Episodes
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Knowing Me, Knowing You
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...Abby's (Jewel Staite) bereaved client wants to spread his dead husband's ashes, but his homophobic sister-in-law refuses to hand them over. Daniel (Zach Smadu) represents an 18-year-old suing his mother for posting embarrassing videos of him online throughout his childhood. Reeling from a sudden death in her life, Joanne (Lauren Holly) re-evaluates her relationship with Harry (Victor Garber) and makes a bold proposition. The episode's story is by Sonja Bennett & Kaylyn Johnson with a teleplay by Sonja Bennett and
Abby's (Jewel Staite) bereaved client wants to spread his dead husband's ashes, but his homophobic sister-in-law refuses to hand them over. Daniel (Zach Smadu) represents an 18-year-old suing his mother for posting embarrassing videos of him online throughout his childhood. Reeling from a sudden death in her life, Joanne (Lauren Holly) re-evaluates her relationship with Harry (Victor Garber) and makes a bold proposition. The episode's story is by Sonja Bennett & Kaylyn Johnson with a teleplay by Sonja Bennett and directed by Siobhan Devine (#407).
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Corporate Retreat
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...When word of the merger reaches the firm, Daniel (Zach Smadu) suggests a weekend corporate retreat to boost morale. Abby (Jewel Staite) represents a woman in an acrimonious divorce case opposite Marcus Petersen (David Cubitt). Abby and Marcus hit it off, working together to persuade their hot-headed clients to take a cooling off period. But when Abby finds out that Marcus went behind her back to undermine their agreement, she decides to fight fire with fire. The episode is written by Susin Nielsen and directed by
When word of the merger reaches the firm, Daniel (Zach Smadu) suggests a weekend corporate retreat to boost morale. Abby (Jewel Staite) represents a woman in an acrimonious divorce case opposite Marcus Petersen (David Cubitt). Abby and Marcus hit it off, working together to persuade their hot-headed clients to take a cooling off period. But when Abby finds out that Marcus went behind her back to undermine their agreement, she decides to fight fire with fire. The episode is written by Susin Nielsen and directed by Alysse Leite-Rogers (#406).
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PG Rating
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...Abby (Jewel Staite) and Daniel (Zach Smadu) represent a single mother who is being sued for parental liability after her daughter crashes their neighbors' car. Harry (Victor Garber) helps an entitled client challenge a will in which his deceased aunt left her estate to her cat. Daniel's determination to micromanage Jude (Mapuana Makia) is matched only by Jude's determination not to be micromanaged. The episode's story is by Scott Button & Corey Liu with a teleplay by Corey Liu and is directed by Alysse Leite-Rogers
Abby (Jewel Staite) and Daniel (Zach Smadu) represent a single mother who is being sued for parental liability after her daughter crashes their neighbors' car. Harry (Victor Garber) helps an entitled client challenge a will in which his deceased aunt left her estate to her cat. Daniel's determination to micromanage Jude (Mapuana Makia) is matched only by Jude's determination not to be micromanaged. The episode's story is by Scott Button & Corey Liu with a teleplay by Corey Liu and is directed by Alysse Leite-Rogers (#405).
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Autonomy
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...Harry (Victor Garber) insists on representing his old boss after learning his son is trying to strong-arm him into handing over power of attorney. Abby (Jewel Staite) represents a man who wants a divorce after competing for years for his husband's attention with an unlikely rival -- his monster mother-in-law. Daniel (Zach Smadu) is second guessing his choice after he sees Jude's (Mapuana Makia) chaotic lifestyle firsthand. Lucy (Genelle Williams) proposes that she and Maggie (Ali Liebert) give their relationship
Harry (Victor Garber) insists on representing his old boss after learning his son is trying to strong-arm him into handing over power of attorney. Abby (Jewel Staite) represents a man who wants a divorce after competing for years for his husband's attention with an unlikely rival -- his monster mother-in-law. Daniel (Zach Smadu) is second guessing his choice after he sees Jude's (Mapuana Makia) chaotic lifestyle firsthand. Lucy (Genelle Williams) proposes that she and Maggie (Ali Liebert) give their relationship another shot. The episode is written by Sonja Bennett and directed by David Frazee (#404).
