Boston Legal: Season 3

2006 · 24 episodes · ★ 8.0

What Season 3 of Boston Legal

At the offices of Crane, Poole & Schmidt in Boston, Alan Shore arrives after working at another firm and faces his cases with irony and cunning. His partner Denny Crane, about seventy-five years old and highly eccentric, begins to show the first symptoms of Alzheimer's. The firm handles civil and criminal cases. Alan defends Jerry Espenson in several trials and uses questionable tactics to win, while newcomer Jeffrey Coho investigates the murder of Judge Hooper. Denny's relationship with Bethany is put to the test. Caught between ethics and strategy, Alan's clashes with his colleagues set the pace of the season.

24episodes

Sep 19, 2006premiered

May 29, 2007latest episode

17 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 Can't We All Get a Lung?
Sep 19, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 8.8
Terminally ill Daniel Post needs Denise and Shirley's help after running afoul of the law. Meanwhile, Alan defends Jerry after his driving habits lead to trouble.
Directing: Mike Listo · Writing: David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Denis Arndt, Parker Posey, Currie Graham
3x02 New Kids on the Block
Sep 26, 2006 · 42 min · ★ 8.6
Crane Poole & Schmidt's new lawyer makes his mark while defending a man charged with killing a judge. Meanwhile, Denny's Internet romance creates trouble at the firm, and Alan helps a cross-dresser who's out of a job.
Directed by: Bill D'Elia · Written by: David E. Kelley · Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Craig Bierko, Takayo Fischer, Tyler Labine
3x03 Desperately Seeking Shirley
Oct 3, 2006 · 42 min
Shirley finds an unlikely--but familiar--foe in court when her ex-husband, Ivan, wants to get rid of his postnuptial agreement to his current wife. Meanwhile, Coho engages in questionable practices in an important case, and Denny's online date avers that size doesn't matter.
Directing: James Bagdonas · Writing: David E. Kelley, Janet Leahy · Starring: Craig Bierko, Meredith Patterson, Tyler Labine, Ashton Holmes
3x04 Fine Young Cannibal
Oct 10, 2006 · 42 min
Denny is attracted to feisty lawyer Bethany Horowitz as they try a case against an HMO, and Alan grows more attracted to Shirley as they defend a homeless man accused of cannibalism. Meanwhile, Coho continues his defense of accused murderer Scott Little.
Directed by: Robert Yannetti · Written by: David E. Kelley, Susan Dickes · Starring: Craig Bierko, Mike Binder, Tyler Labine, Currie Graham
3x05 Whose God is It Anyway?
Oct 17, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.8
The media spotlight intensifies as Coho's high-profile murder case goes to trial; Alan finds himself defending Jerry Espenson--again--but also sees another familiar face in court; and Denny's feelings for Bethany grow.
Directed by: Lou Antonio · Written by: David E. Kelley · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Craig Bierko, Lake Bell, Chris Diamantopoulos
3x06 The Verdict
Oct 24, 2006 · 42 min
A shocking allegation of Oedipal proportions in the Scott Little case threatens to torpedo Coho's defense; Alan seeks outside help to breathe some life into his relationship with Sally.
Directed by: Jeff Bleckner · Written by: David E. Kelley · Starring: Craig Bierko, Lake Bell, Tyler Labine, Ashton Holmes
3x07 Trick or Treat
Oct 31, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 8.7
Halloween brings Denise startling news about Daniel Post; Denny meets Bethany's mother; Jerry needs Alan's help with a federal jury matter; and the fallout from the Scott Little case continues for Coho when he's sued by the Hooper's nosy neighbor.
Directing: Mike Listo · Writing: David E. Kelley, Lawrence Broch · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Craig Bierko, Ned Bellamy, Tom Verica
3x08 Lincoln
Nov 26, 2006 · 42 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directing: Steve Robin · Writing: David E. Kelley · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Craig Bierko, Cameron Daddo, Michael Ensign
3x09 On the Ledge
Nov 28, 2006 · 43 min
Lincoln's obsession with Shirley takes a dangerous turn; Jerry and Alan's collaboration in a murder trial leads to a scotch-and-cigar session, which makes Denny jealous.
Directing: Bill D'Elia · Writing: David E. Kelley · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Craig Bierko, Cameron Daddo, Michael Ensign
3x10 The Nutcrackers
Dec 5, 2006 · 43 min
Alan represents a mother fighting for custody of her preteen daughters, who happen to be white-supremacist singers; a woman reaches for the heavens to blame someone for her husband's death by lightning strike; a girl wants to be emancipated from her family; and Shirley and Alan's wager becomes public at the office Christmas party.
Directing: John Terlesky · Writing: David E. Kelley, Sanford Golden, Phoef Sutton · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Gary Anthony Williams, Craig Bierko, Jessy Schram
3x11 Angel of Death
Jan 9, 2007 · 43 min
Alan goes to New Orleans to help a New York attorney with the defense of a doctor on trial for euthanizing five patients during Hurricane Katrina. Meanwhile, Clarence is thrown out of an all-female gym, and Coho tries to woo Denise.
