Originally aired October 24, 2004
Teleplay by David E. Kelley
Story by David E. Kelley and Jonathan Shapiro
Directed by Ron Underwood

ABC Summary
When Edwin Poole escapes from the mental hospital and wanders into a criminal courtroom, he shocks the firm by taking on the pro-bono case of a man accused of murdering a police officer. Brad Chase persuades Lori Colson to use her skills from her days as a D.A. and serve as first chair in the defense. Meanwhile, Shore is encouraged by a senior partner to use extreme measures to defend a company CEO charged with shoplifting and to keep the case from going public.

Transcript of episode (by olucy)

Cases

1. Edwin and Lori's murder case
2. Alan Shore at his meanest

Guest Cast
Rene Auberjonois as Paul Lewiston
Jeremiah Birkett as Warren Litch
Larry Miller as Edwin Poole
Robert Joy as A.D.A. William Preston
Richard Portnow as Judge Peter Harding
Dennis Cockrum as Officer James Jacobs
David Kaufman as Dr. Steven Karp
Thomas Kopache as Judge Wallace (uncredited appearance)
David Norona as A.D.A. Harris
Linda Gehringer as Lee Tyler
Will Radford was Miles Tibbet
Charles Currie as Bennett Lyne
Kevin R. Kelly as foreman no. 2
Louise Claps as criminal court jury foreman
Anita Finlay as Helen Poole
Craig Mitchell as prisoner no. 1
Jim Kratt as prisoner no. 2

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