1 00:00:07,920 --> 00:00:09,226 Previously on "All Rise"... 2 00:00:09,270 --> 00:00:10,488 Victor Callan, I have a warrant for your arrest. 3 00:00:10,532 --> 00:00:11,707 You want to tell me why you're arresting me, 4 00:00:11,750 --> 00:00:12,621 or is that part of the fun for you guys? 5 00:00:12,664 --> 00:00:13,665 Trevor Mabbit runs 6 00:00:13,709 --> 00:00:15,102 a multimillion-dollar heroin ring, 7 00:00:15,145 --> 00:00:16,625 a product that has killed thousands. 8 00:00:16,668 --> 00:00:18,148 If this doesn't stop, I'm going to report you 9 00:00:18,192 --> 00:00:19,584 to the Committee on Judicial Performance. 10 00:00:19,628 --> 00:00:21,412 I'm gonna make sure every D.D.A. 11 00:00:21,456 --> 00:00:23,066 at the building papers you. 12 00:00:23,110 --> 00:00:24,154 I hope she doesn't get too comfortable up there 13 00:00:24,198 --> 00:00:25,286 because it's not gonna last. 14 00:00:25,329 --> 00:00:27,070 Palmer is leading a renegade charge 15 00:00:27,114 --> 00:00:28,985 in the D.A.'s office, claiming that you are 16 00:00:29,029 --> 00:00:30,552 judicially biased towards your defendants. 17 00:00:30,595 --> 00:00:32,641 My old colleagues are coming for me? 18 00:00:32,684 --> 00:00:34,382 I don't have the words, Your Honor, for how sorry I am. 19 00:00:34,425 --> 00:00:36,514 As this is your first offense, I am placing you on probation. 20 00:00:36,558 --> 00:00:38,473 - He lied to you, Your Honor. - I fell for it. 21 00:00:38,516 --> 00:00:41,432 Man: Suspect is believed to be Travis Bolson. 22 00:00:41,476 --> 00:00:45,219 [ bells jingling ]Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho! Merry Christmas. 23 00:00:45,262 --> 00:00:48,091 Happy holidays to you. - Nice to see you! 24 00:00:48,135 --> 00:00:51,007 Hi! - Ho! 25 00:00:51,051 --> 00:00:52,139 [ cellphone chimes ]I'm so excited. 26 00:00:52,182 --> 00:00:53,183 Can I take a picture of you? 27 00:00:53,227 --> 00:00:54,184 Of course you can. 28 00:00:54,228 --> 00:00:55,446 Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho! 29 00:00:55,490 --> 00:00:57,927 1, 2, 3. Whee! 30 00:00:57,970 --> 00:00:59,842 ♪♪♪ 31 00:00:59,885 --> 00:01:01,104 Child: Look! Santa! 32 00:01:01,148 --> 00:01:02,801 Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho! 33 00:01:02,845 --> 00:01:05,369 [ cellphone jangles ] 34 00:01:05,413 --> 00:01:06,936 [ beep ] 35 00:01:06,979 --> 00:01:08,329 Sherri: Your Honor? 36 00:01:08,372 --> 00:01:09,939 Sherri, I know. Caught in traffic. 37 00:01:09,982 --> 00:01:12,376 It's your last day before holiday recess. Let's not-- 38 00:01:12,420 --> 00:01:14,726 I'm pulling into the parking lot right now. 39 00:01:14,770 --> 00:01:16,032 Santa: Merry Christmas. 40 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:19,688 ♪♪♪ 41 00:01:19,731 --> 00:01:21,690 Your Honor, we give Ms. Brewin a slap-on-the-wrist plea deal, 42 00:01:21,733 --> 00:01:23,474 who knows what she might steal next time? 43 00:01:23,518 --> 00:01:25,389 For that reason, the People are offering 44 00:01:25,433 --> 00:01:28,044 3 years' probation, 180 days in jail. 45 00:01:28,088 --> 00:01:29,567 [ exhales deeply ]Mr. Driscoll, the defendant stands accused 46 00:01:29,611 --> 00:01:31,439 of stealing school clothes for her children. 47 00:01:31,482 --> 00:01:32,962 Felony grand theft, Your Honor. 48 00:01:33,005 --> 00:01:36,008 And the law allows me to knock it down to a misdemeanor. 49 00:01:36,052 --> 00:01:38,185 - Seems fitting. - Certainly predictable. 50 00:01:38,228 --> 00:01:39,621 Pardon me? 51 00:01:39,664 --> 00:01:41,144 Nothing, Your Honor. 52 00:01:41,188 --> 00:01:44,756 So let's see you take another shot at a plea deal. 53 00:01:44,800 --> 00:01:46,932 - And, Mr. Driscoll? - Your Honor? 54 00:01:46,976 --> 00:01:49,631 This time, don't be such a Scrooge. 55 00:01:54,766 --> 00:01:56,464 Brava, Your Honor. 56 00:01:56,507 --> 00:01:58,248 Apart from emergency hearings, 57 00:01:58,292 --> 00:02:00,685 arraignments, and warrant duty, court is-- 58 00:02:00,729 --> 00:02:02,339 Adjourned for 2019. 59 00:02:02,383 --> 00:02:04,559 See you soon, Judge Carmichael. 60 00:02:04,602 --> 00:02:07,170 - At the-- - At the D.A.'s holiday party. 61 00:02:07,214 --> 00:02:09,738 Happy holidays, Mr. Driscoll. 62 00:02:09,781 --> 00:02:17,093 ♪♪♪ 63 00:02:17,137 --> 00:02:19,704 I see you've already stopped by the D.A.'s holiday open house. 64 00:02:19,748 --> 00:02:20,749 [ mouth full ] I did, 65 00:02:20,792 --> 00:02:22,272 and now I'm here. Cookie? 66 00:02:22,316 --> 00:02:24,274 - No, thank you. - I'm checking in. 67 00:02:24,318 --> 00:02:25,710 You don't need to.Let me be more specific. 68 00:02:25,754 --> 00:02:28,235 How are you feeling about your appearance 69 00:02:28,278 --> 00:02:29,758 in front of the Commission on Judicial Performance? 70 00:02:29,801 --> 00:02:31,238 I'm fine. I feel good. I'm good. 71 00:02:31,281 --> 00:02:32,630 Those hearings can be intense. 72 00:02:32,674 --> 00:02:34,197 You're facing public censure, 73 00:02:34,241 --> 00:02:35,764 maybe even removal from the bench. 74 00:02:35,807 --> 00:02:37,766 I know the law. I am on the right side of it. 75 00:02:37,809 --> 00:02:39,202 This isn't about the law, Carmichael. 76 00:02:39,246 --> 00:02:40,682 It's about politics. 77 00:02:40,725 --> 00:02:42,901 The complaint should never have made it this far. 78 00:02:42,945 --> 00:02:45,034 No kidding.It means that you have enemies on the Commission. 79 00:02:45,077 --> 00:02:47,602 I suggest an appearance at the D.A.'s holiday party. 80 00:02:47,645 --> 00:02:49,995 - The last thing I want to do-- - Show everybody in that office 81 00:02:50,039 --> 00:02:51,562 you're not going to be intimidated. 82 00:02:51,606 --> 00:02:52,824 - I still have work to do here. - Why not go right now? 83 00:02:52,868 --> 00:02:54,870 Lisa-- While there's still cookies left. 84 00:02:54,913 --> 00:02:57,177 Fine. I'll go. 85 00:02:59,570 --> 00:03:01,224 Watch me go. 86 00:03:01,268 --> 00:03:03,357 Excellent. Oh, I suggest the green ones. 87 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:05,272 They're to die for. 88 00:03:05,315 --> 00:03:07,970 ♪♪♪ 89 00:03:08,013 --> 00:03:10,625 How bad is it, really? 90 00:03:10,668 --> 00:03:13,715 [ sighs ] We need to talk off the record. 91 00:03:13,758 --> 00:03:16,761 Honest to God, the fact that this is even happening is-- 92 00:03:16,805 --> 00:03:18,198 Oh, it's happening. 93 00:03:18,241 --> 00:03:19,808 Nothing like having your former colleagues 94 00:03:19,851 --> 00:03:21,418 and apparently some members of C.J.P. 95 00:03:21,462 --> 00:03:23,725 trying to throw you off the bench. 96 00:03:23,768 --> 00:03:26,902 Travis Bolson on top of that? 97 00:03:26,945 --> 00:03:28,817 It's disorienting. 98 00:03:28,860 --> 00:03:30,340 Lola, the Travis thing... 99 00:03:30,384 --> 00:03:31,472 Should've put him in prison. 100 00:03:31,515 --> 00:03:32,777 You gave him a second chance. 101 00:03:32,821 --> 00:03:35,476 And the next day, he stole a car, 102 00:03:35,519 --> 00:03:39,175 crashed it, and now his daughter... 103 00:03:39,219 --> 00:03:40,655 doesn't have a father. 104 00:03:40,698 --> 00:03:42,178 He made that choice. You didn't. 105 00:03:42,222 --> 00:03:44,441 So you keep telling me. 106 00:03:45,747 --> 00:03:48,271 What's happening with your dad? 107 00:03:48,315 --> 00:03:49,968 I'm vetting a list of lawyers he gave me. 108 00:03:50,012 --> 00:03:52,406 They're either incompetent ambulance chasers 109 00:03:52,449 --> 00:03:55,017 or overfed mob guys who won't touch his case. 110 00:03:55,060 --> 00:03:56,453 What are you gonna do? 111 00:03:56,497 --> 00:03:59,761 Hire someone and wash my hands of it, of him. 112 00:03:59,804 --> 00:04:01,850 Mm-mm, no way. You can't do that. 113 00:04:01,893 --> 00:04:04,200 Watch me. I am so sick of everyone in my office 114 00:04:04,244 --> 00:04:06,637 looking at me like I'm the one being charged with murder. 115 00:04:06,681 --> 00:04:08,030 Bet I can guess which ones. 116 00:04:08,073 --> 00:04:10,467 Yeah. 117 00:04:10,511 --> 00:04:11,947 We're going to this party. 118 00:04:11,990 --> 00:04:14,297 We're not gonna let them win, and we need cookies. 119 00:04:14,341 --> 00:04:16,256 - We do? - Yes, we do. 120 00:04:16,299 --> 00:04:19,955 ♪♪♪ 121 00:04:19,998 --> 00:04:24,176 [ instrumental jazz version of "Jingle Bells" playing ] 122 00:04:24,220 --> 00:04:26,353 I ran out of time halfway through my last essay. 123 00:04:26,396 --> 00:04:28,485 Everyone runs out of time on law school exams. 124 00:04:28,529 --> 00:04:29,660 I was exhausted. I did a double shift the day before, 125 00:04:29,704 --> 00:04:32,402 and I choked.No, you didn't. 126 00:04:32,446 --> 00:04:33,882 Now I'm facing another semester of law school, 127 00:04:33,925 --> 00:04:35,492 another semester of working overtime 128 00:04:35,536 --> 00:04:37,102 to cover the tuition or maybe not. 129 00:04:37,146 --> 00:04:38,365 Maybe I need to rethink things. 