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Boston Legal S3E8 — Lincoln
8.3
Boston Legal•Season 3•Episode 8

Lincoln

8.3/10 · 423 votesNov 26, 200642 min

Ranked #8 of 24 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed bySteve Robin
Written byDavid E. Kelley
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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

Writer

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Steve Robin

Director

James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

Director of Photography

P

Philip Carr Neel

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Lincoln" is episode 8 of Boston Legal season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 423 votes, ranking #8 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Steve Robin and written by David E. Kelley, it aired on November 26, 2006.

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