Ally McBeal - Episode Guide!
Tony Cianfaglione
ALLY McBEAL
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1997->9 - 20th Century Fox Film Corp. (45 min episodes) color
A David E. Kelley Production
First original U. S. telecast: September 8, 1997
(Airings are on FOX Mondays @ 9:00 pm E.S.T.)
Guide created: September 8, 1997 - This Update: April 14, 1999
Updated versions of this guide can be found at:
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Guide copyright - 1997->9 / Tony Cianfaglione
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CAST:
Ally McBeal..............................................Calista Flockhart
Billy Alan Thomas..............................................Gil Bellows
Georgia Thomas.......................................Courtney Thorne-Smith
Richard Fish..................................................Greg Germann
Elaine Vassal...............................................Jane Krakowski
Renee Radick............................................Lisa Nicole Carson
*John Cage (added as of ep.#6)..............................Peter MacNicol
**Vonda Shepard (Nightclub Singer - added as of ep.#24)......Vonda Shepard
***Portia de Rossi (added as of ep.#34).......................Nelle Porter
***Lucy Liu (added as of ep.#34)..................................Ling Woo
* appeared as guest star ep.#2 - 5.
** appeared as guest star (singer) ep.#1 - 23.
*** appeared as guest star ep#24 - 33.
Production Credits can be found at the bottom of the guide.
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(First 11 episodes aired in Canada one day prior to U.S. airing)
(Production number in bracket [] listed by FOX - different than on shows)
1st Season: (Fall 1997 - Spring 1998)
1. "Pilot" #AM00 [AM101] (aired September 8, 1997)
(rerun December 29, 1997 & January 4, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: James Frawley
Young lawyer, Ally McBeal (Flockhart), deals with her life and
troubles through flashbacks and fantasies. Forced to leave her job at a
law firm when one of the partners (Riehle) starts lecherously groping the
women in the office and she is subjected to several, Ally is met with
resistance when she demands his dismissal, due to his seniority and
prestige. Ally decides to sue the firm and loses her job for her effort.
Meeting an old school chum, Richard Fish (Germann) who runs his own
law firm, she accepts his offer of a job and quickly becomes one of their
brightest associates. The only problem is that her old boyfriend, Billy
(Bellows), who is now married, is also working at the firm. Ally must
overcome feelings she still has for him as well as learning to deal with
his wife Georgia (Thorne-Smith). Comedic aspects are introduced through
fantasy vignettes depicting what Ally is thinking or imagines as the
situations around her.
Guest stars: Larry Brandenburg - Judge Raynsford Hopkins
Richard Riehle - Jack Billings
Pat McNamara - Ralph Lyne
David S. Dunard - Judge Hupp
Paul Collins - Judge Williams
Michael Mantell - Joseph Shapiro
Michael Caslin - Henry Thorton
Susan Knight - Joanne Wilder
Kim Delgado - Court Clerk
Glance Heavenward - Pedestrian
Tom Virtue - Ally's Father
Ashley Marie - Ally (ages 12 - 14)
Michael Galeota - Billy (ages 12 - 14)
Mika Boorem - Ally (age 7)
Nicholas Pappone - Billy (age 7)
(Note: This episode was rerun as part 1 of a double-header - 12/29/97)
2. "Compromising Positions" #AM01 [AM102] (aired September 15, 1997)
(rerun December 22, 1997 & May 25, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jonathan Pontell
While Ally is attracted to a handsome client (Donovan) of the law
firm, she feels she has been used as a recruitment lure to attract him.
She later notices Richard's date, Whipper (Cannon) kissing the client and
struggles with the dilemma of whether or not to tell Richard for fear of
hurting his feelings. Ally must also defend John Cage (MacNicol), senior
partner of the firm on charges of procurring the services of a prostitute.
Guest stars: Tate Donovan - Ronald Cheanie
Phil Leeds - Judge 'Happy' Boyle
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer (Whipper) Cone
Willie Garson - District Attorney Frank Shea
John Cirigliano - Man #1
Robert Lee Jacobs - Greg Stone
Betty Bridges-Nacasio - Clerk
3. "The Kiss" #AM02 [AM103] (aired September 22, 1997)
(rerun December 29, 1997 & June 1, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Dennie Gordon
Ally is distraught over the mixed signals Cheanie (Donovan) is giving
her. Ally also represents a female newscaster (Jackson) who has been
dismissed from her job for reasons of being too old and unattractive.
She also assists Georgia in litigating a case against Jack Billings
(Riehle), the man who sexually harrassed her at her last place of
employment.
Guest stars: Tate Donovan - Ronald Cheanie
Richard Riehle - Jack Billings
David Spielberg - TV Station Executive
Alaina Reed Hall - Judge Elizabeth Witt
Kate Jackson - Barbara Cooker
Nelson Mashita - Foreperson
Cissy Wellman - Secretary
(Note: This episode was rerun as part 2 of a double-header - 12/29/97)
4. "The Affair" #AM03 [AM104] (aired September 29, 1997)
(rerun January 12 & June 8, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Arlene Sanford
Ally is asked to be a pallbearer for a former professor (Cullin) with
whom she had an affair and now must face his widow (Baker) who has learned
that the 'other woman' was Ally. After going to Billy for advice, Cheanie
(Donovan) still feels distant from Ally and decides to end their
relationship.
Guest stars: Tate Donovan - Ronald Cheanie
Jerry Hardin - Minister
Brett Cullin - Professor James Dawson
Kathy Baker - Katherine Dawson
Jenjer Vick - Secretary
Alexis Klayla - Cara Dawson (age 8)
Holliston Coleman - Cara Dawson (age 4)
5. "One Hundred Tears Away" #AM04 [AM105] (aired October 20, 1997)
(rerun January 26 & June 15, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Sandy Smolan
Ally faces aggravated assault and theft charges as well as a State
bar review after an altercation with a woman (Neenan) in a grocery store
over a can of potato chips. Ally's erratic past actions and psychological
stability are called into question at the review.
