Boston Legal
“Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the courtroom.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 101 Episodes
42 min per episode
2004 – 2008
Premiered: Sun, Oct 3, 2004
David E. KelleyLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 13: “Last Call (2)”
Financial problems may force Crane Poole & Schmidt to be put up for sale in the series finale, which also finds Alan petitioning the Supreme Court for Denny's access to a non-FDA approved medicine, and Shirley and Carl planning their wedding.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Boston Legal - Fox Life Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-17
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David E. Kelley
Mike Listo, Lawrence Broch, David E. Kelley, Janet Knutsen, Bill D'Elia
Department Leadership Roster
Janet Knutsen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Boston Legal about?
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.
How many seasons does Boston Legal have?
Boston Legal comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Boston Legal?
Key cast members in Boston Legal include James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, John Larroquette, Tara Summers.
Who created or directed Boston Legal?
Boston Legal was developed and directed by David E. Kelley.