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The Best Episodes of Boston Legal Season 3

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 18 - Son of the Defender
    9.1/10(891 votes)

    S3:E18

    The past comes back to haunt Denny when a vengeful man forces the firm to find a different outcome in a decades-old murder trial. Meanwhile, Alan is jailed for contempt of court while defending a prostitute.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton

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  2. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 6 - The Verdict
    8.5/10(434 votes)

    S3:E6

    A shocking allegation of Oedipal proportions in the Scott Little case threatens to torpedo Coho's defense; Alan seeks outside help to breathe some life into his relationship with Sally.

    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  3. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 9 - On the Ledge
    8.5/10(433 votes)

    S3:E9

    Lincoln's obsession with Shirley takes a dangerous turn; Jerry and Alan's collaboration in a murder trial leads to a scotch-and-cigar session, which makes Denny jealous.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  4. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 2 - New Kids on the Block
    8.4/10(465 votes)

    S3:E2

    Crane Poole & Schmidt's new lawyer makes his mark while defending a man charged with killing a judge. Meanwhile, Denny's Internet romance creates trouble at the firm, and Alan helps a cross-dresser who's out of a job.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  5. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 5 - Whose God is It Anyway?
    8.4/10(434 votes)

    S3:E5

    The media spotlight intensifies as Coho's high-profile murder case goes to trial; Alan finds himself defending Jerry Espenson--again--but also sees another familiar face in court; and Denny's feelings for Bethany grow.

    Director:Lou Antonio
    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  6. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 24 - Trial of the Century
    8.4/10(422 votes)

    S3:E24

    Alan and Denny defend brothers charged with murdering their father; and Jerry and Clarence represent a woman with enormous gambling debts who blames her misfortune on a casino.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff

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  7. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 4 - Fine Young Cannibal
    8.3/10(437 votes)

    S3:E4

    Denny is attracted to feisty lawyer Bethany Horowitz as they try a case against an HMO, and Alan grows more attracted to Shirley as they defend a homeless man accused of cannibalism. Meanwhile, Coho continues his defense of accused murderer Scott Little.

    Director:Robert Yannetti
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Susan Dickes

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  8. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 8 - Lincoln
    8.3/10(423 votes)

    S3:E8

    Shirley finds herself attracting the attention of the eccentric Lincoln Meyer; Denny, Bella and Bethany prepare themselves for the results of his paternity test; and Alan helps Jerry with his defense in a difficult murder case.

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  9. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 1 - Can't We All Get a Lung?
    8.2/10(464 votes)

    S3:E1

    Terminally ill Daniel Post needs Denise and Shirley's help after running afoul of the law. Meanwhile, Alan defends Jerry after his driving habits lead to trouble.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff

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  10. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 10 - The Nutcrackers
    8.2/10(453 votes)

    S3:E10

    Alan represents a mother fighting for custody of her preteen daughters, who happen to be white-supremacist singers; a woman reaches for the heavens to blame someone for her husband's death by lightning strike; a girl wants to be emancipated from her family; and Shirley and Alan's wager becomes public at the office Christmas party.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Sanford Golden, Phoef Sutton, Karen Wyscarver

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  11. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 11 - Angel of Death
    8.2/10(400 votes)

    S3:E11

    Alan goes to New Orleans to help a New York attorney with the defense of a doctor on trial for euthanizing five patients during Hurricane Katrina. Meanwhile, Clarence is thrown out of an all-female gym, and Coho tries to woo Denise.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Janet Leahy, Craig Turk

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  12. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 12 - Nuts
    8.2/10(392 votes)

    S3:E12

    Self-proclaimed patriot Denny needs Alan's assistance when his name shows up on a federal no-fly list; Shirley and Vanessa help a teacher in a wrongful-death suit after a student dies in class; Clarence adds another identity to his repertoire of characters.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Janet Leahy, Andrew Kreisberg

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  13. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 17 - The Bride Wore Blood
    8.2/10(415 votes)

    S3:E17

    At the courthouse, Alan runs into an old flame and coworker, who's looking very guilty in a bloody wedding gown; Claire reluctantly defends a cell-phone thief; and Denny's prejudices are driving a wedge between him and Bethany.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Susan Dickes

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  14. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 20 - Guise 'N Dolls
    8.2/10(384 votes)

    S3:E20

    Alan faces Jerry in court again in a case involving a department store's sale of allegedly lewd dolls; Shirley and Paul react to Denny's insensitive remark to a potential employee; and Denise considers a colleague's opinion regarding her relationship with Brad.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Sanford Golden, Karen Wyscarver

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  15. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 22 - Guantanamo by the Bay
    8.2/10(406 votes)

    S3:E22

    Alan takes on the United States of America based on a client's claims of torture for two years at a detention camp; Jerry pleads with Shirley to rehire him; and Claire defends a lawyer who was tricked into committing a crime by a radio prank.