Guest stars: Phil Leeds - Judge 'Happy' Boyle
Keene Curtis - Judge Johnson Hawk
Carol Locatell - Judge Henrietta Fullem
Zeljko Ivanek - Judge Marshal Pink
Audrie Neenan - Mrs. Clarkson
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer (Whipper) Cone
Betty Bridges-Nacasio - Clerk
Daniel Hutchison - Officer Kenter
Gerald Emerick - Johnson
6. "The Promise" #AM05 [AM106] (aired October 27, 1997)
(rerun April 15 & June 22, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Victoria Hochberg
After Ally saves the life of an obese attorney (Leggett) using CPR,
he decides not to go through with his marriage to his fiancee (Schwimmer)
and wants to date Ally instead. Ally also assists Cage in defending a
woman (Rose) charged with solicitation.
Guest stars: Jay Leggett - Harry Pippen
Rusty Schwimmer - Angela Tharpe
Jamie Rose - Sandra Winchell
Michael Winters - Judge Herbert Spitt
Michael Bofshever - Judge Allen Stephenson
James Mathers - Dr. Carpenter
Brooke Burns - Jennifer Higgin (The Girl)
Landry Barb - Clerk
Joyce Greenleaf - Bystander #1
Kenneth Zanchi - Bystander #2
Mary-Margaret Lewis - Foreperson
7. "The Attitude" #AM06 [AM107] (aired November 3, 1997)
(rerun April 1, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Michael Schultz
A Jewish woman (Vaccaro) asks her Rabbi (Blicker) for a divorce from
her husband who is in a coma and Ally confronts the Rabbi about the
reasons for his denial of the request. Georgia loses her job due to her
boss' wife's unfounded suspicions of possible hanky-panky at the office
and joins Ally's firm on an offer from Richard.
Guest stars: Jason Blicker - Rabbi Stern
Andrew Heckler - Jason Roberts
Steve Vinovich - Jerry Burrows
Brenda Vaccaro - Karen Horwitz
Brooke Burns - Jennifer Higgin (The Girl)
8. "Drawing The Lines" #AM07 [AM108] (aired November 10, 1997)
(rerun April 13, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Mel Damski
Elaine (Krakowski) leads the office women in a lawsuit against the
firm when Billy, Richard and the other office men are noticeably
distracted by an attractive delivery girl (Burns). The firm is also
contracted to handle a divorce case and Richard suggests underhanded
tactics in order to win.
Guest stars: Cristine Rose - Marci Hatfield
Stan Ivar - Jason Hatfield
Mark Metcalf - Hatfield's Lawyer, Walden
Peter MacNicol - John Cage
Sandra Bernhard - Caroline Poop
Brooke Burns - Jennifer Higgin (The Girl)
9. "The Dirty Joke" #AM08 [AM109] (aired November 17, 1997)
(rerun April 20, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Daniel Attias
On a bet, Ally bombs when she tells a dirty joke at the nightclub
where the gang hangs out. The delivery girl (Burns) sues the firm for
sexual harrassment due to the fact that she is offended by the treatment
the other women in the office are giving her due to her looks and
physical attributes. This episode displays a mature content warning.
Guest star: Keene Curtis - Judge Johnson Hawk
Brooke Burns - Jennifer Higgin (The Girl)
Sandra Bernhard - Caroline Poop
Nate Reese - Clerk
Eric Cohen - Dancing Twin #1
Steve Cohen - Dancing Twin #2
10. "Boy To The World" #AM09 [AM110] (aired December 1, 1997)
(rerun June 29 & November 30, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Thomas Schlamme
A poignant tale where Ally defends a transvestite (Cruz) when he
faces a prison term following his third arrest and ends up finding a new
friend; even if it's only for short while. Richard battles in court for
the right to eulogize his bigoted uncle in the church against the
minister's wishes.
Guest stars: Wilson Cruz - Stephen/Stephanie Grant
Amy Aquino - Dr. Harper (Psychiatrist)
Armin Shimerman - Judge Walworth
Harrison Page - Reverend Mark Newman
Jennifer Holliday - Lisa Knowles, Lead Choir Singer
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer (Whipper) Cone
Ronald Hunter - Detective Greene
Daniel Wantland - D. A. Corbett
Niles Brewster - Attorney Ken Banks
11. "Silver Bells" #AM010 [AM111] (aired December 15, 1997)
(rerun December 21, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Joe Napolitano
The situation surrounding a trio, who wish to legally marry, invokes
similarities into the relationship Ally has with Billy and Georgia; much
to Georgia's chagrin. Richard ponders a marriage proposal to Whipper
(Cannon). Several cast members sing at the staff Christmas party.
Guest stars: Eric Pierpoint - James Horton
Katie Mitchell - Patti Horton
Amanda Carlin - Mindy Horton
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer (Whipper) Cone
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrena King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
Peter Roth - Network President
Eric Cohen - Dancing Twin #1
Steve Cohen - Dancing Twin #2
Bailey Thompson - Jean Horton
(Note: Harry Groener's portrayal of Vermont was cut from the final version.)
12. "Cro-Magnon" #AM11 [AM112] (aired January 5, 1998)
(rerun February 16 & July 6, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Allan Arkush
Ally decides to date an art model (Easton) and confront her
biological clock (which appears to her in the form of a dancing baby).
Ally and Cage are called upon to defend a young man (Mills) who punched
another man insulting his girlfriend, at a party. This episode displays a
mature content warning.
Guest stars: Michael Easton - Glenn (the model)
Lee Wilkof - District Attorney Nixon
Michael Winters - Judge Herbert Spitt
Henry Woronicz - Austin Gil
Eddie Mills - Clinton Gil
Dirk Cheetwood - Dwayne Stokes
Nicolette Vajtay - Jill
Sharon Omi - Bailiff
Karen Elyse - Foreperson
Barry Livingston - Dr. John Emburg
(Note: Canadian broadcasts move to Monday with this episode.)