130 00:04:38,408 --> 00:04:39,888 That is crazy talk. 131 00:04:39,931 --> 00:04:41,585 Luke! 132 00:04:41,629 --> 00:04:43,892 - You look tired. - Thanks. 133 00:04:43,935 --> 00:04:45,023 Who decorated this place? 134 00:04:45,067 --> 00:04:46,764 Our party is gonna be so much better. 135 00:04:46,808 --> 00:04:48,549 - Mm. - Hey, you're coming, right? 136 00:04:48,592 --> 00:04:49,724 Probably. We'll see how I'm feeling. 137 00:04:51,769 --> 00:04:52,814 What did I say? 138 00:04:52,857 --> 00:04:54,555 He thinks he failed his last exam. 139 00:04:54,598 --> 00:04:56,426 - No, he didn't. - That's what I said. 140 00:04:56,470 --> 00:04:58,298 Oh, my God. Judge Carmichael. 141 00:04:58,341 --> 00:05:00,561 She showed up. Good for her. 142 00:05:00,604 --> 00:05:02,867 Hope she gives them hell in that hearing. 143 00:05:02,911 --> 00:05:04,521 Makes me furious. It's ridiculous. 144 00:05:04,565 --> 00:05:06,958 I don't know what I'd do if we didn't have her. 145 00:05:07,002 --> 00:05:09,483 We finally have a judge who's fair. 146 00:05:09,526 --> 00:05:10,745 If she gets rolled out this quickly, 147 00:05:10,788 --> 00:05:13,748 then--then the system really is broken. 148 00:05:13,791 --> 00:05:15,010 [ laughter ] 149 00:05:15,053 --> 00:05:17,621 I saved Maggie Palmer's ass three years ago 150 00:05:17,665 --> 00:05:20,363 when she screwed up the charges on that extortion case. 151 00:05:20,407 --> 00:05:23,323 We are here for the cookies, remember? 152 00:05:23,366 --> 00:05:24,933 Cookies. 153 00:05:26,108 --> 00:05:27,239 Is Judge Benner coming? 154 00:05:27,283 --> 00:05:28,415 I want to invite her to our shindig. 155 00:05:28,458 --> 00:05:29,764 That would be such a coup. 156 00:05:29,807 --> 00:05:30,982 You know what? I think I'm gonna get going. 157 00:05:31,026 --> 00:05:32,375 I've had enough prosecutors this week. 158 00:05:32,419 --> 00:05:33,594 But it's the holidays. 159 00:05:33,637 --> 00:05:35,552 Tell that to Choi. He is hellbent 160 00:05:35,596 --> 00:05:37,424 on making my client-- a poor, frightened kid-- 161 00:05:37,467 --> 00:05:39,339 out to be some kind of hardened gangster. 162 00:05:39,382 --> 00:05:40,514 I have to get ready for the hearing. 163 00:05:40,557 --> 00:05:42,037 I'll see you later, okay? 164 00:05:44,300 --> 00:05:47,651 Excuse me. I was looking for-- 165 00:05:47,695 --> 00:05:49,261 hoping to--have you seen-- 166 00:05:49,305 --> 00:05:53,570 I was wondering if Ms. Kansky was gonna drop by or... 167 00:05:53,614 --> 00:05:55,224 Judge Carmichael, thrilled to see you. 168 00:05:55,267 --> 00:05:58,401 Please know that you still have many fans in this office. 169 00:05:58,445 --> 00:06:00,447 Thanks, Thomas. 170 00:06:00,490 --> 00:06:02,449 Are your kids excited for Family Day tomorrow? 171 00:06:02,492 --> 00:06:04,494 Definitely. Uh, sorry to interrupt, 172 00:06:04,538 --> 00:06:06,540 but I need to borrow Mr. Callan. 173 00:06:06,583 --> 00:06:09,456 Duty calls. [ clicks tongue ] I'll catch you later. 174 00:06:09,499 --> 00:06:12,676 [ chatter ] 175 00:06:14,722 --> 00:06:17,028 Ooh. Judge Carmichael's here. 176 00:06:17,072 --> 00:06:20,031 - Myra. - Oh, it's Judge Carmichael. 177 00:06:20,075 --> 00:06:21,381 ♪♪♪ 178 00:06:21,424 --> 00:06:23,295 [ cellphone chimes ] 179 00:06:23,339 --> 00:06:29,824 ♪♪♪ 180 00:06:29,867 --> 00:06:33,436 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 181 00:06:38,267 --> 00:06:39,790 Is this about my father? What have you heard? 182 00:06:39,834 --> 00:06:41,444 No, Callan, this is not about your father. 183 00:06:41,488 --> 00:06:42,880 It's about Liam O'Hare. 184 00:06:42,924 --> 00:06:46,144 I will not be talking ever about your father. 185 00:06:46,188 --> 00:06:47,450 What aboutLiam O'Hare? 186 00:06:47,494 --> 00:06:50,235 - He wants to flip. - On Trevor Mabbit? 187 00:06:50,279 --> 00:06:52,455 Not a chance. O'Hare's one of Mabbit's top captains. 188 00:06:52,499 --> 00:06:54,283 He started on the corner and worked his way up. 189 00:06:54,326 --> 00:06:56,503 The guy is loyal. 190 00:06:56,546 --> 00:06:58,330 Looking for this? 191 00:06:58,374 --> 00:06:59,941 [ sighs ] Thank you. 192 00:06:59,984 --> 00:07:01,290 One of Mabbit's captains, Liam O'Hare, 193 00:07:01,333 --> 00:07:02,465 wants a meeting today. 194 00:07:02,509 --> 00:07:03,901 Called this morning asking for you. 195 00:07:03,945 --> 00:07:05,381 You're gonna take some detectives with you, 196 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:07,035 and you're gonna find out if it's real, and if it's real, 197 00:07:07,078 --> 00:07:08,993 you are going to the grand jury tomorrow, 198 00:07:09,037 --> 00:07:10,908 and you're gonna get an indictment on Trevor Mabbit. 199 00:07:10,952 --> 00:07:14,346 Wow. Okay, then. This is--This is huge. 200 00:07:14,390 --> 00:07:15,870 Don't screw it up. And be careful. 201 00:07:15,913 --> 00:07:19,177 Keep me posted. I'm due in court. 202 00:07:19,221 --> 00:07:21,223 ♪♪♪ 203 00:07:21,266 --> 00:07:22,529 [ knocks ] 204 00:07:22,572 --> 00:07:24,356 Who took all the good cookies? 205 00:07:24,400 --> 00:07:25,923 Oh, you're too late. I made my famous homemade buckeyes, 206 00:07:25,967 --> 00:07:27,229 but they were gone in, like, 10 minutes. 207 00:07:27,272 --> 00:07:28,360 You did a little Christmas baking? 208 00:07:28,404 --> 00:07:29,927 They're always the first to go. 209 00:07:29,971 --> 00:07:31,451 Hey, I heard about your dad. 210 00:07:31,494 --> 00:07:33,017 Word travels fast. 211 00:07:33,061 --> 00:07:34,541 A prosecutor's father charged with first-degree murder? 212 00:07:34,584 --> 00:07:36,499 Yeah, no one's talking about that. 213 00:07:36,543 --> 00:07:38,501 What's your hourly rate again? 214 00:07:38,545 --> 00:07:39,894 [ scoffs ] Seriously? 215 00:07:39,937 --> 00:07:41,722 No. Maybe. 216 00:07:41,765 --> 00:07:43,985 - Did he do it? - Since when do you care? 217 00:07:44,028 --> 00:07:45,160 Since he's your father, Mark. 218 00:07:45,203 --> 00:07:46,640 I... 219 00:07:46,683 --> 00:07:48,119 I honestly don't know. 220 00:07:48,163 --> 00:07:50,600 I haven't tried a murder case in a while. 221 00:07:50,644 --> 00:07:53,037 So? You're the best lawyer I know, Amy. 222 00:07:53,081 --> 00:07:54,561 Second best, at least. 223 00:07:54,604 --> 00:07:55,910 I'd have to meet with him first. 224 00:07:55,953 --> 00:07:57,128 That can be arranged. 225 00:07:57,172 --> 00:07:59,087 We can discuss my fee schedule on the way. 226 00:07:59,914 --> 00:08:02,786 You realize your bill's gonna be obscene.Yeah. 227 00:08:04,788 --> 00:08:06,703 Pull up a chair, Your Honor. It's time to talk strategy. 228 00:08:06,747 --> 00:08:08,575 This is a breakdown of all the members 229 00:08:08,618 --> 00:08:10,707 of the C.J.P. panel that will be at the hearing. 230 00:08:10,751 --> 00:08:11,926 Three supporters, four swing votes, 231 00:08:11,969 --> 00:08:13,884 four against. We-- - How do you even know-- 232 00:08:13,928 --> 00:08:15,625 A friend who cares. We need to get 233 00:08:15,669 --> 00:08:17,584 one of the "against" votes disqualified 234 00:08:17,627 --> 00:08:18,889 so we're not starting behind the football. 235 00:08:18,933 --> 00:08:20,064 - Eight ball. - I hate sports. 236 00:08:20,108 --> 00:08:21,718 Our best move is to go after Judge Laski. 237 00:08:21,762 --> 00:08:23,372 I've spoken with the other J.A.s. 238 00:08:23,415 --> 00:08:24,721 It's fair to say Laski's not a fan. 239 00:08:24,765 --> 00:08:26,854 Punisher? He's had it out for me from day one, 240 00:08:26,897 --> 00:08:29,465 but I think we have a better play. 241 00:08:29,509 --> 00:08:32,729 Deb Thompson, the chair, defense attorney. 242 00:08:32,773 --> 00:08:35,340 She and I have a history. 243 00:08:35,384 --> 00:08:36,428 People v. Moseley.I remember. 244 00:08:36,472 --> 00:08:37,604 You got her sanctioned by the court 245 00:08:37,647 --> 00:08:38,735 for alternative facts. It's good 246 00:08:38,779 --> 00:08:40,345 but maybe not enough to disqualify her. 247 00:08:40,389 --> 00:08:43,044 I have emails-- very colorfully worded emails, 248 00:08:43,087 --> 00:08:45,002 which she won't want in the public record. 249 00:08:45,046 --> 00:08:48,789 Wow, I've n-never seen that word used a verb. 250 00:08:48,832 --> 00:08:50,051 Mm.[ knock on door ] 251 00:08:50,094 --> 00:08:51,661 I'll get rid of them. 252 00:08:53,794 --> 00:08:55,317 - Got a minute? - I do not, 253 00:08:55,360 --> 00:08:56,884 and neither d-- Detective Harris. 254 00:08:56,927 --> 00:08:58,494 Kevin. Hi there. 255 00:08:58,538 --> 00:09:00,583 We met at the thing, and... 256 00:09:00,627 --> 00:09:02,063 He doesn't have an appointment. 257 00:09:02,106 --> 00:09:03,760 For a glass of Christmas cheer? 258 00:09:03,804 --> 00:09:05,327 Or should I say "festive"? Can't keep it straight. 259 00:09:05,370 --> 00:09:06,937 Her Honor is very busy. 260 00:09:06,981 --> 00:09:09,940 Not with her. With you. Dufus. 261 00:09:09,984 --> 00:09:14,597 I-I don't do cheer during work hours. 262 00:09:14,641 --> 00:09:17,295 But thank you for asking. 