Ep 9. Gone Efficien...t

In "Gone Efficien...t," the ninth episode of the second season of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, the titular character finds himself dealing with a difficult case involving his former boss, Phil Ken Sebben. Harvey must defend Sebben against accusations of embezzlement and fraud, but as he digs deeper, he begins to suspect that his old boss is guilty. Despite his misgivings, Harvey is determined to give Sebben the best defense possible, even if it means putting his own reputation on the line.

The episode begins with Harvey receiving a call from Sebben, who asks him to represent him in a criminal case. Sebben has been accused of embezzling millions of dollars from his company, and he needs Harvey's help to clear his name. Harvey initially balks at the idea of defending Sebben, who was a notoriously incompetent boss when they worked together. However, Sebben reminds Harvey that he owes him a favor from their time at the law firm, and so Harvey reluctantly agrees to take the case.

As Harvey begins to investigate the charges against Sebben, he discovers that there may be more to the case than meets the eye. For one thing, Sebben is convinced that he's being set up by an unknown enemy who wants to take down his business empire. For another, there are several strange coincidences and inconsistencies in the evidence against Sebben that suggest something fishy is going on. Harvey is intrigued by these clues, and he starts to look into them further.

As Harvey delves deeper into the case, he begins to uncover a conspiracy that implicates Sebben himself. He finds evidence that Sebben may have been using his company's funds to invest in shady business ventures and cover up his own financial mismanagement. Harvey is shocked by what he's found, and he confronts Sebben with the evidence. Sebben denies any wrongdoing, claiming that he's being framed, but Harvey is dubious.

Despite his doubts, Harvey continues to defend Sebben in court, using his legal skills to poke holes in the prosecution's case. He cross-examines witnesses and presents evidence that casts doubt on the charges against Sebben. However, as the trial wears on, Harvey finds it increasingly difficult to maintain his objectivity. He's torn between his loyalty to Sebben and his duty to seek justice.

In the end, the verdict in Sebben's case is a surprise to everyone involved. The jury finds him guilty of some of the charges against him, but not all of them. Sebben is sentenced to prison, but his sentence is much lighter than it could have been. Harvey is disappointed by the outcome, but he's also relieved that the trial is over. He knows that he did everything he could to defend Sebben, even if he wasn't entirely convinced of his innocence.

"Gone Efficien...t" is a tense, dramatic episode of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law that showcases the show's ability to combine humor with serious legal drama. The episode raises important questions about the nature of justice and the ethics of legal representation, while also providing plenty of laughs along the way. Fans of the show will appreciate the return of Phil Ken Sebben, a fan-favorite character, and the exploration of his complicated relationship with Harvey.