Harry's Law Season 1 Episode 1 Pilot
- January 17, 2011
- 43 min
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7.8 (173)
Harry's Law follows the life of Harriet "Harry" Korn, a former patent lawyer, who has abandoned her high-paying job in search of a more fulfilling career. In the pilot episode, we see Harry going through a crisis after being fired from her law firm - a job she had worked tirelessly at for 37 years. She is left feeling angry and disillusioned about the legal profession, which she believes is dominated by pretentious and morally corrupt individuals.
Without a clear plan in mind, Harry ends up at a shoe store in Cincinnati, where she witnesses a group of young people being arrested for trying to purchase shoes with counterfeit money. Harry takes it upon herself to represent them in court, and during the trial, she reveals herself to be a formidable force in the legal world - using both her intellect and her sass to prove her clients' innocence.
Harry's unwavering commitment to justice gains her quite a following, including some of the young people she saved from going to jail. Among these young people is Malcolm Davies, who is in trouble with the law after he accidentally shot an intruder in his house. Harry takes up his case, which leads to a clash between her and her old law firm, who are representing the intruder's family.
Alongside these legal battles, Harry is also forced to navigate personal issues, such as reconnecting with her ex-husband, who she is still very much in love with, and taking care of a young neighbor who she believes is being neglected by her mother.
Overall, the pilot episode of Harry's Law sets the tone for the series, which is a blend of legal drama and heartfelt personal narratives. As an underdog lawyer who refuses to compromise on her values, Harry is a character that viewers will be rooting for from the get-go. Her passion and determination to make a difference in the world of law give the series a sense of purpose and intensity that will keep viewers coming back for more.