Raising the Bar

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

Raising the Bar

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

Created By: Steven BochcoDavid Feige
First Aired on: Sep 01, 2008
Popularity: 11.8586: 9 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: ABC Studios (US)Steven Bochco Productions (US)
Status: Canceled: Show Canceled

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 25 episodes

Season 1

Aired 17 years ago

10 Episodes

Episode 1Public Defender60 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.
Episode 2Guatemala Gulfstream60 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.
Episode 3I Will, I'm Will60 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.
Episode 4Richie Richer60 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.
Episode 5Bagels and Locks60 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.