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Going Home

  • Episode aired Jan 25, 2004
  • TV-PG
  • 40m
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Lara Flynn Boyle, Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris, and Kelli Williams in The Practice (1997)
CrimeDramaMysteryRomanceThriller

Alan returns to his childhood home of Dedham, Mass. to defend a childhood friend; Paul Stewart who is wanted for the brutal murder of the town party girl. Alan tries to come to terms with se... Read allAlan returns to his childhood home of Dedham, Mass. to defend a childhood friend; Paul Stewart who is wanted for the brutal murder of the town party girl. Alan tries to come to terms with secrets of his Dedham past, and learns that when it comes to going home, nothing ever change... Read allAlan returns to his childhood home of Dedham, Mass. to defend a childhood friend; Paul Stewart who is wanted for the brutal murder of the town party girl. Alan tries to come to terms with secrets of his Dedham past, and learns that when it comes to going home, nothing ever changes; nothing stays the same.

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    • Michael Zinberg
  • Writer
    • David E. Kelley
  • Stars
    • Camryn Manheim
    • Michael Badalucco
    • Steve Harris
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    129
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    • Director
      • Michael Zinberg
    • Writer
      • David E. Kelley
    • Stars
      • Camryn Manheim
      • Michael Badalucco
      • Steve Harris
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    Camryn Manheim
    Camryn Manheim
    • Ellenor Frutt
    Michael Badalucco
    Michael Badalucco
    • Jimmy Berluti
    Steve Harris
    Steve Harris
    • Eugene Young
    Jessica Capshaw
    Jessica Capshaw
    • Jamie Stringer
    Rhona Mitra
    Rhona Mitra
    • Tara Wilson
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Alan Shore
    Patrick Dempsey
    Patrick Dempsey
    • Dr. Paul Stewart
    Jill Clayburgh
    Jill Clayburgh
    • Victoria Stewart
    Betty White
    Betty White
    • Catherine Piper
    Taylor Nichols
    Taylor Nichols
    • Father Tom Dugan
    Rick Hoffman
    Rick Hoffman
    • D.A. Harvey Clarke
    Michael Reilly Burke
    Michael Reilly Burke
    • Detective Kevin McCarley
    Colleen Flynn
    Colleen Flynn
    • Wendy Stewart
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Judge Marcus Winnaker
    Cynthia Madvig
    • Brenda Wilbur
    Morgan York
    Morgan York
    • Melissa Stewart
    Joey Hiott
    • Michael Stewart
    Javier Ronceros
    Javier Ronceros
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      • Michael Zinberg
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      • David E. Kelley
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    9Hitchcoc

    Tense/Well Plotted

    Alan Shore returns to the town where he grew up after his best friend is implicated in the bludgeoning of a young woman. She has been his mistress and all signs point to his guilt. His rich domineering mother takes over the decision making of the case as Alan tries to maneuver the waters. There is a secret revealed between Alan and the mother. Betty White plays a key role and Ed Asner is the judge. Yay, MTM.

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    • Trivia
      The introduction of Catherine Piper (Betty White).
    • Connections
      References Coming Home (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Ave Maria
      Written by Franz Schubert

      Performed by choir at funeral

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Ren-Mar Studios - 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • David E. Kelley Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      • 40m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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