Raising the Bar (2008) is a drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Raising the Bar online in HD.
Raising the Bar — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Steven Bochco, David Feige
- Starring: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben, Currie Graham, Melissa Sagemiller, J. August Richards, Jonathan Scarfe, Teddy Sears, Natalia Cigliuti
Raising the Bar — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2008-09-01 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | TNT |
| Status | Canceled |
| Rating | 6.3/10 (13 votes) |
Raising the Bar — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Public Defender (2008-09-01) — Public defender, Jerry Kellerman, defends a man that he is certain is innocent. Jerry struggles on the case while in front of a judge that despises him. Meanwhile in the DA's offic
- E2: Guatemala Gulfstream (2008-09-08) — Jerry defends a man accused of murder but the only eyewitness is in Guatemala. Michele has the chance of trying her first murder trial and tries to remember to be a good lawyer in
- E3: I Will, I'm Will (2008-09-15) — Jerry defends a mentally ill client and runs into problems with Judge Kessler. Richard defends a woman who caused problems due to a welfare check and may not be able to take care o
- E4: Richie Richer (2008-09-22) — Richard's wealthy father offers Roz a job. Jerry defends a mother whose arrest may have something to do with her testifying in a murder trial. Judge Kessler continues her quest as
- E5: Bagels and Locks (2008-09-29) — Jerry takes on an emotional case of the murder of a young boy. As the press coverage intensifies, Balco takes over as lead prosecutor. Bobbi defends a family man charged with posse
- E6: Hang Time (2008-10-06) — Jerry defends a man who followed a hit and run driver and then stole from him. Bobbi's latest case involves a domestic -violence dispute which has the wife refusing to press charge
- E7: A Leg to Stand On (2008-10-13) — Jerry defends a client who he is sure is innocent. Jerry gets a sign that he should go with a bench trial, but it seems there are some politics going on in the background. Richard
- E8: Out on the Roof (2008-10-20) — One of Charlie's friends is arrested and Charlie arranges to have Jerry handle the case, but then is put in front of Charlie's boss, Judge Kessler. Michelle calls Jerry in to inter
- E9: Roman Holiday (2008-10-27) — Jerry defends an HIV-positive man charged with attempted murder due to the fact that he spit in a police officer's face. Jerry must go up against Mitch Baker, an arrogant assistant
- E10: Shop Till You Drop (2008-11-03) — The appeals court overturns the conviction of a black firefighter accused of stealing property from a body found during a fire. The court finds that Judge Kessler was wrong to disa
Season 2
- E1: Hair Apparent (2009-06-08) — 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. Marcu
- E2: Rules of Engagement (2009-06-15) — Jerry and Michelle go before a new judge; Michelle becomes smitten with a cop who may be perjuring himself.
- E3: The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button (2009-06-22) — Jerry gets into a conflict with Judge Farnsworth. Jerry schemes to make Farnsworth a victim of his own rules.
- E4: No Child's Left Behind (2009-06-29) — Jerry defends a father against Balco's aggressive prosecution. Bobbi considers finding another job with better pay.
- E5: Is There a Doctor in the House? (2009-07-06) — Jerry defends a woman picked up for drug possession. Michelle's new boyfriend gives Jerry the runaround.
- E6: I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey (2009-07-13) — 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 w
- E7: Fine and Dandy (2009-07-20) — 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 bl
- E8: Trust Me (2009-07-27) — 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
- E9: Trout Fishing (2009-08-03) — 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 goe
- E10: Making Up Is Hard to Do (2009-08-10) — Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.
- E11: Bobbi Ba-Bing (2009-08-17) — 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.
- E12: Beating a Dead Horse (2009-08-24) — 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
- E13: Maybe, Baby (2009-12-24) — Jerry questions his client's deal to testify against a rapist and a series of events leave Roz with a baby.
- E14: O! Say Can You Pee (2009-12-24) — 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 videota
- E15: Happy Ending (2009-12-24) — 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Raising the Bar have? 2 season(s) with 25 episodes.
Who created Raising the Bar? Steven Bochco, David Feige.
Where can I watch Raising the Bar? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
