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Jan 7, 2002 Season 5 Episode 8 43 min

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Season 5 Episode 8 — Aired on Jan 7, 2002 • runs about 43 minutes.

Directed by David Semel.

Written by David E. Kelley.

Notable cast/guest names in this episode include Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Jane Krakowski, Regina Hall.

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Synopsis

Jenny's mom's wedding is approaching, and Ally is shocked when Tim gives her a certain look that suggests a move. She talks to Jenny, and they decide to test him. Ally makes a move on him, and he offers her to have an affair. Surprisingly, Jenny's mom is ok with that, which only confuses Ally more. She's been hallucinating with a 7-year-old boy who keeps saying she's killing him. The boy is a version of Ally from when she believed in love (a conclusion made by Richard), before Billy died and Larry left. Meanwhile, John and Coretta help Kimmie Bishop, who's back suing a matchmaker for saying she's "unmatchable".