The Practice Manifest Necessity (Season 6, Episode 16)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The Practice

Manifest Necessity (Season 6, Episode 16)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Bobby and Jimmy defend a client accused of killing his business partner, but when one of the witnesses ends up dead, things get a little more complicated. Meanwhile, Lindsay has a client who seems determined to want to go to prison.

Director

Christina Musrey (as Christina M. Musrey)

Writers

David E. Kelley (created by) | Peter Blake

Producers

Joseph Berger-Davis | Gary M. Strangis | Pamela J. Wisne (as Pamela Wisne)

Composer

Marco Beltrami

Cinematographer

Dennis Smith

Editor

Charles McClelland

Casting Directors

Janet Gilmore | Megan McConnell

Production Designer

Charles M. Lagola

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 17, 2002

Release date

Mar 17, 2002 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 15 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 43 wins & 117 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
18 cast members

Name	Known for
Dylan McDermott Bobby Donnell Bobby Donnell See fewer	The Practice (1997)
Michael Badalucco Jimmy Berluti Jimmy Berluti See fewer	Léon: The Professional (1994)
LisaGay Hamilton Rebecca Washington (as Lisa Gay Hamilton) Rebecca Washington (as Lisa Gay Hamilton) See fewer	The Practice (1997)
Steve Harris Eugene Young Eugene Young See fewer	The Practice (1997)
Camryn Manheim Ellenor Frutt Ellenor Frutt See fewer	The Practice (1997)
Marla Sokoloff Lucy Hatcher Lucy Hatcher See fewer	The Practice (1997)
Kelli Williams Lindsay Dole Lindsay Dole See fewer	Lie to Me (2009)
Lara Flynn Boyle A.D.A. Helen Gamble A.D.A. Helen Gamble See fewer	Happiness (1998)
Bill Smitrovich A.D.A. Kenneth Walsh A.D.A. Kenneth Walsh See fewer	The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2000)
James Handy Philly Sidlow Philly Sidlow See fewer	Arachnophobia (1990)
Richard McGonagle Judge Patrick Wilcox Judge Patrick Wilcox See fewer	500 Days of Summer (2009)
Veronica Lauren Patricia Hayden Patricia Hayden See fewer	Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
Nick Offerman Charles Rossi Charles Rossi See fewer	Devs (2020)
Anna Gunn A.D.A. Jean Ward A.D.A. Jean Ward See fewer	Breaking Bad (2008)
Barbara Eve Harris Judge Joan Limpert Judge Joan Limpert See fewer	FUBAR (2023)
Victor Brandt Michael McIntyre Michael McIntyre See fewer	Neon Maniacs (1986)
Mik Scriba Detective Frank Simons Detective Frank Simons See fewer	The Negotiator (1998)
Billy Mayo Sgt. George Gilman Sgt. George Gilman See fewer	The Perfect Storm (2000)