Episode 27 of "Ally McBeal"
s02e04 It's My Party
Title: It's My Party
Original Air Date: 10/19/1998 on FOX
Director: Jace Alexander
Writer: David E. Kelley
Guest Stars: John Ritter (George Madison), Claudette Nevins (Ms. Hollings), Lawrence McNeal III (Bailiff), Terry L. Rose (Guard)
Plot Outline:
Elaine refers a client, George Madison, to the firm who is suing a prominent feminist magazine for wrongful dismissal. The new editor in chief decided to disqualify him for the job because of his religion's views on women. George is confident in the firm and retains the services of Cage. Ally finds herself unmistakably moved by and attracted to their new client. Elaine lets Ally believe she and George are 'involved' and Ally tries to back off accordingly. Ally tries to keep her fantasies about George under control until she and Renee throw a dinner party and Elaine shows up with George as her date.