13. "The Blame Game" #AM12 [AM113] (aired January 19, 1998)
(rerun July 13, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Sandy Smolan
Ally and Glenn meet again and decide that may be more to their
relationship than just a fling, which seems to bother Billy. A wrongful
death suit that Ally and Cage are working on, has Richard hoping for a
lucrative settlement.
Guest stars: Michael Easton - Glenn
Harry J. Lennix - Ballard
Elizabeth Ruscio - Cynthia Pierce
Ben Siegler - Hoverless
Adrian Sparks - Katz
Susan Merson - Judge Stoller
Daniel Mahar - Michael Lamb
Dale Weston - Reporter
Vince Brolato - Foreperson
Dean Purvis - Man
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
Christopher Michael - Bailiff
14. "Body Language" #AM13 [AM114] (aired February 2, 1998)
(rerun July 20, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley, Nicole Yorkin & Dawn Prestwich
Directed by: Mel Damski
Richard stirs up unrest in the office when Ally is asked to flirt
with a wealthy client to attract his business to the firm. Ally and
Georgia defend a woman (Wilhoite) wanting to marry a convict (Thaddeus).
Whipper catches Richard messing around with Attorney General Janet Reno
(Gehringer).
Guest stars: Kathleen Wilhoite - Janie Bittner
Lawrence Pressman - Judge Harland Smart
J. Kenneth Campbell - Superintendant Donald Yorkin
John Thaddeus - Michael Young
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer "Whipper" Cone
Linda Gehringer - Attorney General "Janet Reno"
David Doty - Minister
Jeffrey von Meyer - Attorney Skroot
Carrie Stauber - Female Cop
Evan O'Meara - Male Cop
Bil Dwyer - Band Leader
Annika Brindley - Tory
Eric Mansker - Bailiff
Nancy Stephens - Dr. Karp
Dancing Twin #1 - Eric Cohen
Dancing Twin #2 - Steve Cohen
15. "Once In A Lifetime" #AM14 [AM115] (aired February 23, 1998)
(rerun July 27, 1998)
Teleplay by: David E. Kelley
Story by: David E. Kelley and Jeff Pinkner
Directed by: Elodie Keene
The firm defends an aged artist's (Kiley) wish to marry a much
younger woman (Brannagh) against the wishes of his son (Flynn) who argues
that his father isn't mentally competant. The case brings late night
hours for Billy and Ally who reminisce about their relationship and what
might have been, causing worry for Georgia. Ally and John Cage go on
their date; the latter getting the feeling that a relationship is not in
the offing.
Guest stars: Steven Flynn - Sam Little
Brigid Brannagh - Paula
Phil Leeds - Judge 'Happy' Boyle
Bruce Nozick - Attorney
Richard Kiley - Seymore Little
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
16. "Forbidden Fruits" #AM15 [AM116] (aired March 2, 1998)
(rerun August 3, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jeremy Kagan
A U.S. Senator (McCormack) is sued by a man (Rackham) for
"intentionally interfering with his marriage" when his wife (Giftos)
divorces him to marry the Senator. The overtones of the case impact
greatly upon the triangle of Billy, Georgia and Ally. Billy admits to
Georgia that he's still in love with Ally. Ally's closing argument at the
trial makes Billy and Georgia realize their love for each other.
Guest stars: Dina Meyer - Attorney Anna Flint
J. Patrick McCormack - Senator Foote
Marty Rackham - Joe Bepp
Gary Bullock - Judge Kenneth Steele
Andrew Bloch - Colson
Elaine Giftos - Nancy Foote
Arell Blanton - Attorney Williams
Jeff Sanders - Court Clerk
Helen Duffy - Foreperson
17. "Theme of Life" #AM16 [AM117] (aired March 9, 1998)
(rerun August 10, 1998 & January 25, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Dennie Gordon
Ally defends a doctor (Martin) who saved the life of a woman (Torres)
by using the liver from a pig temporarily until a human liver was
available. Cage's smile therapist (Ullman) counsels Ally, assessing her
fears and visions and tells her to be more assertive. Ally and Georgia,
taking kick-boxing aerobics, are chosen to fight each other in a match
among the students. Attorney General Janet Reno (Gehringer) and Fish meet
once again, causing Whipper to leave Richard for good.
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Liz Torres - Hannah Goldstein
Dawn Stern - Jeannette
John Fink - President of Brigham Health Management
Paul Guilfoyle - Attorney Harold Lane
Tracey Ullman - Dr. Tracy Clark
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer 'Whipper' Cone
Linda Gehringer - Attorney General Janet Reno
Don Perry - Foreman
Sally Wingert - Tour Guide
Dancing Pedestrians: Bonnie Cheeseman
Marilyn Child
John Duerler
Geoffrey B. Nimmer
JoAnn Fregalette Jansen
18. "The Playing Field" #AM17 [AM118] (aired March 16, 1998)
(rerun August 17, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jonathon Pontell
Ally and her new acqauintance (Martin) are involved in a car accident
and must contend with Oren Koolie (Evans), a 10-year old child prodigy
attorney, who can quote every Supreme Court ruling in the last 10 years.
Ally discovers that Koolie's feelings are easily hurt, a result of a
rushed childhood. Richard tackles a bizarre sexual harrassment case where
the plaintiff (Dunford) contends that she didn't get deserved promotions
because she didn't sleep with the boss (Farrell).
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Josh Evans - Oren Koolie
Christine Dunford - Eva Curry
Wrenn T. Brown - Attorney Stone
Michael Winters - Judge Herbert Spitt
Shea Farrell - Mr. Tyler
Miriam Flynn - Karen Koolie
Jerry Sroka - Joel (Accountant)
Tracey Ullman - Dr. Tracy Clark
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
Note: Shea Farrell is a second season production assistant with the show.
19. "Happy Birthday, Baby" #AM18 [AM119] (aired April 6, 1998)
(rerun August 24, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Thomas Schlamme
Ally dreads her birthday but her friends plan a surprise party for
her. Her new acquaintance (Martin) is leaving for Chicago and a new job
as ER chief. A client (Miller) with a foot fetish who claims he is in
love with his victim (Harris) denies he is really insane, just with love.
