8.1

Boston Legal•Season 5•Episode 7

Mad Cows

8.1/10 · 351 votesNov 3, 200842 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 5•matches the season avg

Discussion

Alan and Denny sue the USDA on behalf of a cattle rancher who wants to test her entire herd for mad cow disease; Jerry's consideration to make partner hinges on an up-or-down vote by the firm's panel, which includes Paul Lewiston.

Directed bySteve Robin

Written byDavid E. Kelley

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Seasons5

All 1 2 3 4 5

Season 5 Episodes13

E1 7.7

Smoke Signals

E2 8.0

Guardians and Gatekeepers

Dances with Wolves

True Love

The Bad Seed

Happy Trails

Mad Cows

Roe

Kill, Baby, Kill

Thanksgiving

Juiced

Made in China (1)

Last Call (2)

Cast6

James Spader

Alan Shore

William Shatner

Denny Crane

Candice Bergen

Shirley Schmidt

John Larroquette

Carl Sack

Tara Summers

Katie Lloyd

Christian Clemenson

Jerry Espenson

Crew4

David E. Kelley

Writer

Steve Robin

Director

Craig Bench

Editor

Michael Lohmann

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Mad Cows" is episode 7 of Boston Legal season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 351 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Steve Robin and written by David E. Kelley, it aired on November 3, 2008.

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