263 00:09:17,339 --> 00:09:20,168 ♪♪♪ 264 00:09:20,211 --> 00:09:23,475 The People's evidence regarding my client's tattoos 265 00:09:23,519 --> 00:09:24,651 is completely immaterial to the charges. 266 00:09:24,694 --> 00:09:25,869 It's directly relevant 267 00:09:25,913 --> 00:09:27,784 to the gang enhancement, Your Honor. 268 00:09:27,828 --> 00:09:28,959 This is a non-violent drug crime, 269 00:09:29,003 --> 00:09:30,091 but instead of offering treatment, 270 00:09:30,134 --> 00:09:31,745 they're going for possession for sales 271 00:09:31,788 --> 00:09:33,573 anda gang enhancement? - Your Honor-- 272 00:09:33,616 --> 00:09:34,791 That's a difference of seven years. 273 00:09:34,835 --> 00:09:36,663 - Textbook overcharging. - Not true. 274 00:09:38,273 --> 00:09:40,318 The court will take the motion under advisement. 275 00:09:40,362 --> 00:09:43,060 You will both submit supplementary briefs.[ gavel bangs ] 276 00:09:43,104 --> 00:09:46,150 That's settled. I'd like to see you both in my chambers. 277 00:09:46,194 --> 00:09:47,195 Now. 278 00:09:49,153 --> 00:09:50,807 With schools letting out for the holidays, 279 00:09:50,851 --> 00:09:52,461 the Hall of Justice will be hosting 280 00:09:52,504 --> 00:09:54,071 our annual Family Day tomorrow. 281 00:09:54,115 --> 00:09:56,117 - How exciting is that? - Very exciting. 282 00:09:56,160 --> 00:09:57,553 My own kids will be in attendance. 283 00:09:57,597 --> 00:10:00,164 I want to do something a little special this year-- 284 00:10:00,208 --> 00:10:03,994 a mock trial for the kids, "Wizard of Oz" theme. 285 00:10:04,038 --> 00:10:06,518 Dorothy will stand trial for the murder 286 00:10:06,562 --> 00:10:07,650 of the Wicked Witch of the West. 287 00:10:07,694 --> 00:10:09,783 I need attorneys to try the case. 288 00:10:12,612 --> 00:10:13,656 I think it'll be fun. 289 00:10:13,700 --> 00:10:14,875 - Totally fun. - Sounds amazing. 290 00:10:14,918 --> 00:10:17,660 - Yes. - Mr. Choi... 291 00:10:17,704 --> 00:10:19,053 you will defend Dorothy. 292 00:10:19,096 --> 00:10:21,011 Ms. Lopez, you'll prosecute. 293 00:10:21,055 --> 00:10:22,883 Wouldn't it be easier, Your Honor... 294 00:10:22,926 --> 00:10:24,362 Oh, it's so much more interesting to mix things up. 295 00:10:24,406 --> 00:10:25,973 That's a rough script, 296 00:10:26,016 --> 00:10:28,976 but I encourage you to make it your own, improvise. 297 00:10:29,019 --> 00:10:31,369 Ah. Everything else is in your packets. 298 00:10:31,413 --> 00:10:32,893 See you tomorrow. 299 00:10:35,112 --> 00:10:37,114 How about a gang enhancement for Dorothy? 300 00:10:37,158 --> 00:10:38,594 She rolls with a pretty rough-looking crew. 301 00:10:38,638 --> 00:10:40,074 That's how it's done, right? 302 00:10:40,117 --> 00:10:42,424 Ah, so I see we're both gonna be good sports about this. 303 00:10:42,467 --> 00:10:44,078 Can't wait. 304 00:10:46,428 --> 00:10:47,951 [ door buzzes ] 305 00:10:51,346 --> 00:10:53,696 Okay. Who's this? 306 00:10:53,740 --> 00:10:56,220 Mr. Callan. My name is Amy Quinn. 307 00:10:56,264 --> 00:10:58,962 I'm a defense attorney and a friend of Mark's. 308 00:11:01,269 --> 00:11:02,705 She any good? 309 00:11:02,749 --> 00:11:04,794 [ scoffs ] I'm the best. 310 00:11:04,838 --> 00:11:07,231 And talk to me when you're talking to me. 311 00:11:07,275 --> 00:11:08,537 I like her. 312 00:11:08,580 --> 00:11:10,800 What did she just say? 313 00:11:10,844 --> 00:11:12,889 You going to take my case? 314 00:11:12,933 --> 00:11:15,022 Probably not. I'm just humoring your son. 315 00:11:15,065 --> 00:11:16,588 I'm gonna ask you some questions. 316 00:11:16,632 --> 00:11:18,678 - Tell her the truth, Dad. - Hey. 317 00:11:18,721 --> 00:11:20,418 I mean it. Don't screw this up. 318 00:11:20,462 --> 00:11:22,464 Okay. You can go now. 319 00:11:22,507 --> 00:11:24,596 I got work to do anyway. 320 00:11:24,640 --> 00:11:25,815 Choi wants me to meet someone. 321 00:11:25,859 --> 00:11:27,425 [ door buzzes ] 322 00:11:27,469 --> 00:11:29,036 First two questions-- 323 00:11:29,079 --> 00:11:32,213 did you do it, and if so, who knows? 324 00:11:32,256 --> 00:11:35,912 No. I didn't. It's the God's honest truth. 325 00:11:38,219 --> 00:11:40,612 Okay, so the Scarecrow is my witness, 326 00:11:40,656 --> 00:11:41,962 which means the Tin Man 327 00:11:42,005 --> 00:11:44,268 can testify on behalf of the People. 328 00:11:44,312 --> 00:11:45,617 Benner's given us talking points 329 00:11:45,661 --> 00:11:47,097 and a basic fact pattern. 330 00:11:47,141 --> 00:11:48,620 - Why are you doing this? - Because it's the holidays 331 00:11:48,664 --> 00:11:49,796 and Judge Benner thinks it'll be fun. 332 00:11:49,839 --> 00:11:51,058 No. Judge Carmichael. 333 00:11:51,101 --> 00:11:52,537 Why are you letting your people-- 334 00:11:52,581 --> 00:11:54,235 She is an outstanding judge. 335 00:11:54,278 --> 00:11:56,150 Not all the lawyers in my office think so. 336 00:11:56,193 --> 00:11:57,847 So they can request a recusal. 337 00:11:57,891 --> 00:12:00,720 I can't speak for them. I'm not actually involved. 338 00:12:00,763 --> 00:12:01,938 - You are the head deputy. - You know what? 339 00:12:01,982 --> 00:12:03,548 One of us should make a motion 340 00:12:03,592 --> 00:12:04,593 to exclude the Lollipop Guild. 341 00:12:04,636 --> 00:12:05,942 You know what? How about this? 342 00:12:05,986 --> 00:12:07,727 How about you play the Cowardly Lion? 343 00:12:07,770 --> 00:12:10,207 You are a natural. 344 00:12:12,253 --> 00:12:13,602 Let's take it from the top. 345 00:12:13,645 --> 00:12:26,049 ♪♪♪ 346 00:12:30,575 --> 00:12:33,361 [ lowered voice ] There is one vote we will never get. 347 00:12:33,404 --> 00:12:34,971 [ lowered voice ] Breathe, Your Honor. 348 00:12:35,015 --> 00:12:36,799 Ladies and gentlemen, now that we are all finally here-- 349 00:12:36,843 --> 00:12:38,453 We are 15 minutes early. 350 00:12:38,496 --> 00:12:40,803 - I'm prepared to begin... - We're 15 minutes early. 351 00:12:40,847 --> 00:12:42,413 ...whenever it pleases the esteemed panel. 352 00:12:42,457 --> 00:12:44,807 Very well. We are now on the record 353 00:12:44,851 --> 00:12:48,289 in the inquiry concerning Judge Lola Carmichael. 354 00:12:48,332 --> 00:12:50,813 I am Deborah Thompson, chairperson-- 355 00:12:50,857 --> 00:12:52,684 Chair Thompson, if I may interrupt. 356 00:12:52,728 --> 00:12:54,774 Judge Carmichael? 357 00:12:54,817 --> 00:12:57,254 Respectfully, it is my belief 358 00:12:57,298 --> 00:13:00,344 that I am not going to get a fair hearing from this panel. 359 00:13:00,388 --> 00:13:02,694 Chair Thompson, I move that you recuse yourself. 360 00:13:02,738 --> 00:13:04,131 That's ridiculous. 361 00:13:04,174 --> 00:13:06,742 On what grounds, Ms. Carmichael? 362 00:13:06,786 --> 00:13:08,265 JudgeCarmichael. 363 00:13:08,309 --> 00:13:09,832 Ladies and gentlemen, Chair Thompson 364 00:13:09,876 --> 00:13:11,965 knows me from my time as a prosecutor. 365 00:13:12,008 --> 00:13:13,183 We opposed each other 366 00:13:13,227 --> 00:13:15,490 in a multimillion-dollar embezzlement case, 367 00:13:15,533 --> 00:13:17,753 both of us passionate, zealous advocates for our-- 368 00:13:17,797 --> 00:13:18,972 You think I can't be impartial 369 00:13:19,015 --> 00:13:20,712 because we tried one case together? 370 00:13:20,756 --> 00:13:22,758 A hotly contested case, 371 00:13:22,802 --> 00:13:24,978 during which, as you may recall, 372 00:13:25,021 --> 00:13:27,676 you sent a number of emails. 373 00:13:27,719 --> 00:13:29,156 I have them here. 374 00:13:29,199 --> 00:13:32,115 I would be more than happy to offer them into evidence. 375 00:13:33,595 --> 00:13:34,814 [ whispers ] Wow. 376 00:13:34,857 --> 00:13:38,643 That won't be necessary. 377 00:13:38,687 --> 00:13:41,995 [ whispering indistinctly ] 378 00:13:46,390 --> 00:13:49,132 Judge Carmichael, your claim is baseless. 379 00:13:49,176 --> 00:13:53,484 However, to avoid the appearance of impropriety, 380 00:13:53,528 --> 00:13:55,486 I agree to recuse myself. 381 00:13:55,530 --> 00:13:56,879 Thank you, Chair Thompson. 382 00:13:56,923 --> 00:13:59,577 By rule, my vice chair would normally take over. 383 00:13:59,621 --> 00:14:02,754 However, due to potential scheduling concerns, 384 00:14:02,798 --> 00:14:04,539 the role of interim chair shall fall 385 00:14:04,582 --> 00:14:08,195 on the next most senior member of the panel-- 386 00:14:08,238 --> 00:14:11,328 the honorable Jonas Laski. 387 00:14:11,372 --> 00:14:13,243 I'm honored. 388 00:14:13,287 --> 00:14:16,203 ♪♪♪ 389 00:14:26,082 --> 00:14:34,612 ♪♪♪ 390 00:14:34,656 --> 00:14:35,962 [ brakes screech ] 391 00:14:39,487 --> 00:14:42,142 Mark: There's Mabbit's guy, right where Choi said he'd be. 392 00:14:44,884 --> 00:14:47,974 Turn on your interior light and step out of the car slowly. 393 00:14:48,017 --> 00:14:55,285 ♪♪♪ 394 00:14:55,329 --> 00:14:58,332 Turn around and show me what's inside your jacket. 395 00:14:58,375 --> 00:15:00,682 Okay, you see anything, you get a weird feeling... 