Raising the Bar: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Raising the Bar Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Hair Apparent
Jun 8, 2009
In the dramatic season premiere, Jerry defends a barber charged with allowing his nephew to sell crack out of his barbershop, a crime for which the barber is now being tried. Marcu
Rules of Engagement
Jun 15, 2009
Jerry and Michelle go before a new judge; Michelle becomes smitten with a cop who may be perjuring himself.
The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button
Jun 22, 2009
Jerry gets into a conflict with Judge Farnsworth. Jerry schemes to make Farnsworth a victim of his own rules.
No Child's Left Behind
Jun 29, 2009
Jerry defends a father against Balco's aggressive prosecution. Bobbi considers finding another job with better pay.
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Jul 6, 2009
Jerry defends a woman picked up for drug possession. Michelle's new boyfriend gives Jerry the runaround.
I'll Be Down to Get You a Taxi, Honey
Jul 13, 2009
Jerry relies on the sympathy of the jury instead of the facts when he holds court for a man charged with running over a corrupt lawyer. Elsewhere, Richard makes a judicial fumble w
Fine and Dandy
Jul 20, 2009
Jerry and Richard both fight for their clients who have received unjust punishments. Judge Kessler will be working Richard's case, while also looking forward to going on a first bl
Trust Me
Jul 27, 2009
Bobbi is put to the test while working on a case for a confidential informant who fears his powerful codefendant could have him killed. Jerry tries to assist Bobbi in the case, but
Trout Fishing
Aug 3, 2009
Kessler and Farnsworth clash over a case in which a mother is set to go to prison. Elsewhere, Balco hands a case to Michelle, but she'll only have 48 hours to prepare before it goe
Making Up Is Hard to Do
Aug 10, 2009
Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.
Bobbi Ba-Bing
Aug 17, 2009
Jerry defends an inmate charged with stabbing another inmate; Richard works with Ashley, a new public defender, on a case involving a homeless man arrested for panhandling.
Beating a Dead Horse
Aug 24, 2009
Jerry takes over Bobbi's case involving a pregnant woman addicted to heroin; Michelle is determined to put the woman away to stop her from shooting up with a baby in her womb; Roz
Maybe, Baby
Dec 24, 2009
Jerry questions his client's deal to testify against a rapist and a series of events leave Roz with a baby.
O! Say Can You Pee
Dec 24, 2009
Richard defends a law student accused of pouring beer on a cop at a sporting event. Marcus takes legal action against a father who stole food to feed his family, however, a videota
Happy Ending
Dec 24, 2009
In the series finale, Jerry defends a male massage therapist against charges of inappropriately touching a female client. Kessler's boyfriend asks for a favor, Bobbi and Jerry look