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Ally McBeal: Season 4, Episode 17

The Pursuit of Unhappiness (26 Mar. 2001)

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Jackson has drafted a pre-nup for a man about to marry, and when Larry represents the man's fiancée, a war is created between Jackson and Larry at home and at the office where they are ... See full summary »

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Jackson has drafted a pre-nup for a man about to marry, and when Larry represents the man's fiancée, a war is created between Jackson and Larry at home and at the office where they are likely to tear apart the couple before they marry. Ally caught Elaine cheating on Mark and now either Elaine is going to have to learn how to tell the truth, or Ally will have to learn how to lie. Written by napierslogs

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Jackson Duper: You know what? I'm not even in the mood for your issues.
Ally McBeal: My issues? What are my issues?
Jackson Duper: Look, lady.
Ally McBeal: Ally.
Larry: Jackson.
Jackson Duper: First, you're kissing me.
Ally McBeal: [gesturing to Larry] I thought you were him.
Jackson Duper: Then you climbed into bed.
Ally McBeal: [gesturing to Renee] I thought you were her.
Jackson Duper: Then your hands were all up on my privates.
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