396 00:15:00,725 --> 00:15:02,075 We're right here. 397 00:15:04,294 --> 00:15:05,513 Brought some cops with you? 398 00:15:05,556 --> 00:15:06,949 What do you expect, Liam? 399 00:15:06,993 --> 00:15:09,865 I want to testify. I want to help you put Mabbit in jail. 400 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:11,475 Why? 401 00:15:11,519 --> 00:15:12,824 Don't you want to know what I got? 402 00:15:12,868 --> 00:15:14,565 I've been investigating Trevor Mabbit and you 403 00:15:14,609 --> 00:15:16,741 for over a year. I know what you've got. 404 00:15:16,785 --> 00:15:18,569 What I don't know is why you're doing this. 405 00:15:18,613 --> 00:15:20,310 The fact that he traffics in narcotics, 406 00:15:20,354 --> 00:15:22,965 that he murders people.Suddenly you've grown a conscience? 407 00:15:23,009 --> 00:15:26,621 You make a deal? Is that it? Working for somebody new? 408 00:15:26,664 --> 00:15:28,710 Take out Mabbit, they take over, you move up? 409 00:15:30,625 --> 00:15:31,843 We both want the same thing. 410 00:15:31,887 --> 00:15:33,976 I can help you get that. 411 00:15:34,020 --> 00:15:35,978 You're just gonna have to trust me. 412 00:15:36,022 --> 00:15:38,241 ♪♪♪ 413 00:15:38,285 --> 00:15:40,591 Lola: Maybe Liam O'Hara's cashing out. 414 00:15:40,635 --> 00:15:42,506 - He's tired of the life. - So he leaves the country. 415 00:15:42,550 --> 00:15:44,160 He doesn't paint a target on his back. 416 00:15:44,204 --> 00:15:46,728 - The guy's up to something. - You're overthinking. 417 00:15:46,771 --> 00:15:48,991 Go before that grand jury. Get your indictment 418 00:15:49,035 --> 00:15:50,340 before Trevor Mabbit can see what's coming. 419 00:15:50,384 --> 00:15:51,341 I know. 420 00:15:51,385 --> 00:15:52,864 I will. 421 00:15:52,908 --> 00:15:54,649 I just keep thinking I'm getting played. 422 00:15:54,692 --> 00:15:56,520 You need to take him down, Mark. 423 00:15:56,564 --> 00:15:59,175 I know, I know. I will.Everything on the tray, please. 424 00:15:59,219 --> 00:16:00,655 What about you? 425 00:16:00,698 --> 00:16:02,483 Taking the day off? Very funny. 426 00:16:02,526 --> 00:16:05,007 I have to go in there today in front of that panel 427 00:16:05,051 --> 00:16:07,270 and convince them that I'm a good judge. 428 00:16:07,314 --> 00:16:09,490 I'm not even so sure myself. 429 00:16:09,533 --> 00:16:12,667 Lola, you are an extraordinary judge. 430 00:16:12,710 --> 00:16:14,364 Hey. 431 00:16:14,408 --> 00:16:15,975 Go good. 432 00:16:20,501 --> 00:16:21,937 [ sighs ] 433 00:16:22,764 --> 00:16:24,635 There's no place like home. 434 00:16:24,679 --> 00:16:25,854 [ sings scales ] ♪ Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma 435 00:16:25,897 --> 00:16:28,378 Ah, there's no place like home. 436 00:16:28,422 --> 00:16:30,337 Your Honor. Hi, Dorothy. 437 00:16:30,380 --> 00:16:33,079 I didn't get your RSVP to our holiday party. 438 00:16:33,122 --> 00:16:35,298 Oh! Oh, how rude. I'm so sorry. 439 00:16:35,342 --> 00:16:37,039 Now, I checked the manual...I needed to confirm another commitment. 440 00:16:37,083 --> 00:16:39,215 ...and there are no rules against judges attending. 441 00:16:39,259 --> 00:16:41,304 Thank you. I'll let-- I'll let you know. 442 00:16:41,348 --> 00:16:43,002 A little less lipstick. They're kids. 443 00:16:43,045 --> 00:16:44,699 - You need a hand, Your Honor? - Thank you. 444 00:16:44,742 --> 00:16:46,048 Any word on Judge Carmichael? 445 00:16:46,092 --> 00:16:48,920 Not yet. They're just getting started. 446 00:16:48,964 --> 00:16:50,792 I'm surprised you're not at Judge Carmichael's inquisition 447 00:16:50,835 --> 00:16:52,228 with the rest of your crew. - I'm not-- 448 00:16:52,272 --> 00:16:55,492 Look, the D.A.'s office is not a monolith. 449 00:16:55,536 --> 00:16:57,059 Really? Sure feels like it. 450 00:16:57,103 --> 00:16:59,409 Overcharging my clients, racking up excessive court fees 451 00:16:59,453 --> 00:17:00,628 for indigent defendants, 452 00:17:00,671 --> 00:17:01,933 persecuting judges you don't like? 453 00:17:01,977 --> 00:17:03,283 Can we please just put Dorothy on trial 454 00:17:03,326 --> 00:17:05,894 and not the whole system? I mean, my kids are here. 455 00:17:07,809 --> 00:17:09,637 Laski: Judge Carmichael...[ sighs ] 456 00:17:09,680 --> 00:17:11,117 ...do you dispute Mr. Driscoll's testimony? 457 00:17:11,160 --> 00:17:13,945 Is that a fair representation, that you, sua sponte, 458 00:17:13,989 --> 00:17:18,080 allowed a witness to testify as a bird? 459 00:17:18,124 --> 00:17:19,777 A fictional character, Your Honor. 460 00:17:19,821 --> 00:17:22,258 Technically, a bird-woman hybrid 461 00:17:22,302 --> 00:17:23,303 by the name of Erkk. 462 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:27,089 Can you refer me to any specific rule of procedure 463 00:17:27,133 --> 00:17:28,960 upon which you relied in allowing this? 464 00:17:29,004 --> 00:17:31,093 When the interests of justice--The interests of justice. 465 00:17:31,137 --> 00:17:33,095 Great catch-all. So that's a no. 466 00:17:33,139 --> 00:17:35,924 The Code of Judicial Ethics requires that a judge 467 00:17:35,967 --> 00:17:37,578 promote public confidence in the integrity 468 00:17:37,621 --> 00:17:39,971 and impartiality of the judiciary. 469 00:17:40,015 --> 00:17:42,061 A judge is also required to be faithful to the law 470 00:17:42,104 --> 00:17:44,846 regardless of public clamor or fear of criticism. 471 00:17:44,889 --> 00:17:47,109 And in allowing this Erkk to testify, 472 00:17:47,153 --> 00:17:48,850 you didn't undermine confidence in the courts 473 00:17:48,893 --> 00:17:50,460 by making a mockery of them? 474 00:17:50,504 --> 00:17:53,115 It was how the witness was best able to express the truth, 475 00:17:53,159 --> 00:17:54,943 so I allowed it. - You encouraged it. 476 00:17:54,986 --> 00:17:58,120 Canon 3[b][7] requires a judge to accord every person 477 00:17:58,164 --> 00:18:00,166 who has a legal interest in a proceeding 478 00:18:00,209 --> 00:18:01,906 to be heard according to the law. 479 00:18:01,950 --> 00:18:03,212 Yes, but surely it doesn't apply-- 480 00:18:03,256 --> 00:18:05,171 Just as you did, Judge Laski, when you allowed 481 00:18:05,214 --> 00:18:08,478 a pro per defendant to call D.D.A. Mark Callan to the stand 482 00:18:08,522 --> 00:18:10,828 in a trial he was prosecuting 483 00:18:10,872 --> 00:18:12,743 to be questioned about his father. 484 00:18:12,787 --> 00:18:16,878 ♪♪♪ 485 00:18:18,053 --> 00:18:20,011 I personally witnessed Trevor Mabbit 486 00:18:20,055 --> 00:18:21,317 making deals with Mexican suppliers, 487 00:18:21,361 --> 00:18:22,840 these shipments of products smuggled 488 00:18:22,884 --> 00:18:24,146 inside deliveries of auto parts 489 00:18:24,190 --> 00:18:25,669 and meeting with distributors. 490 00:18:25,713 --> 00:18:27,062 You were present for these meetings? 491 00:18:27,106 --> 00:18:29,673 I was, and I was present when he ordered a murder. 492 00:18:29,717 --> 00:18:31,719 March 8th of last year. Jose Cortez. 493 00:18:31,762 --> 00:18:33,155 I don't know what his crime was, 494 00:18:33,199 --> 00:18:35,114 but I was there when Mabbit gave the order 495 00:18:35,157 --> 00:18:36,245 to one of his bodyguards. 496 00:18:36,289 --> 00:18:38,334 Cortez was killed that night, 497 00:18:38,378 --> 00:18:39,814 stuffed inside the trunk of his car. 498 00:18:39,857 --> 00:18:41,163 Thank you, Mr. O'Hare. You may step down. 499 00:18:41,207 --> 00:18:43,165 I'm gonna ask you to leave the room. 500 00:18:43,209 --> 00:18:44,906 All right. 501 00:18:50,216 --> 00:18:51,913 I think you'll agree that the threshold 502 00:18:51,956 --> 00:18:53,523 for an indictment on multiple charges 503 00:18:53,567 --> 00:18:55,873 is easily satisfied here. - I have a question. 504 00:18:55,917 --> 00:18:57,484 How do we know he didn't do the murder? 505 00:18:57,527 --> 00:18:59,442 I'm sorry?He could be trying to pin it on somebody else. 506 00:18:59,486 --> 00:19:01,966 You're gonna hand this piece of crap immunity? 507 00:19:02,010 --> 00:19:03,359 We just take his word for it? 508 00:19:03,403 --> 00:19:04,708 I hear your concerns, 509 00:19:04,752 --> 00:19:06,406 but we're here to find probable cause. That's it. 510 00:19:07,842 --> 00:19:09,191 I'll tell you what. 511 00:19:09,235 --> 00:19:11,367 Why don't we take a brief recess? 512 00:19:11,411 --> 00:19:13,500 I will address your concerns, okay? 513 00:19:13,543 --> 00:19:14,979 Just give me a few minutes. 514 00:19:15,023 --> 00:19:16,198 I don't get it. I told them everything. 515 00:19:16,242 --> 00:19:17,417 I'm putting myself on the line here. 516 00:19:17,460 --> 00:19:19,897 - They need to know why. - I told them why. 517 00:19:19,941 --> 00:19:21,290 It was turn on him before he turns on me.And now you have a problem, 518 00:19:21,334 --> 00:19:22,683 because you just admitted to, like, 519 00:19:22,726 --> 00:19:25,381 8 different crimes in there in front of 23 people. 