Boston Public 2.22 FAQ

What’s it called?

“Chapter Forty-Four.”

Who’s responsible?

Teleplay credited to series creator David E. Kelley.

What does TV Guide say?

“Harry Senate (Nicky Katt) fights for his life in the second-season finale. It's Ronnie (Jeri Ryan) who finds the teacher bloody and unconscious in his classroom after the attacker passes her on his way out. Following surgery, Senate's condition is listed as critical, and Harper (Chi McBride) keeps a vigil at his ICU bedside – leaving Guber (Anthony Heald) to run things, in exemplary fashion, at Winslow High. Meanwhile, Ronnie demands information from the incarcerated Jamaal (Edwin Hodge) about where to find his brother Amaad, whom she has identified as Senate's assailant. But that ID is challenged in a court hearing. Det. Danby: Jody Wood.”

What is TV Guide not telling us?

This is the season finale Kelley got right this year.

The big surprise?

Lauren Davis does something that will cause the jaw of many a first-season fan to drop.

Lauren Davis is still on the show?

She hasn't had a lot to do this year, but it was worth the wait.

Will Nikky Katt be back for the third season?

Don’t be surprised when Harry flatlines.

Any sign of Mandy Patinkin?

Ha! You wish!

Was I dreaming, or was John Larroquette on "The Practice" last night?

This - this is not a "Boston Public" question!!

What’s good?

Harper really falls apart. Guber really rises to the occasion. Lipschultz is really funny. Lauren makes the episode a don’t-miss. So don’t miss it.

What’s not so good?

Why is Jerri Ryan’s character in love with Harry Senate all of the sudden? Is she just jealous that Harry’s been dating former student Dana Poole?

How does it end, spoiler-boy?

Ronnie kisses the man who brought her to Boston Public.

Herc’s rating for “Boston Public” 2.22?

***1/2

The Hercules T. Strong Rating System:

• ***** better than we deserve
• **** better than most motion pictures
• *** actually worth your valuable time
• ** as horrible as most stuff on TV
• * makes you quietly pray for bulletins