Sadly, after four solid seasons, the show is coming to an end with “The Death Of Harvey,” a super-sized episode in which all his former cases have been thrown out and he has to re-try them before the judge, Mentok the Mindtaker, goes on vacation.
Who's that?: Besides regular cast members Gary Cole (Harvey), Thomas Allen (Peanut), Paget Brewster (Birdgirl), Chris Edgerly (Peter Potamus) and Matt Peccini (the bear), this episode also features such guest voices as Phil LaMarr (Black Vulcan), Maurice LaMarche (Apache Chief), Peter MacNicol (X, The Eliminator), John Michael Higgins (Mentok the Mindtaker), Lewis Black (The Deadly Duplicator) and a certain someone whose mention here would spoil the surprise…
Buzzed about: As smart as it was surreal, “Harvey” was one of the best shows of the Adult Swim block, which is saying a lot.
The “ooh” factor: Like a cross between the finales of “Seinfeld” and “Cheers,” “The Death Of Harvey” brings everyone back for a big, funny reunion before tying up all the loose ends.
The “eh” factor: While this episode is a great—albeit very final—way to end this series, it also illustrates why the show's death is really premature.
The verdict: As your lawyer, we advise you to watch this show.
The series finale of “Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law” airs July 22 at 11:45 p.m./10:45c on Cartoon Network.
