SummaryFOX'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. However, she th... Read More
Created By:David E. Kelley
Ally McBeal
5 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere:
Sep 8, 1997
Metascore
Generally Favorable
73
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
73
81% Positive
26 Reviews
26 Reviews
9% Mixed
3 Reviews
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9% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Jul 24, 2013
100
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]
Jun 26, 2013
91
[The first episode] is packed with potential. It is fast-paced, funny, touching, romantic and surprising. Please note that we did not add "realistic."
Jul 24, 2013
70
This quirky new Fox drama, with traces of wry comedy, sometimes tries so hard to be clever that it turns silly.
Jul 24, 2013
50
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]
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
80% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
20% Mixed
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0% Negative
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May 23, 2024
10
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
May 22, 2024
8
I love this movie. I watched it many years ago. A beautiful film about the life of lawyers. I used to wait and watch every episode of the movie.
Production Company:
- 20th Century Fox Television
- David E. Kelley Productions
Initial Release Date:Sep 8, 1997
Number of seasons:5 Seasons
Rating:TV-PG
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 4 Wins & 12 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 7 Wins & 34 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 10 Wins & 24 Nominations
