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Raising the Bar


Monday 10:00pm on TNT

Premier :: 2008-09-01

Genre :: Drama
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Raising the Bar - Show Summary

Follows the lives and cases of young lawyers who have been friends since law school, but who now work on opposing sides.

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+ Series 2

+ Episode 15 - Happy Ending
Aired - 24 December 2009

Episode summary:

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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 14 - O! Say Can You Pee
Aired - 24 December 2009

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 13 - Maybe, Baby
Aired - 24 December 2009

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Jerry questions his client's deal to testify against a rapist and a series of events leave Roz with a baby. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 12 - Beating a Dead Horse
Aired - 24 August 2009

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 11 - Bobbi Ba-Bing
Aired - 17 August 2009

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 10 - Making Up Is Hard to Do
Aired - 10 August 2009

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Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 9 - Trout Fishing
Aired - 03 August 2009

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 8 - Trust Me
Aired - 27 July 2009

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 7 - Fine and Dandy
Aired - 20 July 2009

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 6 - I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey
Aired - 13 July 2009

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 5 - Is There a Doctor in the House?
Aired - 06 July 2009

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Jerry defends a woman picked up for drug possession. Michelle's new boyfriend gives Jerry the runaround. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 4 - No Child's Left Behind
Aired - 29 June 2009

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Jerry defends a father against Balco's aggressive prosecution. Bobbi considers finding another job with better pay. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 3 - The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button
Aired - 22 June 2009

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Jerry gets into a conflict with Judge Farnsworth. Jerry schemes to make Farnsworth a victim of his own rules. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 2 - Rules of Engagement
Aired - 15 June 2009

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Jerry and Michelle go before a new judge; Michelle becomes smitten with a cop who may be perjuring himself. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 1 - Hair Apparent
Aired - 08 June 2009

Episode summary:

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. Add your review
+ Series 1

+ Episode 10 - Shop Till You Drop
Aired - 03 November 2008

Episode summary:

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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 9 - Roman Holiday
Aired - 27 October 2008

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 8 - Out on the Roof
Aired - 20 October 2008

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 7 - A Leg to Stand On
Aired - 13 October 2008

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 6 - Hang Time
Aired - 06 October 2008

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 5 - Bagels and Locks
Aired - 29 September 2008

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 4 - Richie Richer
Aired - 22 September 2008

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 3 - I Will, I'm Will
Aired - 15 September 2008

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 2 - Guatemala Gulfstream
Aired - 08 September 2008

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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. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 1 - Public Defender
Aired - 01 September 2008

Episode summary:

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. No Reviews. Add your review

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