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Boston Legal S1E11 — Schmidt Happens

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Boston Legal•Season 1•Episode 11

Schmidt Happens

8.3/10 · 574 votesJan 9, 200541 min

Ranked #4 of 17 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

A Sudanese native wants to sue the U.S. government for the lack of action taken against the mayhem happening in his country and Paul looks to Lori to take the case. Founding partner Shirley Schmidt arrives with a mission to bring order to the firm.

Directed byAllison Liddi-Brown

Written byDavid E. Kelley

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Episode Summary

"Schmidt Happens" is episode 11 of Boston Legal season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 574 votes, ranking #4 of 17 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Allison Liddi-Brown and written by David E. Kelley, it aired on January 9, 2005.

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