520 00:19:25,425 --> 00:19:27,731 We had a deal.You know how this works, Liam. 521 00:19:27,775 --> 00:19:29,298 No deal, no immunity.Hey, w-wait-- 522 00:19:29,342 --> 00:19:31,474 Which means Mabbit stays free and I charge you right now. 523 00:19:31,518 --> 00:19:34,564 - Just a second-- - You need to tell me the truth. 524 00:19:34,608 --> 00:19:35,783 What the hell is going on? 525 00:19:35,826 --> 00:19:38,438 What are you doing this for? Who... 526 00:19:41,528 --> 00:19:43,312 Who are you doing this for? 527 00:19:44,487 --> 00:19:45,706 Moira. 528 00:19:45,749 --> 00:19:47,838 Moira? 529 00:19:47,882 --> 00:19:50,885 Okay. And--And who is she? 530 00:19:50,928 --> 00:19:53,017 My sister. 531 00:19:53,061 --> 00:19:56,282 She O.D.'d last week-- my kid sister. 532 00:19:56,325 --> 00:19:58,284 [ sighs ] 533 00:19:58,327 --> 00:19:59,981 I didn't even know she was using. 534 00:20:01,765 --> 00:20:04,420 So yeah, I did grow a conscience. 535 00:20:04,464 --> 00:20:06,292 Um... 536 00:20:09,730 --> 00:20:11,906 I'm sorry. 537 00:20:15,126 --> 00:20:17,564 Mabbit talks about his customers like they're trash. 538 00:20:17,607 --> 00:20:20,958 When I told him about Moira, the guy didn't blink. 539 00:20:21,002 --> 00:20:23,570 Nothing. She was just another piece... 540 00:20:28,096 --> 00:20:30,229 I know what I've done. 541 00:20:30,272 --> 00:20:31,360 [ sighs ] 542 00:20:31,404 --> 00:20:33,493 And I can't make it right, any of it, 543 00:20:33,536 --> 00:20:35,756 but I can do this for her. 544 00:20:35,799 --> 00:20:38,019 The grand jury needs to hear that. 545 00:20:38,062 --> 00:20:41,979 If they understand you, they will believe you. 546 00:20:42,023 --> 00:20:45,156 ♪♪♪ 547 00:20:45,200 --> 00:20:47,855 [ children giggling ] 548 00:20:47,898 --> 00:20:49,117 Hi. 549 00:20:49,160 --> 00:20:51,206 On the night in question, 550 00:20:51,250 --> 00:20:53,556 did the individual known as the Wicked Witch 551 00:20:53,600 --> 00:20:55,471 try to set you on fire? - Your Honor, I move 552 00:20:55,515 --> 00:20:57,821 that the court disqualify the witness. 553 00:20:57,865 --> 00:20:59,649 Disqualify on what grounds? 554 00:20:59,693 --> 00:21:02,043 Mental incompetence. 555 00:21:02,086 --> 00:21:04,611 - Your Honor? - Um, yeah. Approach the bench. 556 00:21:08,919 --> 00:21:10,181 This isn't what we talked about. 557 00:21:10,225 --> 00:21:12,053 Judge Watkins, we have video evidence 558 00:21:12,096 --> 00:21:12,967 of Mr. Scarecrow loudly proclaiming 559 00:21:13,010 --> 00:21:14,838 that he has no brain. 560 00:21:14,882 --> 00:21:17,493 If I only had a brain![ laughter ] 561 00:21:17,537 --> 00:21:19,016 Your Honor, Mr. Scarecrow's testimony will establish 562 00:21:19,060 --> 00:21:20,322 that my client was acting in defense. 563 00:21:20,366 --> 00:21:21,976 Maybe the Cowardly Lion could testify, 564 00:21:22,019 --> 00:21:24,021 or maybe he's too afraid to do what's right. 565 00:21:26,067 --> 00:21:29,026 Child: Is she the witch now? 566 00:21:29,070 --> 00:21:31,377 Oh, boy.Child: She's mean. 567 00:21:31,420 --> 00:21:34,771 So let's see. How do I explain this? The law-- 568 00:21:34,815 --> 00:21:38,688 Oh! There's no place like home. 569 00:21:38,732 --> 00:21:40,081 There's no place like home. 570 00:21:40,124 --> 00:21:42,344 There's no place like home.[ laughter ] 571 00:21:42,388 --> 00:21:47,218 Oh, dear, my magic slippers appear to be malfunctioning. 572 00:21:47,262 --> 00:21:49,220 We better go see the Wizard about that. 573 00:21:49,264 --> 00:21:52,485 In the meantime, let's all break for lunch. 574 00:21:52,528 --> 00:21:54,530 Court is in recess. 575 00:21:54,574 --> 00:22:00,971 ♪♪♪ 576 00:22:01,015 --> 00:22:02,321 Ms. Palmer, we worked together 577 00:22:02,364 --> 00:22:04,714 in the D.A.'s office for 10 years. Did we not? 578 00:22:04,758 --> 00:22:07,369 Yes. And during that time, did you ever question 579 00:22:07,413 --> 00:22:09,415 my commitment to our mission? 580 00:22:09,458 --> 00:22:11,547 No, which is why I was so surprised. 581 00:22:11,591 --> 00:22:14,071 You accuse me of bias, 582 00:22:14,115 --> 00:22:15,725 of abusing my position as a judge. 583 00:22:15,769 --> 00:22:17,510 Is that a question, Your Honor? I can't tell. 584 00:22:17,553 --> 00:22:18,902 Based on a handful of rulings which-- 585 00:22:18,946 --> 00:22:21,383 Taking my jury on a field trip, 586 00:22:21,427 --> 00:22:23,342 then dismissing jurors midway through trial 587 00:22:23,385 --> 00:22:24,952 to all but guarantee a defense verdict, 588 00:22:24,995 --> 00:22:26,301 raking my expert over the coals, 589 00:22:26,345 --> 00:22:28,521 ridiculing her expertise-- 590 00:22:28,564 --> 00:22:30,305 these are abuses of power, 591 00:22:30,349 --> 00:22:32,133 showing a clear bias in favor of the defense. 592 00:22:32,176 --> 00:22:33,743 Ms. Palmer, in the first case-- 593 00:22:33,787 --> 00:22:35,484 I think what Ms. Palmer means, Judge Carmichael, 594 00:22:35,528 --> 00:22:37,051 is don't the People have a Constitutional right 595 00:22:37,094 --> 00:22:38,574 to a fair trial, too? 596 00:22:38,618 --> 00:22:40,446 - Of course, Your Honor. - A right that is demolished 597 00:22:40,489 --> 00:22:42,317 when the judge, acting in her role 598 00:22:42,361 --> 00:22:45,102 as the trier of law, guts the evidence put forward 599 00:22:45,146 --> 00:22:47,061 instead of letting the jury decide the facts. 600 00:22:47,104 --> 00:22:48,758 Look at the record. 601 00:22:48,802 --> 00:22:51,108 The People are not challenging the legality of what I did. 602 00:22:51,152 --> 00:22:53,415 All's well that ends well is not a defense. 603 00:22:53,459 --> 00:22:55,330 An anti-law enforcement agenda like hers 604 00:22:55,374 --> 00:22:57,288 can have awful consequences. 605 00:22:57,332 --> 00:22:59,116 - Ms. Palmer. - I'd like to introduce, 606 00:22:59,160 --> 00:23:00,814 as a supplementary exhibit, 607 00:23:00,857 --> 00:23:04,818 a transcript of the sentencing of one Travis Bolson, 608 00:23:04,861 --> 00:23:09,431 along with a coroner's report of Mr. Bolson's death. 609 00:23:09,475 --> 00:23:12,695 Th-This is outside the ambit of the complaint. 610 00:23:12,739 --> 00:23:14,436 It wasn't in the brief. 611 00:23:14,480 --> 00:23:16,177 Judge Laski, this tragic turn of events 612 00:23:16,220 --> 00:23:17,613 happened after I filed my complaint, 613 00:23:17,657 --> 00:23:19,354 or it would have been included. Your Honor-- 614 00:23:19,398 --> 00:23:21,617 - I'll allow it. - She set loose a man 615 00:23:21,661 --> 00:23:24,620 who represented a clear danger to himself and others. 616 00:23:24,664 --> 00:23:27,318 I acted well within the scope of my authority. 617 00:23:27,362 --> 00:23:30,452 That's your defense? You did it because you could? 618 00:23:30,496 --> 00:23:34,282 Explain that to Travis Bolson's family-- 619 00:23:34,325 --> 00:23:36,240 the mother of his child. 620 00:23:36,284 --> 00:23:38,242 Tell her how the scope of your authority 621 00:23:38,286 --> 00:23:40,636 led to his death. 622 00:23:40,680 --> 00:23:43,683 ♪♪♪ 623 00:23:52,518 --> 00:23:54,302 Palmer, Driscoll, the others-- 624 00:23:54,345 --> 00:23:55,477 they know they don't have a case, 625 00:23:55,521 --> 00:23:56,522 and they're just trying to derail you. 626 00:23:56,565 --> 00:23:58,088 Mission accomplished. 627 00:23:58,132 --> 00:24:00,656 They're just desperate 628 00:24:00,700 --> 00:24:02,049 because they know you're winning. 629 00:24:02,092 --> 00:24:05,182 Except Laski is doing the thing I stand accused of. 630 00:24:05,226 --> 00:24:07,533 He is not listening. He is not weighing the facts. 631 00:24:07,576 --> 00:24:11,667 He has locked arms with the prosecution, 632 00:24:11,711 --> 00:24:13,408 and he is tipping the scales in their favor. 633 00:24:13,452 --> 00:24:16,629 Breathe, Your Honor. 634 00:24:16,672 --> 00:24:18,065 What if they're right? 635 00:24:18,108 --> 00:24:19,501 They're not. 636 00:24:19,545 --> 00:24:23,374 I can get so convinced that I know best. 637 00:24:23,418 --> 00:24:25,420 I even know that about myself. 638 00:24:25,464 --> 00:24:28,075 And still, I can't... 639 00:24:29,598 --> 00:24:32,601 It feels like 640 00:24:32,645 --> 00:24:35,169 you can see everything from up there. 641 00:24:35,212 --> 00:24:36,605 Your Honor... 642 00:24:36,649 --> 00:24:38,868 As a prosecutor, I did the homework. 643 00:24:38,912 --> 00:24:41,088 If I was in court, I knew that person was guilty, 644 00:24:41,131 --> 00:24:43,569 and now I get up there, 645 00:24:43,612 --> 00:24:46,572 and I listen, 646 00:24:46,615 --> 00:24:49,531 and I check... other people's homework... 647 00:24:49,575 --> 00:24:52,012 [ voice breaking ] and I don't always know. 648 00:24:52,055 --> 00:24:56,277 Travis Bolson should be in prison. 649 00:24:56,320 --> 00:24:58,366 He should be alive. 650 00:24:58,409 --> 00:25:00,977 You did nothing wrong. 651 00:25:01,021 --> 00:25:03,589 [ exhales deeply ] 652 00:25:03,632 --> 00:25:06,200 I don't know if I'm built for this. 653 00:25:09,986 --> 00:25:12,902 I have spent a lot of time 654 00:25:12,946 --> 00:25:17,385 in a lot of courtrooms, Your Honor. 655 00:25:17,428 --> 00:25:20,127 And yours is different. 