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The Chicken and the Leg

Episode Number: 71    Season Num: 4    First Aired: Tuesday October 9, 2007    Prod Code: 4F03
Alan represents a teenage girl who blames her high school's stand on contraceptives for her contracting AIDS, while trying to work alongside Lorraine without distraction.

Meanwhile, Jerry and Katie take on the case of a woman suing her husband's psychologist for causing his death, and Shirley is furious when Denny and Carl bet a huge sum of money on the outcome of a case involving cockfighting.

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Writer: Lawrence Broch, David E. Kelley
Director: James Bagdonas
Star: James Spader (Alan Shore),  John Larroquette (Carl Sack),  Christian Clemenson (Jerry Espenson),  Tara Summers (Katie Lloyd),  Saffron Burrows (Lorraine Weller),  Candice Bergen (Shirley Schmidt),  William Shatner (Denny Crane)
Recurring Role: Currie Graham (A.D.A. Frank Ginsberg),  Henry Gibson (Judge Clark Brown)
Guest Star: Clare Carey (Deena Rice),  John Beasley (Detective Walter McKay),  Nora Dunn (Attorney Cynthia Rhodes),  Roland Molina (Miguel Obisbo),  Dan Gilvezan (Evan Holt),  Patricia Belcher (Judge Leslie Bishop),  Cori Zoch (Officer Peters),  Mary Ostrow (Nancy Holt),  Tom Knickerbocker (Dr. Rich Farrell),  Tom Yi (Foreman),  Kay Panabaker (Abby Holt),  Mark L. Taylor (Attorney Adam Jovanka),  Laurie Johnson (Sister Catherine O'Reilly)

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(Whilst listening to the client speaking)
Denny: Is he speaking...? That's... That's not English, is it?
Carl: My guess would be... Spanish? (edit)
(In court)
Alan: How old are you Abby?
Abby: I'm fifteen.
Judge Brown: Outrageous!
Alan: I think His Honor means "fifteen is a little young to be having sex". He's yet to have it.
Judge Brown: That's not true! (edit)
Carl: If you sabotage this case in any way, the bet is off.
Denny: I would never!
Carl: Denny!
Denny: I'm a neutral observer. Like Switzerland. Only with a bigger penis. (edit)
Alan: Are you pregnant? I ask only because if you do plan to take care of it you should know abortion is only legal in this country until our current Supreme Court reaches it’s third trimester. (edit)
Shirley: (To Denny and Carl) …both of you should be taken behind the barn and spanked.
Denny: Me first. (edit)

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Denny's scotch glass changes position between shots. It is initially out of sight, but in the next shot it is up to his face. In a later section of that scene, the glass goes from his left hand to his right hand. (edit)
When Carl is talking to Denny in his office, the cigar in Denny's hand changes position between shots. (edit)
The shoulder strap on Denna's shoulder changes position when Alan bumps into her. (edit)

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9.7
Superb
The Chicken and the Leg
"Exactly why I watch this series"
Absolutely fantastic
Continue » Posted Feb 15, 2008 5:32 am PST
9.7
Superb
The Chicken and the Leg
"Exactly why I watch this series"
HIV, suicide and cock fighting provide are the diverse topics litigated this episode.
Continue » Posted Oct 11, 2007 10:26 am PST

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5.0
Mediocre
The Chicken and the Leg
"Bottom of the barrel"
I you like shows with a political agenda, watch this episode.
Continue » Posted Oct 10, 2007 10:46 pm PST

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10.0
Perfect
The Chicken and the Leg
"Exactly why I watch this series"
Humor. Pathos. Denny Crane!
Continue » Posted Oct 10, 2007 6:20 am PST

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9.5
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The Chicken and the Leg
"Another great installment"
Carl Sack and Denny bet on the outcome of a case-that they are trying. Alan takes on "Abstinence Only" policies and continues to swoon over Lorraine, Jerry starts crushing on the new girl and displays his prowess in negotiations.
Continue » Posted Oct 10, 2007 5:46 am PST
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