- 1
Sleeping with the Enemy
Mike James represents a young woman dying of AIDS who is charging her HIV positive ex-boyfriend with murder. Briggs' key witness turns out to have multiple personalities. Jo Ann worries that her relationship with Peter will compromise her career.
- 2
End Game
Julie Janovich starts a romance with Frank Mirelli, whom she meets while prosecuting a Skinhead. Peter Bauer goes up against Searls on a juvenile death penalty case. And Linda Bauer finds her dream apartment, but must go before the co-op board.
- 3
Courting Disaster
Mike James is in the hot seat when he tries to prosecute a woman who killed her ex-husband and his new wife. Jesse deals with a gang related problem at her daughter's school, and Searls has a steamy affair with the daughter of a high-ranking judge.
- 4
In Confidence
Linda and Julie interlock on a case involving a man they absolutely know is guilty, but they have trouble proving it. Meanwhile, Mike enters the dating pool with Maggie, and Peter defends a mad man who has admitted to committing a brutal murder.
- 5
Do No Harm
Eugene's involvement in a right-to-die case leads him to consider his own views of life and death. Linda Bauer prosecutes a college football player charged with rape. Meanwhile, Julie Janovich continues her romance with Detective Frank Mirelli.
- 6
The Big Game and Other Crimes
Briggs has his hands full attempting to prove the guilt of a man charged with arson. Searls, Rogan and Briggs do their best to find a way to beat the Public Defenders in a basketball match-up.. Bach's questionable politics has Rogan seething.
- 7
Part of the Plan
Jo Ann is working hard to put a suspected robber into prison. Peter and Linda Bauer's mother dies suddenly, leaving them stunned. Meanwhile, Briggs and Kerry Lynn find their mutual attraction is very real -- and very special -- and begin a romance.
- 8
Who Speaks for the Children?
Linda Bauer and Jo Ann Harris disagree while working together on a precedent-setting case involving a pregnant drug addict. Meanwhile, Julie's relationship with Detective Mirelli ends on a sour note, and Briggs serves time at criminal intake court.
- 9
Do the Wrong Thing
Supporters try to persuade Rogan to run against Bach for District Attorney. Searls asks a man to wear a hidden microphone in the interests of his case. And Jo Ann in in the unenviable position of prosecuting Jesus of Nazareth for attempted robbery.
- 10
Without Prejudice
Mike James is conducting a Grand Jury investigation that involves a racially motivated murder. Eugene Rogan decides to quit his job and run for the office of District Attorney. Searls works as a cross-designate with the U.S. attorney's office.
- 11
Opening Farewell
Eugene resigns and intends to run against Arnold for the office of District Attorney. Searls continues to be torn between his ambition and keeping his promise to a witness. Meanwhile, old wounds are re-opened for Mike when Delia's murderer is found.
- 12
What Color Are My Eyes?
Linda Bauer does whatever it takes to win a high profile case...one involving the rape of a homeless girl. Meanwhile, Rogan is working a trial that has him questioning his own ethics, and Jo Ann and Peter go on a popular game show.
- 13
The Devil His Due
Jo Ann has trouble rebounding after a life-threatening incident. Eugene Rogan's friends criticize him for continuing to play politics at their expense. Meanwhile, Mike is working to prosecute a basketball coach for the death of a player.