About this season
Comedy about a group of barristers who never let justice get in the way of making pots of money.
Episodes (6)
1. It's Only Words
Aired 15 June 2000 • 30 min
On a long drawn-out case, Fuller-Carp and Hilary pass the time by playing word games. Meanwhile, Ruth lies to a dating service about her job, fearing that men will be put off by a female barrister.
2. Trial by Television
Aired 22 June 2000 • 30 min
Fuller-Carp becomes envious of Ruth's new gig as a legal expert on daytime TV and Hilary's being chosen for an experimental case that is to be televised.
3. Rent Arrears
Aired 29 June 2000 • 30 min
Fuller-Carp is afraid that a fellow barrister is going to expose his ownership of a disreputable real estate company. Meanwhile, Ruth attempts to bond with a client who is going through a tough battle for child custody.
4. Phantom Barrister
Aired 6 July 2000 • 30 min
To enhance the firm's visibility and reputation, Fuller-Carp decides to hire a new associate who is a graduate of Eton and Cambridge.
5. The Masons
Aired 13 July 2000 • 30 min
Fuller-Carp decides that he can offset his poor record of cases won by joining the freemasons. Meanwhile, Hilary and Ruth accept an invitation to an event for gay and lesbian lawyers.
6. Only the Lonely
Aired 20 July 2000 • 30 min
Fuller-Carp decides that the only way to win a case against his arch rival is to flirt with the judge. Meanwhile, Ruth decides to adopt a baby.