Bobby Donnell is the head of a struggling Boston law firm that seems to constantly struggle with ethical themes while defending murderers, rapists, etc. Jimmy, Eugene, Ellenor and Lindsay are junior attorneys with the firm, the streetwise receptionist, and Helen the firm's frequent adversary with the D.A.'s office in this smart and clever weekly series.
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The Practice Ratings & Reviews
- flavo43December 30, 2025The Practice stands out in a crowded field of legal dramas by shifting its focus to the often‑overlooked world of public defenders—lawyers who take on defence cases for little pay and enormous pressure. Instead of glamorizing courtroom victories, the series digs into the emotional toll, financial strain, and ethical dilemmas that define this side of the justice system. It captures the relentless grind of defending clients who can’t afford representation, highlighting both the nobility and the exhaustion of the work. The ensemble cast delivers consistently strong performances, grounding each case in human stakes rather than procedural formula. What makes the show exceptional is its willingness to explore the messy, morally complex reality of the law without flinching. The Practice isn’t just another courtroom drama; it’s quality television at its finest, offering a gripping, character‑driven look at a profession that rarely gets its due.
- Arthas MenethilSeptember 3, 2025Great Court Room Drama, well crafted, written, and Directed...
The Practice Trivia
The Practice has 8 seasons.
The Practice has 168 episodes.
The key characters in The Practice are Eugene Young (Steve Harris), Ellenor Frutt (Camryn Manheim), Jimmy Berluti (Michael Badalucco).
The Practice was directed by Dennis Smith, Jeannot Szwarc, Andy Wolk, Dwight H. Little, Michael Shultz, Michael Zinberg, Arvin Brown, Duane Clark, Alex Graves, Oz Scott, Dennie Gordon, Keith Samples, Mel Damski, John Patterson, Steve Miner, James Frawley, Stephen Cragg, Bill D'Elia, Adam Nimoy, Michael Pressman, Jace Alexander, Simon Curtis, Mick Jackson, Rod Hardy, Jesús Salvador Treviño, Robert Mandel, Joseph Berger-Davis, Dylan McDermott, Rick Rosenthal, LisaGay Hamilton, Joe Napolitano, Steve Gomer, Nick Gomez, Leslie Libman, Dan Attias, Thomas Schlamme, Martha Mitchell, Allan Arkush, Elodie Keene, Kelli Williams.
The Practice was produced by Robert Breech, Christina Musrey, Alice West, Jeffrey Kramer, Ed Redlich, Jonathan Pontell, Gary M. Strangis, Pamela J. Wisne, Todd Ellis Kessler, Joseph Berger-Davis.
Bobby Donnell is the head of a struggling Boston law firm that seems to constantly struggle with ethical themes while defending murderers, rapists, etc. Jimmy, Eugene, Ellenor and Lindsay are junior attorneys with the firm, the streetwise receptionist, and Helen the firm's frequent adversary with the D.A.'s office in this smart and clever weekly series.
The Practice is rated TV-14.
The Practice is a Drama, Crime, Mystery show.
The Practice has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10.
The Practice episodes are 44m long.
No, this show was canceled after 8 seasons.