S1·E1 A Dissertation on the American Justice System by People Who Have Never Been Inside a Courtroom, Let Alone Know Anything About the Law, but Have Seen Way Too Many Legal Thrillers.

Season 1, Episode 1 ('A Dissertation on the American Justice System by People Who Have Never Been Inside a Courtroom, Let Alone Know Anything About the Law, but Have Seen Way Too Many Legal Thrillers.') originally aired on May 31, 2000.

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Clerks.

Jay sues the Quick Stop--and Dante--after slipping on Randal's spilled soda....