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Tabloid Nation

Episode Number: 83    Season Num: 4    First Aired: Tuesday April 8, 2008    Prod Code: 4F15
Alan and Jerry take a court case having to deal with a TV tabloid talk show when a woman rejects an ex-boyfriend's wedding proposal on air and then gets murdered. Shirley defends an old friend who happens to be a war veteran and shoots seals in order to live off of.

Meanwhile, Denny tries to win Shirley's affection back by resorting to drastic measures while going out to dinner with her. Also, Lorraine thinks Alan should get some help after learning that he used to "murder" his toys as a child.

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Writer: David E. Kelley
Director: Bill D'Elia
Star: Candice Bergen (Shirley Schmidt),  William Shatner (Denny Crane),  John Larroquette (Carl Sack),  Christian Clemenson (Jerry Espenson),  James Spader (Alan Shore),  Saffron Burrows (Lorraine Weller)
Recurring Role: Christopher Rich (Attorney Melvin Palmer)
Guest Star: Kevin Will (Officer Michael Bardo),  Stephen Holland (Foreman),  Keena Ferguson (Waitress),  Nick Searcy (Harry Beckham),  Stephen Root (Ethan Melman),  Pat Towne (Dr. Ray),  Chuck McCann (Judge Byron Fudd),  Ron Pearson (Spencer Hamilton),  Richard Gant (Judge Vincent Kimball),  Samantha Klein (Jody Beckham),  Greg Baine (Steve),  Ray Abruzzo (USAG Sciarra)

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Tabloid Nation
"Another great installment"
The two main cases are: Alan goes head to head with the annoying Malvin Palmer. Shirley defends an old boyfriend, ex-vet for killing seals.
Continue » Posted May 6, 2008 4:04 am PST

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Tabloid Nation
"Another great installment"
I didn't get to see the end of the show because my satellite went out, so I don't know how the jury ruled on the case of the tabloid show and the case on the war vetersn. Someone tell me, please!
Continue » Posted Apr 18, 2008 11:38 am PST
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Episode: Tabloid Nation
Season Number: 4
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