656 00:25:20,170 --> 00:25:22,869 You are different. 657 00:25:22,912 --> 00:25:25,436 And I've come to understand 658 00:25:25,480 --> 00:25:29,963 that we need that so much 659 00:25:30,006 --> 00:25:33,619 because there are a lot of us in that building 660 00:25:33,662 --> 00:25:36,012 who feel pretty different, too. 661 00:25:41,888 --> 00:25:43,933 You are built for this, Your Honor. 662 00:25:43,977 --> 00:25:46,588 And you need to go back in there 663 00:25:46,632 --> 00:25:48,851 and tell them why. 664 00:26:00,689 --> 00:26:02,299 Any news? 665 00:26:02,343 --> 00:26:03,953 No. 666 00:26:03,997 --> 00:26:06,173 So assuming the worst is easier. 667 00:26:06,216 --> 00:26:07,827 [ scoffs ] 668 00:26:07,870 --> 00:26:08,828 How does it feel to be a prosecutor? 669 00:26:08,871 --> 00:26:11,395 Luke, you passed your exam. 670 00:26:11,439 --> 00:26:12,832 - You don't know that. - I do. 671 00:26:12,875 --> 00:26:15,138 I do because I know you... a little, 672 00:26:15,182 --> 00:26:16,792 and I know what you're going through. 673 00:26:16,836 --> 00:26:18,185 You mean feeling like I've made a terrible mistake, 674 00:26:18,228 --> 00:26:19,403 like I should have focused on this job, 675 00:26:19,447 --> 00:26:21,797 put my name in for detective? 676 00:26:21,841 --> 00:26:23,930 Here's what's going on. You think that you failed 677 00:26:23,973 --> 00:26:25,627 because you're afraid you passed. 678 00:26:25,671 --> 00:26:27,673 - Okay, and what does that mean? - It means that, if you fail, 679 00:26:27,716 --> 00:26:29,544 your life doesn't have to change. 680 00:26:29,588 --> 00:26:31,590 If you passed, big-time change. 681 00:26:31,633 --> 00:26:33,330 So really, the fact that you're so convinced 682 00:26:33,374 --> 00:26:35,855 that you blew it is a kind of escapist fantasy 683 00:26:35,898 --> 00:26:38,597 that allows you to avoid thinking 684 00:26:38,640 --> 00:26:40,599 about your new scary future. 685 00:26:40,642 --> 00:26:42,688 How did you know that? 686 00:26:42,731 --> 00:26:44,864 Therapy. And I've been there. 687 00:26:44,907 --> 00:26:47,431 You don't get to go back to Kansas, Luke. 688 00:26:47,475 --> 00:26:49,520 You are going to be a lawyer. 689 00:26:49,564 --> 00:26:53,176 So get on the yellow brick road with the rest of us. 690 00:26:53,220 --> 00:26:55,788 - Yeah. - Mm-hmm. 691 00:26:55,831 --> 00:26:57,311 Yeah, okay, but what if I fail? 692 00:26:57,354 --> 00:26:58,486 Ohh. 693 00:26:58,529 --> 00:27:00,053 No. 694 00:27:00,096 --> 00:27:00,880 Mm. 695 00:27:00,923 --> 00:27:03,709 1, 2, 3. 1, 2, 3. 696 00:27:03,752 --> 00:27:06,973 Ha ha! I got you! Okay, let's go. 697 00:27:10,716 --> 00:27:12,239 - Mm! - I have to say I'm impressed. 698 00:27:12,282 --> 00:27:14,067 I mean, I thought the whole thing 699 00:27:14,110 --> 00:27:15,503 was gonna go completely off the rails, 700 00:27:15,546 --> 00:27:17,636 but you saved the day. 701 00:27:17,679 --> 00:27:20,073 I was just trying to keep it fun, happy. 702 00:27:20,116 --> 00:27:21,030 Middle child? 703 00:27:21,074 --> 00:27:23,032 Out of seven. That obvious? 704 00:27:23,076 --> 00:27:24,773 Hmm. 705 00:27:24,817 --> 00:27:27,428 Big family, so I'm used to squabbling. 706 00:27:27,471 --> 00:27:30,083 And now you work in a world where people are paid to argue. 707 00:27:30,126 --> 00:27:32,085 You know, my therapist has brought that up, too. 708 00:27:32,128 --> 00:27:33,956 Your family-- are they all here in L.A.? 709 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:37,612 No. Life gets in the way, and death gets in the way, 710 00:27:37,656 --> 00:27:39,832 and marriage, moving. 711 00:27:39,875 --> 00:27:41,790 The ones that are left are scattered all over the place. 712 00:27:41,834 --> 00:27:44,532 I think that's why I like throwing parties. 713 00:27:44,575 --> 00:27:46,447 - I miss the noise. - Mm. 714 00:27:46,490 --> 00:27:47,927 Does that make me weird? 715 00:27:47,970 --> 00:27:50,407 No. That's not what makes you weird. 716 00:27:50,451 --> 00:27:53,759 We need to bring this horse back into the barn. 717 00:27:53,802 --> 00:27:55,935 Let's go find out if Dorothy Gale 718 00:27:55,978 --> 00:27:57,980 is going to spend the rest of her life in jail. 719 00:28:06,032 --> 00:28:09,470 Okay. We got an indictment on Trevor Mabbit, multiple counts. 720 00:28:09,513 --> 00:28:10,732 [ cellphone beeps ] 721 00:28:10,776 --> 00:28:12,473 Warren? Mark Callan here. 722 00:28:12,516 --> 00:28:13,996 Yeah, we got the green light. 723 00:28:14,040 --> 00:28:16,825 Okay, I'll send the paperwork over.[ beep ] 724 00:28:16,869 --> 00:28:19,785 We gotta sign some stuff. Let's go back to my office. 725 00:28:19,828 --> 00:28:21,700 You got a clean slate, Liam. 726 00:28:21,743 --> 00:28:23,266 Use it wisely. 727 00:28:23,310 --> 00:28:26,879 And I truly am sorry about your sister. 728 00:28:30,099 --> 00:28:31,448 She's the only family I had. 729 00:28:32,711 --> 00:28:34,887 I thought she'd be around forever. 730 00:28:37,237 --> 00:28:38,325 Let's go. 731 00:28:40,240 --> 00:28:43,678 ♪♪♪ 732 00:28:43,722 --> 00:28:46,899 Can you cite one instance that would lead you to believe 733 00:28:46,942 --> 00:28:49,989 that justice is not my ultimate goal? 734 00:28:50,032 --> 00:28:51,991 Or do you simply object to the fact 735 00:28:52,034 --> 00:28:53,819 that I go about the pursuit of that justice 736 00:28:53,862 --> 00:28:55,559 in a different way? 737 00:28:55,603 --> 00:28:57,823 Members of the Commission, you have heard a lot 738 00:28:57,866 --> 00:29:01,087 about how I am as a judge. I do things differently, 739 00:29:01,130 --> 00:29:03,785 which is to say I do things differently than you. 740 00:29:03,829 --> 00:29:06,962 And you can ask me questions all day, 741 00:29:07,006 --> 00:29:10,357 but that is the core truth of it--difference. 742 00:29:10,400 --> 00:29:14,100 I look at the world differently because of who I am, 743 00:29:14,143 --> 00:29:17,756 because of how I look, and how the world looks at me. 744 00:29:17,799 --> 00:29:20,671 I am the daughter of a paralegal father 745 00:29:20,715 --> 00:29:22,848 who taught me to love the law 746 00:29:22,891 --> 00:29:24,197 and an activist mother 747 00:29:24,240 --> 00:29:26,852 who taught me to fight for what is right. 748 00:29:26,895 --> 00:29:29,376 In my 10 years as a prosecutor, 749 00:29:29,419 --> 00:29:34,642 I fiercely opposed crime, but I also saw firsthand 750 00:29:34,685 --> 00:29:38,559 why people commit crimes. 751 00:29:38,602 --> 00:29:41,170 I see people 752 00:29:41,214 --> 00:29:45,392 and yes, the law, through a different lens. 753 00:29:45,435 --> 00:29:49,744 It is not a choice. It is not activism. 754 00:29:49,788 --> 00:29:53,052 It is who I am. 755 00:29:53,095 --> 00:29:55,141 And so the question here today 756 00:29:55,184 --> 00:29:59,362 is not "Is Lola Carmichael biased?" 757 00:29:59,406 --> 00:30:02,713 It is not "Did she abuse her power?" 758 00:30:02,757 --> 00:30:04,280 We all know the law. 759 00:30:04,324 --> 00:30:09,198 The question is are you going to respect me enough 760 00:30:09,242 --> 00:30:11,810 to accept our differences? 761 00:30:13,246 --> 00:30:15,509 I look forward to your answer. 762 00:30:15,552 --> 00:30:18,077 ♪♪♪ 763 00:30:18,120 --> 00:30:21,428 I know, babe. [ sighs ] I know. I know. 764 00:30:21,471 --> 00:30:25,301 It's just, I really wish you were here. 765 00:30:25,345 --> 00:30:30,480 Okay. Yeah. [ chuckles ] I love you, too. 766 00:30:33,092 --> 00:30:34,397 [ sighs ][ knocking ] 767 00:30:34,441 --> 00:30:36,878 Oh, worst day of my professional career, 768 00:30:36,922 --> 00:30:38,880 and my husband is on assignment 769 00:30:38,924 --> 00:30:40,316 three time zones away. 770 00:30:40,360 --> 00:30:42,797 Maybe I should just throw in the towel and join him. 771 00:30:42,841 --> 00:30:44,277 Don't get ahead of yourself. 772 00:30:44,320 --> 00:30:46,105 I just spoke with one of my colleagues at the C.J.P. 773 00:30:46,148 --> 00:30:48,063 Sounds like you made an impression 774 00:30:48,107 --> 00:30:49,717 with your closing. 775 00:30:49,760 --> 00:30:51,806 - For whatever that's worth. - I'm proud of you. 776 00:30:51,850 --> 00:30:53,286 That can't have been easy. 777 00:30:53,329 --> 00:30:55,418 [ cellphones chime and buzz ] 778 00:30:56,898 --> 00:30:59,379 [ knocking ]C.J.P.'s ready. 779 00:31:01,294 --> 00:31:03,818 I'm coming over there with you. 780 00:31:03,862 --> 00:31:06,429 ♪♪♪ 781 00:31:13,175 --> 00:31:19,094 ♪♪♪ 782 00:31:19,138 --> 00:31:20,443 Watch your back, Mr. Callan. 783 00:31:20,487 --> 00:31:22,881 Keep talking, Mabbit. Let's stack some charges. 784 00:31:22,924 --> 00:31:24,708 ♪♪♪ 785 00:31:24,752 --> 00:31:26,014 Watch your head. 786 00:31:26,058 --> 00:31:27,494 Get in. 787 00:31:27,537 --> 00:31:29,278 ♪♪♪ 788 00:31:29,322 --> 00:31:31,454 We are back on the record in the inquiry 789 00:31:31,498 --> 00:31:33,804 concerning Judge Lola Carmichael. 790 00:31:33,848 --> 00:31:35,981 After due deliberation, 791 00:31:36,024 --> 00:31:37,852 we have arrived at a conclusion. 