Boston Legal
Network: ABC
Episodes: 101 (hour), five seasons
TV show dates: October 3, 2004 – December 8, 2008
Series status: Cancelled/ended
Performers include: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Rene Auberjonois, Mark Valley, Julie Bowen, Christian Clemenson, Gary Anthony Williams, John Larroquette, Tara Summers, Henry Gibson, Constance Zimmer, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Saffron Burrows, Meredith Eaton, Taraji P. Henson, Justin Mentell, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Betty White, Craig Bierko, Lake Bell, Jill Brennan, Marisa Coughlan, Shelley Berman, Michael Ensign, and Roma Maffia
TV show description: This David E. Kelley spin-off of The Practice revolves around the staff of Boston-based legal firm Crane, Poole & Schmidt. The series mixes comedy and drama with social issues while the characters continually push the boundaries of the law.
Attorney Alan Shore (James Spader) is the star litigator of the series and shares a special friendship with eccentric senior partner Denny Crane (William Shatner). The pair’s antics frequently frustrate fellow partners Shirley Schmidt (Candice Bergen) and Paul Lewiston (Rene Auberjonois).
Others memorable characters include Lori Colson (Monica Potter), Brad Chase (Mark Valley), Denise Bauer (Julie Bowen), Sara Holt (Ryan Michelle Bathe), Garret Wells (Justin Mentell), Claire Simms (Constance Zimmer), Clarence Bell (Gary Anthony Williams), and Jerry Espensen (Christian Clemenson).
Ken / St. Paul said,
One of the most witty shows ever produced and they cancell the series…. as all of my other comments have stated… produce and run fifty CSI’s, Amazing Races, Knight Rider, etc…. shows that do nothing but waste space and time on t.v. and cancel those that someone with higher than a grasshopers IQ can follow…. perhaps a movement to boycot the morons in Hollywood that cancel the good shows for the “Numb the Masses” television shows that are mass produced should come alive…. after all there is power in numbers…. we watch the shows, without us they would cease to exist. What is the point of watching if after a season or two they are terminated…. how long was Dallas on the air, or the day time soaps…. rediculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MMM said,
Please bring Boston Legal back to us, the show is one of the best shows i have seen and enjoyed. It touches on all facts of life. I do not know what to do with myself on Tuesday evenings.
MMM
nickole said,
it would be great if this show was brought back. my dad and i are HUGE fans. and, suprisingly, we are studying some of the cases in my buisness law class. it would be soo cool if my teacher had more material to use in class! (maby we wouldn’t need to take any notes!) plus, i LOVE the antics of denny crane! it is sad that ameican television is being reduced to terrible shows…now all i feel i can watch are reruns and movies (which aren’t much better)…please bring some culture back to the tv!
Jim said,
I forgot to reprimand ABC, in my comment last week, for cancelling Boston Legal too. There have been so many of my favorite shows on ABC that have been discontinued! My wife and I are senior citizens who enjoy programs that are of high quality with talented actors. Programs that show some humor, along with serious content, and mind-exercising stories should be given at least two years to succeed. I wish I would get questionnaires asking me what shows I like. No disrespect intended, but I think today’s tv execs are too immature and impatient to make compassionate and introspective decisions on which shows to market. I really do not think they could recognize a good show if it came up and bit them!!!!!
Jovan said,
For whatever reasons they cancelled it, I think it should be brought back to life. Listen to the reasons they have discussed in the final episodes - the exact reasons that it should be back on - remember that clever and wealthy people have all the wealth.