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The Gods Must Be Crazy

Episode Number: 87    Season Num: 4    First Aired: Wednesday May 14, 2008    Prod Code: 4F18
A group of high ranking politicos ask Denny Crane to run for President of the United States. Jerry Espenson's ex-girlfriend, Dana, asks that he defend her after she's arrested for prostitution. Carl Sack and Shirley Schmidt represent a woman who is suing the Archdiocese for not permitting her to become a priest.

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Writer: David E. Kelley, Jill Goldsmith
Director: Jeff Bleckner
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: Henry Gibson (Judge Clark Brown)
Guest Star: Larry Drake (Bishop Luke Bernard),  Kirk B.R. Woller (FBI Special Agent Sharpe),  Annie Abbott (Justice Frances Oliver),  Bruce Gray (Dr. Earl Roberts),  George Segal (Paul Cruickshank),  David Clennon (Attorney Braxton Mason),  Michael Shannon (Avery Wilson),  Leonard Kelly-Young (Hugh McDowell),  Patrick John Hurley (Bryce Laughlin),  Ann Ryerson (Caryl Hutchins),  Gina Torres (A.D.A. Mary Franklin),  Rachelle LeFevre (Dana Strickland),  Missi Pyle (Renee Winger),  Terrance C. Jones (FBI Agent #2)

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This episode aired in Canada on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 on the Global network. (edit)

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Denny: I can kick McCain's ass! Obama's too. Hilary I'm not sure. (edit)

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The title of this episode "The Gods Must Be Crazy" is also the title of a 1980 movie. (edit)
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10.0
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The Gods Must Be Crazy
"Exactly why I watch this series"
The Best Episode. Period.
Continue » Posted May 20, 2008 7:04 pm PST
9.8
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The Gods Must Be Crazy
"Cleverly plotted"
Denny is offered the chance to run for President. Shirley and Carl take the a case of a woman who wants to become a Priest. Jerry's ex-girlfriend is arrested for Prostitution and s offered a deal if she were to reveal her boss' identity.
Continue » Posted May 16, 2008 9:14 pm PST
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The Gods Must Be Crazy
"Exactly why I watch this series"
Denny for President. A better choice than the ones we have.
Continue » Posted May 6, 2008 6:39 pm PST

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The Gods Must Be Crazy
"A very special episode"
There is no doubt that Boston Legal is the voice of reason! This episode certainly proved that to be the case!
Continue » Posted May 2, 2008 9:56 am PST

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9.9
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The Gods Must Be Crazy
"Exactly why I watch this series"
Till now, this I believe is the strongest episode for Boston Legal, it has a strong political issues, and at the same time, some very entertaining moments, Allen and Shmidt attacks the democratic party, Denny propose AGAIN!
Continue » Posted May 1, 2008 11:15 pm PST
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