792 00:31:37,896 --> 00:31:39,549 Judge Carmichael, please approach. 793 00:31:39,593 --> 00:31:41,464 [ exhales deeply ] 794 00:31:41,508 --> 00:31:45,991 ♪♪♪ 795 00:31:46,034 --> 00:31:47,470 But before we announce, 796 00:31:47,514 --> 00:31:49,472 I'd like to personally thank each member 797 00:31:49,516 --> 00:31:52,606 of this fine commission for serving alongside me. 798 00:31:52,649 --> 00:31:53,389 [ clears throat ] 799 00:31:55,087 --> 00:31:56,523 Without further ado, 800 00:31:56,566 --> 00:31:59,004 the Commission, by a vote of seven to three, 801 00:31:59,047 --> 00:32:00,440 finds that Judge Carmichael 802 00:32:00,483 --> 00:32:04,313 has not violated any ethical canon. 803 00:32:04,357 --> 00:32:06,620 The complaint is hereby dismissed. 804 00:32:06,663 --> 00:32:08,709 Your Honor, if I may--You may not, Ms. Palmer. 805 00:32:08,752 --> 00:32:09,797 The decision is final. 806 00:32:09,840 --> 00:32:15,977 ♪♪♪ 807 00:32:16,021 --> 00:32:17,370 Emily: Which witch was it which you saw? 808 00:32:17,413 --> 00:32:19,372 Which witch? The witch. 809 00:32:19,415 --> 00:32:20,939 I'm sorry, Your Honor. Which witch?[ laughter ] 810 00:32:20,982 --> 00:32:23,811 Ma'am, would you please clarify for the court 811 00:32:23,854 --> 00:32:25,160 which witch was which? 812 00:32:25,204 --> 00:32:26,683 [ laughter continues ] 813 00:32:26,727 --> 00:32:27,728 [ doors open ] 814 00:32:27,771 --> 00:32:28,947 Hear ye, hear ye! 815 00:32:28,990 --> 00:32:31,601 All rejoice in the Land of Oz, 816 00:32:31,645 --> 00:32:34,996 for Judge Lola the Good has returned! 817 00:32:35,040 --> 00:32:37,477 ♪♪♪ 818 00:32:37,520 --> 00:32:41,655 Whew! I am sorry to be late. 819 00:32:41,698 --> 00:32:44,353 I've had the strangest couple of days, 820 00:32:44,397 --> 00:32:47,182 and you were there, and you were there, 821 00:32:47,226 --> 00:32:48,488 and you were there. 822 00:32:48,531 --> 00:32:50,707 And a special thank you to Judge Watkins 823 00:32:50,751 --> 00:32:52,840 for keeping my seat warm while I was gone. 824 00:32:52,883 --> 00:32:54,276 It was an honor, Your Honor. 825 00:32:55,538 --> 00:32:59,499 I'm afraid there has been a big mistake. 826 00:32:59,542 --> 00:33:01,196 This trial should not be happening 827 00:33:01,240 --> 00:33:03,459 because there was no crime. 828 00:33:03,503 --> 00:33:06,941 You see, it was all a dream. 829 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:07,986 [ children gasp ] 830 00:33:08,029 --> 00:33:09,161 We're free! 831 00:33:09,204 --> 00:33:10,162 [ giggling ] 832 00:33:10,205 --> 00:33:12,251 That's right, and that means 833 00:33:12,294 --> 00:33:16,603 you get to leave and all of you get to go home. 834 00:33:16,646 --> 00:33:18,909 [ children groan ]After all... 835 00:33:18,953 --> 00:33:21,216 there's no place like home. 836 00:33:21,260 --> 00:33:22,870 [ giggling ] 837 00:33:22,913 --> 00:33:27,266 ♪♪♪ 838 00:33:31,574 --> 00:33:33,054 Hey, you. 839 00:33:33,098 --> 00:33:34,969 Trevor Mabbit--good get. 840 00:33:35,013 --> 00:33:37,189 - Is this for me? - Uh-huh. 841 00:33:37,232 --> 00:33:38,451 Chocolate milk. 842 00:33:38,494 --> 00:33:40,061 They were fresh out of bourbon. 843 00:33:40,105 --> 00:33:43,760 Ah. All right. Let's hear it. 844 00:33:43,804 --> 00:33:46,154 Your dad is wild. 845 00:33:46,198 --> 00:33:47,547 - [ chuckles ] - How'd he end up 846 00:33:47,590 --> 00:33:49,201 with a boy scout like you for a son? 847 00:33:49,244 --> 00:33:51,855 Years of bad parenting and emotional neglect. 848 00:33:51,899 --> 00:33:53,379 Well, for what it's worth, 849 00:33:53,422 --> 00:33:55,946 he spent most of our time asking questions about you. 850 00:33:55,990 --> 00:33:57,209 Like what? 851 00:33:57,252 --> 00:33:58,949 Mm, sorry. Attorney-client privilege. 852 00:33:58,993 --> 00:34:00,777 Hmm. 853 00:34:00,821 --> 00:34:03,128 I spent an hour with him yesterday, 854 00:34:03,171 --> 00:34:04,825 another 45 minutes today. 855 00:34:04,868 --> 00:34:06,609 And? And he thinks you're dumping him on me 856 00:34:06,653 --> 00:34:08,437 and he's never gonna see you again. 857 00:34:08,481 --> 00:34:10,091 That was kinda the plan. 858 00:34:10,135 --> 00:34:12,354 - Really? - But after today, 859 00:34:12,398 --> 00:34:15,444 Vic's the only family I've got, 860 00:34:15,488 --> 00:34:20,014 and he's not gonna be around forever, so... 861 00:34:20,058 --> 00:34:22,103 I guess I'm back in. 862 00:34:22,147 --> 00:34:25,411 Or at least not totally out. 863 00:34:25,454 --> 00:34:28,718 I call the shots, all of them. 864 00:34:28,762 --> 00:34:30,242 Fine by me. 865 00:34:30,285 --> 00:34:31,982 Did he do it? 866 00:34:32,026 --> 00:34:33,462 Don't know yet. 867 00:34:33,506 --> 00:34:35,029 Is Vic Callan the type of man 868 00:34:35,073 --> 00:34:37,075 who would put a bullet in the back of a woman's head? 869 00:34:37,118 --> 00:34:38,815 Pretty hard for me to believe. 870 00:34:38,859 --> 00:34:40,730 Me, too. 871 00:34:40,774 --> 00:34:42,819 You realize there's a very good chance 872 00:34:42,863 --> 00:34:44,647 I could lose.Of course, Amy. I'm not expecting-- 873 00:34:44,691 --> 00:34:48,086 Mark, the thing is, I don't want to let you down. 874 00:34:48,129 --> 00:34:51,741 You won't. Whatever happens. 875 00:34:56,050 --> 00:34:58,835 Okay. I'm in. 876 00:34:58,879 --> 00:35:05,146 ♪♪♪ 877 00:35:05,190 --> 00:35:09,672 Sheri, can you come in here, please? 878 00:35:09,716 --> 00:35:11,413 Your Honor? 879 00:35:11,457 --> 00:35:13,372 Just a small token. 880 00:35:15,722 --> 00:35:16,897 [ sighs ] 881 00:35:20,466 --> 00:35:22,642 Your Honor... 882 00:35:24,122 --> 00:35:25,384 I... 883 00:35:27,690 --> 00:35:29,953 Season tickets to the Pantages? 884 00:35:29,997 --> 00:35:31,781 I remembered how much you like the theater, so... 885 00:35:34,219 --> 00:35:35,220 This is too much. 886 00:35:35,263 --> 00:35:36,830 Don't think twice about it, 887 00:35:36,873 --> 00:35:38,179 as long as you take me to "Hamilton" 888 00:35:38,223 --> 00:35:39,876 when it comes back this spring. 889 00:35:39,920 --> 00:35:42,052 [ exhales deeply ] 890 00:35:42,096 --> 00:35:43,663 [ box clatters ] 891 00:35:43,706 --> 00:35:44,968 Thank you... 892 00:35:46,361 --> 00:35:47,667 Lola. 893 00:35:51,279 --> 00:35:52,933 [ cellphone chimes, buzzes ] 894 00:36:02,943 --> 00:36:08,383 ♪♪♪ 895 00:36:10,211 --> 00:36:12,387 I used to love coming up here. 896 00:36:12,431 --> 00:36:14,563 You're not the first young judge 897 00:36:14,607 --> 00:36:17,000 who needed someplace to hide. 898 00:36:17,044 --> 00:36:18,611 Still smells the same. 899 00:36:21,440 --> 00:36:22,963 What can I do for you? 900 00:36:23,006 --> 00:36:25,618 Sorry you had to go through all that. 901 00:36:25,661 --> 00:36:29,056 Politics. The whole thing was an embarrassment, really, 902 00:36:29,099 --> 00:36:30,362 frivolous, silly charges. 903 00:36:30,405 --> 00:36:31,972 That's...surprising, 904 00:36:32,015 --> 00:36:33,103 considering 905 00:36:33,147 --> 00:36:34,540 how enthusiastically you participated. 906 00:36:34,583 --> 00:36:36,846 Well, I thought, since we were all there, 907 00:36:36,890 --> 00:36:38,413 might as well put you through your paces. 908 00:36:38,457 --> 00:36:41,938 You did well. Honestly, I could tell you 909 00:36:41,982 --> 00:36:44,550 that you are a fine judge with a razor-sharp legal mind 910 00:36:44,593 --> 00:36:46,465 and a well-tuned sense of compassion, 911 00:36:46,508 --> 00:36:48,510 but coming from me, would you believe it? No. 912 00:36:48,554 --> 00:36:51,426 You needed to stand up there and be challenged 913 00:36:51,470 --> 00:36:52,732 over and over until you could say it 914 00:36:52,775 --> 00:36:55,430 for yourself out loud, for all of us to hear. 915 00:36:56,562 --> 00:36:57,780 Felt good, didn't it? 916 00:36:57,824 --> 00:36:59,173 Actually, it did. 917 00:36:59,217 --> 00:37:01,480 Yeah. You're welcome. 918 00:37:03,003 --> 00:37:05,179 For the record, I still loathe your politics, 919 00:37:05,223 --> 00:37:07,834 and there was one thing we weren't able to address, 920 00:37:07,877 --> 00:37:10,880 and that's why I'm here-- the matter of Travis Bolson. 921 00:37:12,186 --> 00:37:13,231 What about him? 922 00:37:13,274 --> 00:37:14,406 He died. 923 00:37:14,449 --> 00:37:16,582 Yes, he did. 924 00:37:16,625 --> 00:37:19,019 Yes, he did. Want to know why? 925 00:37:19,062 --> 00:37:20,499 You're human. 926 00:37:22,588 --> 00:37:24,633 Our robes do not contain super powers. 927 00:37:24,677 --> 00:37:26,505 We cannot see into people's souls. 928 00:37:26,548 --> 00:37:28,724 We get fooled. 929 00:37:28,768 --> 00:37:30,639 All of us. 930 00:37:30,683 --> 00:37:32,772 Still keeps me up at night. 931 00:37:32,815 --> 00:37:35,992 That is just something you're going to have to get used to. 932 00:37:39,866 --> 00:37:44,044 Merry Christmas, Judge Carmichael. 933 00:37:44,087 --> 00:37:45,437 Good night. 934 00:37:45,480 --> 00:37:47,830 Oh, uh, one more thing. 