Steven Bochco
Director
Raising the Bar (2008)
Season 2
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.
Released Sept. 1, 2008
Episode 60 min
15+
Genres: Drama
Keywords: tmdb.lawyer, tmdb.courtroom-drama, tmdb.legal-drama, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.public-defender, imdb.district-attorney, imdb.courtroom
Production Companies: ABC Studios, Steven Bochco Productions
Network: TNT
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Hair Apparent
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.
June 8, 2009, midnight
S2E2 - Rules of Engagement
Jerry and Michelle go before a new judge; Michelle becomes smitten with a cop who may be perjuring himself.
June 15, 2009, midnight
S2E3 - The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button
Jerry gets into a conflict with Judge Farnsworth. Jerry schemes to make Farnsworth a victim of his own rules.
June 22, 2009, midnight
S2E4 - No Child's Left Behind
Jerry defends a father against Balco's aggressive prosecution. Bobbi considers finding another job with better pay.
June 29, 2009, midnight
S2E5 - Is There a Doctor in the House?
Jerry defends a woman picked up for drug possession. Michelle's new boyfriend gives Jerry the runaround.
July 6, 2009, midnight
S2E6 - I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey
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.
July 13, 2009, midnight
S2E7 - Fine and Dandy
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.
July 20, 2009, midnight
S2E8 - Trust Me
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.
July 27, 2009, midnight
S2E9 - Trout Fishing
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.
Aug. 3, 2009, midnight
S2E10 - Making Up Is Hard to Do
Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.
Aug. 10, 2009, midnight
S2E11 - Bobbi Ba-Bing
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.
Aug. 17, 2009, midnight
S2E12 - Beating a Dead Horse
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.
Aug. 24, 2009, midnight
S2E13 - Maybe, Baby
Jerry questions his client's deal to testify against a rapist and a series of events leave Roz with a baby.
Dec. 24, 2009, midnight
S2E14 - O! Say Can You Pee
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.
Dec. 24, 2009, midnight
S2E15 - Happy Ending
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.
Dec. 24, 2009, midnight
Network: TNT
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 1500 min.
Released: Sept. 1, 2008
Last Air Date: Dec. 24, 2009, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 15+
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