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Ally McBeal (1997 – 2002)

1997 • 5 seasons • Drama, Comedy • TV-PG
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Ally McBealSeason 2

23 episodes · Sep 14, 1998

Season two of *Ally McBeal* charmed audiences when it debuted on September 14, 1998, and wrapped up its run on May 24, 1999, delivering a full 23 episodes of quirky legal drama. Fans got an extra dose of behind-the-scenes fun with "Life and Trials of Ally McBeal," a special broadcast on March 22, 1999. Produced by a separate entity, this interview show featured cast members chatting with comedian Bill Maher about their experiences after nearly two years on the air. Like its predecessor, season two consistently aired Mondays at 9pm, keeping viewers tuned in for Ally’s latest adventures.

1. The Real World
Sep 14, 1998 · 43m · 7.0

Anxiety about the firm’s financial performance led Fish and Cage to seek an associate—a "rainmaker" capable of attracting high-value clients. They selected Nelle Porter, a striking litigator in her late twenties from a well-regarded practic

2. They Eat Horses Don't They?
Sep 21, 1998 · 43m · 7.7

Ally found herself growing steadily more disliking Nelle Porter. She felt that Nelle seemed to draw out the less admirable qualities within the firm. The case Nelle was handling involved a First Amendment challenge on behalf of a radio talk

3. Fools Night Out
Sep 28, 1998 · 43m · 7.3

Nelle’s impact on the office dynamic was already noticeable when Fish piled another frivolous case onto Georgia’s desk. Ling Woo, the notoriously difficult plant manager, had resurfaced with a suit against a nurse in her sister's plastic su

4. It's My Party
Oct 19, 1998 · 43m · 7.7

Elaine directed a client, George Madison, to the firm; he was pursuing legal action against a well-known feminist magazine for wrongful dismissal. The new editor in chief had dismissed him from the position citing his religion’s perspective

5. Story of Love
Oct 26, 1998 · 43m · 6.7

Ally found herself embroiled in an altercation with Hannah, a young woman visibly distressed over her best friend’s betrayal – the theft of her boyfriend. Ally impulsively offered to represent her in court, unaware that Hannah possessed a f

6. Worlds Without Love
Nov 2, 1998 · 43m · 7.0

Renee unexpectedly encountered an old love from their high school days and now faces a difficult choice: whether to rekindle a romance with a man who is married. Meanwhile, Ally embodies a former nun, stripped of her vocation after violatin

7. Happy Trails
Nov 9, 1998 · 43m · 4.6

At long last, Ally managed to lose Wallace’s persistent shadow. Meanwhile, Ling intervened just in time to save Stefan the frog from leaping to his end, though he soon became someone else's meal. Back at the firm, a somber mood settled as c

8. Just Looking
Nov 16, 1998 · 43m · 7.0

A collective of mothers campaigning against pornography is attempting to close Ling’s women’s mud-wrestling establishment. Just prior to a highly anticipated date with a charming former suitor of Georgia’s, Ally finds herself embroiled in a

9. You Never Can Tell
Nov 23, 1998 · 43m · 5.0

The entire firm bristles at Richard’s decision to take on yet another outlandish case conceived by Ling, though predictably, Richard remains unconcerned, stating his views with characteristic directness. Renee, quite unintentionally, engine

10. Making Spirits Bright
Dec 14, 1998 · 43m · 7.6

Richard hosted his customary Christmas celebration, while Ally and Billy found themselves entangled in a complex legal matter concerning a wealthy bond trader who insisted he’d been unjustly dismissed. Elsewhere, Renee and Matt acted upon t

11. In Dreams
Jan 11, 1999 · 43m · 6.7

Learning that her beloved high school teacher is facing a terminal illness, Ally petitions the courts for permission to allow her to spend her final days in a drug-induced coma, lost peacefully in dreams of an imagined romance. Meanwhile, C

12. Love Unlimited
Jan 18, 1999 · 43m · 7.0

Ally takes on the case of a woman seeking freedom from a nine-year marriage, her husband attempting to have it annulled based on claims of mental instability. Meanwhile, Nelle and Cage navigate a period of difficulty in their own relationsh

13. Angels & Blimps
Feb 8, 1999 · 43m · 8.0

A startling secret about Ling has come to light, leaving the lawyers deeply surprised. One afternoon, Ally visited Dr. Butters in the hospital and observed him tending to a young boy facing a terminal illness. The boy, Eric Stall, noticed A

14. Pyramids on the Nile
Feb 15, 1999 · 43m · 6.7

Fish made the announcement: the firm had taken on a most unexpected new attorney. His appeals to John Cage fell flat; he seemed resigned to supporting his partner’s decision. Sun Company, seeking to limit their liability and shield themselv

15. Sideshow
Feb 22, 1999 · 43m · 6.7

The last time we encountered Ally, she was reeling from her meeting with Billy. A sudden clarity dawned: her life felt precarious, and every choice she made now held the potential for enduring joy or profound regret. It was then that she re

16. Sex, Lies & Politics
Mar 1, 1999 · 43m · 6.7

Ally is consumed by guilt following her encounter with Billy, and she’s increasingly anxious about her relationship with Georgia. Should she reveal everything, or bury this shameful secret? Every instinct urges her to remain silent, yet she

17. Civil War
Apr 5, 1999 · 43m · 7.7

Rumors that Billy and Ally had nearly succumbed to an inappropriate entanglement are circulating throughout the firm. What’s particularly unsettling is the palpable chill and deliberate avoidance Georgia now directs toward Ally. Yet, it's d

18. Those Lips That Hand
Apr 19, 1999 · 43m · 7.3

The firm Cage and Fish now handle a high-profile capital case, defending a man accused of murdering his wife while she lay in a coma. He maintains that he used a chainsaw to sever her hand only after confirming she was deceased. Renee, the

19. Let's Dance
Apr 26, 1999 · 43m · 7.0

Cage is still buoyed by the gift he received from Nelle; that night proved transformative and has significantly altered his perception of himself and his confidence around women. At the firm, they are representing Johnson Biblico in a lawsu

20. Only the Lonely
May 3, 1999 · 43m · 8.0

In a nation built on the promise of prosperity, it now seems Elaine’s moment has arrived – her invention, the “Face Bra,” shows every sign of becoming a sensation. However, Elaine's family has filed suit, demanding royalties and alleging sh

21. The Green Monster
May 10, 1999 · 43m · 7.5

Fish and Cage have taken on the representation of a woman seeking divorce from a man who, beyond dissolving their marriage, is also pursuing damages for property destruction. The case appears destined for defeat, and Cage strongly advocates

22. Love's Illusions
May 17, 1999 · 43m · 7.8

Ally has been troubled by unsettling dreams, fragments of her childhood surfacing—some pleasant, others deeply painful—and each prompting a persistent question about true love. Is it possible, she wonders, or is it always merely an illusion

23. I Know Him By Heart
May 24, 1999 · 43m · 7.7

Ally’s heart felt fractured, not by Billy or Greg, but by something deeper—a pervasive sense of disappointment. She was beginning to accept the unsettling truth that perhaps no one suited her. The ideal man she carried in her mind seemed in

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