Ep 17. I Love You, You're Perfect, I Think

In All Rise season 1 episode 17 titled "I Love You, You're Perfect, I Think," the relationships of the characters are put to the test. The episode centers around Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick) who is tasked with overseeing a murder trial that involves an estranged couple. The defendant, a man named Donte (Brandon Scott), is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's new fiancé. Tensions run high in the courtroom as Lola struggles to keep the trial fair and impartial.

Meanwhile, Lola's own love life takes a turn when she receives an unexpected visit from her boyfriend, Robin (Todd Williams). The couple's relationship has been on the rocks since Robin moved to DC, and Lola must decide whether to give him another chance or end things for good. Adding to the drama, Lola's best friend and colleague, Mark (Wilson Bethel), is dealing with his own relationship troubles. He's been secretly dating a fellow attorney, Amy (Lindsey Gort), and the two have yet to make their relationship public. Mark must decide whether to take the next step and introduce Amy to his friends and coworkers.

Elsewhere in the courthouse, Judge Benner (Marg Helgenberger) is dealing with a personal crisis of her own. She's been struggling to connect with her teenage daughter, Sara (Molly Bernard), and enlists the help of the courthouse's resident psychologist, Carol (Yvette Nicole Brown). Through their sessions, Benner begins to understand the root of Sara's rebellious behavior and the two make progress in rebuilding their relationship.

With so many relationships in flux, "I Love You, You're Perfect, I Think" is an emotional rollercoaster of an episode. The murder trial serves as a high-stakes backdrop, but it's the personal dramas of the characters that truly take center stage. Viewers are sure to be left on the edge of their seats as they watch Lola, Mark, and Judge Benner navigate the ups and downs of love and family.