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Boston Legal S3E18 — Son of the Defender
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Boston Legal•Season 3•Episode 18

Son of the Defender

9.1/10 · 891 votesApr 3, 200743 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 3•+0.9 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byBill D'Elia
Written byDavid E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton
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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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Phoef Sutton

Phoef Sutton

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Bill D'Elia

Bill D'Elia

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James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

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Michael Hathaway

Michael Hathaway

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Episode Summary

"Son of the Defender" is episode 18 of Boston Legal season 3. It scored 9.1/10 from 891 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Bill D'Elia and written by David E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton, it aired on April 3, 2007.

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