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Squid Pro Quo

Episode Number: 42    Season Num: 2    First Aired: Tuesday May 9, 2006    Prod Code: 2F21
Denny once again goes head-to-head with his non-son, Donny, when he shows up in his new role as a Lawyers Without Borders representative. But Alan finds it difficult to support Denny's defense when Denny makes light of the case.

Meanwhile, Marlene Stanger, known as "The Squid", is hired at the firm, and immediately attracts Alan and repels Denise.

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Writer: Janet Leahy, Lawrence Broch
Director: James Bagdonas
Star: William Shatner (Denny Crane),  Rene Auberjonois (Paul Lewiston),  Mark Valley (Brad Chase),  James Spader (Alan Shore),  Julie Bowen (Denise Bauer),  Candice Bergen (Shirley Schmidt)
Recurring Role: Marisa Coughlan (Melissa Hughes)
Guest Star: Freddie Prinze Jr. (Donny Crane),  Parker Posey (Marlene Stanger),  Don McManus (Atty. John Lennox),  Chris Moynihan (Derek Roth),  Jenny O'Hara (Judge Kimberly Ohlund),  Ray Proscia (Paul Schwimmer),  Harsh Nayyar (Dr. Barati Waibi),  Jennifer Lynne Wetzel (Nancy Moran),  Laura Carson (Foreperson),  Joe Conti (Bailiff),  Amrapali Ambegaokar (Kavita Pokharel),  Purva Bedi (Translator)

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Episode Title: Squid Pro Quo
A play on the Latin phrase "quid pro quo", a term that refers to the equivalent exchange or substitution of goods or services. (edit)
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9.6
Superb
Squid Pro Quo
"Well written"
Donny... Craine
Continue » Posted May 24, 2007 5:35 pm PST

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10.0
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Squid Pro Quo
"A very special episode"
Dennyfaces his fake son Donny in court and Marlene "The Squid" joins he firm and presents herself as a problem for denise and a challenge for Alan.
Continue » Posted May 11, 2006 1:20 pm PST

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9.0
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Squid Pro Quo
"Well written"
I wish I could have a glass of Oban and a Macanudo with Alan Shore every night!
Continue » Posted May 10, 2006 1:32 pm PST
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Episode: Squid Pro Quo
Season Number: 2
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