Ep 3. Cause of Action (2)

In The Practice season 8 episode 3 titled "Cause of Action (2)", we see the continuation of the previous episode where the firm takes on a case involving a fired executive who believes she was discriminated against because of her age. The episode begins with Bobby and Jimmy discussing the case and Jimmy is worried that they may not have a strong enough chance of winning. However, Bobby is confident that they can prove their case and tells Jimmy to focus on the depositions.

During the depositions, the opposing counsel tries to discredit the plaintiff's claim by stating that she was fired due to her poor performance and not because of her age. However, Bobby is able to catch the opposing counsel in a lie and it becomes clear that their case is stronger than they initially thought.

Meanwhile, Eugene and Rebecca take on a case involving a man who was arrested for drunk driving. However, the man insists that he was not drinking and was actually suffering from a medical condition that made him appear intoxicated. Eugene and Rebecca struggle to find a way to prove their client's innocence but eventually, they are able to uncover evidence that supports their client's claim.

The episode also features the ongoing storyline of Eleanor struggling with her pregnancy and her decision to keep the baby despite pressure from her husband to have an abortion. Eleanor confides in Lindsay, who tries to offer her support and advice.

As the case regarding the fired executive comes to a close, tensions become high as both sides present their closing arguments. In the end, it is up to the jury to decide the outcome of the case.

Overall, The Practice season 8 episode 3 is a tense and dramatic installment of the series, as the firm takes on two challenging cases while also dealing with personal issues. The performances by the cast are strong, particularly by Dylan McDermott as Bobby and Camryn Manheim as Eleanor. The episode also tackles important themes such as ageism and medical discrimination.