Most of the season follows two different timelines. The primary timeline begins with Ellen Parsons' recruitment by Patty Hewes to "Hewes & Associates" and follows proceedings of a class action lawsuit against Arthur Frobisher by his former employees, whom Patty represents. The initial episodes follow Patty's attempts to capture potential witness Gregory Malina through Katie Connor. The arc further details Malina's involvement with Frobisher's lawyer Ray Fiske and the pressure Patty brings to bear on Fiske on Malina's subsequent death.
The narrative includes multiple flashforwards of the alternative timeline, set approximately six months after Ellen's appointment, until both timelines converge in the penultimate episode of the season. The alternative timeline details the attack on Ellen, her arrest for the murder of her fiancé David Connor, and the subsequent murder investigation.
Episodes
E1
1. Get Me a Lawyer
8.0
July 24, 2007
55 min
Attorney Patty Hewes hires a new associate, Ellen Parsons, to help her as she tries to ruin Arthur Frobisher. Hewes represents a group of employees that are suing Frobisher after he sold his company, leaving the employees devastated. Ellen is unaware that her best friend, Katie Connor, is working for Frobisher.
Anastasia Griffith, David Costabile, Michael Nouri, Saundra Santiago, Robin Thomas
E2
2. Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker
7.6
July 31, 2007
50 min
Ellen convinces Katie to testify against Arthur Frobisher, which has him considering drastic measures. Patty begins to question if Katie is giving honest and accurate testimony.
Guest Stars:
Anastasia Griffith, David Costabile, Michael Nouri, Saundra Santiago, Matt Salinger
E3
3. And My Paralyzing Fear of Death
7.5
August 7, 2007
50 min
Patty receives a mysterious threat at her office that could destroy her case against Arthur Frobisher. Ellen continues to struggle with the demands of her new job at Hewes and Associates.
Guest Stars:
Anastasia Griffith, Zachary Booth, Michael Nouri, Nestor Serrano, Jack Gilpin
E4
4. Tastes Like a Ho-Ho
8.0
August 14, 2007
50 min
Katie is getting ready for her upcoming deposition in the Frobisher case while Gregory withholds information that could be even more important that Katie's.
Guest Stars:
Anastasia Griffith, Robin Thomas, Steven Gilborn, Michael Gaston, Peter Riegert
E5
5. A Regular Earl Anthony
7.6
August 21, 2007
50 min
Tom Shayes considers his options as Patty continues to strain to keep her clients happy. Arthur tells Ray that he needs to put more pressure on Patty to make the case go away.
Guest Stars:
Anastasia Griffith, Saundra Santiago, Debra Monk, Robin Thomas, Donal Logue
E6
6. She Spat at Me
7.7
September 4, 2007
50 min
Patty tries to find out what Gregory knows about the case. Arthur Frobisher tries a new strategy to save his family and his money. David and Ellen have strains on their relationship as Lila tries to reenter David's life.
Guest Stars:
Michael Nouri, Peter Riegert, Josh Pais, Michael Pemberton, Carmen Goodine
E7
7. We Are Not Animals
7.7
September 11, 2007
50 min
Tom and Ellen think that Patty is trying to control them so they decide to make an alliance and keep information from her. Patty must keep Gregory Malina secure until his deposition because her case will fall apart without it.
Guest Stars:
David Costabile, Zachary Booth, Michael Nouri, Peter Riegert, Greta Van Susteren
E8
8. Blame the Victim
7.5
September 18, 2007
50 min
Ellen gets some bad news from her parents. Arthur Frobisher and his team do everything they can to keep things going their way while a witness remains missing.
Guest Stars:
David Costabile, Zachary Booth, Michael Nouri, Saundra Santiago, Debra Monk
E9
9. Do You Regret What We Did?
7.6
September 25, 2007
50 min
Patty Hewes and Arthur Frobisher continue to struggle for dominance as the deposition nears.
Guest Stars:
Anastasia Griffith, Carmen Goodine, Peter Facinelli, Tom Aldredge, Peter Riegert
E10
10. Sort of Like a Family
7.8
October 2, 2007
50 min
Ellen tries to get herself back into the mix as Patty and Frobisher fight it out at the deposition.
Guest Stars:
Steven Gilborn, Francie Swift, Garret Dillahunt, Marlyne Barrett, Donnie Keshawarz
E11
11. I Hate These People
8.3
October 9, 2007
50 min
Patty offers Ellen her job back, however, Ellen declines but volunteers to keep helping Patty with the Frobisher case. Lila is back, and bringing more havoc into David and Ellen's lives. Patty uses the newly acquired evidence to blackmail Ray, and offers him an ultimatum.
Guest Stars:
Anastasia Griffith, Zachary Booth, Debra Monk, Carmen Goodine, Kathryn Meisle
E12
12. There's No 'We' Anymore
8.3
October 16, 2007
50 min
Patty finally posts bail for Ellen as Frobisher learns about a tape made by Gregory Malina that could ruin him.
Guest Stars:
Anastasia Griffith, David Costabile, Zachary Booth, Glenn Kessler, Mario Van Peebles
E13
13. Because I Know Patty
8.1
October 23, 2007
50 min
The first season ends with Ellen talking Patty into defending her in exchange for the Gregory Malina videotape.
Guest Stars:
Anastasia Griffith, Zachary Booth, Glenn Kessler, Mario Van Peebles, Michael Nouri
