Out of Practice: The Practice TV show episode guide & review artwork

Out of Practice: The Practice TV show episode guide & review

190 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings

Take a weekly dive into David E. Kelley's legendary TV show “The Practice.” Old friends Keith (super-fan) and Mike (newbie) review each episode, assign winners of the coveted (and entirely fake) OOPSY awards and dive into the careers of our series heroes and all of the soon-to-be-famous guest stars. They sing, they laugh and they make embarrassing confessions about what they up to in the 90's when not watching "The Practice." FB & IG: @outofpracticepodcast *Not affiliated in any way with David E Kelley Productions or FOX TV. Please enjoy "The Practice" on licensed streaming services.

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Episodes

'Keep a Light On' The Out of Practice Podcast Finale

August 21, 2022 20:00 - 3 hours - 173 MB

All good things must end they say. And so here we find ourselves, at the end of The Out of Practice Podcast. Join us as we celebrate the show, the journey, the cast, the creators and each and every one of you who made this podcast a … success? We laugh, we cry…we laugh again. Keith RAPS! There are MUSICAL SURPRISES! Don’t forget check the episode out on our Youtube Channel. If you’re so inclined, join us at Patreon.com/KandM

Intermission (& Keith gets in a hockey fight)

August 09, 2022 15:26 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MB

We're taking a week off to prepare for the Out of Practice Podcast Finale Finale Spectacular! But as a little bonus, we're dropping a clip from the unaired pilot of a different podcast we never ended up doing. It's the story of the famous (to themselves only) Varney Hockey Brawl.   Support the Show!

The Season 8 OOPSY Awards Spectacular

August 02, 2022 13:32 - 1 hour - 151 MB

For the final time, we'll celebrate a single season of The Practice by handing out awards! We chat and rant and rave and discuss all things Season 8 whilst preparing to shut down this wonderful podcast adventure with our Finale on the next episode! Support the Show!

S08E22 | The Practice | 'Adjourned (a.k.a. Cheers)’

July 26, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 133 MB

All good things must come to an end. Watch with us as The Practice airs its final episode before fully transitioning to Boston Legal. The crew welcome CEO Jen to the podcast to see how things shake out with what's left of our original cast. It might not be the finale we wanted. It might not be the finale we envisioned. It is, however, the finale we got. Episode begins around: 0:44:42 After Show Show begins around: 1:42:00 Join us on Patreon!

S08E21 | The Practice | 'New Hoods on the Block’

July 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

Eugene continues the vetting process to both become a Judge and also have a satisfying narrative conclusion. Jimmy has to pepper spray himself into a meeting of the minds and a possible new partnership. Alan flirts and flounces, and Elenor maybe kills someone. Mike and Keith don't cry...but they wanna. Episode begins around: 0:29:54 After Show Show begins around: 1:21:27 Join us on Patreon!

S08E20 | The Practice | 'Comings and Goings’

July 12, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 128 MB

This week we get three entirely different episodes of different shows, yippee! Jimmy deals with a Butt Sputnik and a cartoony thug. Ellenor gets mad at, and then proud of Eugene. Alan gets mad at hockey but really flirty with... literally everyone within arms reach. Keith and Mike are...salty. Episode begins around: 0:30:52 After Show Show begins around: 1:40:40 Join us on Patreon!

S08E19 | The Practice | 'The Firm’

July 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 96 MB

It appears we've ... um ... switched shows entirely? Why have your cake and eat it too, when you can have it secretly implanted in your butt. Or something like that. Episode begins around: 0:29:28 After Show Show begins around: 1:17:17 Join us on Patreon!

S08E18 | The Practice | 'The Case Against Alan Shore’

June 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

We enter the courtroom for the showdown we've been promised. Alan and his team present a fairly straightforward case, admitting to 'Crime-ing' and laughing it up all the way. Meanwhile, Jimmy, Elenor and Eugene make impassioned pleas (goodbyes.) Episode begins around: 0:33:18 After Show Show begins around: 1:22:12 Join us on Patreon!

S08E17 | The Practice | 'War of the Roses’

June 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

The war begins with a BANG. Well, more of a MEME! No, GIF maybe? I guess it was just an email with some potty language. Regardless, the war begins and the guest stars tell us that maybe, just maybe... The Practice is no more. Long live Boston Legal! I think, maybe not. Who knows. Also, Ellenor nullifies a judge because a lady punched a cop. Clear as mud. Episode begins around: 0:24:46 After Show Show begins around: 1:29:51 Join us on Patreon!

