Raising the Bar Season 2

June. 08,2009      TV-PG
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The lives and cases of young lawyers who work on opposite sides - the public defender's office and the district attorney's office - as well as those who sit in judgment on their cases.

Episode 15 : Happy Ending
December. 24,2009
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.
Episode 14 : O! Say Can You Pee
December. 24,2009
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.
Episode 13 : Maybe, Baby
December. 24,2009
Jerry questions his client's deal to testify against a rapist and a series of events leave Roz with a baby.
Episode 12 : Beating a Dead Horse
August. 24,2009
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.
Episode 11 : Bobbi Ba-Bing
August. 17,2009
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.
Episode 10 : Making Up Is Hard to Do
August. 10,2009
Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.
Episode 9 : Trout Fishing
August. 03,2009
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.
Episode 8 : Trust Me
July. 27,2009
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.
Episode 7 : Fine and Dandy
July. 20,2009
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.
Episode 6 : I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey
July. 13,2009
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.
Episode 5 : Is There a Doctor in the House?
July. 06,2009
Jerry defends a woman picked up for drug possession. Michelle's new boyfriend gives Jerry the runaround.
Episode 4 : No Child's Left Behind
June. 29,2009
Jerry defends a father against Balco's aggressive prosecution. Bobbi considers finding another job with better pay.
Episode 3 : The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button
June. 22,2009
Jerry gets into a conflict with Judge Farnsworth. Jerry schemes to make Farnsworth a victim of his own rules.
Episode 2 : Rules of Engagement
June. 15,2009
Jerry and Michelle go before a new judge; Michelle becomes smitten with a cop who may be perjuring himself.
Episode 1 : Hair Apparent
June. 08,2009
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.

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