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The Surrogate
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...Abby (Jewel Staite) represents a surrogate blindsided by the revelation that one of the twins she carried for her best friend is, in fact, her own biological child. Harry (Victor Garber) represents a politican's wife who wants their prenup nullified. Daniel (Zach Smadu) continues bar hopping in an attempt to get over Martina (Miranda Edwards). Lucy (Genelle Williams) feels like a fraud giving her client advice about a toxic relationship when she failed to see the red flags on her own. The episode is written by Sarah
Abby (Jewel Staite) represents a surrogate blindsided by the revelation that one of the twins she carried for her best friend is, in fact, her own biological child. Harry (Victor Garber) represents a politican's wife who wants their prenup nullified. Daniel (Zach Smadu) continues bar hopping in an attempt to get over Martina (Miranda Edwards). Lucy (Genelle Williams) feels like a fraud giving her client advice about a toxic relationship when she failed to see the red flags on her own. The episode is written by Sarah Dodd and directed by Andy Mikita (#402).
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Fami-lease
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...SEASON PREMIERE - Abby (Jewel Staite) represents Delilah, the head of a successful frozen food empire, who hires rental children to play her family after falling out with her biological children. But when Delilah wants to change her will to leave her fortune to her fake kids, her long-estranged bio kids come crawling out of the woodwork, demanding their inheritance and airing old grievances. Things are just so much easier with a rental family. Abby can empathize - she's devastated after reading Sofia's (Eden Summer
SEASON PREMIERE - Abby (Jewel Staite) represents Delilah, the head of a successful frozen food empire, who hires rental children to play her family after falling out with her biological children. But when Delilah wants to change her will to leave her fortune to her fake kids, her long-estranged bio kids come crawling out of the woodwork, demanding their inheritance and airing old grievances. Things are just so much easier with a rental family. Abby can empathize - she's devastated after reading Sofia's (Eden Summer Gilmore) essay about her alcoholism and wrestling with whether to confront her about it. Harry (Victor Garber) is uncharacteristically rudderless after his breakup with Joanne (Lauren Holly). Daniel (Zach Smadu) rebounds from Martina (Miranda Edwards) by having a one-night stand with a very quirky woman. And Lucy (Genelle Williams) tells Kelly (Aliyah O'Brien) she has to move out - but Kelly refuses. The episode is written by Susin Nielsen and directed by Andy Mikita (#401).
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The Chickens Come Home to Roost
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SEASON FINALE – When a DNA test reveals that Carla’s daughter was switched at birth, Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) fights for her client’s right to know her biological child. Meanwhile at home, Sofia’s (Eden Summer Gilmore “Riverdale,” “The Good Doctor”) school essay on “secrets” makes Abby question whether all the work she’s done to stay sober was worth it. The episode was written by Susin Nielsen and directed by Andy Mikita (#310). Original...
SEASON FINALE – When a DNA test reveals that Carla’s daughter was switched at birth, Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) fights for her client’s right to know her biological child. Meanwhile at home, Sofia’s (Eden Summer Gilmore “Riverdale,” “The Good Doctor”) school essay on “secrets” makes Abby question whether all the work she’s done to stay sober was worth it. The episode was written by Susin Nielsen and directed by Andy Mikita (#310). Original airdate 3/20/2024.
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All Happy Families
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SEASON FINALE – As her probation comes to an end, Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) is torn between her new life at Svensson and Svensson, and a lucrative offer from her former firm. Lucy (Genelle Williams, “The Expanse”) asks Abby to represent her as she fights for legal status as baby Harmony’s parent. Abby and Frank’s (guest star Luke Camilleri “The Magician”) divorce finally culminates in court. Meanwhile, Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) is thrilled that Abby is moving on. But Harry (Victor Garber, “DC’s
...SEASON FINALE – As her probation comes to an end, Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) is torn between her new life at Svensson and Svensson, and a lucrative offer from her former firm. Lucy (Genelle Williams, “The Expanse”) asks Abby to represent her as she fights for legal status as baby Harmony’s parent. Abby and Frank’s (guest star Luke Camilleri “The Magician”) divorce finally culminates in court. Meanwhile, Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) is thrilled that Abby is moving on. But Harry (Victor Garber, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “Alias”), faced with Abby leaving, is forced to choose between his daughter and his pride. As her divorce throws Abby’s life choices into sharp relief, she comes to a decision about what she wants for her future—just in time for her family situation to get more complicated than she could have imagined. The episode was written by Susin Nielsen and directed by Andy Mikita (#210). Original airdate 9/1/2023.
