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The Worst Episodes of Boston Legal

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...

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  1. Background image for Attack of the Xenophobes
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Attack of the Xenophobes

    S4:E7

    Denny needs Alan's help after using an employee's weight as a reason for dismissal; Clarence is upset by an Internet posting of him as Clarice; Katie and Whitney work on a murder case involving racism and the police; and Jerry is anxious about taking a relationship to the next level.

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  2. Background image for Roe v. Wade, The Musical
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Roe v. Wade, The Musical

    S4:E12

    Shirley and Alan face off in court when they're on opposite sides of a case involving stolen sperm; Jerry helps his objectophile ex-girlfriend when she loses her teaching job for inappropriate contact with a student.

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  3. Background image for Change of Course
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Change of Course

    S1:E4

    A cop killing centers on a haughty defendant, reluctantly represented by Lori and zealously by a firm veteran, who has been a patient in a mental facility. Meanwhile, Shore plays hardball with a witness in a shoplifting case involving a kleptomaniac CEO.

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  4. Background image for Do Tell
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Do Tell

    S4:E4

    Shirley answers the call when a military man, who is an old friend of Denny's, comes under fire for admitting he's gay; Alan endures another bout of incoherent speech; Katie helps a new associate with a bullfighter's custody battle.

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  5. Background image for A Greater Good
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - A Greater Good

    S1:E9

    Alan and Denny defend a drug company that is being sued by a woman who states they provided false reasoning when they took her off of an experimental pill that was a possible cure for her sickness. Alan and Denny discover a shocking secret that could make or break their case and because of that, they become at odds with each other on how to proceed. Lori discovers that Tara's new information for their case would win it for them, but the way she retrieved it could cost them their case and their careers. Lori learns a secret about Brad.

    Writer:Peter Ocko
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  6. Background image for The Innocent Man
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - The Innocent Man

    S4:E2

    A new lawyer at the firm draws instant attention from Alan, who is busy helping Jerry and Katie on a murder trial and fielding an offer from Gloria to be the father of her child. Meanwhile, Clarence and Lorraine represent a woman whose affair with her pastor resulted in a loss of her faith.

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  8. Background image for The Object of My Affection
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Object of My Affection

    S4:E6

    Alan pushes a temporary-insanity defense when Patrice is accused of killing the man who murdered her daughter; Denny finds fault with an associate's physique; Jerry helps a kindred spirit find a personal treasure.

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  9. Background image for Oral Contracts
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Oral Contracts

    S4:E8

    Shirley takes part in a case involving a radio personality's dismissal for using disrespectful language; Denny needs Alan's help after getting arrested; Katie wonders if Lorraine is hiding something.

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  10. Background image for No Brains Left Behind
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - No Brains Left Behind

    S4:E9

    Shirley's granddaughter gets kicked out of school for making a social statement; Alan and Denny take matters into their own hands to help a flood victim; Carl makes an important decision about his future; Lorraine makes a shocking revelation to Shirley.

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  11. Background image for Green Christmas
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Green Christmas

    S4:E10

    Alan defends Clarence against a bank in a foreclosure case; a client challenges Denny's claims about the firm's commitment to the environment; concerned parents try to keep a teen from watching porn; Jerry's love life hits a rough patch; Carl weighs in on the fate of Lorraine's employment at Crane, Poole & Schmidt.

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  12. Background image for Tabloid Nation
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Tabloid Nation

    S4:E15

    Alan and Jerry go after a tabloid talk show when a women is murdered for turning down a marriage proposal on the air. Meanwhile, Denny hopes a dinner invitation from Shirley will rekindle their long-ago romance, and Lorraine advises Alan to seek help after he confesses a childhood transgression.

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  13. Background image for Indecent Proposals
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Indecent Proposals

    S4:E18

    Denny is head over heels for a cattle rancher who wants the government to stop the sale of cloned meat. Meanwhile, Shirley asks Alan to sue the Democratic Party when her nephew--a delegate--disagrees with his state's primary vote.

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  14. Background image for Ivan the Incorrigible
    7.6/10(370 votes)

    #13 - Ivan the Incorrigible

    S2:E22

    Alan decides to help Jerry with his first big attempted-murder case, but has to take drastic action when Jerry's courtroom outbursts jeopardize the case. Meanwhile, Shirley is shocked to discover that Ivan has yet to inform Missy that they are "divorced," and Brad becomes uncomfortable with a reoccurring word in his new relationship.

