The Paper Chase S01E20 - The Tables Down at Ernie's

The Paper Chase (1978)
S01E20 The Tables Down at Ernie's
Episode Overview
In this episode, we delve deeper into Kingsfield's backstory as the news breaks that Ernie's bar, a beloved gathering spot on campus for years, is set to close along with other local businesses. The area will be demolished to create parking for a new college gym. Kingsfield, representing the school in this matter, finds himself confronted by Hart, who is determined to save Ernie's, where he works. After struggling to find a lawyer willing to take the case, Hart appeals to Kingsfield's nostalgia, mentioning a table with his initials from his law school days in the 1930s. This triggers a memory, leading Kingsfield to visit Ernie's, where he unexpectedly reunites with the original owner, Ernie, Sr., and they share fond memories.