Jonathan C. Kaplan

Sherlock tracks the person who has been killing terminal patients at a hospital but making it look like they died of natural causes; more information on Watson's decision to end her surgical career is revealed.

Alicia and Diane agree to let a famous liberal lawyer (Jeremy Breslow) aid them on their latest case, but they soon realize he may not have their client's best interests in mind. Meanwhile, Alicia's mother (Stockard Channing) arrives for Thanksgiving seeking moral and legal support from Alicia and her brother Owen. Brian Dennehy returns as Lawyer Bucky Stabler and Bebe Neuwirth returns as Judge Friend.

Dr. Franklin is troubled when the religious beliefs of a boy's parents prevent him from performing a life-saving operation on him.

Feeny, the school bully and an unorthodox new teacher ruin Cory's first day of high school.

Shawn manages Cory's bid for class president, but the campaign quickly goes awry.

Cory is invited to Melissa's (Johna Stewart) party, but is upset that his friend Shawn isn't.