Ally represents a jewish woman who needs her rabbi to grant her a spiritual release - divorce from her marriage. In so doing, Ally makes such an impression on the rabbie that she receives an unexpected offer. Meanwhile, Georgia is suddenly forced out of her law firm but lands on her feet when Richard asks her to join their firm.
Ally McBeal is a single, independent woman, who works at a law firm. The series follow Ally throughout her everyday life, and her struggles with dating, friends, and her job.