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.
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, Christina Musrey, Andy Wolk, Arvin Brown, Dwight H. Little, Michael Shultz, Michael Zinberg, Duane Clark, Alex Graves, Oz Scott, Dennie Gordon, Dan Attias, Bill D'Elia, Mel Damski, Keith Samples, Joseph Berger-Davis, Michael Pressman, Steve Miner, Stephen Cragg, John Patterson, Adam Nimoy, James Frawley, Rod Hardy, David Hugh Jones, Mick Jackson, Allan Arkush, Steve Gomer, LisaGay Hamilton, Simon Curtis, Leslie Libman, Charles McClelland, Dylan McDermott, Elodie Keene, Rick Rosenthal, Kelli Williams, David Semel, Lee Bonner, Jace Alexander, Joe Napolitano, Nick Gomez, Jesús Salvador Treviño, Martha Mitchell, Robert Mandel, Thomas Schlamme, Jonathan Pontell.
The Practice was produced by Pamela J. Wisne, Joseph Berger-Davis, Gary M. Strangis, Todd Ellis Kessler, Alice West.
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.