As of July 2026, Raising the Bar Season 1 aired in 2008 with 10 episodes — streaming now on Disney Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Raising the Bar Season 1

2008 10 Episodes Drama ⭐ 6/10

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, Raising the Bar Season 1 is available on right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 13 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Mark-Paul Gosselaar — one of the stronger performances out there right now. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Raising the Bar Season 1 is worth clearing space for. The writing in Raising the Bar Season 1 treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. Season 1 of Raising the Bar includes 10 episodes. It aired from September 2008 to November 2008. This season stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben and Currie Graham. Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Gloria Reuben lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2008. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Raising the Bar Season 1 is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Mark-Paul Gosselaar anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

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🎬 Raising the Bar Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
Public Defender
2008-09-01
Public defender, Jerry Kellerman, defends a man that he is certain is innocent. Jerry struggles on the case while in front of a judge that despises him. Meanwhile in the DA's office, Michelle tries to right a wrong in a rape trial while the office doesn't want to be embarrassed by a wrong conviction...
E2
Guatemala Gulfstream
2008-09-08
Jerry defends a man accused of murder but the only eyewitness is in Guatemala. Michele has the chance of trying her first murder trial and tries to remember to be a good lawyer in the process. Meanwhile, Richard defends a man accused of assault and Charlie runs into a former lover in the courtroom.
E3
I Will, I'm Will
2008-09-15
Jerry defends a mentally ill client and runs into problems with Judge Kessler. Richard defends a woman who caused problems due to a welfare check and may not be able to take care of her grandmother if she is convicted.
E4
Richie Richer
2008-09-22
Richard's wealthy father offers Roz a job. Jerry defends a mother whose arrest may have something to do with her testifying in a murder trial. Judge Kessler continues her quest as a political candidate.
E5
Bagels and Locks
2008-09-29
Jerry takes on an emotional case of the murder of a young boy. As the press coverage intensifies, Balco takes over as lead prosecutor. Bobbi defends a family man charged with possession of heroin. Jerry finally meets Bobbi's husband and they continue to flirt.
E6
Hang Time
2008-10-06
Jerry defends a man who followed a hit and run driver and then stole from him. Bobbi's latest case involves a domestic -violence dispute which has the wife refusing to press charges.
E7
A Leg to Stand On
2008-10-13
Jerry defends a client who he is sure is innocent. Jerry gets a sign that he should go with a bench trial, but it seems there are some politics going on in the background. Richard receives extra attention from his law student. Judge Kessler is called in for a favor.
E8
Out on the Roof
2008-10-20
One of Charlie's friends is arrested and Charlie arranges to have Jerry handle the case, but then is put in front of Charlie's boss, Judge Kessler. Michelle calls Jerry in to intercede on one of Bobbi's cases.
E9
Roman Holiday
2008-10-27
Jerry defends an HIV-positive man charged with attempted murder due to the fact that he spit in a police officer's face. Jerry must go up against Mitch Baker, an arrogant assistant DA. Bobbi and Richard defend a 14-year-old who was possibly involved in a murder. Judge Kessler plans a trip to Italy a...
E10
Shop Till You Drop
2008-11-03
The appeals court overturns the conviction of a black firefighter accused of stealing property from a body found during a fire. The court finds that Judge Kessler was wrong to disallow testimony. Roz and Balco have to go and retry the case and they find racism to play a major part. Jerry finds some ...

🎭 Cast of Raising the Bar Season 1

Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Jerry Kellerman
Gloria Reuben
Gloria Reuben
Rosalind Whitman
Currie Graham
Currie Graham
Nick Balco
Melissa Sagemiller
Melissa Sagemiller
Michelle Earnhardt
J. August Richards
J. August Richards
Marcus McGrath
Jonathan Scarfe
Jonathan Scarfe
Charlie Sagansky
Teddy Sears
Teddy Sears
Richard Patrick Woolsley
Natalia Cigliuti
Natalia Cigliuti
Roberta 'Bobbi' Gilardi
Jane Kaczmarek
Jane Kaczmarek
Judge Trudy Kessler

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