Legal drama that made ethics messy and winners uncomfortable — prestige network grit.
Why it matters
Episode guide
167 episodes across 8 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A scrappy Boston firm takes criminal and civil cases that force ugly choices. Courtroom intensity with Kelley’s signature moral puzzles.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
- 20th Century Fox Television — production studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1990s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Legal drama that made ethics messy and winners uncomfortable — prestige network grit.
Creators
David E. Kelley
Key cast
- Dylan McDermott as Bobby Donnell
- Camryn Manheim as Ellenor Frutt
- Steve Harris as Eugene Young
- Lara Flynn Boyle as Helen Gamble
- Michael Badalucco as Jimmy Berluti
- Kelli Williams as Lindsay Dole
Flash facts
- Created by David E. Kelley; ABC 1997–2004.
- Multiple Outstanding Drama Series Emmys in its early seasons.
- Shared universe crossovers with Ally McBeal.
- Later radical cast overhaul became a case study in network reinvention.
FAQ
What network aired The Practice?
The Practice is associated with ABC (1997–2004).
Why is The Practice in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1990s?
Legal drama that made ethics messy and winners uncomfortable — prestige network grit.
Who are the key names behind The Practice?
Creators and principals include David E. Kelley.
Official & further reading
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