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Season 1 episodes (10)
1 Pilot
9/1/08
Public defender Jerry Kellerman defends a man he is certain is innocent.
2 Guatemala Gulfstream
9/8/08
A former lover of Charlie's turns up in Judge Kessler's courtroom.
3 I Will, I'm Will
9/15/08
Richard defends a woman who got into an altercation at the welfare office.
4 Richie Richer
9/22/08
Richard's wealthy father offers Roz a job at his high-profile firm.
5 Bagels and Locks
9/29/08
Balco decides to take over the case as the primary prosecutor.
6 Hang Time
10/6/08
Jerry's client is accused of stealing money from a hit-and-run driver.
7 A Leg to Stand On
10/13/08
Jerry agrees to have his client's case moved to a bench trial.
8 Out on the Roof
10/20/08
Richard gets a visitor with a proposition for him.
9 Roman Holiday
10/27/08
Michelle sits second chair to the assistant DA from the Major Crimes Unit.
10 Shop Til You Drop
11/3/08
Richard defends an elderly woman accused of kiting checks.
About this show
From famed producer Steven Bochco (NYPD Blue, L.A. Law) comes Raising the Bar. A group of young lawyers, all former classmates, find themselves going up against one another as public defenders trying to help the down and out.