Ep 8. The Whole Truth And Nothing But
- November 21, 1999
- 46 min
The episode "The Whole Truth And Nothing But" is the eighth episode of the sixth season of the hit American drama series Touched By An Angel. The show, which ran from 1994 to 2003, follows the adventures of three angels named Monica, Tess, and Andrew who help people on Earth in need of spiritual guidance.
In this episode, the angels arrive in a small town in Montana to help a young lawyer named Eric. Eric is a brilliant attorney, but he has a reputation for being unscrupulous and unethical. He has built his career on lying and manipulating evidence to win cases, and he has become increasingly ruthless in his pursuit of success.
The angels are sent to help Eric see the error of his ways and to show him that there is a better path to success than deceit. They disguise themselves as three lawyers who have come to the town to offer Eric a job at their prestigious law firm. Eric is initially thrilled at the prospect of joining such a prestigious firm, but he quickly realizes that the angels have an ulterior motive.
As the angels work with Eric, they uncover a web of corruption and deceit in the town. They discover that the local judge has been taking bribes from a powerful businessman to rule in his favor in all of his cases. Eric has unknowingly been a pawn in this scheme, and he has been helping the businessman win his cases through lies and manipulation.
As the angels help Eric see the truth about his actions, they also help the judge see the error of his ways. In a powerful scene, the judge realizes the gravity of what he has done and seeks the angels' forgiveness. The angels encourage him to take responsibility for his actions and to work towards making things right.
Ultimately, the episode is a powerful message about honesty and integrity. Eric learns that his success is not worth sacrificing his values, and he commits to becoming a better person and a better lawyer. The judge learns that his corruption has hurt many people, and he resolves to make amends and change his ways.
The episode is typical of Touched By An Angel's themes of redemption, forgiveness, and hope. Through the angels' guidance, the characters in the episode are transformed and set on a path towards righteousness. The show has become a beloved classic for its uplifting messages and heartwarming stories, and this episode is no exception.