Juiced (1 Dec. 2008)

Alan helps Denny fight for the right to take a still-unapproved Alzheimer's drug, Carl helps Catherine Piper sue the networks for ageism, and Jerry and Katie take a case involving "academic doping."

Director:

Michael Lohmann

Writers:

Corinne Brinkerhoff, David E. Kelley (creator),

Stars:

James Spader, John Larroquette, Christian Clemenson

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
James Spader	...	Alan Shore
John Larroquette	...	Carl Sack
Christian Clemenson	...	Jerry Espenson
Tara Summers	...	Katie Lloyd
Candice Bergen	...	Shirley Schmidt (credit only)
William Shatner	...	Denny Crane
Betty White	...	Catherine Piper
Henry Gibson	...	Judge Clark Brown
Roma Maffia	...	Judge Victoria Peyton
Tom Amandes	...	A.A.G. Jeremy Hollis
Andy Umberger	...	Attorney Morrison
Ron Canada	...	Judge Willard Reese
Anne-Marie Johnson	...	Vivian Stewart
Margo Harshman	...	Margie Coggins
Paul Cassell	...	Dr. Frank Wessmer

Storyline

As Denny finds out he's in the early stages of Alzheimer's, he also learns that there may be a drug not available to him that may prolong his life. Katie and Jerry agree to help a client get back into Harvard after admitting to academic doping. Catherine Piper returns, out of sheer boredom, to be a pain in Carl's side while Shirley is away.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Release Date:

1 December 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Raleigh Manhattan Beach Studios - 1600 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

David E. Kelley Productions, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

51 min 51 min

Did You Know?

Trivia

Catherine Piper's cell phone ringtone is the theme from _"The Practice" (1997)_, the show from which Boston Legal is a spin-off.

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Quotes

Carl Sack: [Arguing, in court, about television age-ism] You know, the only show unafraid to have its stars over 50 is "Bo..."...
Carl Sack: Gee, I can't say it.
[- gesturing toward the cameras and the audience - ]
Carl Sack: It would, um, break the wall.

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Connections

Features The Magus (1968)

User Reviews

Clip of Candace Bergen

Towards the end of the episode, Denny is having a flashback of a younger Candace Bergen swimming. I'm curious to know where that clip is from.

Oh, yeah, I'm over 50, too. (LOL) I was glad to see Judge Clark Brown's ruling in Katherine's case.

One of the things I've always loved about Boston Legal is the consistent 'violation' of the 4th wall. I've always wondered how David Kelley was consistently able to mock the networks without any repercussions. But then again, the show was ultimately canceled, so I guess I got my answer.

I for one, will miss the brilliance of this show. It entertained, made me think, sparked debates, and more. Sure the show was definitely geared towards the left, but I thought that it treated both the left and right with respect.