Alan represents a man whose daughter was murdered after she was ambushed on a tabloid television program; opposing counsel is Alan's nemesis, Melvin Palmer. Shirley defends an old boyfriend who is arrested for killing seals in the harbor in order to eat.

Alan is given the chance to argue a case before the US Supreme Court. The catch? He must defend a man convicted of raping a child, and Denny wants to come along. Jerry finds out Dana is actually a high-priced call girl working for Lorraine.