Several cast members sing at Ally's party at the club. This episode sheds
a little insight on the character of Elaine and her motivations.
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Harriet Sansom Harris - Cheryl Bonner
Barry Miller - Mark Henderson
Alaina Reed Hall - Judge Elizabeth Witt
Danny Borowicz - Officer
Roberta West - Foreperson
20. The Inmates" #AM19 [AM120] (aired April 27, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Michael Schultz
The wife (Murphy) of a wealthy client of the firm is charged with her
husband's brutal axe murder; she was found at the scene and claiming
no memory of the killing. The firm asks for assistance from the law
team of David Kelley's 'The Practice'. Part 2 of this story continues on
that show. In another case, a heterosexual waiter is fired for not
being gay. Renee is charged with assault after taking offense with a
date's (Washington) forward advances.
Guest stars: Dylan McDermott - Robert G. (Bobby) Donnell *[Practice]
Lisa Gay Hamilton - Rebecca Washington *[Practice]
Steve Harris - Eugene Young *[Practice]
Camryn Manheim - Ellenor Frutt *[Practice]
Kelli Williams - Lindsay Dole *[Practice]
Kelly Connell - Dr. Peters
Isaiah Washington - Michael Rivers
Alaina Reed Hall - Judge Elizabeth Witt
Michael Brandon - Attorney Adam Dawson
David Burke - Harry
Tony Amendola - Judge Walter Swan
Al Pugliese - Attorney Joel Hurt
Daniel Dae Kim - Police Officer
George Cedar - Judge Jonathan Harker
Donna Murphy - Mrs. Marie Hansen (Suspect)
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
Dancing Twin #1 - Eric Cohen
Dancing Twin #2 - Steve Cohen
(Note: This episode crosses over with The Practice's "Axe Murderer",
which aired immediately following on another network.)
21. "Being There" #AM20 [AM121] (aired May 4, 1998)
(rerun October 5, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Mel Damski
Worried that John Cage's tactics will get her convicted and
subsequently fired in court when she appears to face the charge of assault
against her, Renee (Carson) seeks assistance from Ally for her
aggressiveness. Georgia believes she is pregnant.
Guest stars: Isaiah Washington - Michael Rivers
Michael Easton - Glenn
Gibby Brand - Judge William McGough
Eric McCormack - Assistant District Attorney Kepler
Erica Nicole Dickerson - Young Renee
Shannon Welles - Old Woman in Elevator
Herb Corben - Old Man in Elevator
Patricia Tate - Bailiff
Earl K. Kim - Foreperson
(Note: this episode opens with a Vonda Shepard music video.)
22. "Alone Again" #AM21 [AM122] (aired May 11, 1998)
(rerun August 31, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
John Cage comes face to face with an old flame (Stevenson) who is
now the lawyer working on the opposing side; a woman he loved secretly
but preferred to remain friends as to not lose her completely if the love
didn't work out. Richard and Whipper work out their differences which
leaves the door open for the future. A woman (Sagal) jilted at the altar
sues for emotional and physical damages.
Guest stars: Cynthia Stevenson - Hayley Chisholm
McNally Sagal - Mary Halliday
Michael Hagerty - Michael Huttle
Gibby Brand - Judge William McGough
Neal Lerner - Attorney George Pullman
Jocko Marcellino - Prison Guard
Dabbs Greer - Vincent Robbins
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer (Whipper) Cone
Landry Barb - Clerk
Bill Bishop - Foreman
Bill Finkelstein - William
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
23. "These Are The Days" #AM22 [AM123] (aired May 18, 1998)
(rerun September 7, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jonathan Pontell
Two men (Schiff, Gunton) wish to trade hearts and want the firm to
win them the right to do so. John Cage must defend his second cousin
(Garson) who accosts happy people. Ally catches Billy and Georgia naked,
making love on an office desk.
Guest stars: Dylan McDermott - Robert G. (Bobby) Donnell *[Practice]
Willie Garson - Alan Farmer
Richard Schiff - Bernie Gilson
Phil Leeds - Judge 'Happy' Boyle
Albert Hall - Judge Seymore Walsh
Lee Wilkof - District Attorney Nixon
Rhonda Dotson - Julie Martin
Ken Abraham - Hendrix
Bob Gunton - Michaelson
Gerry Vichi - Foreman
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2nd Season: (Fall 1998 - Spring 1999)
(2nd season premiere shown 1 hour earlier in Canada.)
24. "The Real World" #2M01 [AM201] (aired September 14, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jonathan Pontell
Ally defends a woman (Jewell) who is charged with statutory rape
after having an affair with a 16 year old boy (now 18) (Jackson). Ally
has a dream prior to meeting the boy, the object of desire in her dream.
Nelle (Sub-Zero) Porter (de Rossi), a bright and brash attorney joins the
firm (and the series) after Fish scores a coup by winning her away from
her previous law firm. The women in the office take an immediate
disliking to Nelle due to her good looks and winning ways in the courtroom.
Guest stars: Richard Lee Jackson - Jason Tresham
Caitlin Dulany - Laura Jewell
Susan Krebs - Judge Kensington
Tracey Ullman - Dr. Tracy Clark
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
Julie Sanford - Juror
Mark Ankeny - Foreman
Note: This episode is dedicated to the memory of Phil (Judge Boyle) Leeds.
His scenes from this episode shown in episode #30 'Happy Trails'.
25. "They Eat Horses, Don't They" #2M02 [AM202] (aired September 21, 1998)
(rerun December 28, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Mel Damski
John Cage and Ally defend the owner (Pankin) of a restaurant which
serves horse meat as a delicacy. Cage is troubled by the case because he
must go against his own convictions in order to defend the client. Nelle
represents a client (Liu - who is joining the series) who is suing a
radio shock jock ala Howard Stern (Newton) for causing sexual harrassment
by the men in her factory.
