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Boston Legal

  • TV Series
  • 2004–20082004–2008
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 44m
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Candice Bergen, William Shatner, and James Spader in Boston Legal (2004)
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Boston Legal is a spin-off of the long-running David E. Kelley series The Practice (1997), following the exploits of former Practice character Alan Shore (James Spader) at the legal firm of ... Read allBoston Legal is a spin-off of the long-running David E. Kelley series The Practice (1997), following the exploits of former Practice character Alan Shore (James Spader) at the legal firm of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt.Boston Legal is a spin-off of the long-running David E. Kelley series The Practice (1997), following the exploits of former Practice character Alan Shore (James Spader) at the legal firm of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
47K
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POPULARITY
514
25
    • David E. Kelley
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • William Shatner
    • Candice Bergen
    • David E. Kelley
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • William Shatner
    • Candice Bergen
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    • 202User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Won 5 Primetime Emmys

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    James Spader and Lake Bell in Boston Legal (2004)
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    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Alan Shore
    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Denny Crane
    Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen
    • Shirley Schmidt
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Paul Lewiston
    Mark Valley
    Mark Valley
    • Brad Chase
    Julie Bowen
    Julie Bowen
    • Denise Bauer
    Christian Clemenson
    Christian Clemenson
    • Jerry Espenson
    Gary Anthony Williams
    Gary Anthony Williams
    • Clarence Bell
    John Larroquette
    John Larroquette
    • Carl Sack
    Tara Summers
    Tara Summers
    • Katie Lloyd
    Henry Gibson
    Henry Gibson
    • Judge Clark Brown
    Constance Zimmer
    Constance Zimmer
    • Claire Simms
    Monica Potter
    Monica Potter
    • Lori Colson
    Rhona Mitra
    Rhona Mitra
    • Tara Wilson
    Saffron Burrows
    Saffron Burrows
    • Lorraine Weller
    Meredith Eaton
    Meredith Eaton
    • Bethany Horowitz
    Taraji P. Henson
    Taraji P. Henson
    • Whitney Rome
    Justin Mentell
    Justin Mentell
    • Garrett Wells
      • David E. Kelley
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      During the series, whenever Denny Crane (William Shatner) opens his cell phone, it makes the same sound effect as the communicators from the original "Star Trek" series in which he played the role of Captain James T. Kirk.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the series, Alan Shore and Denny Crane sit on the balcony overlooking the city of Boston. However, during the cold winter months, you never see the breath of either character, thus demonstrating that the "balcony" is part of a set, and not an actual location.
    • Quotes

      Alan Shore: Let me tell me two things about myself. I too am a lawyer, I can be painfully vindictive, and I do not play fair.

      Lester Tremont: That's three things.

      Alan Shore: See? Not playing fair already. And I'm just getting started.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (2005)

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    cleverly written first episode
    If the first episode is any indication, Boston Legal will continue what it started as "The Practice" last year and remain on the air. Given the splash made by James Spader on the waning Practice, this spin off was developed. And last night's episode was clever and funny, with a black woman charging racial discrimination for her daughter who was not cast as Annie. Every time anyone looked at this kid, she sang "Tomorrow." The episode sported a cameo appearance and a hilarious bit by the Reverend Al Sharpton. There were other subplots, but for me, Annie stole the show! Rebecca de Mornay seems missing from the cast, but there is the neat addition of Mark Valley, from the ill-fated, also excellent "Keen Eddie." I look forward to future episodes to see what Spader, Shatner and the able cast will be up to.
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    • Oct 4, 2004

    FAQ5

    • To settle an argument in our house. We have recently bought the box set and my partner is convinced that the scene at the end with Allan and senny talking is filmed on different balconies? Can anyone help out with this
    • What happened to all of the women that used to costar on the show in the first season?
    • What brand of scotch do Denny and Alan drink?

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2004 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Raleigh Manhattan Beach Studios - 1600 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • David E. Kelley Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • 44 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby

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