Boston Legal

This episode was yet again brilliant!



Catherine Piper makes a much welcome return, even though her scenes were quite brief, they were filled with hilarity. I really liked how Alan dealt with the case- that probably means I have issues, but there you go! It was just entertaining to see the guy get his connupance for taking advantage of that old lady.



Shirleys case was also funny- Ivan really grew on me in this episode, and the scenes between the pair of them were sizzling with chemistry. The case was funny as well, with the victorian erotica and the greepy yet funny guy selling it amused me greatly. It was also nice of the writers to acknowledge how important Paul is. Despite being a grouchy and relatively unentertaining character, his presence as the balance to all the craziness is missed. Denny shared some touching scenes this episode, from trying to show Paul he cared by wanting his name to be added to the Crane, Poole and Schmit, to his confrontation with Ivan warning him not hurt Shirley, and then finally at end when he says Alan is becoming as great as he once- wonderfull written.



Overall, another brilliant episode to a much missed Series.

In this episode Shirley and Ivan get a lot closer when they work on a case involving a collection of Victorian erotica. Meanwhile Alan takes on a case with a nursing home when Catherine persuades him that the women is being used for her money. Finally the firm try to cope without Paul around when he begins to put his grandaughter as his first priority over the firm. This causes everyone to think about how important actually is. Ivan asks Shirley is she will sleep with him but this could have a lot of consequences. I thought this episode was fantastic.

Another episode which continues to explore more of Paul and Shirley's backstories...



We finally get to see what Paul does around the office, and we realize exactly how important he is. There's a great scene at the end of the episode between Denny and Paul to that effect that is just electric, with Shatner giving his great quirky delivery, playing off of Auberjonois' depth and seriousness. The heart of the episode, however, lies in the return of Ivan, to yet again complicate Shirley's life. Tom Selleck is just fantastic in his role, and I can't help but be excited over the fact that he will most likely be coming back, and soon.



My only complaint about the episode was Alan's story arc. Catherine Piper is in trouble yet again... they really should give her character a rest by now, because for someone who used to be so endearing, she's really beginning to get on my nerves. But what really bugged me was that I was waiting for the patented somewhat-shady plan, folllowed by the overly-theatrical speech that only Alan can deliver... only to be (mostly) cheated from it. They tried to save it at the end with a little introspective speech to Denny about violence, but to me the whole thing just didn't seem to ring true.



Definitely not one of their best, but still good overall.

This was one of the first episodes where James Spader placed about a fourth in the best acting in the episode category. Candice Bergen, Tom Selleck, and William Shatner all shined as Ivan Tiggs (Selleck) returned to seduce Shirley Schmidt (Bergen). Candice did a beautiful job holding on to dignity dispite the smooth and funny Tiggs. Shatner and Selleck were both like big dogs in heat. I loved their one scene together about being like a couple of big stars.

But, the best scene of the episode is where Denny goes into Paul's office and seems to offer him full partner. The chemistry between Rene and Bill has been electric and continues. This was a weird episode with the plot points about erotica and the way Alan had to extreme measures to win for his clients. But, the chemistry between Bergen and Selleck held it together.

This show has what i've always like!!, fun, politic, important causes in our society!( USA ). they always showing us what is important and the law!! but we see fun!! we theses great actors!! a verry good episode and with catherine who is still able to put herself in trouble!!

This was a great episode and it was nice to see Ed Begley Jr. on the show. Funny storyline with the "Hysteria" machine - the judge's expressions were priceless!



I could listen to Allan Shore talk all night but my favorite scenes are at the end with his heart to hearts with Denny. The best writing on T. V.