The Practice (1997)
Kernel Score: 85% · 108 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 1997-03-04
Seasons: 8 · 168 episodes
Where to watch The Practice
- Stream: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A provocative legal drama focused on young associates at a bare-bones Boston firm and their scrappy boss, Bobby Donnell. The show's forte is its storylines about “people who walk a moral tightrope.”
The Practice parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Practice is a TV-14 legal drama exploring morally complex court cases and lawyer ethics.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Steve Harris as Eugene Young
- Camryn Manheim as Ellenor Frutt
- Michael Badalucco as Jimmy Berluti
- Jessica Capshaw as Jamie Stringer
- James Spader as Alan Shore
- Rhona Mitra as Tara Wilson
The Practice FAQ
Is The Practice good?
The Practice has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 108 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Practice?
In the US you can stream The Practice on Prime Video and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Practice OK for kids?
The Practice is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Practice is a TV-14 legal drama exploring morally complex court cases and lawyer ethics.
What shows are like The Practice?
If you liked The Practice, try Daisy Jones & the Six, Boston Legal, Suits and Extraordinary Attorney Woo.