Guest stars: James Sutorius - Daley's Lawyer
Albert Hall - Judge Seymore Walsh
Mark Metcalf - Wicks' Lawyer, Walden
Tim Thomerson - Daley
Stuart Pankin - Paul Handy
J. Karen Thomas - TV Reporter
Marty Levy - TV Announcer
Wayne Newton - Harold Wick
David Ogden Steirs - Judge Andrew Peters
Renee Goldsberry - Ikette #1
Vatrina King - Ikette #2
Sy Smith - Ikette #3
David E. Wells - Michael
Mijanou van der Woude - Reporter 7
Paul Hayes - Foreman
26. "Fools Night Out" #2M03 [AM203] (aired September 28, 1998)
(rerun January 4, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Peter MacNicol
The client (Liu) who sued the radio jock last week is back to help
her sister (Look) sue a breast implant model (Butler) for deceiving
unsuspecting clients and misrepresenting her breasts as implants when, in
fact, they are natural. A choir singer (Holliday) is upset when her
lover, the church's minister (Page) breaks off their affair. The minister
seeks counsel with Richard, regarding the matter, who assigns Ally to get
to the bottom of it. Ally's resulting discovery that men fall out of love
as easily as they fall in, makes Ally realize her relationship with Billy
fell apart the same way.
Guest stars: Jennifer Holliday - Lisa Knowles (Lead Choir Singer)
Harrison Page - Reverend Mark Newman
Gerry Becker - Attorney Stone
Kayren Ann Butler - Jody Silverman
Lydia Look - Leigh Woo
Dancing Twins - Eric Cohen
Steve Cohen
27. "It's My Party" #2M04 [AM204] (aired October 19, 1998)
(rerun March 29, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jace Alexander
While defending a client (Ritter) from religious bias, which cost him
his job at a liberated woman's magazine, Ally is found guilty of contempt
of court for wearing her skirts too short. The firm turns out in support
of her decision to dress as she pleases and that it should have no bearing
on her professional performance. Ally finds herself drawn to the client
although he is currently dating Elaine.
Guest stars: Shawn Michael Howard - Ben
Lee Wilkoff - District Attorney Nixon
Albert Hall - Judge Seymore Walsh
Claudette Nivens - Ms. Christine Hollings
John Ritter - George Madison
Terry L. Rose - Guard
Lawrence McNeal III - Bailiff
28. "Story Of Love" #2M05 [AM205] (aired October 28, 1998)
(rerun March 29, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Tom Moore
Ally defends a woman (Wagner) charged with assault after her friend
stole her boyfriend by questioning the ethics of the the woman who did
the stealing. The case has similarities for Ally as she is pondering
whether to start a relationship with Madison (Ritter), Elaine's new
boyfriend. Ally's old nemesis, Oren Koolie (Evans) makes an appearance at
trial. When John Cage's pet frog is killed, Nelle shows a different side
to her 'cold' facade when she buys him a new pet.
Guest stars: Josh Evans - Oren Koolie
Latanya Richardson - Attorney Yvette Rose
Kristin Datillo - Laura Payne
Eric Christmas - Judge Maynard Snipp
Natasha Gregson Wagner - Hannah Puck
Terry L. Rose - Guard #1
Roderick Bascom - Guard #2
Ken Colquitt - Police Officer
Harvey J. Alperin - Foreman
29. "Worlds Without Love" #2M07 [AM207] (aired November 2, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Arvin Brown
Ally represents a nun (Waymire) who has renounced her vow of
celibacy. Renee runs into an old flame (Jones) who is now married.
Whipper (Cannon) is thinking of reuniting with Richard, unaware that he
is now seeing Ling (Liu) and decides to surprise him.
Guest stars: Kellie Waymire - Chrissa
Lee Wilkoff - District Attorney Nixon
Shea Farrell - Priest
Jessica Harper - Sister Helen
Richard T. Jones - Matt Griffin
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer 'Whipper' Cone
Vatrena King - Ikette #1
Sy Smith - Ikette #2
Cynthia Calhoun - Ikette #3
Note: Shea Farrell played Mr. Tyler in the first season's 'The Playing
Field' and is a second season production assistant with the show.
30. "Happy Trails" #2M08 [AM208] (aired November 9, 1998)
(rerun March 8, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Jonathan Pontell
While hearing a case, Judge Boyle (Leeds) suffers a fatal heart
attack. The firm represents a woman (Chartoff), turned orange by a skin
reaction, who has been fired from her job due to her strange appearance.
Ally is pursued by a persistant suitor (Schneider).
Guest stars: Jennifer Holliday - Lisa Knowles (Lead Choir Singer)
Phil Leeds - Judge 'Happy' Boyle
Melanie Chartoff - Joanne Poole
John Fleck - Attorney Spicer
Louis Giambalvo - Harold Jordan
Rob Schneider - Fitzy
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer 'Whipper' Cone
Vatrena King - Ikette #1
Sy Smith - Ikette #2
Cynthia Calhoun - Ikette #3
Alex Shen - Waiter
Robert Blanche - Officer
Note: Phil Leeds' last episode - his scenes delayed from episode #24.
31. "Just Looking" #2M09 [AM209] (aired November 16, 1998)
Written by: Shelly Landau & David E. Kelley
Directed by: Vince Misiano
Ling's mud-wrestling club featuring lady wrestlers comes under attack
from a rights' organization and Ling is sued as a result. Fish and Cage
go undercover to investigate the claims made against the club and Richard
is drawn into a mud-wrestle. An old flame (Theroux) of Georgia's is
opposing counsel and they later reminisce about what might have been had
their relationship worked out.
Guest stars: Justin Theroux - Attorney Raymond Brown
Tony Plana - Judge Warren Figueroa
Christine Ebersole - Marie Stokes
Eric Scott Woods - Jack Clooney
Reese Selley - Male Stripper
Vatrena King - Ikette #1
Sy Smith - Ikette #2
Cynthia Calhoun - Ikette #3
Twni Graf - Jennifer
Brad Grunberg - Emcee
32. "You Never Can Tell" #2M06 [AM206] (aired November 23, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Adam Nimoy
Ling sues an employee (Giuntoli) over the looks he's been giving her
in the plant that she claims are actually sexual advances. Renee sets
Ally up with a blind date. John and Nelle grow closer.
