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      Season 1 – Boston Public

      2000 Drama List
      40% Tomatometer 5 Reviews "Boston Public," created by noted TV producer David E. Kelley, offers a dramatic and sometimes comedic look into the lives of teachers and administrators at Boston's Winslow High School who struggle to command respect from their jaded students and succeed-at-all-costs parents. The show focuses on the work and private lives of the school's teachers, administrators and students, with the work and private lives often intersecting. The title of each episode of the series is a chapter number, such as the fifth episode being titled "Chapter Five." Read More Read Less

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      Steven Linan Los Angeles Times First Impressions: The prolific, Emmy-winning Kelley got the green light for this unpreviewed show without producing a prototype, which illustrates their faith in his talent. Jan 8, 2020 Full Review Steven Oxman Variety With "Boston Public," Kelley is actually too timid, landing only glancing blows, and heaping one storyline on top of another without providing any single one with depth. Jan 9, 2019 Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Gives high school the full David E. Kelley treatment: big histrionics, big issues and more hot-button pushing than an attack ad. Jan 9, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Episode 1 Aired Oct 23, 2000 Chapter One Steven Harper goes head-to-head with an angry father; Harvey Lipschultz sends a girl home for not wearing a bra; a student posts a cartoon of Milton Buttle. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 30, 2000 Chapter Two When Harvey tries to force a student to wear a bra, her fellow classmates make a show of support; someone blackmails Harry Senate. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 6, 2000 Chapter Three The school superintendent, who wants to remove Harper as principal, pays a visit to the rowdy high school; Harry's in hot water with a female student. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 13, 2000 Chapter Four Lauren stumbles upon two students having sex; an honor student goes berserk after Harper decides not to recommend him for an award. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 20, 2000 Chapter Five After a freshman approaches Lauren for advice about contraception, the staff decides that Lipschultz should lead a sex-education assembly. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 27, 2000 Chapter Six Harper struggles with the loss of a beloved teacher, as well as the man's alleged relationship with a student; Lauren kisses another teacher. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 4, 2000 Chapter Seven Guber dates a sexually aggressive woman; Harper suspends the creator of a Web site called Holt. 45; a fired teacher sues to get her job back. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 11, 2000 Chapter Eight Senate fights to prevent a student from dropping out of school; a student puts Ecstasy in Lipschultz's coffee; Milton is attracted to another girl. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 8, 2001 Chapter Nine Police rush the school looking for a student who shot a man at a nearby restaurant; Buttle and Lisa are caught in a compromising position. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 15, 2001 Chapter Ten Buttle's relationship with a female student is divulged on a Website; Riley tries to convince a girl to join the wrestling team; Guber wants Lipschultz fired. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 22, 2001 Chapter Eleven Kevin wants to ask Marylin for a date; Harper deals with the sexy routine of cheerleaders; Lauren looks to buy her first house. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 5, 2001 Chapter Twelve Harry saves a student from being beaten by gang members; Guber grills Kevin about Buttle's affair with a student; Lauren counsels a female wrestler. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 12, 2001 Chapter Thirteen Kevin seeks legal representation from Ellenor Frutt (Camryn Manheim) and Jimmy Berlutti (Michael Badalucco) in the wake of a teacher-student affair. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 19, 2001 Chapter Fourteen Guber gets a chance to conduct the Boston Pops during a rehearsal; six teachers quit; Harper discovers that a student has been teaching a class. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 26, 2001 Chapter Fifteen Harper becomes mired in another teacher-student scandal; Guber contemplates leaving to pursue a dream; Marylin's life is threatened by gang-related violence. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 26, 2001 Chapter Sixteen Lauren seethes over an event captured by a security camera; a student's sinister writings worry Guber. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 16, 2001 Chapter Seventeen Harper questions Senate about the death of a student; Guber suspends scores of students; Lipschultz is pulled from a class on Shakespeare. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 23, 2001 Chapter Eighteen A frustrated Marla shows her students what life might be like without an education when she makes her class pick up garbage; Senate learns of Dana Poole's eye-popping job. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 30, 2001 Chapter Nineteen A boy threatens a girl after she turns him down for a prom date; Marilyn confronts a student's mother; Lauren reunites with a former student. Details Episode 20 Aired May 7, 2001 Chapter Twenty The daughter of Harper's new girlfriend becomes rebellious at school, causing complications for Harper; Marilyn gets involved when she suspects a student is being physically abused at home. Details Episode 21 Aired May 14, 2001 Chapter Twenty-One Marla has concerns about a prom date between a senior boy and a freshman girl; Lauren worries about her relationship with Daniel. Details Episode 22 Aired May 21, 2001 Chapter Twenty-Two A father (Mandy Patinkin) wants his home-schooled son to go through Winslow High's graduation ceremony. Details

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      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      David E. Kelley
      Network
      Fox
      Rating
      TV-PG (D)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Oct 23, 2000