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Boston Legal S1E1 — Head Cases
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Boston Legal•Season 1•Episode 1

Head Cases

8.0/10 · 925 votesOct 3, 200443 min

Ranked #12 of 17 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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A civil-rights issue hinges on the casting choice for a version of "Annie"; a child-custody battle turns ugly; an adultery case involves Crane.

Directed byBill D'Elia
Written byDavid E. Kelley, Scott Kaufer, Jeff Rake
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James Spader

James Spader

Alan Shore

William Shatner

William Shatner

Denny Crane

Mark Valley

Mark Valley

Brad Chase

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra

Tara Wilson

Monica Potter

Monica Potter

Lori Colson

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David E. Kelley

David E. Kelley

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Scott Kaufer

Scott Kaufer

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Bill D'Elia

Bill D'Elia

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Jeff Rake

Jeff Rake

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James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

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Craig Bench

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Episode Summary

"Head Cases" is episode 1 of Boston Legal season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 925 votes, ranking #12 of 17 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Bill D'Elia and written by David E. Kelley, Scott Kaufer, Jeff Rake, it aired on October 3, 2004.

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