All Rise

Previously on "All Rise"...

There's been a slight change of plans.

- We're having the baby. - Your water broke.

- Baby's coming home early. - The truth hasn't changed.

I can always rely on Vic to be Vic.

I can never rely on him to be a father.

My whole life, I've been waiting for that to change.

Benner's breaking up the band.

I will talk to Judge Benner.

- You are the best. We miss you! - Thank you, Your Honor.

My court staff is worried you're reassigning them.

Laski is being displaced by renovations to his chambers.

He'll just move to 802.

Let me guess. 8.5 pace?

What? Do you know me at all?

7.5, 5 miles in.

Tomorrow marks the start of my new year.

You know? Goodbye, Emily 2.0.

Emily 3.0? Watch out, world.

Watch out, you.

I wish I could be there for your birthday week

instead of this boring conference.

As long as you make it up to me. Just you wait, Ms. Lopez.

So? What's the plan for the birthday?

I don't know. Sara always plans something fun, so...

- Okay. I gotta run. - Okay.

- Have a good day. - You, too.Besito.

You, too. Bye.

First celebrity trial under his watch

as District Attorney, so...

Bravo wants to prove that we can nail this case,

so he sent you to check my homework?

I got five minutes till the belle of the ball arrives.

So talk fast. I had such a thing for Samara Strong when I was a kid.

- Now I'm prosecuting her. - Don't get all misty.

Let's go. All right, 33-year-old cold case gets reopened

when the murder weapon,

Samara Strong's award statuette, was recently dug up

by new owners doing a remod at the Strongs' old mansion.

The award had David's blood and Samara Strong's DNA on it.

Which, of course, it would have, as it belonged to her.

But the award mysteriously disappeared that night.

Autopsy also documents a hairline fracture

consistent with the award's jagged edge.

The original detective on the case said that she...

Will confirm Ms. Strong's inconsistent statements

and suspicious behavior during the original investigation.

- He's solid? - As a rock.

We also have Bea Greer, former nanny.

She came out with new information earlier this year.

Feels tight. Let's not forget your history

with Judge Jonas Laski on the rink.

Right. He still claims I caused his deviated septum.

I'm like, man, it's hockey. People get hurt.

Watkins, follow me.

I cannot believe we got Laski in 802.

- I thought 2020 was over! - He can't be that bad.

Worse. What you got for coping tokens?

Ooh. Savage.

Voodoo, sweet Sara?

Relax. It's more like a stress ball,

except in the form of a tiny, little cloth man

who happens to resemble Laski.

Sort of. Close enough.

We can get through this.

Together.

Show no weakness,

and whatever happens, remember, we can take him.

Ladies.

- Lisa. - Unplug, woman.

Enlighten me as to why out of all of the judges,

Laski is the one sitting in my judge's chair.

It's not personal. You left earlier than expected.

I've got an infinite backlog, and Judge Laski

has done big trials like Samara's.

We are night and day, and why didn't you tell me?

My mama bear instincts kicked in.

I was trying to protect you from the stress.

Hearing it through the grapevine...

Not less stressful.

I miss my courtroom. I miss my peeps,

and now you're giving them both away?

I am moving people around to keep them working.

There is pressure to downsize. Top to bottom.

Down Downsizing while I'm on my mat leave?

I'm sorry, Carmichael. It's only temporary.

- Focus on baby Bailey. - Laski in 802.

I need you to protect Ness, Sherri, and Sara.

You sure they're... they need protecting?

Don't worry, Carmichael. Everything's gonna be

back to normal when you return.

- I hope. - Mnh-mnh.

- I gotta go. - W-w-wait, wait. Li...

Morning. You look great.

Aw. Thanks. It's my bir...

Love you, Em, but fill me in later.

Yeah.

This is the thorn in our side this week.

Well, your side.

A teleworking Public Defender who refuses to step foot

in the physical court for his trial. Unfortunately, yes.

Carol, I have an important prelim today.

All right? This hand off trial is for a fourth DUI.

My client is up for robbery.

Well, trials come first. Right, so this P.D. gets to do half the work

for the full amount of pay, and I have to do

double the work without double the pay.

- In what universe is that fair? - The COVID universe.

Awesome.

So this is the VIP entrance?

- Half a dozen bailiffs. - This is gonna be nuts.

Saving gracel have a brilliant second chair.

Morning, Sam.

Here we go, right on cue. Adam Pryce.

Congratulations on Special Trials, Mr. Callan.

Cute of them to let you play with the big boys.

Congratulations on another

privileged, murderous client, Mr. Pryce.

You're, trusted sidekick here is adorable.

Aw, if only I were just adorable,

how lucky you would be.

Watch your step.

Thank you.

I've been reading up on her.

- Who, Samara? - No, the daughter.

Lot of bumps in Kelsey's road.

Still got it.

- See you upstairs, big guy. - Samara!

- Over here! Smile for the fans. - Hello.

- Nice. Beautiful. - Step back.

- Gorgeous. - Sir?

Samara, over here! One more, one more!

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- Hi. - Hi.

- Who are you? - My name's Emily Lopez.

- I will be representing you. - Really?

You are fighting your fourth DUI charge,

and we will completely dive into this.

I just need a continuance.

- Ms. Lopez, good morning. - Good morning, Judge Delgado.

Good morning. My apologies.

I wasl was just assigned this case, Your Honor.

I am requesting a short continuance to prepare.

Your office announced "ready" on this case last week. I understand.

It was set for trial,

and I don't have a motion to continue in this file.

I wasn't able to file one, Your Honor,

because I was literally just assigned this case this morning.

I aml'm asking for two days.

I have an avalanche of cases piling up at my door.

Sorry, Ms. Lopez.

Your Honor, I was ordered to be in Judge Benner's courtroom

in 15 minutes.

I have an important preliminary hearing.

Judge Benner should know best of all trials...

Come first.

How generous of you to grace us with your presence, Ms. Lopez.

- Where have you been? - Just one sec, Tyler.

Unfortunately, I have to request to continue this hearing

because I am engaged in a trial.

Which is exactly what I specifically ordered you

not to get involved in. Yes, I did try to comply with the court's orders, Your Honor.

This trial is a hand off, and as I have been reminded,

repeatedly, trials take priority over prelims.

The witnesses for this preliminary hearing

were flown in from out of state.

You need to immediately find someone else from your office

to do this hearing, then.

With all due respect, Your Honor,

you do not have the authority to reassign my case

since defense counsel are not fungible.

"Fungible." We'll all look up that shiny word later,

but for now, Ms. Lopez, your continuance is denied.

We're all under pressure to keep things moving.

I can't have the judge against me, Ms. Lopez.

If I do time, then my little boy and his mom got nothing.

I know. I will... I'll find a way.

You seem a little tense.

Now I know that I have exhibited a different judicial philosophy

than the much-loved Judge Lola Carmichael,

and different can sometimes feel threatening,

but one can also learn from different,

maybe even soak up a few pearls of knowledge,

which some of you might find useful in your careers.

So perhaps you'll even offer me a nugget of knowledge.

Now I know how you feel about me.

Jury's still out on you, of course.

- Likewise. - But we are a team now, ladies,

since I couldn't bring my own. Thank you, COVID.

- Of course. - Yeah. Go, team.

Whoo-hoo.

Great! Shall we?

Yes, we are right behind you.

- Come on. - My God.

Detective Morales, when you visited the Strongs' house

the night in question,

did you notice anything out of the ordinary?

Yes. Mrs. Strong had a large display cabinet

for her awards, but her most recent award,

the Golden Universe, she had just wonit was missing.