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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.
Bobbi Ba-Bing
Aug 17, 2009 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
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