Guest stars: Shawn Michael Howard - Ben
Bob Glouberman - Wallace
Murray Rubin - Seymore
Michael Reilley Burke - Attorney Wells
Neil Giuntoli - Ralph Witton
Larry Brandenburg - Judge Raynsford Hopkins
Michael Dimaggio - Sean
Michael Davenport - Dr. Herbert
Note: Delayed from an earlier date.
33. "Making Spirits Bright" #2M10 [AM210] (aired December 14, 1998)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Peter MacNicol
Ally and Billy represent a client (Baker) who has been fired by an
investment firm because he claims he has seen a unicorn. Renee's old
boyfriend (Jones) returns and attempts to rekindle the romance, although
he is still married.
Guest stars: Richard T. Jones - Matt Griffin
Lee Wilkof - District Attorney Nixon
John De Lancie - Jackson Poile
Mark-Linn Baker - Sheldon Maxwell
Dyna Cannon - Judge Jennifer 'Whipper' Cone
Lara Flynn Boyle - Helen Gamble
Amy Castle - Young Ally
Go-Go Dancers - Renee Goldsberry
Melanie Taylor
Terron Brooks
Travis Payne
34. "In Dreams" #2M11 [AM211] (aired January 11, 1999)
(rerun in Canada March 15, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Alex Graves
Ally's former high school teacher (Ryan), who is now on her deathbed,
wishes to remain asleep for her remaining days as she has developed a
fantasy world in her dreams where she is married with children - an
opposite life to her reality where she is single and alone. Ally and John
represent her fight in court against the hospital who opposes her desire.
Dr. Greg Butters (Martin) returns and his friendship with Ally renews.
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Eileen Ryan - Bria Tolson
James Greene - Father Robert McNamara
Joel Polis - Attorney Woodson
Sam Anderson - Mark Harrison
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer 'Whipper' Cone
Vatrena King - Ikette #1
Sy Smith - Ikette #2
Cynthia Calhoun - Ikette #3
Nurse - Carla Bennett
35. "Love Unlimited" #2M12 [AM212] (aired January 18, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Dennie Gordon
The firm represents a woman (Thornhill) whose husband (Ruginis) of 9
years wants an annulment on the grounds that he has sexual compulsion and
thus was mentally incompetent when they married. Ally and John discover
their therapist has been replaced. Things heat up for John and Nelle.
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Lisa Thornhill - Kimberly Goodman
Caroline Aaron - Laura
Vyto Ruginis - Mr. Goodman
Francesca P. Roberts - Judge Francesca Harris
Christopher John Feilds - Goodman's Attorney
Joel Brooks - Dr. Hubbell
Bruce Willis - Dr. Nickle (Uncredited)
36. "Angels and Blimps" #2M13 [AM213] (aired February 8, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Mel Damski
A very touching episode in which Ally receives help from an unlikely
source when she represents a boy (Osment), who wants to sue God for his
terminal illness. Richard and John represent a man (Oglesby) who is
charged with attempting to murder his wife's (Balsam) lover (Graham).
Ling surprises the firm with an unbelievable revelation.
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Mary Mara - Julie Stall
Randy Oglesby - Harvey Kent
Talia Balsam - Sheila Kent
Gary Graham - Rodney Wilcox
H. Richard Greene - Dr. Burns
Fred Sanders - Judge Stewart
Keith MacKechnie - Attorney Arthur Gale
Haley Joel Osment - Eric Stall
Backup Singer #1 - Renee Goldsberry
Backup Singer #1 - Vatrena King
Backup Singer #1 - Melanie Taylor
Patrick Pankhurst - Dr. Stewart
Elliott Goldwag - Foreman
Note: This episode is dedicated to the memory of John G. Heath, Jr.,
construction co-ordinator on the show, who lost a hard fought
battle with cancer.
37. "Pyramids On The Nile" #2M14 [AM214] (aired February 15, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Elodie Keene
A new attorney joins Cage/Fish and Associates. Nelle and John handle
a wrongful termination suit when a couple (Birkenhead, Bowles) is fired
for hiding their romance due to their company's strict policy on employees
dating. Billy declares his love for Ally once he discovers that she is
getting serious about her relationship with Greg (Martin).
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Conor O'Farrell - Attorney Jordan
Albert Hall - Judge Seymore Walsh
Peter Birkenhead - Steve
Kenneth Kimmins - Mr. Forsley
Larry Brandenburg - Judge Raynsford Hopkins
Bruce Nozick - Cobb Comapany Attorney
Lauren Bowles - Callie Horne
J. Karen Thomas - ?
Anna Nicole Smith - Myra Jacobs
Paul Perri - Attorney Jamison
Jack Patterson - Foreman
38. "Sideshow" #2M15 [AM215] (aired February 22, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Alex Graves
Ally calls her therapist, Dr. Tracy Clark (Ullman) when she realizes
she is in a crisis due to Billy's declaration that he wants to make love
to her. Dr. Clark sets up a confrontation session with Billy and Ally to
get to the root of their problem and reveals some observations about
Billy in the process. Meanwhile, Georgia thinks that Nelle may have
designs on her husband after noticing a short talk between the two of
them.
Guest stars: Tracey Ullman - Dr. Tracy Clark
Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
39. "Sex, Lies and Politics" #2M16 [AM-216] (aired March 1, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Arlene Sanford
Ally tells Greg (Martin) and Billy tells Georgia about the kiss and
the love that Ally and Billy are experiencing for each other. Ling and
John take on a pornography case in which a U.S. Senator (White) has shut
down a small bookstore run by their client (Gehringer), using it as a
pawn in his election campaign. Ling shines in her first litigation task.
