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Season 2 – Ally McBeal

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Ally McBeal is a young attorney who joins a prestigious law firm with a highly sexual environment and whose staff includes Ally's ex-boyfriend. The series contains fantasy sequences, flashbacks and voiceovers to reveal what Ally is really thinking. Many episodes contain an appearance by singer Vonda Shepard, who performed the show's theme song.
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Kristen Baldwin Entertainment Weekly Fox's once female-friendly -- even empowering -- drama has become a wretchedly misogynist, petty, and completely anti-woman endeavor. Mar 13, 2019 Full Review Belinda Acosta Austin Chronicle You know a character has gotten into your consciousness, or under your skin, when you talk about her as if she were a real person, and even a friend. I can't quite take it that far. Something about Ally McBeal bugs me. Mar 12, 2019 Full Review Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune Writer/creator David E. Kelley uses all of this not only to craft pungent, sophisticated comedy, but to expose emotional truths. Apr 16, 2018 Full Review Robert Moore PopMatters The writing remained as sharp as the debut year, but benefited by excellent additions to the cast. Rated: 8/10 Mar 13, 2019 Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Instead of being a moderately off-kilter drama with comedic elements, the show has become a wildly off-kilter comedy with dramatic elements. It's still an entertaining show. But it has fallen victim to the "can-you-top-this?" syndrome. Mar 12, 2019 Full Review Irish Times Staff Irish Times There's nothing radical or complex about the twee, self-indulgent sludge which passes for plot in [Ally McBeal]. Mar 12, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 14, 1998 The Real World Ally is attracted to a man who has sued her client; Richard hires an attractive and brilliant litigator to help increase the firm's financial portfolio. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 21, 1998 They Eat Horses, Don't They? Ally is put off when Nelle gets her first case for the firm; John defends a restaurant owner facing a lawsuit over the meat served to his patrons. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 28, 1998 Fools Night Out Ally mediates between a jilted choir singer and Fish's minister, prompting second thoughts about Billy. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 1998 It's My Party Elaine's friend George files a wrongful termination suit against a feminist magazine; Ally and Renee organize a big dinner party. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 1998 Story of Love George Madison goes to Ally for advice on starting a magazine; an insecure woman is sued for assault. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 2, 1998 World's Without Love Ally represents a nun who has broken her vow of celibacy; Renee runs into an old flame who has since married. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 9, 1998 Happy Trails The firm represents a woman fired for her unusual skin color; Ally winds up with a boring but persistant blind date (Rob Schneider). Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 16, 1998 Just Looking Cage and Fish go under cover to defend Ling as she struggles to maintain control of her mud-wrestling club. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 23, 1998 You Never Can Tell The firm handles a sexual-harassment suit for Ling against one of her co-workers who has offensive thoughts. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 14, 1998 Making Spirits Bright Ally and Billy share holiday sentiment while working on a case for Fish's biggest client; the office prepares for the Christmas party. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 11, 1999 In Dreams Ally lobbies to get the court to allow her former teacher to be put in a coma; Nelle and Cage quarrel. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 18, 1999 Love Unlimited Ally is dismayed when Fish accepts a case involving a husband who petitions the court for an annulment after nine years of marriage. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 8, 1999 Angels and Blimps Ally counsels a terminally ill boy who wants to sue God; Cage and Fish defend a jilted husband accused of a crime of passion. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 15, 1999 Pyramids on the Nile The lawyers are shocked when a new attorney joins the firm; John and Nelle represent a couple in a wrongful-termination suit. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 22, 1999 Sideshow In shock over an encounter with Billy, Ally concludes her life is in crisis and calls Dr. Tracy Clark. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 1, 1999 Sex, Lies and Politics A conscience-stricken Ally is thrown into turmoil by Dr. Clark's revelations about Billy; Cage and Ling work on a case involving pornography. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 5, 1999 Civil War Rumors about Ally and Billy's romantic encounter spread through the firm; Cage and Fish clash when John represents a woman in a fraud case. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 20, 1999 Those Lips, That Hand While defending a man who allegedly killed his wife, Ally and John call on Dr. Joyce Brothers to testify; Billy and Georgia try to mend their marriage. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 26, 1999 Let's Dance Billy and Georgia see a marriage counselor (Rosie O'Donnell); Cage gets a birthday gift from Nelle; an upcoming dance contest worries Elaine. Details Episode 20 Aired May 3, 1999 Only the Lonely The firm gathers at Ally's place to celebrate the launch of Elaine's "Face Bra"; a smitten John Cage tries to spark a fire with Nelle. Details Episode 21 Aired May 10, 1999 The Green Monster Tired of her conservative appearance, Georgia enlists Ling's help; Ally tries to make Greg jealous by showing up at a party with a new date. Details Episode 22 Aired May 17, 1999 Love's Illusions Ally turns 29 and ponders her life's meaning; Fish and Ling advance their relationship; Billy and Georgia try to revive their marriage. Details Episode 23 Aired May 24, 1999 I Know Him by Heart Fish urges a heartsick Ally to redouble her efforts to find Mr. Right, while Ling counsels her on hair, makeup and wardrobe. Details
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Season Info

Director
Peter MacNicol
Executive Producer
David E. Kelley, Jeffrey Kramer
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (S|D)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 14, 1998