TV Review: Boston Legal

Boston Legal "Men to Boys"

Is there something in the water? Most people at the firm of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt seem to be having a bad day.

Catherine is fired by Shirley after the murder trial is over. This would hardly come as a surprise. After all, Bernard was murdered rather than arrested.

Paul made an appearance, yet spoke little. Perhaps he has been shocked into silence at how the firm has changed.

When Alan inquires why he was not told that Catherine was about to get the ax, Shirley responds that his complicity would have been a problem. Besides, this way Catherine would be mad at Shirley, yet still adore Alan. Alan vows to get even by going behind Shirley's back some day.

Next, we find Sara having dinner with Alan. The unsuspecting waiter mentions that salmon is one of the specials. Alan remembers his trip to Nimmo Bay and proceeds to make a public announcement in the form of "Trouble" from The Music Man. How appropriate.

Brad puts Sara on the team to aid Denise in her civil suit. A woman dies in her home after a truck in her garage catches fire. The truck was not running at the time and her husband is suing the truck manufacturer. Denise watches a tape of how the lead opposing counsel conducts himself in court. When the case ends up going to trial, Garrett finds himself in a compromising position with a paralegal in the opposing firm.

The resulting reprimand is taken in stride. Garrett knows he messed up. When the woman, Cassie, shows up at the law firm, Garrett does his best to walk away.

Lori has filed a complaint against Denny for sexual harrassment. He apologizes, but asks why she would take action. Lori explains that she's had enough of his sexual inneundoes and unflattering comments. She also says that she does not feel a passion for her work anymore.

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  • 1 - anonyMoses

    Oct 27, 2005 at 9:28 pm

    The show cracks me up. And the writing is always superb...just like the acting. I'd love to see the cast of Ally McBeal show up on an episode or two. Or maybe a collaboration between Kelley and Sworkin...without whom West Wing just isn't West Wing, and will have a hard time surviving.

    I'll keep wishing...and watching.

  • 2 - Nancy

    Oct 27, 2005 at 9:44 pm

    Or some of those from the Practice. From my viewpoint, it's gotten darker. Which stands to reason as James Spader is in the lead role. Every so often, he reminds me of the type of roles he tends to take.

  • 3 - Nancy

    Oct 27, 2005 at 9:45 pm

    Come to think of it, Richard Fish and Alan Shore teaming up to try a case would be too smarmy for words..

  • 4 - richard

    Nov 02, 2005 at 3:52 pm

    Boston legal should stay out of the war politics and stay with the shows original story line

  • 5 - HKO

    Nov 04, 2005 at 4:34 pm

    Congradulations! It takes a great deal of courage to take on a difficult subject. Please don't shy away from controversial topics.

    The Iraq war is fair game. What this country needs is Alan Shore in the white house.

  • 6 - Nancy

    Nov 04, 2005 at 8:36 pm

    These last two comments should have gone on the next post written. This episode was not about war. As for Alan in the White House, we had that already. Called Monicagate.

  • 7 - Gina

    Nov 10, 2005 at 12:32 am

    love the show,even wittier than desperate housewifes finally a show for adults,hope it stays around for a long time.

    to all you critics,learn to put your tongue in cheek and get a sense of satirical humor or change the channel.

  • 8 - Julie

    Nov 16, 2005 at 12:14 am

    Gina you are so right. The show is the best, wittiest thing to come along in a long time. And by the way, some of you need to relax a bit and get a sense of humour.

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