Directing: Tom Verica · Writing: David E. Kelley, Janet Leahy, Craig Turk · Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Craig Bierko, Ann Cusack, Maree Cheatham
3x12 Nuts
Jan 16, 2007 · 43 min
Self-proclaimed patriot Denny needs Alan's assistance when his name shows up on a federal no-fly list; Shirley and Vanessa help a teacher in a wrongful-death suit after a student dies in class; Clarence adds another identity to his repertoire of characters.
Directing: Adam Arkin · Writing: David E. Kelley, Janet Leahy, Andrew Kreisberg · Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Craig Bierko, Zach Grenier, Nia Long
3x13 Dumping Bella
Jan 30, 2007 · 43 min
Denny goes ape when Bella is the target of animal-rights activists, who are being represented by her daughter--and his diminutive ex-girlfriend--Bethany. Meanwhile, Brad has doubts about his secret trysts with Denise; Claire is surprised by a new suitor; and Paul believes a costume party will raise everyone's spirits.
Directing: Eric Stoltz · Writing: David E. Kelley · Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Craig Bierko, P.J. Byrne, Shelley Berman
3x14 Selling Sickness
Feb 6, 2007 · 42 min
Shirley tackles a case involving a drug remedy for trauma; Alan, Denny and Bethany help a judge who is unhappy with his sexual orientation; and Denise learns she's pregnant, but is unsure of the father's identity.
Directed by: Andrew Bernstein · Written by: Corinne Brinkerhoff, Andrew Kreisberg · Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Craig Bierko, Peter MacKenzie, Erica Gimpel
3x15 Fat Burner
Feb 13, 2007 · 43 min
Denny is arrested for illegally exporting human fat to be used as a fuel source; Clarence tries his first case--a homicide--with the help of Bethany and Paul; and a member of the firm leaves.
Directing: Steve Robin · Writing: Michael Reisz, Janet Leahy · Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Craig Bierko, Phil Abrams, Currie Graham
3x16 The Good Lawyer
Feb 20, 2007 · 42 min
Alan tries two different cases, including the defense of a therapist who was fired for his belief in UFOs. Meanwhile, Clarence is confused by Claire's dinner invitation; and Bethany tries to bring out Denny's spiritual side.
Directing: Michael Pressman · Writing: David E. Kelley · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Gary Anthony Williams, Jennifer Aspen, Shelley Berman
3x17 The Bride Wore Blood
Mar 20, 2007 · 42 min
At the courthouse, Alan runs into an old flame and coworker, who's looking very guilty in a bloody wedding gown; Claire reluctantly defends a cell-phone thief; and Denny's prejudices are driving a wedge between him and Bethany.
Directing: Mike Listo · Writing: David E. Kelley, Susan Dickes · Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Jake Richardson, William Russ, Patrick Renna
3x18 Son of the Defender
Apr 3, 2007 · 43 min
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.
Directing: Bill D'Elia · Writing: David E. Kelley, Phoef Sutton · Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Brandi Burkhardt, Stephen Lee, Lawrence Pressman
3x19 Brotherly Love
Apr 10, 2007 · 43 min
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.
Directed by: Robert Yannetti · Written by: David E. Kelley · Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Phyllis Diller, Frank Whaley, Shelley Berman
3x20 Guise 'N Dolls
Apr 17, 2007 · 41 min
Alan faces Jerry in court again in a case involving a department store's sale of allegedly lewd dolls; Shirley and Paul react to Denny's insensitive remark to a potential employee; and Denise considers a colleague's opinion regarding her relationship with Brad.
Directing: John Terlesky · Writing: David E. Kelley, Sanford Golden, Karen Wyscarver · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Gary Anthony Williams, Kate Hodge, Jaleel White
3x21 Tea and Sympathy
May 1, 2007 · 43 min
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.
Directing: Jeff Bleckner · Writing: Sanford Golden, Karen Wyscarver, Brooke Roberts · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Gary Anthony Williams, Katherine LaNasa, Shelley Berman
3x22 Guantanamo by the Bay
May 8, 2007 · 42 min
Alan takes on the United States of America based on a client's claims of torture for two years at a detention camp; Jerry pleads with Shirley to rehire him; and Claire defends a lawyer who was tricked into committing a crime by a radio prank.
Directing: James Bagdonas · Writing: David E. Kelley · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Mitch Pileggi, Meredith Eaton, Bernadette Peters
3x23 Duck and Cover
May 15, 2007 · 41 min
Alan defends Brad and Denise's priest after he's arrested on their wedding day on charges of sheltering undocumented immigrants; Jerry helps a woman with a pet duck who was evicted from her apartment; and Denny counts a coveted sports trophy among his possessions.
Directed by Mike Listo · Written by Michael Reisz, Susan Dickes · Starring Christian Clemenson, Cecilia Suárez, Veanne Cox, Shelley Berman
3x24 Trial of the Century Season Finale
May 29, 2007 · 42 min
Alan and Denny defend brothers charged with murdering their father; and Jerry and Clarence represent a woman with enormous gambling debts who blames her misfortune on a casino.
Directed by: Bill D'Elia · Written by: David E. Kelley, Corinne Brinkerhoff · Starring: Christian Clemenson, Gary Anthony Williams, Dan Byrd, Josh Zuckerman