8.342 minSeason 5 • Episode 13
LatestFinancial problems may force Crane Poole & Schmidt to be put up for sale in the series finale, which also finds Alan petitioning the Supreme Court for Denny's access to a non-FDA approved medicine, and Shirley and Carl planning their wedding.
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 and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.
Acting
Spader and Shatner's insane chemistry—two showboats in one leaky vessel.
Writing
Kelley's closing arguments are TED Talks from men who should be in therapy.
Direction
Balcony Scotch scenes: pure theatrical indulgence, zero plot function.
Creator
David E. Kelley
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shatner improvised 'Denny Crane' as self-referential catchphrase; writers built entire character around it.
The balcony became TV's most famous smoking location this side of Mad Men, symbolizing masculine retreat from consequence.
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