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Acting Out
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FEELINGS – The firm represents Charisma Singhal, a young superstar whose reckless behavior has led her older brother to push for a conservatorship, à la Britney Spears. Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) sets out to prove that Charisma has the same right to make bad choices that we all do—which would be an easier sell if Charisma would stop making such terrible choices. Meanwhile, Daniel’s (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) embarrassment over a botched live TV interview leads to the revelation that he has feelings for
...FEELINGS – The firm represents Charisma Singhal, a young superstar whose reckless behavior has led her older brother to push for a conservatorship, à la Britney Spears. Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) sets out to prove that Charisma has the same right to make bad choices that we all do—which would be an easier sell if Charisma would stop making such terrible choices. Meanwhile, Daniel’s (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) embarrassment over a botched live TV interview leads to the revelation that he has feelings for Martina (guest star Miranda Edwards) and a kiss that could destroy their friendship. With Maggie (guest star Ali Liebert) undergoing emergency surgery, Lucy (Genelle Williams, “The Expanse”) is pressed into caring for baby Harmony—and finds herself bonding with the newborn. The episode was written by Sonja Bennett & Corey Liu and directed by David Frazee (#209). Original airdate 9/1/2023.
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Family History
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SARAH WAYNE CALLIES (“VAMPIRE DIARIES”) DIRECTS – Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) can’t help but intervene when she discovers Jerri’s (guest star Bobbi Charlton “A Million Little Things”) daughter won’t let Jerri meet her grandchild, but Abby’s meddling reopens old wounds from Jerri’s past. Meanwhile, Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) is thrown for a loop when Craig’s first owner threatens to get him disbarred for stealing Craig unless Daniel forks over a curiously specific amount of money. Harry (Victor Garber, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “Alias”) forces Abby to attend a professional gathering, so she invites Aidan (guest star Spencer Lord “Riverdale”), as a plus-one to make Frank (guest star Luke Camilleri “The Magician”) jealous. Harry insists on helping Lucy (Genelle Williams, “The Expanse”) handle her divorce, and Lucy makes a surprising discovery when she arrives at Maggie’s (guest star Ali Liebert). The episode was written by Sarah Dodd and directed by Sarah Wayne Callies (#208). Original airdate 8/25/2023.
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Arrested Development
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Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) and Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) represent Drew, a forty-year-old man whose parents want to evict him from their basement. The case seems like a non-starter, but when Abby finds out the parents’ lawyer is Frank (guest star Luke Camilleri “The Magician”), she’s determined to win. With Lucy’s (Genelle Williams, “The Expanse”) help, they build a case that Drew’s extremely nurturing parents have loved him into permanent dependency, and that he can’t possibly live on his own. As
...Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) and Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) represent Drew, a forty-year-old man whose parents want to evict him from their basement. The case seems like a non-starter, but when Abby finds out the parents’ lawyer is Frank (guest star Luke Camilleri “The Magician”), she’s determined to win. With Lucy’s (Genelle Williams, “The Expanse”) help, they build a case that Drew’s extremely nurturing parents have loved him into permanent dependency, and that he can’t possibly live on his own. As they work on the case, all three siblings are forced to consider the ways they have—and haven’t—grown up. Meanwhile, Harry (Victor Garber, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “Alias”) loses a client to his rival because Daniel’s statements to the press have her convinced Harry’s firm is all collaboration and no bite. And Abby’s first date with Aidan (guest star Spencer Lord “Riverdale”), gets off to an awkward start—until Abby has an unexpected burst of honesty. The episode was written by Ken Craw and directed by David Frazee (#207). Original airdate 8/18/2023.
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Wicked Games
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SPARKS - Separated from her kids, Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) throws herself into helping Jessie, a woman who claims that her ex-husband is criminally harassing her. But she and Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) begin to suspect their client is doing it all to herself. Meanwhile, Daniel is smitten with an older woman, until he discovers she’s a former acquaintance of Harry’s (Victor Garber, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “Alias”). And sparks fly when Jessie’s case throws Abby into the path of Aidan (guest star
...SPARKS - Separated from her kids, Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) throws herself into helping Jessie, a woman who claims that her ex-husband is criminally harassing her. But she and Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) begin to suspect their client is doing it all to herself. Meanwhile, Daniel is smitten with an older woman, until he discovers she’s a former acquaintance of Harry’s (Victor Garber, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “Alias”). And sparks fly when Jessie’s case throws Abby into the path of Aidan (guest star Spencer Lord, “Riverdale”), a handsome – and younger – firefighter. The episode was written by Ken Craw and directed by Gail Harvey (#206). Original airdate 8/11/2023.
