Ep 5. One More Try

Eli Stone season 1 episode 5, titled "One More Try," follows Eli as he takes on a case involving a woman who claims her husband was killed as a result of a faulty heart valve she discovered while working as a researcher for a major medical device company. The case takes a personal turn for Eli when he learns that his father had the same type of valve and died as a result.

Meanwhile, Jordan Wethersby, the head of the law firm where Eli works, struggles with his own personal demons as he tries to keep his marriage afloat. His wife, Taylor, is pressuring him to start a family, but Jordan's fear of passing on his Huntington's disease has made him hesitant.

As Eli delves deeper into the heart valve case, he begins to see a pattern of corruption within the medical device industry. He enlists the help of Dr. Chen, the woman who worked with the faulty valve, to testify against the company in court.

Throughout the episode, Eli also deals with his own health issues, which include hallucinations of George Michael, who he believes is trying to communicate with him from beyond the grave.

In the end, the heart valve case is resolved in a surprising way, and both Eli and Jordan learn important lessons about life and taking risks. "One More Try" is a poignant and thought-provoking episode that explores themes of family, health, and justice.