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Men to Boys

Episode Number: 22    Season Num: 2    First Aired: Tuesday October 25, 2005    Prod Code: 2F02
Denise finds herself in a difficult position when an auto-injury case she neglected for three years comes up for trial and she is unprepared. While Garrett researches, he meets Cassie, a young paralegal whose strange sexual tendencies hide a painful past. Meanwhile Denny learns he must apologize to Lori or face a sexual harrassment suit, and Alan takes Sara out for dinner and a "show".

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Writer: David E. Kelley
Director: Mike Listo
Star: Justin Mentell (Garrett Wells),  Candice Bergen (Shirley Schmidt),  James Spader (Alan Shore),  Julie Bowen (Denise Bauer),  Mark Valley (Brad Chase),  William Shatner (Denny Crane),  Rene Auberjonois (Paul Lewiston),  Ryan Michelle Bathe (Sara Holt)
Recurring Role: Betty White (Catherine Piper)
Guest Star: Christopher Carroll (Judge Stephen Bickel),  Brad Wilson (Maitre\'d),  Wayne Thomas Yorke (Waiter),  Bob Morrisey (Dr. Joshua Forbes),  Cristine Rose (Meredith Waters),  Mark Derwin (Attorney Michael Eaves),  Bert Rosario (Jose Pitino),  Monica Potter (Lori Colson),  Tamara Feldman (Cassie)

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Despite only appearing in small sketches from recycled material from the end of series 1, this is the last appearance of Lori Colson (Monica Potter), since this episode was supposed to be the series 1 finale. (edit)
An unaired episode from the first season, "Race Ipsa," appears to have been folded into "Men to Boys." In that episode, Meredith "The Sex Police" Waters is hired to help the firm deal with Lori's sexual harassment complaint. She suggests that the firm find someone to harass Denny. Chelina Hall assists Alan on a racially-charged case. Tara suspects the two are cooperating on more than just briefs. The title "Race Ipsa" refers to the phrase "res ipsa loquitur" [pronounced 'race ip'-suh low'-kwih-ter], a Latin phrase that means "The thing speaks for itself." The doctrine usually applies to negligence cases. (edit)

Quotes

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Alan: Got the cigar on the ear again.
Denny: I need to amuse myself in ways I can't get sued. (edit)
Denny: Everything okay?
Denise: Six years ago, Denny, you threw me a tiny little case to cut my teeth on. Since then, I have moved on to much bigger and more lucrative matters. Well, that tiny little case that I have neglected comes up for trial tomorrow. I just hope I'm ready.
Denny: Hug? (edit)
Shirley: ...and you, what's Alan Shore up to?
Sara: Evidently he wants to spawn! (edit)
Denny: I’ve often found that it’s the chubby girls who offend most easily. (edit)
Denny: She's constantly ogling me.
Shirley: Yes, putting reality aside... (edit)

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Episode Title: Men to Boys
This episode's title could be referring to the popular band, Boyz II Men. (edit)
Alan: Ralph Waldo Emerson said, 'He reckoned a friend to be the masterpiece of nature'.
Ralph Waldo Emerson was a famous American essayist and poet who lived from 1803 to 1882. (edit)
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9.5
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Men to Boys
"Above average"
Pretty good episode, the last one with Lori.
Continue » Posted May 3, 2007 11:13 am PST

danasdude
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7.0
Good
Men to Boys
"Filler episode"
Other than a few funny Denny Crane moments, this was just filler.
Continue » Posted Oct 31, 2005 8:16 am PST

caffiend20
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6.0
Fair
Men to Boys
"Average"
Amusing, but not filling.
Continue » Posted Oct 28, 2005 9:27 pm PST

123home123
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8.9
Great
Men to Boys
"Character development"
This episode marks a dramatic turn for the series. Denise plays a prominent role as she picks up an old case against an automobile company. Shirley tries to put out the fires surrounding Lori's complaint against Denny and Garrett's dalliance.
Continue » Posted Oct 27, 2005 12:01 pm PST

SWERJ321
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7.1
Good
Men to Boys
"Not my favorite storyline"
A rare misfire this season that feels like a leftover ep from last year.
Continue » Posted Oct 26, 2005 9:35 pm PST
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Episode: Men to Boys
Season Number: 2
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