Creators:
David E. KelleyCinematography:
Richard M. Rawlings Jr.Composer:
Danny LuxCast:
Chi McBride, Anthony Heald, Loretta Devine, Sharon Leal, Fyvush Finkel, Jeri Ryan, Michael Rapaport, Nicky Katt, Jason Dohring, Kathy Baker, Rashida Jones (more)Seasons(4) / Episodes(81)
Plots(1)
"Dignity isn't something you practice. You either have it or you don't." From the Emmy Award-winning creator of Ally McBeal and The Practice, comes David E. Kelley's newest series, Boston Public. The show is a dramatic, sometimes comedic, behind-the-scenes look at the personal and professional lives of teachers working at a midsize high school in Boston. At the top of the faculty chain of command is Steven Harper (Chi McBride), the strong and intimidating principal. Harper is the force behind the school's objective to make students smarter and better. From handling irate parents to confronting school bullies to settling disputes between his staff, every day brings a new challenge for Harper. At the head of the Social Studies department is Lauren Davis (Jessalyn Gilsig), who while battling it out with students has to avoid the advances of fellow administrator, Scott Guber (Anthony Heald), the stern and formidable vice principal. Other faculty members include: Harvey Lipschultz (Fyvush Finkel), the 80-year-old history teacher who longs for the past; Marilyn Sudor (Sharon Leal), the music teacher most of the male students want to sleep with; Harry Senate (Nicky Katt), the rebellious geology teacher known for his unusual teaching tactics; Marla Hendricks (Loretta Devine), the special education teacher who needs a medication cocktail to make it through the day; and Louisa Fenn (Rashida Jones), the school Secretary/Assistant to the Principal; and most recently, Ronnie Cooke (Jeri Ryan), the successful lawyer, who switches careers in order to teach at Winslow High. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Neil Flynn](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/276/276838_042c53.jpg)
Neil Flynn
USA
Best series:
Tour of Duty (1987) (series)
Scrubs (2001) (series)
The Norm Show (1999) (series)
![Sarah Shahi](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/044/166044325_d82e37.jpg)
Sarah Shahi
USA
Best series:
The Sopranos (1999) (series)
Young Justice (2010) (series)
Ray Donovan (2013) (series)
![Theo Rossi](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/316/316839_6f1583.jpg)
Theo Rossi
USA
Best series:
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (2022) (series)
Sons of Anarchy (2008) (series)
Grey's Anatomy (2005) (series)
![Robert Ri'chard](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/798/161798800_afe679.jpg)
Robert Ri'chard
USA
Best series:
Lucifer (2016) (series)
iZombie (2015) (series)
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (2003) (series)
![Thomas Dekker](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/281/162281958_c1bc31.png)
Thomas Dekker
USA
Best series:
House M.D. (2004) (series)
The Rookie (2018) (series)
Heroes (2006) (series)
![Sarah Thompson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/176/160176800_7d7b9f.jpg)
Sarah Thompson
USA
Best series:
House M.D. (2004) (series)
The Sopranos (1999) (series)
The 100 (2014) (series)
Katie Orr
Best series:
Boston Public (2000) (series)
Jake Richardson
USA
Best series:
House M.D. (2004) (series)
In Treatment (2008) (series)
Supernatural (2005) (series)
![James Lafferty](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/089/166089817_793ebb.jpg)
James Lafferty
USA
Best series:
The Haunting (2018) (series)
One Tree Hill (2003) (series)
All American (2018) (series)
![Megalyn Echikunwoke](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/691/160691980_94e06e.jpg)
Megalyn Echikunwoke
USA
Best series:
Supernatural (2005) (series)
That '70s Show (1998) (series)
American Dad! (2005) (series)
![Toy Connor](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/278/278522_42b13c.jpg)
Toy Connor
USA
Best series:
The Corner (2000) (series)
ER (1994) (series)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) (series)
![Will Arnett](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/748/163748648_ce4bb3.jpg)
Will Arnett
Canada
Best series:
The Simpsons (1989) (series)
BoJack Horseman (2014) (series)
Parks and Recreation (2009) (series)
Beth Kennedy
Best series:
Bosch (2014) (series)
Masters of Sex (2013) (series)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) (series)
![Dennis Miller](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/278/278596_4b0f58.jpg)
Dennis Miller
USA
Best series:
House of Cards (2013) (series)
The Norm Show (1999) (series)
Hawaii Five-0 (2010) (series)
![Samm Levine](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/278/278616_8550db.jpg)
Samm Levine
USA
Best series:
How I Met Your Mother (2005) (series)
Freaks and Geeks (1999) (series)
Spin City (1996) (series)
![John Francis Daley](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/415/162415480_c20f74.jpg)
John Francis Daley
USA
Best series:
Freaks and Geeks (1999) (series)
Spin City (1996) (series)
The Ellen Show (2001) (series)
Indigo
USA
Best series:
Treme (2010) (series)
Weeds (2005) (series)
Family Guy (1999) (series)
![Smith Cho](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/278/278731_3ff189.jpg)
Smith Cho
Best series:
House M.D. (2004) (series)
Six Feet Under (2001) (series)
Entourage (2004) (series)
![Kimberly Kevon Williams](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/278/278813_c46f70.jpg)
Kimberly Kevon Williams
USA
Best series:
The Big Bang Theory (2007) (series)
Private Practice (2007) (series)
Accidentally on Purpose (2009) (series)
![Sean Faris](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/376/162376725_fe76e2.jpg)
Sean Faris
USA
Best series:
Supernatural (2005) (series)
One Tree Hill (2003) (series)
Pretty Little Liars (2010) (series)