The BEST episodes of Raising the Bar season 2

Every episode of Raising the Bar season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Raising the Bar season 2!

A group of young lawyers, all former classmates, find themselves going up against one another as public defenders trying to help the down and out.

Last Updated: 10/28/2024Network: TNT (US)Status: Ended
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Bobbi Ba-Bing
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7.94
36 votes

#1 - Bobbi Ba-Bing

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/17/2009

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.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
Writer: David Feige
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Maybe, Baby
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7.54
70 votes

#2 - Maybe, Baby

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/2009

Jerry questions his client's deal to testify against a rapist and a series of events leave Roz with a baby.

Directors: Martha Mitchell
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Hair Apparent
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7.17
69 votes

#3 - Hair Apparent

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2009

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.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
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The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button
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7.09
66 votes

#4 - The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2009

Jerry gets into a conflict with Judge Farnsworth. Jerry schemes to make Farnsworth a victim of his own rules.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
Writer: Alison Cross
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O! Say Can You Pee
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7.09
69 votes

#5 - O! Say Can You Pee

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/24/2009

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.

Directors: Jeannot Szwarc
Writer: Alison Cross
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Happy Ending
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7.06
67 votes

#6 - Happy Ending

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/24/2009

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.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
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No Child's Left Behind
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6.77
69 votes

#7 - No Child's Left Behind

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2009

Jerry defends a father against Balco's aggressive prosecution. Bobbi considers finding another job with better pay.

Directors: Rick Bota
Writer: Joel Fields
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Rules of Engagement
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6.68
68 votes

#8 - Rules of Engagement

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2009

Jerry and Michelle go before a new judge; Michelle becomes smitten with a cop who may be perjuring himself.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Alison Cross
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Making Up Is Hard to Do
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6.45
38 votes

#9 - Making Up Is Hard to Do

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/10/2009

Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.

Directors: Reginald Hudlin
Writer: Alison Cross
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Fine and Dandy
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6.39
38 votes

#10 - Fine and Dandy

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2009

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.

Directors: David Feige
Writer: Jesse Bochco
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Is There a Doctor in the House?
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6.38
37 votes

#11 - Is There a Doctor in the House?

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2009

Jerry defends a woman picked up for drug possession. Michelle's new boyfriend gives Jerry the runaround.

Directors: Jeannot Szwarc
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I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey
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6.38
37 votes

#12 - I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2009

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.

Directors: Martha Mitchell
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Trout Fishing
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6.32
38 votes

#13 - Trout Fishing

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2009

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.

Directors: Steve Robin
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Beating a Dead Horse
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6.32
38 votes

#14 - Beating a Dead Horse

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/24/2009

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.

Directors: Rick Bota
Writer: Joel Fields
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Trust Me
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6.23
35 votes

#15 - Trust Me

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2009

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.

Directors: Tricia Brock
Writer: Joel Fields
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