All Rise Season 1 Episode 13 What the Bailiff Saw
- TV14
- January 20, 2020
- 41 min
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7.7 (152)
In the thirteenth episode of All Rise's first season, entitled "What the Bailiff Saw," tensions are running high in the Los Angeles courthouse as Judge Lola Carmichael presides over a high-profile murder case while also struggling to navigate the complexities of her personal life.
As the episode opens, Lola is struggling to balance her work and personal life, as she deals with the fallout from her recent breakup with boyfriend Robin, who also happens to be a deputy district attorney. This becomes more complicated when Robin is assigned as the prosecutor on her current case, in which a wealthy businessman is accused of killing his wife.
The case is made more complicated by the fact that the only witness, a bailiff named Wilson, is hiding something about what she saw on the night of the murder. With tensions running high among the lawyers and judges, Lola must work to uncover the truth and ensure that justice is served.
As the trial proceeds, Lola finds herself going head-to-head with Robin, who seems determined to secure a conviction at any cost. Meanwhile, Wilson's testimony becomes increasingly crucial to the case, as she reveals more and more about what she saw on the night of the murder.
Ultimately, the truth is revealed in a shocking and dramatic twist, one that has implications for both the murder case and Lola's personal life. As Lola grapples with the consequences of her actions, she must confront some uncomfortable truths about the role of justice in our society, and the cost of seeking it out.
In the end, "What the Bailiff Saw" is a tense and powerful episode that showcases the strengths of All Rise's ensemble cast and their ability to tackle complex and emotionally charged storylines. Even as it explores weighty themes of justice and personal responsibility, the episode never loses sight of the human drama at the heart of the show, making it a must-watch for fans of legal dramas and character-driven storytelling.