The Best Episodes of Boston Legal Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(6 votes)

   #1 - Can't We All Get a Lung?

   S3:E19/19/2006

   Terminally ill Daniel Post needs Denise and Shirley's help after running afoul of the law. Meanwhile, Alan defends Jerry after his driving habits lead to trouble.

   Director:Mike Listo

   Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff

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   Director:Mike Listo

   Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff
2. 

   8.6/10(5 votes)

   #2 - New Kids on the Block

   S3:E29/26/2006

   Crane Poole & Schmidt's new lawyer makes his mark while defending a man charged with killing a judge. Meanwhile, Denny's Internet romance creates trouble at the firm, and Alan helps a cross-dresser who's out of a job.

   Director:Bill D'Elia

   Writer:David E. Kelley

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   Director:Bill D'Elia

   Writer:David E. Kelley
3. 

   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Desperately Seeking Shirley

   S3:E310/3/2006

   Shirley finds an unlikely--but familiar--foe in court when her ex-husband, Ivan, wants to get rid of his postnuptial agreement to his current wife. Meanwhile, Coho engages in questionable practices in an important case, and Denny's online date avers that size doesn't matter.

   Director:James Bagdonas

   Writers:David E. Kelley, Janet Leahy

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   Director:James Bagdonas

   Writers:David E. Kelley, Janet Leahy
4. 

   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Fine Young Cannibal

   S3:E410/10/2006

   Denny is attracted to feisty lawyer Bethany Horowitz as they try a case against an HMO, and Alan grows more attracted to Shirley as they defend a homeless man accused of cannibalism. Meanwhile, Coho continues his defense of accused murderer Scott Little.

   Director:Robert Yannetti

   Writers:David E. Kelley, Susan Dickes

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   Director:Robert Yannetti

   Writers:David E. Kelley, Susan Dickes
5. 

   6.8/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Whose God is It Anyway?

   S3:E510/17/2006

   The media spotlight intensifies as Coho's high-profile murder case goes to trial; Alan finds himself defending Jerry Espenson--again--but also sees another familiar face in court; and Denny's feelings for Bethany grow.

   Director:Lou Antonio

   Writer:David E. Kelley

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   Director:Lou Antonio

   Writer:David E. Kelley
6. 

   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #6 - The Verdict

   S3:E610/24/2006

   A shocking allegation of Oedipal proportions in the Scott Little case threatens to torpedo Coho's defense; Alan seeks outside help to breathe some life into his relationship with Sally.

   Director:Jeff Bleckner

   Writer:David E. Kelley

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   Director:Jeff Bleckner

   Writer:David E. Kelley
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   8.7/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Trick or Treat

   S3:E710/31/2006

   Halloween brings Denise startling news about Daniel Post; Denny meets Bethany's mother; Jerry needs Alan's help with a federal jury matter; and the fallout from the Scott Little case continues for Coho when he's sued by the Hooper's nosy neighbor.

   Director:Mike Listo

   Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch

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   Director:Mike Listo

   Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch
8. 

   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #8 - Lincoln

   S3:E811/26/2006

   Shirley finds herself attracting the attention of the eccentric Lincoln Meyer; Denny, Bella and Bethany prepare themselves for the results of his paternity test; and Alan helps Jerry with his defense in a difficult murder case.

   Director:Steve Robin

   Writer:David E. Kelley

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   Director:Steve Robin

   Writer:David E. Kelley
9. 

   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #9 - On the Ledge

   S3:E911/28/2006

   Lincoln's obsession with Shirley takes a dangerous turn; Jerry and Alan's collaboration in a murder trial leads to a scotch-and-cigar session, which makes Denny jealous.

   Director:Bill D'Elia

   Writer:David E. Kelley

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   Director:Bill D'Elia

   Writer:David E. Kelley
10. 

    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - The Nutcrackers

    S3:E1012/5/2006

    Alan represents a mother fighting for custody of her preteen daughters, who happen to be white-supremacist singers; a woman reaches for the heavens to blame someone for her husband's death by lightning strike; a girl wants to be emancipated from her family; and Shirley and Alan's wager becomes public at the office Christmas party.

    Director:John Terlesky

    Writers:Sanford Golden, David E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton, Karen Wyscarver

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    Director:John Terlesky

    Writers:Sanford Golden, David E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton, Karen Wyscarver
11. 

    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Angel of Death

    S3:E111/9/2007

    Alan goes to New Orleans to help a New York attorney with the defense of a doctor on trial for euthanizing five patients during Hurricane Katrina. Meanwhile, Clarence is thrown out of an all-female gym, and Coho tries to woo Denise.

    Director:Tom Verica

    Writers:David E. Kelley, Janet Leahy, Craig Turk

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    Director:Tom Verica

    Writers:David E. Kelley, Janet Leahy, Craig Turk
12. 

    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Nuts

    S3:E121/16/2007

    Self-proclaimed patriot Denny needs Alan's assistance when his name shows up on a federal no-fly list; Shirley and Vanessa help a teacher in a wrongful-death suit after a student dies in class; Clarence adds another identity to his repertoire of characters.

    Director:Adam Arkin

    Writers:David E. Kelley, Andrew Kreisberg, Janet Leahy

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    Director:Adam Arkin

    Writers:David E. Kelley, Andrew Kreisberg, Janet Leahy
13. 

