Boston Legal: Season 1, Episode 9

A Greater Good (12 Dec. 2004)

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Alan and Denny defend a drug company who is sued by a woman for taking her off an experimental pill which could have healed her sickness. Tara gets new information which would probably help... See full summary »

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Alan and Denny defend a drug company who is sued by a woman for taking her off an experimental pill which could have healed her sickness. Tara gets new information which would probably help her an Lori to win their case, but the way she retrieved it could cost them their case and careers. Written by bd

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Denny Crane: Do you believe in God, Doctor?
Dr. Amanda Gerard: I do.
Denny Crane: "God is my witness." That's what it says in the oath. I like to think God watches over me, too... Except, of course, in the privacy of my bedroom committing lewd acts.
Judge Dale Wallace: Mr. Crane.
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