The BEST episodes written by Catherine Stribling
#1 - Life or Death
JAG - Season 5 - Episode 13
Mac is assigned the personally distasteful task of representing a fellow Marine who is appealing his death sentence for the murder of three other Marines. She believes that the defendant, Kenneth Farmer, should receive the death penalty, but she must argue otherwise in court. Brumby, who doesn't believe in capital punishment, must argue in favor of it. However, in attempting to overturn the original guilty verdict, Mac must argue inadequate counsel by the corporal's previous lawyer: then-Commander A.J. Chegwiggen. The appeals court lets stand the original guilty verdict, but orders a new sentencing hearing. Mic is recalled by the Royal Australian Navy and must leave within 72 hours. As a result, Harm is assigned to replace Brumby at the new sentencing hearing. Despite Mac's arguments to the defense of Corporal Farmer that was not raised by then-Commander Chegwiggen, Corporal Farmer is again sentenced to death. Admiral Chegwiggen throws a goodbye party for Mic at the local bar. Ever
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#2 - Snickers and Maury
Dog Whisperer - Season 7 - Episode 8
An Australian shepherd became overly aggressive after being attacked by two boxers, and now its owners fear for their son’s safety. Also: Cesar rehabilitates an abandoned pup, hoping to save it from being euthanized.
#3 - It Takes a Village
NYPD Blue - Season 5 - Episode 5
A son is bitter about his father's death and offers $5000 in cash to anyone who can produce the killer. Andy avoids getting the eye surgery he needs. Simone and Kirkendall try to work the case, despite the impedance to the investigation caused by the reward. A drug-addicted pregnant mother gives up her kids up for the reward. Sipowicz and Russell investigate the rape of a 9-year-old girl. The victim's mother is convinced that the perp may be a retarded youth from their building who's going through adolescence. Later the girl is able to recall more details that get them on a lead on the real perp, a man who says he was rehabilitated. The outcomes of their investigations have different effects on each of the detectives. Diane and Bobby engage in some intense activities that cause them to believe they've made a baby.
#4 - India, Jagger, and Axl (Beach Blues)
Dog Whisperer - Season 7 - Episode 9
Cesar helps socialize a wheaten terrier who doesn’t play nice with other dogs. Also: a rescue dog lives by the beach, but hates the ocean; and an aggressive pooch has a biting problem.
#5 - Of Human Bondage
The Practice - Season 3 - Episode 14
Bobby takes over the defense of a teenage prostitute accused of murder when her previous attorney withdraws, claiming he represents her 'john' (who's also her alibi). Ellenor revisits her past when her very first client is found passed out in a dealer's apartment with a bag of cocaine on his chest. Jimmy cuts a deal with opposing counsel so that both parties in a very bitter divorce get satisfaction.
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