Ally McBeal

S05E19 Another One Bites The Dust

After returning from their trip to Bermuda, Ally feels their relationship is faltering, as they struggled to bond without Maddie's presence. Meanwhile, Victor faces a lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend over a breach of contract. Ally is taken aback to learn that Victor is a painter, a fact he never shared with her. Her frustration escalates when she sees a portrait he created of her, highlighting her cellulite. In another storyline, Nelle and Wilson join forces to confront a woman blackmailing their client with a tape of their intimate moments. Additionally, Richard becomes fixated on Liza, relying on Claire to communicate for him through a hearing device, terrified of her rejection—and equally worried that she might accept his advances.