S08E16 | The Practice | 'In Good Conscience’

June 14, 2022 20:44 - 1 hour - 98.7 MB

Jaime and Ellenor sue a Doctor and Hospital on behalf on a woman who died during childbirth. Who is at fault, and does our screwed up Insurance System shoulder some or more than some of the blame. Eugene decides to layeth the smack down, and you know who ain't going out without a fight. Episode begins around: 0:31:15 After Show Show begins around: 1:23:05 Join us on Patreon!

S08E15 | The Practice | 'Mr. Shore Goes to Town’

June 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Gather with Mike and Keith in their audio Tree-House for the stunning conclusion of the 'Alan defends his childhood buddy' story arc. Can Alan successfully keep his buddy free? Will Alan legitimately burn down every bridge? Is there STILL pot hidden in the tree-house after 20+ years. Will Keith share MORE clips of Titanic. Settle in friends...let's find out. Episode begins around: 0:33:26 After Show Show begins around: 1:26:40 Join us on Patreon!

S08E14 | The Practice | 'Pre-Trial Blues’

May 31, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 98 MB

Alan senses the walls closing in. He asks The Grunt for a hand and delivers him one as well. Betty White continues to turn the screws with delight. Mike and Keith visit a sinking ship...literally and metaphorically.  Episode begins around: 0:31:18 After Show Show begins around: 1:26:17 Join us on Patreon!

S08E13 | The Practice | 'Going Home’

May 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.7 MB

We've got a LIVE ONE! Well, a dead person, of course...but an episode with a PULSE. Alan's dentist and ol' buddy is in a pickle, and we've got to unravel the case as well as some of Alan's adolescent baggage. A whole host of amazing guest starts all join in for an excellent romp. Thank you for being a friend. Episode begins around: 0:35:16 After Show Show begins around: 1:24:45 Join us on Patreon!

S08E12 | The Practice | 'Avenging Angels’

May 17, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

Alan and Tara 'Buddy-Cop' up in a gross case involving all sorts of gross stuff. Gross. Jimmy represents a guy who wants to go to prison? The writer's room comes up with some ZINGERS! Episode begins around: 0:25:43 After Show Show begins around: 1:15:31 Join us on Patreon! 

S08E11 | The Practice | 'Police State’

May 10, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

In a return to form, Eugene and Co. untwist a coordinated effort to entrap a suspect for the murder of a cop. Coughy Keith and Covid Mike make noises throughout. Episode begins around: 0:23:49 After Show Show begins around: 1:12:12 Join us on Patreon!

S08E10 | The Practice | 'Equal Justice’

April 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

That was a thing that happened and we watched.  Woof. Episode begins around: 0:26:49 After Show Show begins around: 1:26:47 Join us on Patreon!

S08E09 | The Practice | 'Victims' Rights’

April 19, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Eugene learns that even he can be double twisty twisted. In a surprisingly well written and nuanced case; Alan comes to the defense of a young girl who wants to remain in American to escape her parents and her culture. Episode begins around: 0:41:41 After Show Show begins around: 1:38:36 Join us on Patreon!

S08E08 | The Practice | 'Concealing Evidence’

April 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 95 MB

Alan is playing a new high stakes game of 'Do All the Illegal Things in One Episode.' At least Elenore is keeping him honest...maybe. There is also an evil knife. In the basement, Mike is literally in the basement.  Episode begins around: 0:26:08 After Show Show begins around: 1:18:45 Join us on Patreon!

S08E0 | The Practice | 'Concealing Evidence’

April 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 95 MB

Alan is playing a new high stakes game of 'Do All the Illegal Things in One Episode.' At least Elenore is keeping him honest...maybe. There is also an evil knife. In the basement, Mike is literally in the basement.  Episode begins around: 0:26:08 After Show Show begins around: 1:18:45 Join us on Patreon!

S08E07 | The Practice | 'Rape Shield’

April 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

We tie up some loose ends and create some new ones! Alan does more weird stuff, The grunt has a drink with an old flame... whistles are wet. Episode begins around: 0:22:13 After Show Show begins around: 1:16:18 Join us on Patreon!

S08E06 | The Practice | 'The Lonely People’

March 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

We finally (sorta) say goodbye to The Peppermint Twist guy! A shocking revelation leaves a window of opportunity for Eugene to get his client acquitted. A new, weird relationship blossoms while another is unceremoniously ended. Episode begins around: 0:32:28 After Show Show begins around: 1:34:52 Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation!

S08E05 | The Practice | 'The Heat of Passion’

March 22, 2022 14:40 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Who used my toothbrush?! Eugene defends a man who's ideas are almost indefensible. Jaime back herself into a corner an needs to be 'Robin-hooded' out of it. Alan gets grosser than we thought possible Episode begins around: 0:26:03 After Show Show begins around: 1:35:02 Sing Capathia! Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation!