    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Dumping Bella

    S3:E131/30/2007

    Denny goes ape when Bella is the target of animal-rights activists, who are being represented by her daughter--and his diminutive ex-girlfriend--Bethany. Meanwhile, Brad has doubts about his secret trysts with Denise; Claire is surprised by a new suitor; and Paul believes a costume party will raise everyone's spirits.

    Director:Eric Stoltz

    Writer:David E. Kelley

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    Director:Eric Stoltz

    Writer:David E. Kelley
14. 

    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Selling Sickness

    S3:E142/6/2007

    Shirley tackles a case involving a drug remedy for trauma; Alan, Denny and Bethany help a judge who is unhappy with his sexual orientation; and Denise learns she's pregnant, but is unsure of the father's identity.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein

    Writers:Corinne Brinkerhoff, Andrew Kreisberg

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    Director:Andrew Bernstein

    Writers:Corinne Brinkerhoff, Andrew Kreisberg
15. 

    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Fat Burner

    S3:E152/13/2007

    Denny is arrested for illegally exporting human fat to be used as a fuel source; Clarence tries his first case--a homicide--with the help of Bethany and Paul; and a member of the firm leaves.

    Director:Steve Robin

    Writers:Michael Reisz, Janet Leahy

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    Director:Steve Robin

    Writers:Michael Reisz, Janet Leahy
16. 

    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The Good Lawyer

    S3:E162/20/2007

    Alan tries two different cases, including the defense of a therapist who was fired for his belief in UFOs. Meanwhile, Clarence is confused by Claire's dinner invitation; and Bethany tries to bring out Denny's spiritual side.

    Director:Michael Pressman

    Writer:Unknown

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    Writer:Unknown
17. 

    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - The Bride Wore Blood

    S3:E173/20/2007

    At the courthouse, Alan runs into an old flame and coworker, who's looking very guilty in a bloody wedding gown; Claire reluctantly defends a cell-phone thief; and Denny's prejudices are driving a wedge between him and Bethany.

    Director:Mike Listo

    Writers:David E. Kelley, Susan Dickes

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    Director:Mike Listo

    Writers:David E. Kelley, Susan Dickes
18. 

    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Son of the Defender

    S3:E184/3/2007

    The past comes back to haunt Denny when a vengeful man forces the firm to find a different outcome in a decades-old murder trial. Meanwhile, Alan is jailed for contempt of court while defending a prostitute.

    Director:Bill D'Elia

    Writers:David E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton

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    Director:Bill D'Elia

    Writers:David E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton
19. 

    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Brotherly Love

    S3:E194/10/2007

    Alan and Denny defend an unscrupulous lawyer accused of obstructing justice on behalf of his brother. Meanwhile, interoffice couples Brad and Denise and Claire and Clarence each deal with major relationship revelations; and Denny practices the positive-thinking philosophy known as "the secret" in order to wish Raquel Welch into his life.

    Director:Robert Yannetti

    Writer:David E. Kelley

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    Director:Robert Yannetti

    Writer:David E. Kelley
20. 

    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Guise 'N Dolls

    S3:E204/17/2007

    Alan faces Jerry in court again in a case involving a department store's sale of allegedly lewd dolls; Shirley and Paul react to Denny's insensitive remark to a potential employee; and Denise considers a colleague's opinion regarding her relationship with Brad.

    Director:John Terlesky

    Writers:Sanford Golden, David E. Kelley, Karen Wyscarver

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    Director:John Terlesky

    Writers:Sanford Golden, David E. Kelley, Karen Wyscarver
21. 

    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Tea and Sympathy

    S3:E215/1/2007

    Denny lusts after Judge Weldon when Alan defends her in a drug case; a sorority girl's expulsion pits Clarence against Jerry; Brad expresses a desire for a military wedding, but it puts Denise in a fighting mood; and Shirley helps a former HIV patient hold on to his most-prized possession.

    Director:Jeff Bleckner

    Writers:Sanford Golden, Karen Wyscarver, Brooke Roberts

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    Director:Jeff Bleckner

    Writers:Sanford Golden, Karen Wyscarver, Brooke Roberts
22. 

    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Guantanamo by the Bay

    S3:E225/8/2007

    Alan takes on the United States of America based on a client's claims of torture for two years at a detention camp; Jerry pleads with Shirley to rehire him; and Claire defends a lawyer who was tricked into committing a crime by a radio prank.

    Director:James Bagdonas

    Writer:David E. Kelley

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    Director:James Bagdonas

    Writer:David E. Kelley
23. 

    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Duck and Cover

    S3:E235/15/2007

    Alan defends Brad and Denise's priest after he's arrested on their wedding day on charges of sheltering undocumented immigrants; Jerry helps a woman with a pet duck who was evicted from her apartment; and Denny counts a coveted sports trophy among his possessions.

    Director:Mike Listo

    Writers:Michael Reisz, Susan Dickes

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    Director:Mike Listo

    Writers:Michael Reisz, Susan Dickes
24. 

    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Trial of the Century

    S3:E245/29/2007

    Alan and Denny defend brothers charged with murdering their father; and Jerry and Clarence represent a woman with enormous gambling debts who blames her misfortune on a casino.

    Director:Bill D'Elia

    Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff

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    Director:Bill D'Elia

    Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff