Episode 4 of "Ally McBeal"
s01e04 The Affair
Title: The Affair
Original Air Date: 09/29/1997 on FOX
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: David E. Kelley
Guest Stars: Jerry Hardin (Minister), Kathy Baker (Katherine Dawson), Brett Cullen (Professor James Dawson), Holliston Coleman (Cara Dawson), Jenjer Vick (Secretary)
Plot Outline:
Ally is asked to be a pallbearer at the funeral of her ex-law professor. The widow, Katherine Dawson, invites her to give the eulogy, but Ally's initial reluctance betrays the reason. In a moment of complete vulnerability, she confesses to Billy who supports her by agreeing to attend the funeral with her. This unnerves Georgia, and Cheanie, who are both feeling threatened when they realize Billy is helping Ally out during a difficult time in her life. Georgia confronts Billy, and Cheanie confronts Ally, who refuses to tell him why she's been upset lately. He doesn't understand why she chooses to confide in Billy over him.