Claire goes out with the psychiatrist. He asks if he can see her again, and notices her hesitation. He thinks she does not trust herself with him. Gee, where did he get that idea? She says he should call the next time he wants to get together.
Alan and Denny find a ring for their fight. Denny wears a red pair of Spandex boxing shorts, and gloves. As Brad and Denise watch, Alan enters the room in an Indian costume. Catherine Piper (Betty White), Alan's former secretary and current employee, holds the ropes for him to enter the ring. Denny remarks how much Alan resembles one of the Village People. Once the bell goes off, Denny flips Alan onto his back and sits on his head. Fight over!
On the balcony, Alan and Denny talk about life, or not, after death. Denny, who thinks nothing would occur, is shocked when Alan says something would indeed happen. This is a major switch for Alan, since not too long ago he said he didn't believe in God ("Death Be Not Proud").
I think I already referred to the similarity to the last season of The Practice when James Spader was also Alan Shore. The difference was he was previously a lot more naster, rotten, and vicious. This would explain the challenge to steal Shirley away from his best friend. I also saw shades of Boston Legal's first season when Claire tried to get information from the doctor by being underhanded. Didn't Alan use this same technique with Sally? The writers must be desperate for storylines now. How tired and how sad.
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1 - Joan Hunt
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2 - Neil
Great summary...anyone know who writes Spader's courtroom rants? They are sarchastice, smart and beautiful. Mix of Dennis Miller and Bob & Tom.
3 - NancyGail
A team of writers is the standard operating procedure for television. Although, I also remmember hearing someplace that David E Kelley writes the scripts himself. He used to be a lawyer, so he would understand the technicalities.
4 - NancyGail
Constance Zimmer may have been promoted to series regular, but she has yet to be in opening credits. Craig Bierko, on the other hand, has always been. Could this be a prelude to the exit of Denise?