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Boston Legal

Boston Legal

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the courtroom.

20047.95 Seasons101 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.

Created by David E. Kelley
Produced by Janet Knutsen, Scott Kaufer
NetworksABC

Top Cast

James Spader

James Spader

Alan Shore

William Shatner

William Shatner

Denny Crane

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Shirley Schmidt

John Larroquette

John Larroquette

Carl Sack

Tara Summers

Tara Summers

Katie Lloyd

Christian Clemenson

Christian Clemenson

Jerry Espenson

Themes & Keywords

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About Boston Legal

Boston Legal is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2004 exploring themes of boston, massachusetts, male friendship, lawyer, spin off, law firm, cheerful. Created by David E. Kelley, it stars James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen. Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.

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