935 00:37:47,874 --> 00:37:50,877 I know that you have a special relationship 936 00:37:50,920 --> 00:37:51,921 with Lisa Benner. 937 00:37:51,965 --> 00:37:53,880 It's good to have mentors, but, uh, 938 00:37:53,923 --> 00:37:58,058 Lisa--well, sometimes people's pasts 939 00:37:58,101 --> 00:38:00,582 can catch up to them and run them down. 940 00:38:00,626 --> 00:38:03,890 Hazard of public office. 941 00:38:03,933 --> 00:38:05,544 Keep a safe distance. 942 00:38:14,683 --> 00:38:17,338 Oh, my God. It's gorgeous. It-- 943 00:38:17,382 --> 00:38:20,646 Judge Benner! You came? 944 00:38:20,689 --> 00:38:22,256 It's a beautiful home. 945 00:38:22,300 --> 00:38:24,345 So you're gonna stay for the party? 946 00:38:24,389 --> 00:38:25,825 Absolutely not. 947 00:38:25,868 --> 00:38:27,870 I don't drink in front of subordinates, 948 00:38:27,914 --> 00:38:30,612 and I don't endorse small talk sober, so... 949 00:38:30,656 --> 00:38:31,831 - Fair enough. - Happy holidays, though. 950 00:38:31,874 --> 00:38:34,094 Happy holidays.Happy holidays. 951 00:38:34,137 --> 00:38:35,530 Have fun. 952 00:38:35,574 --> 00:38:37,924 - Thank you so much. - My pleasure. 953 00:38:40,535 --> 00:38:42,363 Okay, did that just happen, 954 00:38:42,407 --> 00:38:44,670 or am I straight-up hallucinating? 955 00:38:44,713 --> 00:38:46,411 [ bells jingling ] 956 00:38:46,454 --> 00:38:48,021 ♪ Dashing through the snow 957 00:38:48,064 --> 00:38:50,197 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh 958 00:38:50,240 --> 00:38:52,112 ♪ O'er the fields we go 959 00:38:52,155 --> 00:38:54,419 ♪ Laughing all the way 960 00:38:54,462 --> 00:38:56,638 ♪ Bells on bobtails ring 961 00:38:56,682 --> 00:38:58,727 ♪ Making spirits bright 962 00:38:58,771 --> 00:39:00,381 ♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪ 963 00:39:00,425 --> 00:39:02,209 ♪ A sleighing song tonight 964 00:39:02,252 --> 00:39:04,864 ♪ Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells ♪ 965 00:39:04,907 --> 00:39:06,344 ♪ Jingle all the way 966 00:39:06,387 --> 00:39:07,519 ♪ Oh, what fun... 967 00:39:07,562 --> 00:39:09,564 - To Dorothy. - I'll drink to that. 968 00:39:09,608 --> 00:39:12,001 ♪♪♪ 969 00:39:12,045 --> 00:39:13,351 What an insane day. 970 00:39:13,394 --> 00:39:17,442 I was really hard on you about Judge Carmichael. 971 00:39:17,485 --> 00:39:18,921 No harm, no foul. All worked out. 972 00:39:18,965 --> 00:39:21,315 Oh, I took another look at your case. 973 00:39:21,359 --> 00:39:23,056 We should talk plea deals 974 00:39:23,099 --> 00:39:24,710 that involve treatment programs. 975 00:39:24,753 --> 00:39:27,756 Really? That's so... Thank you. 976 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:29,279 Should've done it from the start. 977 00:39:29,323 --> 00:39:30,411 Sara: Look who's here. 978 00:39:30,455 --> 00:39:33,414 Your friend just arrived. 979 00:39:33,458 --> 00:39:35,416 Sara: Luke! 980 00:39:35,460 --> 00:39:36,809 - I...[ chuckles ] - Hi. 981 00:39:36,852 --> 00:39:38,071 - Hey. - How do you-- 982 00:39:38,114 --> 00:39:41,074 Does everyone know Luke and I are whatever? 983 00:39:41,117 --> 00:39:43,642 Not everyone. Just anyone with eyes and ears 984 00:39:43,685 --> 00:39:45,818 and a decent understanding of social cues. 985 00:39:45,861 --> 00:39:46,906 Uh-huh. 986 00:39:46,949 --> 00:39:48,560 ♪♪♪ 987 00:39:48,603 --> 00:39:50,475 [ chuckles ] 988 00:39:50,518 --> 00:39:51,606 [ Sherri continues singing ] 989 00:39:51,650 --> 00:39:53,216 - [ whispers ] Wow. - Oh! 990 00:39:53,260 --> 00:39:54,609 You look great. 991 00:39:54,653 --> 00:39:56,568 Thank you. I was worried you wouldn't show. 992 00:39:56,611 --> 00:39:59,179 Does this mean you passed? 993 00:39:59,222 --> 00:40:02,312 I didn't just pass. I aced all my exams. 994 00:40:02,356 --> 00:40:03,444 Law school is done. 995 00:40:03,488 --> 00:40:05,403 - Amazing! - Mm-hmm. 996 00:40:05,446 --> 00:40:07,622 This calls for a toast. 997 00:40:07,666 --> 00:40:09,145 Uh, I probably shouldn't. I gotta drive. 998 00:40:11,191 --> 00:40:12,932 You don't have to. 999 00:40:14,020 --> 00:40:17,850 Drive, I mean, if you don't want. 1000 00:40:17,893 --> 00:40:20,026 You could spend the night. 1001 00:40:20,069 --> 00:40:22,289 Are you... 1002 00:40:22,332 --> 00:40:24,160 Mm-hmm. 1003 00:40:24,204 --> 00:40:26,424 Yeah. 1004 00:40:26,467 --> 00:40:27,860 But if I'm still here 1005 00:40:27,903 --> 00:40:30,340 when things are wrapping up, won't people--Yeah. 1006 00:40:30,384 --> 00:40:32,386 [ ice rattles ]But who cares? 1007 00:40:32,430 --> 00:40:35,302 Well, in that case... 1008 00:40:35,345 --> 00:40:41,656 ♪♪♪ 1009 00:40:41,700 --> 00:40:43,353 We should hit the dance floor. 1010 00:40:43,397 --> 00:40:45,051 Bold choice. 1011 00:40:45,094 --> 00:40:47,053 I like it. 1012 00:40:47,096 --> 00:40:48,924 [ giggles ] 1013 00:40:48,968 --> 00:40:51,579 [ jazz instrumental version of "Deck the Halls" playing ] 1014 00:40:51,623 --> 00:40:53,276 All rise! 1015 00:40:53,320 --> 00:40:55,278 - Hey! - Hey, hey! 1016 00:40:55,322 --> 00:40:58,456 - I'm so glad you made it. - Cheers, counselor. 1017 00:40:58,499 --> 00:40:59,544 Here. This is for you ladies. 1018 00:40:59,587 --> 00:41:01,937 - Thank you. - Thank you. 1019 00:41:01,981 --> 00:41:05,245 Sir. I want to hear about that test. 1020 00:41:05,288 --> 00:41:06,333 Mm-hmm. 1021 00:41:06,376 --> 00:41:07,508 You made it. 1022 00:41:07,552 --> 00:41:09,249 I did. I did. 1023 00:41:09,292 --> 00:41:11,033 Oh, God. Why do I forget 1024 00:41:11,077 --> 00:41:13,166 how much I hate crowded parties 1025 00:41:13,209 --> 00:41:14,515 until I'm at one? 1026 00:41:14,559 --> 00:41:15,603 Shall we take this to the VIP section? 1027 00:41:15,647 --> 00:41:16,691 Yes, please. 1028 00:41:16,735 --> 00:41:18,606 - Uh-huh. - Okay. 1029 00:41:18,650 --> 00:41:20,390 Judge Benner? Any idea what Laski meant? 1030 00:41:20,434 --> 00:41:22,697 Nope, and I don't want to think about it right now. 1031 00:41:22,741 --> 00:41:24,873 You won today. You don't have to think about it. 1032 00:41:24,917 --> 00:41:27,223 Sure, but this was a message loud and clear. 1033 00:41:27,267 --> 00:41:28,877 Politics matter. 1034 00:41:28,921 --> 00:41:30,705 So I can't hide in my chambers anymore. 1035 00:41:30,749 --> 00:41:32,446 I have to shake some hands, 1036 00:41:32,490 --> 00:41:33,708 spend time with the other judges, 1037 00:41:33,752 --> 00:41:36,624 play the game. Fun stuff. 1038 00:41:36,668 --> 00:41:38,017 [ whispers ] Yeah! - You can handle it. 1039 00:41:38,060 --> 00:41:40,976 I know. Enough about me. Where's Ria? 1040 00:41:41,020 --> 00:41:43,239 She should be here by now. 1041 00:41:43,283 --> 00:41:46,068 She, um...She dumped me 1042 00:41:46,112 --> 00:41:50,333 a few hours ago over the phone. 1043 00:41:50,377 --> 00:41:52,379 She has a shoot in London for six weeks, 1044 00:41:52,422 --> 00:41:53,946 wanted to make a clean break. 1045 00:41:53,989 --> 00:41:55,208 Really? 1046 00:41:55,251 --> 00:41:57,253 And you made me learn her name. 1047 00:41:57,297 --> 00:41:58,603 Too soon. 1048 00:42:01,127 --> 00:42:02,737 I'm sorry, Mark. 1049 00:42:02,781 --> 00:42:03,869 Okay, it's kinda funny. 1050 00:42:03,912 --> 00:42:06,654 Ria told me she actually left me 1051 00:42:06,698 --> 00:42:09,048 two days before she went to London, 1052 00:42:09,091 --> 00:42:10,658 cleaned out her closet, the bathroom. 1053 00:42:10,702 --> 00:42:13,269 [ whispers ] I didn't even notice. 1054 00:42:13,313 --> 00:42:15,576 [ normal voice ] You know what that says about me? 1055 00:42:15,620 --> 00:42:18,666 That your father's being charged with murder, Mark. 1056 00:42:18,710 --> 00:42:22,104 What isgoing on with Vic? 1057 00:42:22,148 --> 00:42:23,105 Hired Amy Quinn. 1058 00:42:23,149 --> 00:42:25,281 - Mm. - Amy's the right lawyer. 1059 00:42:25,325 --> 00:42:27,457 She's a good fit for him. I'll keep an eye on her. 1060 00:42:27,501 --> 00:42:28,981 I bet you will. 1061 00:42:29,024 --> 00:42:30,156 [ sighs ] 1062 00:42:30,199 --> 00:42:32,550 You can't be involved, Mark. 1063 00:42:32,593 --> 00:42:34,987 I know. I'll toe the line, but... 1064 00:42:36,641 --> 00:42:37,859 You're worried about him. 1065 00:42:38,947 --> 00:42:41,994 I am. It's...weird. 1066 00:42:42,037 --> 00:42:44,953 No, it's not. He's your father. 1067 00:42:44,997 --> 00:42:46,825 And he is going to be okay. 1068 00:42:46,868 --> 00:42:49,784 You can handle this. You always do. 1069 00:42:49,828 --> 00:42:51,656 Well, I learned from the best. 1070 00:42:51,699 --> 00:42:53,135 [ chuckles ] 1071 00:42:53,179 --> 00:42:56,617 How about a toast to the new year? 1072 00:42:56,661 --> 00:42:58,793 To the new year. [ sighs ] 1073 00:42:58,837 --> 00:43:01,840 May we stay strong enough to stand and face 1074 00:43:01,883 --> 00:43:06,235 whatever challenges it may hold. 1075 00:43:06,279 --> 00:43:08,324 Cheers to that. 1076 00:43:08,368 --> 00:43:09,804 Bring it on. 1077 00:43:09,848 --> 00:43:11,589 Sherri in distance: Hey, you guys! 1078 00:43:11,632 --> 00:43:13,199 Merry Christmas!