Season 5, Episode 1, 1974
When Mary refuses to reveal a source, she is found in contempt of court and is sent to jail, where she befriends two prostitutes.
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From Communication Law in America:
“The narrative lost a bit of credibility when the character explains that she will be ‘out tomorrow morning’ because her lawyer is paying her bail.”
The problem? Bail isn’t applicable in cases like this.
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TV Guide: “Ed. Weinberger and Stan Daniels earned an Emmy for their script.”
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Named the 11th-best MTM episode (not involving Chuckles the Clown) by Vulture.
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Posted on January 11, 2017