuti

Natalia Cigliuti

Roberta 'Bobbi' Gilardi

Where to watch Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Steven Bochco, David Feige has 2 seasons and 25 total episodes, rated 6.3/10 by 13 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Raising the Bar have?

Raising the Bar has 2 seasons with 25 episodes in total.

Is Raising the Bar still on the air?

The current status of Raising the Bar is: Canceled.

What network airs Raising the Bar?

Raising the Bar airs on TNT.

When did Raising the Bar first air?

Raising the Bar first aired on September 1, 2008.

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