The Worst Episodes of Boston Legal

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7.3/10(381 votes)
#1 - Attack of the Xenophobes
S4:E711/13/2007
Denny needs Alan's help after using an employee's weight as a reason for dismissal; Clarence is upset by an Internet posting of him as Clarice; Katie and Whitney work on a murder case involving racism and the police; and Jerry is anxious about taking a relationship to the next level.
Director:John Terlesky
Writers:David E. Kelley, Craig Turk
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Director:John Terlesky
Writers:David E. Kelley, Craig Turk
7.3/10(376 votes)
#2 - Roe v. Wade, the Musical
S4:E121/22/2008
Shirley and Alan face off in court when they're on opposite sides of a case involving stolen sperm; Jerry helps his objectophile ex-girlfriend when she loses her teaching job for inappropriate contact with a student.
Director:Steve Robin
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Steve Robin
Writer:Unknown
7.3/10(349 votes)
#3 - Rescue Me
S4:E142/19/2008
Carl helps Shirley's friend Andrea when she blames a company for botching the process of turning her mother's ashes into a diamond; Whitney takes on a high school over a student's untimely death; Clarence represents a woman who's suing her pastor after he ended their affair; Denny and Alan prepare for their Coast Guard test.
Director:Mike Listo
Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Susan Dickes
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Director:Mike Listo
Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Susan Dickes
7.5/10(393 votes)
#4 - Do Tell
S4:E410/16/2007
Shirley answers the call when a military man, who is an old friend of Denny's, comes under fire for admitting he's gay; Alan endures another bout of incoherent speech; Katie helps a new associate with a bullfighter's custody battle.
Director:Steve Robin
Writers:David E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton, Lawrence Broch
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Director:Steve Robin
Writers:David E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton, Lawrence Broch
7.5/10(363 votes)
#5 - Oral Contracts
S4:E812/4/2007
Shirley takes part in a case involving a radio personality's dismissal for using disrespectful language; Denny needs Alan's help after getting arrested; Katie wonders if Lorraine is hiding something.
Director:Mike Listo
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Mike Listo
Writer:David E. Kelley
7.5/10(349 votes)
#6 - Indecent Proposals
S4:E184/30/2008
Denny is head over heels for a cattle rancher who wants the government to stop the sale of cloned meat. Meanwhile, Shirley asks Alan to sue the Democratic Party when her nephew--a delegate--disagrees with his state's primary vote.
Director:Mike Listo
Writers:David E. Kelley, Craig Turk, Jill Goldsmith
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Director:Mike Listo
Writers:David E. Kelley, Craig Turk, Jill Goldsmith

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7.5/10(321 votes)
#7 - Kill, Baby, Kill
S5:E911/17/2008
Carl and Denny go to Virginia to defend a prison guard who shot a death-row inmate when a lethal-injection execution was botched. Meanwhile, Alan and Shirley help a woman who says she lost her job after voting for John McCain.
Director:Robert Yannetti
Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch
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Director:Robert Yannetti
Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch
7.6/10(557 votes)
#8 - From Whence We Came
S1:E121/16/2005
Lori, along with Denny and Shirley, defends a school superintendent who fired two science teachers because they refused to teach creationism and is now being sued by them. Alan learns his assistant has expressed concern about their work relationship. While dealing with that issue, Alan discovers that his client Bernard Ferrion, who killed his mother, needs legal help again. One of the members of the firm is fired and learns that a close associate is not too keen on lending a supportive hand.
Director:Mike Listo
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Mike Listo
Writer:David E. Kelley
7.6/10(410 votes)
#9 - Ivan the Incorrigible
S2:E224/18/2006
Alan decides to help Jerry with his first big attempted-murder case, but has to take drastic action when Jerry's courtroom outbursts jeopardize the case. Meanwhile, Shirley is shocked to discover that Ivan has yet to inform Missy that they are "divorced," and Brad becomes uncomfortable with a reoccurring word in his new relationship.
Director:Robert Yannetti
Writers:Phoef Sutton, Andrew Kreisberg
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Director:Robert Yannetti
Writers:Phoef Sutton, Andrew Kreisberg
7.6/10(385 votes)
#10 - 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
7.6/10(374 votes)
#11 - Glow in the Dark
S4:E132/12/2008
After enlisting Alan and Denny to help her friend, who's suing her town for its decision to build a nuclear power plant, Shirley discovers that the opposing counsel is her college sweetheart, a fact that is not lost on Carl Sack. Meanwhile, Leigh warns Katie to steer clear of her boyfriend, Jerry.
Director:Vondie Curtis-Hall
Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch
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Director:Vondie Curtis-Hall
Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch
7.6/10(370 votes)
#12 - 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
7.6/10(370 votes)
#13 - The Object of My Affection
S4:E611/6/2007
Alan pushes a temporary-insanity defense when Patrice is accused of killing the man who murdered her daughter; Denny finds fault with an associate's physique; Jerry helps a kindred spirit find a personal treasure.
Director:Eric Stoltz
Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff
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Director:Eric Stoltz
Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff
7.6/10(366 votes)
#14 - No Brains Left Behind
S4:E912/11/2007
Shirley's granddaughter gets kicked out of school for making a social statement; Alan and Denny take matters into their own hands to help a flood victim; Carl makes an important decision about his future; Lorraine makes a shocking revelation to Shirley.
