Out of Practice: The Practice TV show episode guide & review
By Keith Varney & Mike Indeglio
Out of Practice: The Practice TV show episode guide & reviewOct 27, 2020
'Keep a Light On' The Out of Practice Podcast Finale
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.
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Intermission (& Keith gets in a hockey fight)
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.
The Season 8 OOPSY Awards Spectacular
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!
S08E22 | The Practice | 'Adjourned (a.k.a. Cheers)’
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
S08E21 | The Practice | 'New Hoods on the Block’
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
S08E20 | The Practice | 'Comings and Goings’
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
S08E19 | The Practice | 'The Firm’
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
S08E18 | The Practice | 'The Case Against Alan Shore’
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
S08E17 | The Practice | 'War of the Roses’
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
S08E16 | The Practice | 'In Good Conscience’
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
S08E15 | The Practice | 'Mr. Shore Goes to Town’
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
S08E14 | The Practice | 'Pre-Trial Blues’
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
S08E13 | The Practice | 'Going Home’
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
S08E12 | The Practice | 'Avenging Angels’
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
S08E11 | The Practice | 'Police State’
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
S08E10 | The Practice | 'Equal Justice’
That was a thing that happened and we watched. Woof.
Episode begins around: 0:26:49
After Show Show begins around: 1:26:47
S08E09 | The Practice | 'Victims' Rights’
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
S08E08 | The Practice | 'Concealing Evidence’
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
S08E07 | The Practice | 'Rape Shield’
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
S08E06 | The Practice | 'The Lonely People’
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
S08E05 | The Practice | 'The Heat of Passion’
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
S08E04 | The Practice | 'Blessed Are They’
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
S08E03 | The Practice | 'Cause of Action’
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
S08E02 | The Practice | 'The Chosen’
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
S08E01 | The Practice | 'We the People’
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
S07E23 | The Practice | Season 7 OOPSY Awards Spectacular
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 yourself 'busy' on Slack, and let's let the OOPSY Awards SOAR!
S07E22 | The Practice | 'Goodbye’
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
S07E21 | The Practice | 'Baby Love’
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
S07E20 | The Practice | 'Heroes and Villains’
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
S07E19 | The Practice | 'Les is More’
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
S07E18 | The Practice | 'Capitol Crimes’
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
S07E17 | The Practice | 'Burnout’
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
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’
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’
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
S07E14 | The Practice | 'The Making of a Trial Attorney’
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
S07E13 | The Practice | 'Character Evidence’
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
S07E12 | The Practice | 'Final Judgement’
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
S07E11 | The Practice | 'Down the Hatch’
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
S07E10 | The Practice | 'Silent Partners’
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
S07E09 | The Practice | 'The Good Fight’
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
S07E08 | The Practice | 'Bad to Worse’
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
S07E07 | The Practice | 'Small Sacrifices’
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
S07E06 | The Practice | 'The Telltale Nation’
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
S07E05 | The Practice | 'Neighboring Species’
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’
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
S07E03 | The Practice | 'Of Thee I Sing’
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
S07E02 | The Practice | 'Convictions’
Rebecca and Lindsay get their day in court. Jimmy buddy-cops with the new girl to find a resolution to our kidnapping conundrum. Keith and Mike brute force a joke musical episode. Mike is Mauled by a cat.
Episode begins around: 48:03
After Show Show begins around: 1:54:19
Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/702_YT
S07E01 | The Practice | 'Privilege’
Mike and Keith are eager to jump in as season 7 begins with the fallout from the events of the season 6 finale. Jimmy Finds himself in a pickle and Rebecca makes our hosts mark out.
Episode begins around: 43:52
After Show Show begins around: 1:42:47
Jump to the Youtube OOPSY Awards: https://outofpracticepodcast.video/701_YT
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S06E23 | The Practice | Season 6 OOPSY Awards Spectacular
They said it wouldn't last! They said you need listeners for a Podcast to continue! They said... Mike and Keith would simply forget to do it... but they were WRONG! The Season 6 Oopsy’s are here and Keith and Mike take a cue from the season and put forth a mediocre effort. Let's shut the door on Season 6 so we can spring Lindsay from the slammer. Swing away, Bobby... swing away.