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"Boston Legal" (2004) More at IMDbPro »TV series 2004-2008

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"Boston Legal" (2004): :  -- From the Season 5 DVD release of Boston Legal
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"Boston Legal" (2004): :  -- This Spinoff of The Practice will focus on Civil Law.
"Boston Legal" (2004): :  -- This spinoff of The Practice focuses on civil law.
"Boston Legal" (2004): :  -- This spinoff of The Practice focuses on civil law.

Overview

User Rating:
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 full episode list
Release Date:
3 October 2004 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the courtroom.
Plot:
This Spinoff of The Practice will focus on Civil Law. full summary
Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 12 wins & 49 nominations more
User Comments:
The Best Show On TV. Period. more (133 total)

Cast

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James Spader ... Alan Shore (101 episodes, 2004-2008)

William Shatner ... Denny Crane (101 episodes, 2004-2008)

Candice Bergen ... Shirley Schmidt (91 episodes, 2005-2008)

Rene Auberjonois ... Paul Lewiston (71 episodes, 2004-2008)
Mark Valley ... Brad Chase / ... (70 episodes, 2004-2007)

Julie Bowen ... Denise Bauer (52 episodes, 2005-2008)

Christian Clemenson ... Jerry Espenson / ... (50 episodes, 2005-2008)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Fleet Street (USA) (working title)
The Practice: Fleet Street (USA) (working title)
Untitled 'The Practice' Spinoff (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
60 min (including commercials)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Australia:M | Argentina:13 | Singapore:NC-16 (season 2) | Singapore:PG (season 1) | Singapore:M18 (season 3) (season 4) (season 5) | Singapore:M18 (season 4) | New Zealand:M

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Before becoming a regular cast member, Rene Auberjoinos guest starred in most episode of the first half of season one. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: 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. more
Quotes:
[both with a cigar in an ear]
Denny Crane: We look good together.
Alan Shore: Yes, we do.
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FAQ

What is the role of Rene Auberjonois' character, Paul Lewiston, in the firm?
What brand of scotch do Denny and Alan drink?
What happened to all of the women that used to costar on the show in the first season?
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109 out of 129 people found the following comment useful.
The Best Show On TV. Period., 30 November 2004
Author: itdinternet from Buffalo, NY

Forget Desperate Housewives or anything else. Boston Legal is the comedy-drama that has been missing from TV for a long, long time. I barely watched "The Practice" but I got hooked when James Spader and William Shatner had guest-roles. When I heard these two would lead the spin off "Boston Legal", I was exuberant!

James Spader as Alan Shore is by far the best acting on TV. The guy is priceless, reaching a level of pure arrogance that you can't help but love. William Shatner as Denny Krane is just as good. The women of the show bring a lot more beauty then Desperate Housewives. I view them as support characters, however as this show is all about Alan Shore and DENNY KRANE.

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