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Zach Grenier - Attornery Benson
Peter White - Senator Harold Watkins
Linda Gehringer - Shirley Peterson
Albert Hall - Judge Seymore Walsh
Harrison Page - Reverend Mark Newman
Jennifer Holliday - Lisa Knowles (Lead Choir Singer)
Note: Linda Gehringer previously played Attorney General Janet Reno
in the episodes "Body Language" and "Theme of Life".
No#. "Life and Trials of Ally McBeal" (aired March 22, 1999)
A special episode unrelated to the series and produced by a
different company (credits below in production list) featuring memorable
moments from the show and interviews with the cast. Bill Maher hosts this
retrospective of the first two seasons.
Credits - Zaloom - Michenaud - Cowan (ZMC) Productions
Ally McBeal Created by David E. Kelley
Executive Producers - Chris Cowan & Jean-Michel Michenaud
Produced and Edited by Jonathan Siegel
Written by Michael Mahler
Additional Material - Jeff Fisher & Joel Friedman
Host Shoot Director - Austin Peralta
Additional Music Composed by Taylor Uhler
Post Production Supervisor - Jonas Larsen
Director of Photography - Bruce Dorfman
FOX Talent Relations - Missy Halperin, Kristen Guertin
Sandie Ceballo, Joel Deloach
Assistant Editors - Joel Watson, Gerald Hartwig
& Nicholas Sousa
Clearance - Elana Kartsofsky & Karen Strauss
Production Managers - Margaret Goodman & Karen Leone-McElravey
Sound Recordists - John Prieb & Dave Weinstock
Costume Stylist - Alison Taupier
Bill Maher's Makeup - Michelle Dario
Title and Graphics by The Madhatters Picture Company
Production Assistants - Michael Thorsen, Sean Riordan
Peter Rosers, Michael Hickey
Footage Courtesy of David E. Kelley Productions
Online Services - Eye Candy Post
Online Editors - Ogden Bass & Yoram Tal
Audio Services - Wild Woods
Sound Mixer - Terrance Dwyer
Executive in Charge of Production - Michael Shevloff
Note: Nelle is spelled 'Nell' in this episode.
40. "Civil War" #2M17 [AM217] (aired April 5, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by: Billy Dickson
It's John versus Richard as the firm represents both sides in a
date-rape suit between a woman (Pitillo) and a man (Mount) she met on the
Internet. Nelle and Ling mediate between the IRS agent (Fuller) and a
client (Costanzo) who has an incredible perspiration problem. Ally and
Billy's kiss becomes the talk of the office and Georgia confronts Ally in
the Unisex bathroom, inciting a brawl among the women in the office.
Guest stars: Jesse L. Martin - Dr. Greg Butters
Robert Costanzo - George Chisholm
Anson Mount - Kevin Wah
Carmen Argenziano - Harry Wah
Kurt Fuller - Bernard Marsh
Gibby Brand - Judge McKough
Maria Pitillo - Paula Hunt
Nelson Mashita - Foreperson
Cissy Wellman - Secretary
41. "Those Lips, That Hand #2M18 [AM218] (aired April 19, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by:
Dr. Joyce Brothers appears as a character witness for John and Ally's
client. Ally's dreading another birthday and another year older. John
and Ally kiss.
Guest stars: Dr. Joyce Brothers - Herself
Tony Shaloub - Shepley
Jody Wood - Officer Joseph Kent
Brad Blaisdell - Coroner Alfonso Moreno
Dyan Cannon - Judge Jennifer 'Whipper' Cone
42. "Let's Dance" #2M19 [AM219] (aired April 26, 1999)
Written by: David E. Kelley
Directed by:
Details unavailable.
Guest stars: Rosie O'Doneell - Marriage Therapist
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Production Credits:
(The numbers in brackets represent the episodes on which they worked)
(The following data taken from the closing credits
of the respective episodes.)
Supervising Producer - Jonathan Pontell (1->40)
Co-Producer - Steve Robin (1->40)
Pamela Wisne (2->40)
Robert Breech (1->23)
Producer - Mike Listo (1->40)
Producer - Jonathan Pontell (1)
Executive Producer - David E. Kelley (1->40)
Co-Executive Producer - Jeffrey Kramer (1->40)
Jonathan Pontell (24->40)
Co-ordinating Producer - Gary M. Strangis (1)
Peter Politanoff (2->4)
Robert Breech (5->23)
Peter Burrell (24->40)
Associate Producer - Roseann M. Bonora-Keris (24->40)
Kim Hamberg (24->40)
Production Designer - Lee C. Fischer (1)
Peter Politanoff (2->40)
Director of Photography - Billy Dickson (1->40)
Main Title Theme and Additional Music - Vonda Shepard (1->40)
Score by Danny Lux (1->40)
Casting - Jeanie Bacharach (1->40)
Sharon Jetton - (24->40)
Casting Associate - Sharon Jetton (1->23,40)
Original Casting - Judith Weiner (1->40)
Editing - Jonathan Pontell (1)
Charles McClelland (1)
Bill Johnson (4,7,10-2-3-6-9,22)
Philip Neel (2,5,8,11-4-7-8,20-3-4-7-9,33-6-9)
Thomas R. Moore (3,6,9,15-8,21-3-5-8,30-4-7,40)
Craig Bench (26,31-2-5-8)
Unit Production Manager - Robert Del Valle (1->13)
Peter Burrell (14->40)
1st Assistant Director - Victoria E. Rhodes (1)
Robert Yannetti
(1,3,5,7,9,11-3-5-7-9,21-3-5-7,30-2-3-5-7-9)
Allen DiGioia
(2,4,6,8,10-2-4-6-8,20-2-4-6-8-9,31-4-6-8,40)
2nd Assistant Director - Marge Piane (1)