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  15. Background image for Brotherly Love
    7.6/10(355 votes)

    #14 - Brotherly Love

    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:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Happy Trails
    7.6/10(321 votes)

    #15 - Happy Trails

    S5:E6

    Shirley defends the notorious Catherine Piper after she accidentally blows up her doctor. Meanwhile, Alan and Denny take a break from the office, but they are out of their element at a dude ranch in Utah.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Kill, Baby, Kill
    7.6/10(293 votes)

    #16 - Kill, Baby, Kill

    S5:E9

    Carl and Denny go to Virginia to defend a prison guard who shot a death-row inmate when a lethal-injection execution was botched. Meanwhile, Alan and Shirley help a woman who says she lost her job after voting for John McCain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Hired Guns
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Hired Guns

    S1:E10

    Lori and Brad defend a woman who is accused of murdering her husband and his mistress while they were in bed together. Alan's life is endangered when he helps a woman whose ex-husband plans to kidnap their children.

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  19. Background image for Schmidt Happens
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Schmidt Happens

    S1:E11

    A Sudanese native wants to sue the U.S. government for the lack of action taken against the mayhem happening in his country and Paul looks to Lori to take the case. Founding partner Shirley Schmidt arrives with a mission to bring order to the firm. While making herself known, she has to deal with Denny who does not wanting her there, help with Lori's extremely high profile case, and learns that she has to keep her eye on Alan. Alan ends up defending a man who killed his mother in a fit of rage but by accident.

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  20. Background image for From Whence We Came
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - From Whence We Came

    S1:E12

    Lori, along with Denny and Shirley, defends a school superintendent who fired two science teachers because they refused to teach creationism and is now being sued by them. Alan learns his assistant has expressed concern about their work relationship. While dealing with that issue, Alan discovers that his client Bernard Ferrion, who killed his mother, needs legal help again. One of the members of the firm is fired and learns that a close associate is not too keen on lending a supportive hand.

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  21. Background image for It Girls And Beyond
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - It Girls And Beyond

    S1:E13

    Brad becomes attracted to his client who being sued for having a relationship with her boss merely for financial purposes. To make matters more difficult, Brad convinces himself that she is lying about her being a lesbian. Alan is asked to second chair on Denny's trial case where a doctor is being sued for prescribing a drug that has not been FDA approved. While working on that, Denny is on a personal mission to prove that he is a competent attorney. Meanwhile, the staff tries to deal with Alan's out-spoken new assistant, Catherine Piper.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Til We Meat Again
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Til We Meat Again

    S1:E14

    While out with Tara, Alan ends up causing a bar room brawl and as a result, becomes arrested for conspiracy to commit assault and battery. Shirley and Denny represent a man whose steakhouse is being put out of business because the public wants to ban red meat for fear of Mad Cow disease.

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  23. Background image for A Whiff and a Prayer
    7.7/10(418 votes)

    #22 - A Whiff and a Prayer

    S2:E4

    Denny's strong conservative values are put to the test when the firm represents a Democratic congressman who refused to keep a promise to his supporters. Alan tries to forget about Tara as he prepares to defend Catherine who is on trial for murder. Meanwhile, Sara is given a bizarre ultimatum.

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  24. Background image for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
    7.7/10(364 votes)

    #23 - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    S2:E20

    Shirley defends a long-time client who doesn't want his Victorian erotica collection lost in his divorce, but she is shocked when Ivan is opposing council. Alan takes drastic steps to help Catherine's friend who is being taken advantage of in a nursing home. Meanwhile, Paul cuts back on his time at the firm when Fiona begins to take priority, causing worry among the other partners.

    Director:Ellie Kanner
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Tea and Sympathy
    7.7/10(346 votes)

    #24 - Tea and Sympathy

    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.

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  26. Background image for Head Cases
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Head Cases

    S1:E1

    A civil-rights issue hinges on the casting choice for a version of "Annie"; a child-custody battle turns ugly; an adultery case involves Crane.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Attack of the Xenophobes" is the worst rated episode of "Boston Legal". It scored 6.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by John Terlesky and written by David E. Kelley, it aired on 11/13/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Roe v. Wade, The Musical".