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
![Chi McBride](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/157/160157379_c1a620.jpg)
Chi McBride
USA
Best series:
House M.D. (2004) (series)
Suits (2011) (series)
This Is Us (2016) (series)
![Anthony Heald](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/118/165118162_647f40.jpg)
Anthony Heald
USA
Best series:
The X-Files (1993) (series) - actor, a.f.
Frasier (1993) (series)
Justice à Boston (2004) (series)
![Loretta Devine](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/360/164360030_c551be.png)
Loretta Devine
USA
Best series:
Summer Camp Island (2018) (series)
Surnaturel (2005) (series)
Grey's Anatomy (2005) (series)
![Sharon Leal](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/466/162466034_ea3bbd.png)
Sharon Leal
USA
Best series:
Suits (2011) (series)
The Good Doctor (2017) (series)
Person of Interest (2011) (series)
Fyvush Finkel
USA
Best series:
The Simpsons (1989) (series)
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994) (series)
Rugrats (1991) (series)
![Jeri Ryan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/167/172/167172899_6aba1b.jpg)
Jeri Ryan
West Germany
Best series:
Bosch (2014) (series)
Robot Chicken (2005) (series)
Dilbert (1999) (series)
![Michael Rapaport](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/879/161879134_fa2f73.jpg)
Michael Rapaport
USA
Best series:
The Simpsons (1989) (series)
The Big Bang Theory (2007) (series)
Friends (1994) (series)
![Nicky Katt](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269128_ac4346.jpg)
Nicky Katt
USA
Best series:
Friends (1994) (series)
V (1984) (series)
King of the Hill (1997) (series)
![Jason Dohring](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/276/276130_f99502.jpg)
Jason Dohring
USA
Best series:
Surnaturel (2005) (series)
Moonlight (2007) (series)
SEAL Team (2017) (series)
![Kathy Baker](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270578_0ae2a3.jpg)
Kathy Baker
USA
Best series:
Grey's Anatomy (2005) (series)
The Ranch (2016) (series)
Private Practice (2007) (series)
![Rashida Jones](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/397/164397085_249780.jpg)
Rashida Jones
USA
Best series:
The Simpsons (1989) (series)
Parks and Recreation (2009) (series)
The Office (U.S.) (2005) (series)
![Andrea Bowen](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/276/276447_b0dcec.jpg)
Andrea Bowen
USA
Best series:
One Tree Hill (2003) (series)
Third Watch (1999) (series)
Scandal (2012) (series)
![Tom McCarthy](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268832_cf5906.jpg)
Tom McCarthy
USA
Best series:
The Wire (2002) (series)
Spin City (1996) (series)
Ally McBeal (1997) (series)
![Joey Slotnick](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272057_c6e915.jpg)
Joey Slotnick
USA
Best series:
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) (series)
The Office (U.S.) (2005) (series)
Entourage (2004) (series)
![China Jesusita Shavers](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/933/162933906_ee065b.jpg)
China Jesusita Shavers
Best series:
House M.D. (2004) (series)
American Crime Story (2016) (series)
Grey's Anatomy (2005) (series)
![Jon Abrahams](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268831_df1639.jpg)
Jon Abrahams
USA
Best series:
Snowfall (2017) (series)
The Astronaut Wives Club (2015) (series)
Criminal Minds (2005) (series)
![Michelle Monaghan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/696/163696637_ab77ab.png)
Michelle Monaghan
USA
Best series:
True Detective (2014) (series)
The White Lotus (2021) (series)
American Dad! (2005) (series)
![Michael O'Neill](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/137/163137076_6a9b39.jpg)
Michael O'Neill
USA
Best series:
This Is Us (2016) (series)
The Cape (1996) (series)
Carnivàle (2003) (series)
![Lyndsy Fonseca](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/276/276833_79a1f5.jpg)
Lyndsy Fonseca
USA
Best series:
House M.D. (2004) (series)
How I Met Your Mother (2005) (series)
Heroes (2006) (series)
![Mehcad Brooks](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/204/164204580_530875.jpg)
Mehcad Brooks
USA
Best series:
True Blood (2008) (series)
Cold Case (2003) (series)
Desperate Housewives (2004) (series)