Boston Legal

Name: Boston Legal
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Legal
Cast: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, René Auberjonois, Mark Valley

TV Series2004 – 20081h5 seasons · 101 episodes

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Sometimes irreverent and funny, sometimes intense and moving, Boston Legal prides itself on being at the forefront of issue-oriented television, often addressing issues that are underreported by the media. Fast-paced and wildly comedic, the series confronts social and moral issues, while its characters continually stretch the boundaries of the law.

Creator: David E. Kelley
Writers: Michael Reisz Karen Wyscarver Sanford Golden
Stars: James Spader William Shatner Candice Bergen

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E1Smoke SignalsSep 22, 2008 · 1h · Alan answers a call for help from Bethany Horowitz in a suit against a tobacco giant, but he suffers a crisis of confidence when the opposing counsel turns out to be an old girlfriend. Meanwhile, Denny is plagued by a case of performance anxiety.TVmaze 8.0

E2Guardians and GatekeepersSep 29, 2008 · 1h · Jerry and Katie help a young woman sue a private prison after she was raped by a guard. Shirley's grand-daughter is arrested for fraud after she lies about her age to vote in the primary election. Alan and Denny sue a pharmaceutical company after Denny nearly dies from the drug interactions from the forty-two different prescription pills he was taking at the time.TVmaze 8.3

E3Dances with WolvesOct 6, 2008 · 1h · Denny is arrested for carrying a concealed weapon after shooting a mugger. Alan helps Joanna with a custody battle when her ex-husband tries to take away her daughter because Joanna is a sex-surrogate.TVmaze 8.3

E4True LoveOct 13, 2008 · 1h · Alan agrees to defend Phoebe Prentice's husband after he is arrested for murdering his nurse. Alan isn't prepared, however, for how far Phoebe will go to keep her family together.TVmaze 8.3

E5The Bad SeedOct 20, 2008 · 1h · Jerry's sister comes to Jerry for help; it seems her son may possibly be dating his half-sister as they were both conceived from the same sperm bank. She needs Jerry's help to force the sperm bank to give them the donor information. Shirley and Alan help a young man whose brother died as a result of malpractice. The catch is, the brother was a soldier and died in a military hospital which is immune from malpractice suits.TVmaze 8.3

E6Happy TrailsOct 27, 2008 · 1h · Alan and Denny are off to Utah on a road trip to a dude ranch where they meet an old nemesis. Shirley defends Catherine Piper when Catherine is accused of attempted murder against her doctor. Katie tries to get Carl to see the fun in life.TVmaze 8.0

E7Mad CowsNov 3, 2008 · 1h · Alan and Denny help a cattle rancher sue when the government tells her she cannot test every cow on her ranch for mad cow disease. Alan and Denny also make the mistake of discussing the presidential election on Election Day. Partnership votes are up again and Jerry wonders if he will finally be offered full partnership with the firm.TVmaze 8.3

E8RoeNov 10, 2008 · 1h · When a teenager comes to Alan for a judicial bypass to receive an abortion, Alan and Shirley are forced to consider their viewpoint after it's discovered why the teen wants an abortion. Jerry is arrested for assault after standing up to a bully in a coffee shop.TVmaze 8.3

E9Kill, Baby, Kill!Nov 17, 2008 · 1h · Carl and Denny travel to Virginia to defend a prison guard accused of murdering a man dying of lethal injection. Alan and Shirley take a case of wrongful dismissal after a woman thinks she was fired for voting for John McCain.TVmaze 8.3

E10ThanksgivingNov 24, 2008 · 1h · Thanksgiving at Shirley's house brings friends, enemies and more than a few bombshells to dinner.TVmaze 8.3

E11JuicedDec 1, 2008 · 1h · Denny and Alan learn Denny's "Mad Cow" has progressed to the point of actual Alzheimers; Denny finds an experimental drug that could help and the two set out to get it. Jerry and Katie represent a young woman who was admitted and then rejected from Harvard University because she took Ritalin to focus on her SAT test. After dealing with a very bored Catherine, Carl helps her sue the television networks for not broadcasting material for those over age fifty.TVmaze 8.3

E12Made in ChinaDec 8, 2008 · 1h · When Shirley learns the firm has been sold to a Chinese company she takes steps to try and block the sale. Alan prepares for his Supreme Court appearance to secure an experimental drug for Denny. Denny proposes marriage to Alan to ensure his medical, legal and financial wishes are carried out.TVmaze 8.3

E13Last CallDec 8, 2008 · 1h · Denny and Alan run into trouble when they try to obtain a marriage license and are forced to defend their decision in court. Alan presents his case for Denny to receive an experimental Alzheimer's drug to the Supreme Court. Shirley and Carl deal with the last minute details before their wedding.TVmaze 7.2

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James SpaderAlan Shore William ShatnerDenny Crane Candice BergenShirley Schmidt René AuberjonoisPaul Lewiston Mark ValleyBrad Chase Julie BowenDenise Bauer Christian ClemensonJerry "Hands" Espenson John LarroquetteCarl Sack Tara SummersKatie Lloyd Gary Anthony WilliamsClarence Bell

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Details

Premiered: October 3, 2004
Ended: December 8, 2008
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
TVmaze ID: 598