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S5·E12 The New Day

Episode
Season 5, Episode 12
Air Date
February 11, 2002
Runtime
43 minutes
Director
Bethany Rooney
Writer
David E. Kelley
Score
7/10 (3 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 11, 2002 43 min ★ 7.0/10 · 3 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Maddie keeps testing Ally for her patience and love, something that doesn't go through Ally's mind until Victor points it out. Ally, on the other hand, is being way too protective on Maddie, confronting her school principal, teacher and classmates. She decides to hire a nanny, but can't find one that is fits her standards (liking Moulin Rouge, for example), so she ends up hiring Victor, who has developed a very good bond with Maddie. As if she didn't have enough going on in her life, Ally is offered partnership on the firm now that John is gone. After a lot of consideration, Richard decided to ask her and change the firm's name from Cage & Fish to Fish & McBeal, which upsets Nelle, who thinks she should be the next partner, not Ally. After going through the firm's books, Ally discovers that they're losing money and have to fire someone to avoid problems. Since neither Richard nor John had the guts to fire anyone, Ally decides to do so. Meanwhile, Coretta and Raymond face each other in

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 12 of Ally McBeal air?

Season 5, Episode 12 ('The New Day') originally aired on February 11, 2002.

How long is Season 5 Episode 12 ('The New Day')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in Ally McBeal Season 5 Episode 12?

Maddie keeps testing Ally for her patience and love, something that doesn't go through Ally's mind until Victor points it out. Ally, on the other hand, is being way too protective on Maddie, confronting her school principal, teacher and classmates. She decides to hire a nanny, but can't find one tha...

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