Written by David E. Kelley
Directed by Michael Shultz

Special guest star Anne Heche as Melanie West

Guest starring

Albert Hall as Judge Walsh
Gerry Becker as Stone
Brenda Strong as Jerry Hill
Jenica Bergere as Jessica Pipp
Chayanne as Sam Adams
Richard Jenkins as Mr. Bojangles

Special appearance by Chubby Checker

Co-starring

Madison McReynolds as Lucy
Alexander Gould as Ben
Cheryl Carter as Marsha Paine
Lorna Raver as Judge Saturn
Scott Rabinowitz as A.D.A. Phillips
Myrna Niles as foreperson
Stephen O'Mahoney as clerk

Featured music

"Something Stupid" originally by Frank and Nancy Sinatra (opening, John & Melanie dancing)
"Mr. Bojangles" by Jerry Jeff Walker, performed by Anne Heche and later by Vonda
"Dancin' Party" by Chubby Checker
"The Twist" by Chubby Checker
"Pearl's a Singer" from Smoky Joe's Cafe, performed by Vonda (closing song)