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Can't We All Get a Lung?

Episode Number: 45    Season Num: 3    First Aired: Tuesday September 19, 2006    Prod Code: 3F01
Denise shocks the firm by announcing her marriage to Daniel Post, who is subsequently arrested for attempting to illegally buy a lung from a fellow cancer patient.
Alan once again defends Jerry Espenson when he assaults a police officer, and attempts to get him counseling to help with his sexual difficulties.
Meanwhile, Shirley is freaked-out when she stumbles upon Denny and his "special doll".

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Writer: Corinne Brinkerhoff, David E. Kelley
Director: Mike Listo
Star: William Shatner (Denny Crane),  Rene Auberjonois (Paul Lewiston),  Mark Valley (Brad Chase),  Candice Bergen (Shirley Schmidt),  James Spader (Alan Shore),  Julie Bowen (Denise Bauer)
Recurring Role: Michael J. Fox (Daniel Post),  Marisa Coughlan (Melissa Hughes),  Christian Clemenson (Jerry Espenson),  Armin Shimerman (Judge Brian Hooper),  Currie Graham (A.D.A. Frank Ginsberg)
Guest Star: John Papapavlos (Clerk),  John Hartmann (Tom Raulston),  Parker Posey (Marlene Stanger),  Treisa Gary (Foreperson),  Michael C. Alexander (Officer Michaels),  Marcella Lentz-Pope (Megan Raulston),  Randy Thompson (Officer Ralston),  Jane Lynch (Joanna Monroe),  Denis Arndt (A.D.A. Joshua Wendt),  Henry Gibson (Judge Clark Brown)

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This isn't Denis Arndt's (A.D.A. Joshua Wendt) first appearance in a David E. Kelley series. He previously acted as Roland Hill in Boston Public. (edit)

Quotes

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Denny: (To Alan) What do you mean she's measuring you for trousers? Is that some kind of fetish? Would I like it? (edit)
Marlene: You missed your ten o'clock.
Alan: Um, something came up.
Marlene: Something was supposed to come up, at the closet, at ten o'clock.
Alan: I've got a few minutes now if you'd like to go somewhere and... grab a bite. (edit)
(Referring to Jerry's legal problems and infatuation with a doll)
Alan: I've got to get him help. My God, if you saw the way he hugged her.
Denny: Is she cute?
Alan: Denny, its a doll.
Denny: Oh come on, don't tell me you've never gone to town with a doll?
Alan: (Laughs) No, as a matter of fact. (pause) Have you?
(Longer pause)
Alan: Denny...
Denny: Well, not just any doll. Well, I mean I'm not... ah, what's the word?
Alan: Peculiar?
Denny: But I suppose I've been with... a special doll.
Alan: Would I like her?
Denny: You want to meet her? (edit)
Marlene: Brad, did you hear? Denise is getting married.
Brad: (to Denise) Really?
Denise: I was going to tell you.
Marlene: Sometimes it's easier to hear it from a third party.
(Denise attempts to hit Marlene, but she ducks as Denise's arm flies past)
Marlene: (emotionless) That could've hit me. (edit)
Marlene: Denise.
Denise: Marlene.
Marlene: I hear you're getting married.
Denise: I am.
Marlene: Congratulations. It must be a relief to have some financial security. Does Buzz know?
Denise: Buzz?
Marlene: Buzz Lightyear. Isn't that the nickname for the Ken-doll with benefits?
Denise: Marlene, I'm finding it extremely difficult not to assault you right now.
Marlene: (deadpan) Oh, I'm sorry. Am I being too familiar? I thought we were girlfriends. I was hoping the relationship wouldn't change when I made partner and you didn't but I guess it has. Oh well. (edit)

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Community Reviews (4)

 
6.6
Fair
Can't We All Get a Lung?
"Average"
For a season premiere? Now they could have done better. Seems like they spent more time on the title (which is cute by the way) rather than creating a griping season opener that could have captured new audience
Continue » Posted Feb 17, 2007 6:25 pm PST
9.4
Superb
Can't We All Get a Lung?
"Character development"
A decent opening episode for this great show. It contained most of the elements that make Boston Legal required television.
Continue » Posted Sep 25, 2006 6:57 am PST

Artemissia
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6.0
Fair
Can't We All Get a Lung?
"Painful to watch"
something reaks in boston.
Continue » Posted Sep 23, 2006 5:52 am PST

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8.3
Great
Can't We All Get a Lung?
"Another great installment"
An intriguing season premiere that throws some tension for Denise and quirks for Denny and Alan.
Continue » Posted Sep 19, 2006 11:02 pm PST
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