Boston Legal 2004
“Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the courtroom.”
What is Boston Legal?
Boston Legal is an American legal comedy-drama television series created by David E. Kelley.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 101
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 3, 2004
- Last aired
- Dec 8, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Boston Legal is an American legal comedy-drama television series created by David E. Kelley. The show premiered on October 3, 2004, and concluded its run on December 8, 2008. Serving as a spin-off of the long-running series The Practice, the program follows the professional and personal lives of a brigade of high-priced civil litigators working at the elite Boston law firm of Crane, Poole and Schmidt. The series features James Spader as Alan Shore and William Shatner as Denny Crane, alongside cast members Candice Bergen and Rene Auberjonois. Produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television for ABC, the show is noted for its comedic approach, eccentric characterizations, and topical storylines. The narrative focuses on brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys as they navigate their careers and private lives. By blending drama with comic undertones, the series explored the experiences of experienced litigators within an upscale firm environment, distinguishing itself from its predecessor through its fast-paced and frequently humorous tone.
Should you watch it?
“Brilliant but emotionally challenged lawyers navigate high-stakes civil litigation at an elite Boston law firm.”
- strong lead performances
- unique mix of legal drama and comedy
- characters can be emotionally volatile
Watch it if you enjoy fast-paced legal dramas that balance professional stakes with eccentric humor.
The series features legal drama themes with comedic undertones and emotionally complex characters.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 17 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Head Cases Oct 3, 2004
- E2 Still Crazy After All These Years Oct 10, 2004
- E3 Catch and Release Oct 17, 2004
- E4 Change of Course Oct 24, 2004
- E5 An Eye for an Eye Oct 31, 2004
- E6 Truth Be Told Nov 7, 2004
- E7 Questionable Characters Nov 21, 2004
- E8 Loose Lips Nov 28, 2004
- E9 A Greater Good Dec 12, 2004
- E10 Hired Guns Dec 19, 2004
- E11 Schmidt Happens Jan 9, 2005
- E12 From Whence We Came Jan 16, 2005
- E13 It Girls and Beyond Jan 23, 2005
- E14 Til We Meat Again Feb 13, 2005
- E15 Tortured Souls Feb 20, 2005
- E16 Let Sales Ring Mar 13, 2005
- E17 Death Be Not Proud Mar 20, 2005
Season 2 · 27 episodes
- E1 The Black Widow Sep 27, 2005
- E2 Schadenfreude Oct 4, 2005
- E3 Finding Nimmo Oct 11, 2005
- E4 A Whiff and a Prayer Oct 18, 2005
- E5 Men to Boys Oct 25, 2005
- E6 Witches of Mass Destruction Nov 1, 2005
- E7 Truly, Madly, Deeply Nov 8, 2005
- E8 The Ass Fat Jungle Nov 15, 2005
- E9 Gone Dec 6, 2005
- E10 Legal Deficits Dec 13, 2005
- E11 The Cancer Man Can Jan 10, 2006
- E12 Helping Hands Jan 17, 2006
- E13 Too Much Information Jan 24, 2006
- E14 Breast in Show Feb 7, 2006
- E15 Smile Feb 14, 2006
- E16 Live Big Feb 21, 2006
- E17 ...There's Fire! Feb 28, 2006
- E18 Shock and Owww! Mar 7, 2006
- E19 Stick It Mar 14, 2006
- E20 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Mar 21, 2006
- E21 Word Salad Days Mar 28, 2006
- E22 Ivan the Incorrigible Apr 18, 2006
- E23 Race Ipsa Apr 25, 2006
- E24 Deep End of the Poole May 2, 2006
- E25 Squid Pro Quo May 9, 2006
- E26 Spring Fever May 16, 2006
- E27 BL: Los Angeles May 16, 2006
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Can't We All Get a Lung? Sep 19, 2006
- E2 New Kids on the Block Sep 26, 2006
- E3 Desperately Seeking Shirley Oct 3, 2006
- E4 Fine Young Cannibal Oct 10, 2006
- E5 Whose God is It Anyway? Oct 17, 2006
- E6 The Verdict Oct 24, 2006
- E7 Trick or Treat Oct 31, 2006
- E8 Lincoln Nov 26, 2006
- E9 On the Ledge Nov 28, 2006
- E10 The Nutcrackers Dec 5, 2006
- E11 Angel of Death Jan 9, 2007
- E12 Nuts Jan 16, 2007
- E13 Dumping Bella Jan 30, 2007
- E14 Selling Sickness Feb 6, 2007
- E15 Fat Burner Feb 13, 2007
- E16 The Good Lawyer Feb 20, 2007
- E17 The Bride Wore Blood Mar 20, 2007
- E18 Son of the Defender Apr 3, 2007
- E19 Brotherly Love Apr 10, 2007
- E20 Guise 'N Dolls Apr 17, 2007
- E21 Tea and Sympathy May 1, 2007
- E22 Guantanamo by the Bay May 8, 2007
- E23 Duck and Cover May 15, 2007
- E24 Trial of the Century May 29, 2007
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 Beauty and the Beast Sep 25, 2007
- E2 The Innocent Man Oct 2, 2007
- E3 The Chicken and the Leg Oct 9, 2007
- E4 Do Tell Oct 16, 2007
- E5 Hope and Gory Oct 30, 2007
- E6 The Object of My Affection Nov 6, 2007
- E7 Attack of the Xenophobes Nov 13, 2007
- E8 Oral Contracts Dec 4, 2007
- E9 No Brains Left Behind Dec 11, 2007
- E10 Green Christmas Dec 18, 2007
- E11 Mad About You Jan 15, 2008
- E12 Roe v. Wade, the Musical Jan 22, 2008
- E13 Glow in the Dark Feb 12, 2008
- E14 Rescue Me Feb 19, 2008
- E15 Tabloid Nation Apr 8, 2008
- E16 The Mighty Rogues Apr 15, 2008
- E17 The Court Supreme Apr 22, 2008
- E18 Indecent Proposals Apr 30, 2008
- E19 The Gods Must Be Crazy May 14, 2008
- E20 Patriot Acts May 21, 2008
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Smoke Signals Sep 22, 2008
- E2 Guardians and Gatekeepers Sep 29, 2008
- E3 Dances with Wolves Oct 6, 2008
- E4 True Love Oct 13, 2008
- E5 The Bad Seed Oct 20, 2008
- E6 Happy Trails Oct 27, 2008
- E7 Mad Cows Nov 3, 2008
- E8 Roe Nov 10, 2008
- E9 Kill, Baby, Kill Nov 17, 2008
- E10 Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2008
- E11 Juiced Dec 1, 2008
- E12 Made in China (1) Dec 8, 2008
- E13 Last Call (2) Dec 8, 2008
Frequently asked questions
Is Boston Legal a spin-off?
Yes, it is a spin-off of the long-running series The Practice.
Who created the show?
The series was created by former lawyer and Boston native David E. Kelley.
Who are the main stars?
The series stars James Spader, William Shatner, and Candice Bergen.
When did the show air?
The series aired from October 3, 2004, to December 8, 2008.
What is the firm called?
The attorneys work at the elite Boston law firm of Crane, Poole & Schmidt.