S08E04 | The Practice | 'Blessed Are Theyn’

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Ellenor might have to watch herself and a certain decision is overturned. Meanwhile, Sheila gets shown the door in an episode that's a bit 'Stuffed' with scene chewing. In an about-face, Alan show more empathy in once episode than in all his previous appearances combined.   Episode begins around: 0:36:49 After Show Show begins around: 1:25:10 Some Ways to Help the people of and in Ukraine We were on The Pizza Roll Diaries! Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a ...

S08E04 | The Practice | 'Blessed Are They’

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Ellenor might have to watch herself and a certain decision is overturned. Meanwhile, Sheila gets shown the door in an episode that's a bit 'Stuffed' with scene chewing. In an about-face, Alan show more empathy in once episode than in all his previous appearances combined.   Episode begins around: 0:36:49 After Show Show begins around: 1:25:10 Some Ways to Help the people of and in Ukraine We were on The Pizza Roll Diaries! Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a ...

S08E03 | The Practice | 'Cause of Action’

March 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

Sheila helps a man sue his wife for doing the Peppermint Twist.  Alan finds himself in hot water after fishing Drunkenor from the deep end.  Mike and Keith run out of Putin Puns and maybe get a little dirty. Episode begins around: 0:24:31 After Show Show begins around: 1:22:49 Some Ways to Help the people of and in Ukraine Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation!

S08E02 | The Practice | 'The Chosen’

March 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This episode has it all:  Sharon Stone.  Robin without the nipples.  God talking to characters.  Spader just deciding he works here now.  Keith and Mike's best pun of all time? Episode begins around: 0:31:28 After Show Show begins around: 1:26:45 Some Ways to Help the people of and in Ukraine

S08E01 | The Practice | 'We the People’

February 22, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

We are back!  This time the show itself has 'streamlined.'  New cast members making leaning in to old tropes.  Jimmy stands his ground, Robin lays an egg and Spader 'flirts' with everything that moves. Episode begins around: 0:34:50 After Show Show begins around: 1:37:55 Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E23 | The Practice | Season 7 OOPSY Awards Spectacular

February 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 207 MB

You can't fire EVERYONE involved with the show at the end of Season 7 --- because MIKE AND KEITH CONTINUE ON!  They've been chumming the waters all season, and now the sharks must EAT.  Sure, we're a little tired.  Sure, CEO Jen has decided to start a competing podcast.  SURE, Keith has come down with... something... but The Internet's Most Prestigious Fake Awards WILL be given out.  You've wasted so much time with us this season, what's another 90 minutes. Grab a glass of wine, mark yoursel...

S07E22 | The Practice | 'Goodbye’

February 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

As Boyz II Men said, "It's so hard to say Goodbye..."  Alas, we must.  But... to what and to whom... Keith allows Mike to discover for himself... Episode begins around: 0:32:05 After Show Show begins around: 1:30:55 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/722_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E20 | The Practice | 'Baby Love’

February 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Women stepping up and being strong women.  Surely this is enough to have an episode that doesn't need a McTwist.  Well... Episode begins around: 0:25:05 After Show Show begins around: 1:25:11 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/721_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E21 | The Practice | 'Baby Love’

February 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Women stepping up and being strong women.  Surely this is enough to have an episode that doesn't need a McTwist.  Well... Episode begins around: 0:25:05 After Show Show begins around: 1:25:11 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/721_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E20 | The Practice | 'Heroes and Villains’

January 25, 2022 21:09 - 1 hour - 106 MB

The writing room and our firm tie up some loose ends and continue to kill off a romance. Episode begins around: 0:29:01 After Show Show begins around: 1:23:31 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/720_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E19 | The Practice | 'Les is More’

January 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

What is even happening anymore?  Bobby and Lindsay are blowing up.  CBS is blowing up.  Sharks are Jumping. Episode begins around: 0:26:23 After Show Show begins around: 1:27:35 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/719_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E18 | The Practice | 'Capitol Crimes’

January 11, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

Bobby let's his Eagle soar and pretty soon, I think Lindsay just might find out about it.  Eugene and Jimmy have to call in an old friend of Bobby's to save a young man's life. Episode begins around: 0:36:05 After Show Show begins around: 1:38:42 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/718_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E17 | The Practice | 'Burnout’

January 04, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

It's a bird!  It's a Plane!  It's an extra Super episode of The Practice!  The firm defends a caretaker for allegedly offing her paraplegic husband's brother!  Jaime has a personal connection to a client's plight.  This episode brought to you by GORBACHOW. Episode begins around: 0:26:06 After Show Show begins around: 1:27:10 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/717_YT

Happy Holiday Season from Mike and Keith

December 28, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 18.1 MB

Keith and Mike get a little mushy with each other and their listeners.  This little episode of gratitude culminates in an on the spot reminiscence of favorite Christmas memories from the Basement.  See you all in 2022!

