Alan represents a senior citizen who was scammed by a telemarketing company. The case allows Alan to unleash an incredibly powerful, emotional closing argument targeting elder exploitation. Episode 17: "Death Be Not Proud" Original Air Date: March 20, 2005
| Episode # | Title | Air Date | Key Plot | |-----------|-------|----------|----------| | 1 | "Head Cases" | Oct 3, 2004 | Alan Shore joins Crane, Poole & Schmidt. Denny Crane is on trial for firing a gun in a restaurant. | | 2 | "Still Crazy After All These Years" | Oct 10, 2004 | Alan defends a woman who shot her husband. Denny has a romantic crisis. | | 3 | "Catch and Release" | Oct 17, 2004 | Tara Wilson’s first major case. A sexual harassment suit against a fishing magnate. | | 4 | "Change of Course" | Oct 24, 2004 | A law student sues for being expelled based on a false accusation. | | 5 | "An Eye for an Eye" | Oct 31, 2004 | Alan defends a blind man who shot his landlord. The "Denny Crane" catchphrase is in full swing. | | 6 | "Truth Be Told" | Nov 14, 2004 | A controversial case about a TV journalist who outs a gay politician. | | 7 | "Questionable Characters" | Nov 21, 2004 | Lori Colson represents a porno store owner. Alan clashes with a conservative judge. | | 8 | "Loose Lips" | Nov 28, 2004 | A murder trial where a man admits guilt but argues dangerousness. | | 9 | "A Greater Good" | Dec 12, 2004 | Alan defends a doctor involved in assisted suicide. | | 10 | "Hired Guns" | Jan 16, 2005 | Brad Chase hires a jury consultant with a dark past. | | 11 | "The Verdict" | Jan 23, 2005 | A two-part arc begins. Alan defends a client against the death penalty. | | 12 | "Assisted Suicide" | Feb 13, 2005 | The conclusion of the death penalty case. Denny has a health scare. | | 13 | "Let Sales Ring" | Feb 20, 2005 | A trademark case involving a funeral home. | | 14 | "Death Be Not Proud" | Mar 13, 2005 | A poignant episode about a father euthanizing his disabled son. | | 15 | "From Whence We Came" | Mar 20, 2005 | Flashback episode exploring how the partners met. | | 16 | "It Girls and Beyond" | Mar 27, 2005 | Celebrity clients and paparazzi lawsuits. | | 17 | "Til We Meat Again" | Apr 3, 2005 | Season finale. Alan falls for a client who is a dominatrix. Denny buys a bull. |
Alan defends a doctor accused of assisted suicide. Shirley and Denny team up on a case involving a high-profile divorce, forcing them to confront their romantic past.
Representative episodes and their focuses: index of boston legal season 1
: Crane, Poole & Schmidt faces a scandal as Denny is accused of unprofessional conduct, impacting a high-profile client.
Alan travels to a small town to defend a doctor accused of performing illegal medical procedures. Denny faces scrutiny from the firm's board of directors. Episode 13: "It Girls and Total Boys" Original Air Date: January 30, 2005
: A legendary litigator and "loose cannon" grappling with early-stage Alzheimer’s (which he famously refers to as "Mad Cow") while maintaining a flamboyant public persona. Alan represents a senior citizen who was scammed
This marked a rare historical feat, as both actors had won Emmy awards for playing the exact same characters the previous year on The Practice .
Alan defends a telemarketer who was fired for refusing to use deceptive sales scripts. Denny tries to win back his reputation by taking on a high-profile corporate merger. Episode 17: "Death Be Not Proud" Original Air Date: May 22, 2005
Legal ethics, murder defense, corporate employment law. Episode 16: "Let Sales Ring" Original Air Date: March 13, 2005 Denny Crane is on trial for firing a gun in a restaurant
Shirley handles a high-stakes divorce case for a wealthy client. Alan represents a man who wants to sue his neighbor over an aggressive dog.
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A brilliant, ethically fluid, and deeply cynical litigator. Alan is motivated by his own idiosyncratic moral compass, a fierce hatred of hypocrisy, and a soft spot for the underdog.
