Episode 97 of "Ally McBeal"
s05e07 Nine One One
Title: Nine One One
Original Air Date: 12/10/2001 on FOX
Director: Billy Dickson
Writer: David E. Kelley
Guest Stars: Charles Martin Smith (Mayor Horne), Christopher Neiman (Attorney Bob Mathers), Ron Ostrow (Attorney Martin Fixx), Peter Scolari (Mr. Hooley), Craig Anton (Roger Clayton), Josh Groban (Malcolm Wyatt)
Plot Outline:
Ally helps a minister who was fired from his church for not believing in God. Ever since his wife was brutally murdered, he has been questioning his beliefs and he asks Ally to talk to his son. Ally is surprised to see Malcolm again and encourages him to sing at his father's service after he is hired back. Meanwhile, John takes a case opposite a mayor who cancelled the Christmas parade of his town due to a disaster in which people died. Very moved, John proves that Christmas is what they need the most in this time of deep grief. Back in the office, Jenny and Elaine confront each other about Elaine's performance with Glenn in the office's Christmas party.