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  • 1997
  • TV-PG
  • FOX
  • 1997
  • TV-PG
  • FOX

Summary FOX's hit dramatic and humorous show tells the story of the trials and tribulations of a 28-year-old lawyer by the name of Ally McBeal (Calista Flockhart), who is just fresh out of Harvard Law School. Ally was harassed at the firm where she was originally working, and when she told the firm's partners, she ended up losing her job. Howeve...

Created By: David E. Kelley

  • 1997
  • TV-PG
  • FOX
  • 1997
  • TV-PG
  • FOX

Ally McBeal

5 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Sep 8, 1997
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
73
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 34 User Ratings
7.3
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Summary FOX's hit dramatic and humorous show tells the story of the trials and tribulations of a 28-year-old lawyer by the name of Ally McBeal (Calista Flockhart), who is just fresh out of Harvard Law School. Ally was harassed at the firm where she was originally working, and when she told the firm's partners, she ended up losing her job. Howeve...

Created By: David E. Kelley

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
73
81% Positive
26 Reviews
9% Mixed
3 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
73
81% Positive
26 Reviews
9% Mixed
3 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews

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100
Jul 24, 2013
The question, of course, is whether the show can sustain its heat and, more importantly, its unique character and remarkable quality in its sophomore season. Tonight's season premiere suggests the answer is yes. [14 Sep 1998]
By Eric Mink FULL REVIEW
91
Jun 26, 2013
[The first episode] is packed with potential. It is fast-paced, funny, touching, romantic and surprising. Please note that we did not add "realistic."
By Terry Kelleher FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 24, 2013
Pungent, sophisticated comedy. [14 Sep 1998]
By Steve Johnson FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 24, 2013
A delightful program. [14 Sep 1997]
By Steve Johnson FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 24, 2013
This quirky new Fox drama, with traces of wry comedy, sometimes tries so hard to be clever that it turns silly.
By Caryn James FULL REVIEW
50
Jul 24, 2013
Ally McBeal has the components of a potential guilty pleasure. Giddily romantic but also sassily sardonic, it merely needs to curb some of its more groaning indulgences. [8 Sep 1997]
By Matt Roush FULL REVIEW
20
Jul 24, 2013
Silly McDumb. [14 Sep 1997]
By Tom Shales FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 34 User Ratings
7.3
74% Positive
25 Ratings
18% Mixed
6 Ratings
9% Negative
3 Ratings

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Generally Favorable Based on 34 User Ratings
7.3
74% Positive
25 Ratings
18% Mixed
6 Ratings
9% Negative
3 Ratings

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    Initial Release Date: Sep 8, 1997
    Number of seasons: 5 Seasons
    Rating: TV-PG
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    Awards

    Golden Globes, USA
    • 4 Wins & 12 Nominations
    Primetime Emmy Awards
    • 7 Wins & 34 Nominations
    Online Film & Television Association
    • 10 Wins & 24 Nominations

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