Harry's Law: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: January 17, 2011

Starring: Kathy Bates, Brittany Snow, Aml Ameen

Summary: David E. Kelley returns with a legal drama starring Kathy Bates as Harriet "Harry" Horn, a recently fired attorney who sets up a new office in a shoe store.

Creator: David E. Kelley

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. Last Dance
Air Date: April 4, 2011
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S1:E11. With Friends Like These...
Air Date: March 28, 2011
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S1:E10. Send in the Clowns
Air Date: March 21, 2011

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jan 17, 2011

An improbably entertaining outing that initially finds Kathy Bates' character reclining at her office desk while smoking pot and bemoaning her fate. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jan 14, 2011

Kathy Bates is just the person to deliver David E. Kelley's tart dialogue, and he surrounds her with enough quirky characters to make this Cincinnati-set spiritual companion to "Boston Legal" a breezy diversion. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jan 17, 2011

What the show lacks in originality it makes up for in crisp, politically tinged dialogue. Read full review

Diane Werts

Jan 17, 2011

The pilot's accumulation of cute - oh, for the straightforward simplicity of bowling alley lawyer "Ed" - feels overbearing long before Kelley's courtroom summation turns societal sermon.

Alan Sepinwall

Jan 17, 2011

It's a lead performance that's completely at odds with the tone of the rest of the show, and one that makes all the other goofy things even more uncomfortable than usual. Read full review

Cynthia Fuchs

Jan 17, 2011

The show seems aware of the questions raised by this narrative dynamic, but hasn't sorted out a way to do more than note them. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 17, 2011

David E. Kelley hits rock bottom in the derivative courtroom cartoon Harry's Law, which makes last fall's defunct and equally ridiculous Outlaw look as noble as The West Wing. Read full review

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MaryDuffy

Apr 6, 2011

I read that NBC was disappointed that this show is watched by so many 50+ people, 'a market no advertisers want.'

Now I know what is really wrong with the American ecomony- Advertisers! Americans 50+ control 70% of the money in the US. Brand loyalty is no longer cemented at 18-35, butI read that NBC was disappointed that this show is watched by so many 50+ people, 'a market no advertisers want.'

Now I know what is really wrong with the American ecomony- Advertisers! Americans 50+ control 70% of the money in the US. Brand loyalty is no longer cemented at 18-35, but the Ad trade continues to think that age group is 'where it's at' ! Loyalty today is a price thing and if Walgreen's make a cheaper copy iof Dove soap, This 66 year old will try it, after using Dove for years.

Harry's Law is wonderful- a great combo of humor and serious issues, and an eye-opener to 'inside the poor 'hoods' of a big city. Bravo to Kelley, and Brava to Bates.… Expand

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RainCity

Feb 25, 2011

The pilot was weak and I almost gave up. But my respect for Kathy Bates drew me to watch the 2nd episode. Amazing! It was 100% better. Every part of the show gets deeper, funnier, richer and more powerful each episode. The characters and situations are complex and unpredictable. Rare forThe pilot was weak and I almost gave up. But my respect for Kathy Bates drew me to watch the 2nd episode. Amazing! It was 100% better. Every part of the show gets deeper, funnier, richer and more powerful each episode. The characters and situations are complex and unpredictable. Rare for a TV show, I both laugh and am deeply moved in the same hour. It makes you laugh, think, care. It is Must See TV.… Expand

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danimal

Mar 15, 2011

Though its a little on the 'preachy' side, i really enjoy the show. Kathy Bates character's annoyance with some of the other characters is frigging hilarious. And I"m not even a Kathy Bates fan. The recent episode on PTSD was unsettling since I'm a vet. Props to whoever wrote the story,Though its a little on the 'preachy' side, i really enjoy the show. Kathy Bates character's annoyance with some of the other characters is frigging hilarious. And I"m not even a Kathy Bates fan. The recent episode on PTSD was unsettling since I'm a vet. Props to whoever wrote the story, you had the denial part down. Its not natural to watch your friend die and then have our leaders deny the circumstances. We either look like a nut or a liar for opening our mouth. I really wish that they had this first rate PTSD treatment center they claimed in the episode at the VA in Indianapolis.… Expand

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westslope

Jan 18, 2011

The first episode of Harry's Law was engaging although at times it went way beyond implausible. It is not surprising that Kathy Bates' performance was extremely strong. Her co-stars came across as far less skilled, especially the male attorney who joins the firm. His antics in court wereThe first episode of Harry's Law was engaging although at times it went way beyond implausible. It is not surprising that Kathy Bates' performance was extremely strong. Her co-stars came across as far less skilled, especially the male attorney who joins the firm. His antics in court were so over the top that this portion of the script diminished the overall presentation. The fault lies far more with the writers than with this actor, but his seeming inability to embrace the notion that less is more doomed the scene and colored my overall impression of Harry's Law's initial outing. Overall, I believe this show has potential, and I would not bet against David E. Kelley and Kathy Bates' rescue of this legal comedy.… Expand

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sGabe4

Feb 18, 2011

The pilot was charming, wonderful and full of great acting. Kathy Bates proves why she got that Oscar. The sadly not so much utilized Shoe Store subplot is funny as hell.

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CritiqueGirl

Feb 23, 2011

Too preachy. I get all the social problem news I need without my entertainment reminding me of it. If the resolutions were plausible that would be one thing but the social commentary just gets in the way of a cute premise. It reminds me of watching day time talk show where you here theToo preachy. I get all the social problem news I need without my entertainment reminding me of it. If the resolutions were plausible that would be one thing but the social commentary just gets in the way of a cute premise. It reminds me of watching day time talk show where you here the blatantly obvious and the audience claps in agreement. I think this is on after The Cape which I like so I just watch it while doing some housework.… Expand

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semaphore

Jan 25, 2011

The absurd arguments and ridiculous courtroom antics might have been funny if Harry's Law was a simple comedy. Unfortunately the show tries to be both comedic and a serious drama with the result of failing utterly at both. Both episodes so far involves the protagonists defending evidentlyThe absurd arguments and ridiculous courtroom antics might have been funny if Harry's Law was a simple comedy. Unfortunately the show tries to be both comedic and a serious drama with the result of failing utterly at both. Both episodes so far involves the protagonists defending evidently guilty criminals and winning (or at least getting their way) by delivering sermons on society's ills in lieu of any semblance of a coherent legal argument. Apparently, we are expected to sympathise with the likes of an armed robber who couldn't find a less violet way to feed herself, or a Chinese laundry owner who fired a worker for being pregnant.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 2011
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 17, 2011
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  S1:E12. Last Dance
  Air Date: April 4, 2011
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  S1:E11. With Friends Like These...
  Air Date: March 28, 2011
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  S1:E10. Send in the Clowns
  Air Date: March 21, 2011
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  S1:E9. The Fragile Beast
  Air Date: March 14, 2011
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  S1:E8. In the Ghetto
  Air Date: March 7, 2011
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  S1:E7. American Dreamers
  Air Date: February 28, 2011
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  S1:E6. Bangers in the House
  Air Date: February 21, 2011
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  S1:E5. A Day in the Life
  Air Date: February 14, 2011
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  S1:E4. Wheels of Justice
  Air Date: February 7, 2011
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  S1:E3. Innocent Man
  Air Date: January 31, 2011
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  S1:E2. Heat of Passion
  Air Date: January 24, 2011
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: January 17, 2011