S07E16 | The Practice | 'Special Deliveries’

December 21, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

Keith and Mike do a serial killer double-take. Lindsay and Bobby decide to take a closer look at their 'relationship.' During the winter it is not uncommon for tires to deflate. Episode begins around: 0:37:57 After Show Show begins around: 1:39:32 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/716_YT

S07E15 | The Practice | 'Choirboys’

December 14, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Lindsay is asked how far she'll extend her moral and ethical boundaries on another exploration of client/attorney privilege.  Eugene and Jimmy defend a potentially Oedipal Bonnie and Clyde.  Keith builds a kitty man-cave. Episode begins around: 0:43:55 After Show Show begins around: 1:48:03 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/715_YT Cite your Sources! Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution! Make a one-time donation!

S07E14 | The Practice | 'The Making of a Trial Attorney’

December 07, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB

Can you compensate a man for years of his life that were stolen?  Can Bobby reckon with the sins of his youth?  Can Mike remember the name of our new colleague? Episode begins around: 0:43:49 After Show Show begins around: 1:47:08 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/714_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E13 | The Practice | 'Character Evidence’

November 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

This episode is FULL of it...  Three stories.  Jimmy crosses some lines.  Eugene crosses some lines... Lindsay is... hiring.  Are Keith and Mike all in or HARD OUT? Episode begins around: 0:38:08 After Show Show begins around: 1:33:28 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/713_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E12 | The Practice | 'Final Judgement’

November 23, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Ellenor makes her final attempts to stay the execution of her client.  Bobby tries to keep the lights on by threatening to sue one of the firm's latest winners.  Keith and Mike sing the praises of some extraordinary performance. Episode begins around: 0:38:09 After Show Show begins around: 1:31:51 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/712_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E11 | The Practice | 'Down the Hatch’

November 16, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Eugene takes on 'Big' Alcohol - sort of.  Ellenor attempts to save a life by dismantling it.  Mike is back and old. Episode begins around: 0:41:18 After Show Show begins around: 1:41:19 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/711_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E10 | The Practice | 'Silent Partners’

November 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

Jaime is still caught in a judicial web of creep. Lindsay bites off another case she should have said 'No' to, and further creates crap for her therapist to deal with.  Keith and Mike get Medals! Episode begins around: 26:58 After Show Show begins around: 1:22:35 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/710_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E09 | The Practice | 'The Good Fight’

November 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Terrible practical jokes... terrible defense attorny-ing ... and a terrible search.  Also, Keith plays a certain song wayyyyy too much. The wheels are falling off. Episode begins around: 31:26 After Show Show begins around: 1:29:16 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/709_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E08 | The Practice | 'Bad to Worse’

October 26, 2021 14:16 - 1 hour - 109 MB

If only we could find a way to get another 'Black Widow' on the show... Maybe we can? Episode begins around: 29:06 After Show Show begins around: 1:32:54 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/708_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E07 | The Practice | 'Small Sacrifices’

October 19, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Are we all hypocrites?  Bobby wrestles with this emotionally, professionally and morally this week as he defends a monster. Ellenor defends a religious leader for his use of animals during his service. Episode begins around: 31:36 After Show Show begins around: 1:33:21 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/707_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E06 | The Practice | 'The Telltale Nation’

October 12, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

When it comes to abuse... where does the buck ultimately stop?  We deal with that slippery slope in this episode.  Also, we recycle yet another plotline.   Episode begins around: 25:21 After Show Show begins around: 1:34:42 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/706_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

S07E05 | The Practice | 'Neighboring Species’

October 06, 2021 04:01 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Religion takes center stage for a case and some inter-office drama.  Lindsay strikes out on her own with a client who just has to SING!  Episode begins around: 33:01  After Show Show begins around: 1:37:19  Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/705_YT 

S07E04 | The Practice | 'The Cradle Will Rock’

September 28, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Lindsay mulls her future as two parent reckon with their immediate past, and the circumstances surrounding their child's death. Episode begins around: 41:25 After Show Show begins around: 1:40:07 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/704_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation!  Halloween H20 Squid Game Video used in our Easter Egg Reveal

S07E03 | The Practice | 'Of Thee I Sing’

September 21, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 125 MB

A clandestine fax give Lindsay her greatest hope of release yet. There's a sharky mole in the DA's office.  Mike and Keith somehow tire of genitalia humor.  An old segment returns to answer some lingering questions. Episode begins around: 47:15 After Show Show begins around: 1:41:19 Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/703_YT Become a Founding Sponsor with a monthly contribution!  Make a one-time donation! 

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