Director:Stephen Cragg
Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch, Susan Dickes
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Director:Stephen Cragg
Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch, Susan Dickes
7.6/10(354 votes)
#15 - Happy Trails
S5:E610/27/2008
Shirley defends the notorious Catherine Piper after she accidentally blows up her doctor. Meanwhile, Alan and Denny take a break from the office, but they are out of their element at a dude ranch in Utah.
Director:Mike Listo
Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff
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Director:Mike Listo
Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff
7.7/10(555 votes)
#16 - The Black Widow
S2:E19/27/2005
Alan Shore and Brad Chase represent Kelly Nolan who is on trial for poisoning her husband. Meanwhile, Tara Wilson second-chairs for Shirley Schmidt and is shocked to find that the opposing counsel is her former lover, Malcolm Holmes. Garrett Wells and Sara Holt assist Denise Bauer on a case where a Jewish man felt violated when his Christian co-workers held Bible readings in the workplace. To make things worse, Denise is served with divorce papers.
Director:Oz Scott
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Oz Scott
Writer:David E. Kelley
7.7/10(470 votes)
#17 - A Whiff and a Prayer
S2:E410/18/2005
Denny's strong conservative values are put to the test when the firm represents a Democratic congressman who refused to keep a promise to his supporters. Alan tries to forget about Tara as he prepares to defend Catherine who is on trial for murder. Meanwhile, Sara is given a bizarre ultimatum.
Director:Bill D'Elia
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Bill D'Elia
Writer:David E. Kelley
7.7/10(402 votes)
#18 - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
S2:E203/21/2006
Shirley defends a long-time client who doesn't want his Victorian erotica collection lost in his divorce, but she is shocked when Ivan is opposing council. Alan takes drastic steps to help Catherine's friend who is being taken advantage of in a nursing home. Meanwhile, Paul cuts back on his time at the firm when Fiona begins to take priority, causing worry among the other partners.
Director:Ellie Kanner
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Ellie Kanner
Writer:Unknown
7.7/10(385 votes)
#19 - The Chicken and the Leg
S4:E310/9/2007
Denny believes a bet against Carl Sack in a cockfighting case is a sure thing; Alan and Lorraine represent an HIV-positive girl in a suit against her school; a widow hires Katie and Jerry after her husband commits suicide.
Director:James Bagdonas
Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch
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Director:James Bagdonas
Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch
7.7/10(349 votes)
#20 - Green Christmas
S4:E1012/18/2007
Alan defends Clarence against a bank in a foreclosure case; a client challenges Denny's claims about the firm's commitment to the environment; concerned parents try to keep a teen from watching porn; Jerry's love life hits a rough patch; Carl weighs in on the fate of Lorraine's employment at Crane, Poole & Schmidt.
Director:Lou Antonio
Writers:David E. Kelley, Sanford Golden, Karen Wyscarver, Craig Turk
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Director:Lou Antonio
Writers:David E. Kelley, Sanford Golden, Karen Wyscarver, Craig Turk
7.7/10(348 votes)
#21 - Tabloid Nation
S4:E154/8/2008
Alan and Jerry go after a tabloid talk show when a women is murdered for turning down a marriage proposal on the air. Meanwhile, Denny hopes a dinner invitation from Shirley will rekindle their long-ago romance, and Lorraine advises Alan to seek help after he confesses a childhood transgression.
Director:Bill D'Elia
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Bill D'Elia
Writer:David E. Kelley
7.8/10(507 votes)
#22 - Let Sales Ring
S1:E163/13/2005
Milton Bombay is asking the courts to allow him to be frozen until another century so he can continue his legacy of being a great lawyer and needs Denny and Shirley to defend him. Alan and Chelina defends a high school student who accuses his teacher of censorship when he blocks out a news station on the school's televisions.
Director:Hubert de La Bouillerie
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Hubert de La Bouillerie
Writer:David E. Kelley
7.8/10(429 votes)
#23 - Squid Pro Quo
S2:E255/9/2006
Denny once again goes head-to-head with his non-son, Donny, when he shows up in his new role as a Lawyers Without Borders representative. But Alan finds it difficult to support Denny's defense when Denny makes light of the case. Meanwhile, Marlene Stanger, known as "The Squid," is hired at the firm, and immediately attracts Alan and repels Denise.
Director:James Bagdonas
Writers:Janet Leahy, Lawrence Broch
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Director:James Bagdonas
Writers:Janet Leahy, Lawrence Broch
7.8/10(410 votes)
#24 - Spring Fever
S2:E265/16/2006
Shirley once again helps Professor Cabot, whose research into human sexual behavior gets him into trouble when he's caught with a prostitute. Marlene and Denise continue their fight for the spot to become partner by trying to assist. Meanwhile, Denny takes Alan to LA when he pays a visit to the West Coast branch of Crane, Poole & Schmidt, but his motives become clear once Alan meets Barry Goal. And Brad is shocked to discover his niece is arrested for participating in a drug "pharming" party.
Director:Mike Listo
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Mike Listo
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(385 votes)
#25 - Smoke Signals
S5:E19/22/2008
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.
Director:Bill D'Elia
Writer:David E. Kelley
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Director:Bill D'Elia
Writer:David E. Kelley