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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.

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  • Creator
    • David E. Kelley
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • William Shatner
    • Candice Bergen
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  • Creator
    • David E. Kelley
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • William Shatner
    • Candice Bergen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 193User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    • Won 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 wins & 67 nominations total

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    James Spader and Lake Bell in Boston Legal (2004)
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    Top cast

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    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Alan Shoreas Alan Shore
    101 episodes101 eps • 2004–2008
    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Denny Craneas Denny Crane
    101 episodes101 eps • 2004–2008
    Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen
    • Shirley Schmidtas Shirley Schmidt
    91 episodes91 eps • 2005–2008
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Paul Lewistonas Paul Lewiston
    71 episodes71 eps • 2004–2008
    Mark Valley
    Mark Valley
    • Brad Chaseas Brad Chase
    70 episodes70 eps • 2004–2007
    Julie Bowen
    Julie Bowen
    • Denise Baueras Denise Bauer
    52 episodes52 eps • 2005–2008
    Christian Clemenson
    Christian Clemenson
    • Jerry Espensonas Jerry Espenson
    50 episodes50 eps • 2005–2008
    Gary Anthony Williams
    Gary Anthony Williams
    • Clarence Bellas Clarence Bell
    36 episodes36 eps • 2006–2008
    John Larroquette
    John Larroquette
    • Carl Sackas Carl Sack
    33 episodes33 eps • 2007–2008
    Tara Summers
    Tara Summers
    • Katie Lloydas Katie Lloyd
    33 episodes33 eps • 2007–2008
    Henry Gibson
    Henry Gibson
    • Judge Clark Brownas Judge Clark Brown
    24 episodes24 eps • 2004–2008
    Constance Zimmer
    Constance Zimmer
    • Claire Simmsas Claire Simms
    23 episodes23 eps • 2006–2007
    Monica Potter
    Monica Potter
    • Lori Colsonas Lori Colson
    21 episodes21 eps • 2004–2005
    Rhona Mitra
    Rhona Mitra
    • Tara Wilsonas Tara Wilson
    20 episodes20 eps • 2004–2005
    Saffron Burrows
    Saffron Burrows
    • Lorraine Welleras Lorraine Weller
    20 episodes20 eps • 2007–2008
    Meredith Eaton
    Meredith Eaton
    • Bethany Horowitzas Bethany Horowitz
    18 episodes18 eps • 2006–2008
    Taraji P. Henson
    Taraji P. Henson
    • Whitney Romeas Whitney Rome
    17 episodes17 eps • 2007–2008
    Justin Mentell
    Justin Mentell
    • Garrett Wellsas Garrett Wells
    16 episodes16 eps • 2005–2006
    • Creator
      • David E. Kelley
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    Storyline

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    Ethically-challenged attorney Alan Shore, formerly of Young, Frutt & Berluti, settles in at a wealthy and powerful firm focusing on civil cases. With some help from his friend and mentor, veteran attorney Denny Crane, Shore quickly makes his mark winning cases no one would take, often using less than honest methods. In doing so, he develops a rival in his colleague Brad Chase, who has been assigned to the office partly to keep an eye on the increasingly eccentric (and possibly senile) Denny Crane. Though his questionable conduct might make him a few enemies along the way, Alan's not one to be underestimated, nor will he let trivial things like honesty or integrity get in the way of winning a case. —Todd Smitts
    • u.s. justice
    • legal drama
    • timeframe 2000s
    • timeframe 21st century
    • legal
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      • Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the courtroom.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

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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)

    User reviews193

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Shatner is the BOMB!!!!!!!!
    I don't know, for a guy in his early 70's who has been royally and unfairly panned for his entire career, William Shatner as Denny Crane may be the absolute highlight of his long career! What a role and what a show. My ultimate benchmark as to how good a show is how fast I am back to that show during the commercial breaks. Didn't miss one second of Boston Legal so I guess that tells you that I liked it a lot. Of course the "Shat Man" drew me in but the overall show got me hooked. Well worth the late hour on Sundays. Rene Auberjonois ( of DS 9 fame) was an added surprise.
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    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)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fleet Street
    • Filming locations
      • 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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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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