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Raising the Bar
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Raising the Bar

2008-09-01 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.3

Drama

The lives and cases of young lawyers who work on opposite sides - the public defender's office and the district attorney's office - as well as those who sit in judgment on their cases.

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Creators
Steven Bochco, David Feige
Production companies
ABC Studios, Steven Bochco Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Canceled

Top Cast

Mark-Paul GosselaarMark-Paul GosselaarJerry Kellerman
Gloria ReubenGloria ReubenRosalind Whitman
Currie GrahamCurrie GrahamNick Balco
Melissa SagemillerMelissa SagemillerMichelle Earnhardt
J. August RichardsJ. August RichardsMarcus McGrath
Jonathan ScarfeJonathan ScarfeCharlie Sagansky
Teddy SearsTeddy SearsRichard Patrick Woolsley
Natalia CigliutiNatalia CigliutiRoberta 'Bobbi' Gilardi
Jane KaczmarekJane KaczmarekJudge Trudy Kessler

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