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Boston Legal S3E1 — Can't We All Get a Lung?
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Boston Legal•Season 3•Episode 1

Can't We All Get a Lung?

8.2/10 · 464 votesSep 19, 200643 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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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.

Directed byMike Listo
Written byDavid E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff
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Cast7

James Spader

James Spader

Alan Shore

William Shatner

William Shatner

Denny Crane

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Shirley Schmidt

Mark Valley

Mark Valley

Brad Chase

Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen

Denise Bauer

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Paul Lewiston

Constance Zimmer

Constance Zimmer

Claire Simms

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David E. Kelley

David E. Kelley

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Mike Listo

Mike Listo

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Corinne Brinkerhoff

Corinne Brinkerhoff

Writer

James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

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Craig Bench

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Michael Lohmann

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Can't We All Get a Lung?" is episode 1 of Boston Legal season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 464 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Mike Listo and written by David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff, it aired on September 19, 2006.

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