CBS has released the episode description for the season 2 premiere of All Rise. All Rise season 2 episode 1 is titled “A Change Is Gonna Come”.
All Rise 2×1 “A Change Is Gonna Come” Episode Guide
Lola and Mark try to rebuild their friendship after Mark witnessed Lola being detained during a protest while defending a teen girl, amid an escalating encounter with police. Through a series of flashbacks, details emerge surrounding the night of the protest as well as the long-lasting effects they have on Lola, Mark, Emily, Luke and everyone else involved. Also, to help with the court backlog due to closures caused by COVID-19, Lola hires Ness Johnson (Samantha Marie Ware), a bright, outspoken legal clerk who immediately clashes with Sherri.
The regular cast for this episode of All Rise includes, Simone Missick as Lola Carmichael, Wilson Bethel as Mark Callan, Marg Helgenberger as Lisa Benner, Jessica Camacho as Emily Lopez, J. Alex Brinson as Luke Watkins, Lindsay Mendez as Sara Castillo, Ruthie Ann Miles as Sherri Kansky, Lindsey Gort as Amy Quinn and Audrey Corsa as Samantha Powell.
The recurring cast for this episode includes, Ryan Michelle Bathe as Rachel Audubon, Todd Williams as Robin Taylor and Samantha Marie Ware as Vanessa “Ness” Johnson.
Michael M. Robin directed the episode written by Denitria Harris-Lawrence. All Rise season 2 episode 1 airs on November 16 at 9|8c on CBS.