Alisa Statman (1->40)
Set Decorator - Cheryal Kearney (1)
Dianne O'Connell (2->23,29,30->40)
Set Designer - Beverly Eagan (1)
Suzanne Feller-Otto (2->23,40)
Steven Saylor (24->39)
Lead Person - Patrick Salamunovich (1)
David Lombard (2->40)
Construction Co-ordinator - John G. Heath, Jr. (1->36)
Robert Dean (37->40)
Property Master - Douglas M. Keenan (1->40)
Camera Operator - Tom Fraser (1)
Michael Frediani (2-4)
David Harp - (5->39)
Michael Frediani (40)
Production Sound Mixer - Clark King (1)
Paul Lewis (2->40)
Choreographer - Joe Malone (21,35)
Women's Costume Supervisor - Loree Parral (1->23,33,40)
Men's Costume Supervisor - Shelly Levine (1->23,33,40)
Costume Supervisor - Mareena Hunter (24->40)
Key Costumer - Michelle Roth (11,13->23)
Costume Designer - Rachel Stanley (24->40)
Location Manager - Orin Kennedy (1)
Karen White (1)
Gary DeGalla (2->40)
Gaffer - James Strong (1)
Myron Hyman (2->40)
Key Grip - J. David Ahuna (1->40)
Transportation Co-ordinator - Wayne Morris (1->40)
Transportation Captain - Glenn Carter (24->40)
Production Co-ordinator - Julie Kay Rogers (1)
Pam Jackson (2->40)
Assistant Production Co-ordinator - Rob Osterberg (1)
Jennifer Meyer (2->4,40)
Evan Rabins - (5->23)
Alana Feeney (24->39)
Production Assistant - Leo Bauer (11->23)
Kristin Means (11,13->23)
Anne M. Uemura (19->24-6-8,36-8)
Shea Farrell (24->40)
Eddy Kopernik (24-6-8-9,34-6-8)
Britta Geiogue (25-7,30->33-5-7)
Ralph Greco (25-7,30->33-5-7)
Head Make-Up Artist - Joyce Westmore (1->23,40)
Sharin Helgestad (24->39)
Make-Up Artist - Kathy C. Crouse (27->40)
Hair Stylist - Susan Mills (1)
Head Hair Stylist - Ora Green (2->4,40)
Daphne Lawson - (5->17)
Jeffrey Sacino - (18)
Gloria Ponce (19,20)
Lana Sharpe (21)
Roni Jacobs (22-3)
Robin Jacobs (24->39)
1st Assistant Camera - Joe Allegro (24->40)
2nd Second Assistant Director - Scott Harris (1->5,8,9,12->40)
Joel DeLoach - (6,7,10,11,13->40)
Tony Schwartz (21)
Supervising Sound Editor - David Rawlinson (1->40)
Re-Recording Mixers - Harry Andronis - (1,9)
David J. West - (1,9)
Thomas Gerard (2,3,40)
Douglas F. Turner (4->6)
Kurt Kassulke - (7,8,10->29)
Peter R. Kelsey (2->8,10->40)
Nello Torri (1->8,10->40)
Music Editor - Micdi Productions / Sharyn Tylk (1->40)
Assistant Editor - Jean Crupper
(1,2,4,6,8,10-2-4-6-8,20-2-4-6-9,36-8,40)
Michael Hathaway
(3,5,7,9,11-3-5-7-9,21-3-5-7-8,30-3-5-7-9)
John Keris (31-2-4-8)
Apprentice Editor - Diane Holm (11->40)
Script Supervisor - Mary C. Wright (1->4,10->40)
Script Coordinator - Barb Mackintosh (22-3)
David Ransil (11->21)
Colorist - Dexter P. (22)
Kevin Kerwan - (29,30-1-2-4->40)
Post Production Supervisor - Kim Hamberg (1->23)
Post Production Assistant - Diane Holm Sackman (1)
Jessica Levine (13)
Noah Pontell (14->40)
Visual EFX Supervisor - Michael D. Most (1->4,6,8,9,13->40)
Richard Kerrigan (11-2)
Production Accountant - Susan Stern (1->40)
Supervising Associate - Roseann M. Bonora-Keris (1->23)
Executive Assistant - Cindy Lichtman (1->40)
Associate to Jeffrey Kramer - Maggie Murphy (1->23)
Assistant to Jeffrey Kramer - Elisa Todd (33-4-6-7)
Assistant to Jeffrey Kramer - Mindy Farabee (1->32-5-8)
Assistant to David E. Kelley - Mindy Farabee (33->40)
Assistant to Jonathan Pontell - Cindy Kerber (1->40)
Assistant to Mike Listo - Tammy ann Casper (1)
Jennifer Menchaca (2->39)
Associate to Mike Listo - Jennifer Menchaca (40)
Assistant to Pamela Wisne - Neely Swanson (3,4->40)
Research Associate - Cindy Lichtman (25)
Dancing Baby originally created using 3D Studio Max and Character Studio
provided courtesy of Kinetix copyright 1997 Autodesk Inc. (ep.#37)
Tae-Bo Aerobics created by Billy Blanks
Coffeehouse set courtesy of Starbucks Coffee Company
Homerun Audio courtesy of Major League Baseball Production (ep.#24)
Fantasy Home courtesy of House Beautiful - c1952 Hearst Communications
William Howland - Photograher (ep.#27)
Music Video by 550 Music / Sony Music Soundtrax
Directed by Gery Wenner (ep.#27)
Road Runner - TM & Copyright 1998 Warner Bros. (ep.#31-2)
Audio Services Provided by Wild Woods - (ep.#40)
Filmed at Ren-Mar Studios, Hollywood, California
Telecine Electronic Assembly and Visual Effects by Encore Video
Main Title Sequence - Imaginary Forces
Post Production Sound Editorial by West Productions Inc.
Color - CFI Labs (ep.#1->23)
CH Labs (ep.#24->40)
Filmed With Panavision Cameras and Lenses
Law Books and Westlaw Provided by West Publishing
Production Accountants - Oberman Tivoli & Miller Ltd.
Location Equipment - Cinelease Inc.
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Corrections and additional information supplied by
Dana Hagerty, Jennifer Menchaca, David Fung,
Brendan Quirk, Matt Schiller & Adam Young.
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P. O. Box 501091 Building 'A', 2nd Floor
San Diego, California Hollywood, California
92150-1091 90038
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