    Director:James Bagdonas
    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  16. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 7 - Trick or Treat
    8.1/10(426 votes)

    S3:E7

    Halloween brings Denise startling news about Daniel Post; Denny meets Bethany's mother; Jerry needs Alan's help with a federal jury matter; and the fallout from the Scott Little case continues for Coho when he's sued by the Hooper's nosy neighbor.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch

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  17. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 16 - The Good Lawyer
    8.1/10(379 votes)

    S3:E16

    Alan tries two different cases, including the defense of a therapist who was fired for his belief in UFOs. Meanwhile, Clarence is confused by Claire's dinner invitation; and Bethany tries to bring out Denny's spiritual side.

    Director:Michael Pressman
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 3 - Desperately Seeking Shirley
    8.0/10(417 votes)

    S3:E3

    Shirley finds an unlikely--but familiar--foe in court when her ex-husband, Ivan, wants to get rid of his postnuptial agreement to his current wife. Meanwhile, Coho engages in questionable practices in an important case, and Denny's online date avers that size doesn't matter.

    Director:James Bagdonas
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Janet Leahy

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  19. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 13 - Dumping Bella
    8.0/10(414 votes)

    S3:E13

    Denny goes ape when Bella is the target of animal-rights activists, who are being represented by her daughter--and his diminutive ex-girlfriend--Bethany. Meanwhile, Brad has doubts about his secret trysts with Denise; Claire is surprised by a new suitor; and Paul believes a costume party will raise everyone's spirits.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 14 - Selling Sickness
    8.0/10(404 votes)

    S3:E14

    Shirley tackles a case involving a drug remedy for trauma; Alan, Denny and Bethany help a judge who is unhappy with his sexual orientation; and Denise learns she's pregnant, but is unsure of the father's identity.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writers:Corinne Brinkerhoff, Andrew Kreisberg

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  21. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 15 - Fat Burner
    8.0/10(383 votes)

    S3:E15

    Denny is arrested for illegally exporting human fat to be used as a fuel source; Clarence tries his first case--a homicide--with the help of Bethany and Paul; and a member of the firm leaves.

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writers:Michael Reisz, Janet Leahy

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  22. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 23 - Duck and Cover
    8.0/10(382 votes)

    S3:E23

    Alan defends Brad and Denise's priest after he's arrested on their wedding day on charges of sheltering undocumented immigrants; Jerry helps a woman with a pet duck who was evicted from her apartment; and Denny counts a coveted sports trophy among his possessions.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writers:Michael Reisz, Susan Dickes

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  23. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 19 - Brotherly Love
    7.6/10(383 votes)

    S3:E19

    Alan and Denny defend an unscrupulous lawyer accused of obstructing justice on behalf of his brother. Meanwhile, interoffice couples Brad and Denise and Claire and Clarence each deal with major relationship revelations; and Denny practices the positive-thinking philosophy known as "the secret" in order to wish Raquel Welch into his life.

    Director:Robert Yannetti
    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  24. Boston Legal Season 3 Episode 21 - Tea and Sympathy
    7.6/10(368 votes)

    S3:E21

    Denny lusts after Judge Weldon when Alan defends her in a drug case; a sorority girl's expulsion pits Clarence against Jerry; Brad expresses a desire for a military wedding, but it puts Denise in a fighting mood; and Shirley helps a former HIV patient hold on to his most-prized possession.

    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writers:Sanford Golden, Karen Wyscarver, Brooke Roberts

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Son of the Defender" is the best rated episode of "Boston Legal" season 3. It scored 9.1/10 based on 891 votes. Directed by Bill D'Elia and written by David E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton, it aired on 4/3/2007. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Verdict".