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Fifty Shades of Judginess
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THE TENSION INCREASES BETWEEN DANIEL AND HARRY – Harry (Victor Garber, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “Alias”) forces Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) to join him in representing Phaedra, a recent widow, in an estate dispute. Her late husband’s daughter, Esme, wants to cut her out of the will because they met while her mother was still alive… and Phaedra was his “escort.” Meanwhile, Daniel’s (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) insinuations that Harry is behind the times—published in a feature magazine article, no less—lead to
...THE TENSION INCREASES BETWEEN DANIEL AND HARRY – Harry (Victor Garber, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “Alias”) forces Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) to join him in representing Phaedra, a recent widow, in an estate dispute. Her late husband’s daughter, Esme, wants to cut her out of the will because they met while her mother was still alive… and Phaedra was his “escort.” Meanwhile, Daniel’s (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) insinuations that Harry is behind the times—published in a feature magazine article, no less—lead to increasing tension between father and son. And Sofia (Eden Summer Gilmore “Riverdale,” “The Good Doctor”) and Nico (guest star Brenden Sunderland), upset about the divorce, act out big-time leading to a harrowing night for Abby, and bitter retaliation from Frank (guest star Luke Camilleri “The Magician”). The episode was written by Susan Nielsen and directed by Gail Harvey (#205). Original airdate 8/4/2023.
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Return to Sender
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ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR – Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) and Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) represent a mail-order bride whose husband wants to annul the marriage and have her deported. Meanwhile, Nico (guest star Brenden Sunderland) and Sofia (Eden Summer Gilmore “Riverdale,” “The Good Doctor”) take the news of their parents’ impending divorce hard, and Daniels date with another woman who’s perfect on paper is a perfect failure – until a run-in with free-spirited chef Martina salvages the night. Lastly,
...ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR – Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) and Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) represent a mail-order bride whose husband wants to annul the marriage and have her deported. Meanwhile, Nico (guest star Brenden Sunderland) and Sofia (Eden Summer Gilmore “Riverdale,” “The Good Doctor”) take the news of their parents’ impending divorce hard, and Daniels date with another woman who’s perfect on paper is a perfect failure – until a run-in with free-spirited chef Martina salvages the night. Lastly, Lucy’s (Genelle Williams, “The Expanse”) hopes for a reconciliation with Maggie (guest star Ali Liebert) are dashed when she runs into Maggie’s new “friend.” The episode was written by Sonja Bennett and directed by Alysse Leite-Rogers (#204). Original airdate 7/28/2023.
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Under the Influence
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STRUGGLES – Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) and Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) represent a woman whose divorce gets ugly when her ex-husband accuses her of being in a cult. Meanwhile, Daniel struggles to prove his value as a partner when the firm’s big class action suit hits a snag. Lastly, Cecil (guest star Brett Kelly “Dead Like Me”) works up the courage to ask Nina (guest star Kelli Ogmundson “Supernatural”) a very important question. And after a disastrous attempt at couples’ therapy with Frank (guest star
...STRUGGLES – Abby (Jewel Staite, “Firefly,” “The L.A. Complex”) and Daniel (Zach Smadu, “Cardinal”) represent a woman whose divorce gets ugly when her ex-husband accuses her of being in a cult. Meanwhile, Daniel struggles to prove his value as a partner when the firm’s big class action suit hits a snag. Lastly, Cecil (guest star Brett Kelly “Dead Like Me”) works up the courage to ask Nina (guest star Kelli Ogmundson “Supernatural”) a very important question. And after a disastrous attempt at couples’ therapy with Frank (guest star Luke Camilleri “The Magician”), Abby wonders if their marriage is worth salvaging, or if it’s holding her back. The episode was written by Sarah Dodd and directed by Alysse Leite-Rogers (#203). Original airdate 7/21/2023.
