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Denny talking about his man-parts was not good. They finally made Brad interesting. Shirley came across great but Denny was not. And who has not thought about suing their credit card company? Go Melissa. I loved it when Alan talked to the hooker. That was classic. I could have done without the strange guy keeping his hands on his thighs.

This has to be one of my favourite episodes- great on the comedy and the drama! I really liked how they dealt with Brad's case- Shirley's cross with the priest was brilliantly written, and was very funny to hear- Schmit got them!



Denny's examination of Brad was also brilliant and hilarious, and I also liked how Denny was the won who basically helped them win the case- despite being crazy, he does actually make sense as well!



We see for the first time Jerry Espinson, who becomes one of my favourite characters of the whole Series, behind Alan and Denny. Here, he is socially awkward and very bizarre, but also greatly entertaining. Alan's run in with Melvin Palmer was one the best moments of this episode- I love how he collaporates his words! And the growing attraction between him and Melissa was very subtley done.



Overall, I thought this episode was excellently written and acted- another perfect day at the office for the crazy lawyers.

In this episode Brad is arrested for the assult he commited on the priest in the previous episode. Anyway with some help from Shirley and Denny they are able to win the case. Meanwhile Alan decides to help his new secrtary out of some credit card dept. With a little help from a man named 'hands'. This episode was really good. I thought that this episode introduced us a little more to Melissa who appears to be intrested in Alan. I hope the next episode is as good. Brad and Denise also shared a moment in this episode which was really nice.

I like the part of how Shirley handle the testimony, with the priest. And of course the part where Denny questioning Brad.



Shirley said to the priest in the end, "I have known many good priests, but I definitely will not add you to my list!" and the priest was speechless. I have always thought that Shirley is good at making brilliant conclusive comment, to make the opponents speechless most of the time.



She asked the priest, why he'd stick out his fingers to a person who's already swinging an axe.

She asked the priest, so, it's ok for him to apply cannon law to protect a peodophile person, while, cannon law is not applicable when he forged the Pope's signature, and he traded the supposed concealed information for his fingers.

(I loved it when Denise bravely threaten the priest with his 1 last lost finger)



The way Denny questioning Brad is just soooo funny and inspiring. At first, I thought I missed something in the show. Then only I figured out, that's the way it's done, Denny:"Question 1", then, Brad:"bla bla bla", Denny:"Question 2", then Brad:"bla bla bla". Gosh!! it is just sooooo funny!! and refreshing!!

Interesting how Alan was pushed partly to the side this week with the plotline with his assistant and the credit card company. The part with his detailing the crimes of card companies was a bit much but I loved his chemistry with that too-genial Texas lawyer.

Better yet was the entry of Hands and his baffling behavior. It's always nice to see Alan thrown by someone else for a change and I do hope Hands pops back in sometime for more fun. It's also good to see Alan realize how far he goes as when he makes fun of Hands' lack of gestures and realizes he's just insulted a key aide to the case.



The Brad part was more interesting with Denny and Shirley battling over the trial. The part where Denny, Shirley, Brad and Denise all object at once was funny to watch and also great to see Denny shocked that he makes cases about himself. While we all knew where it was going, it's nice to see Brad get more face time and I like how we once again advance the subplot of Shirley and Edwin realizing Denny's reaching the limit. So a good episode to carry us into the holiday break.

Excellent episode--again. I haven't seen a bad episode yet this season (though there were the continuity problems in the first few episodes). The trial scene where Denny was interviewing Brad on the witness stand was brilliant. The rapid-fire dialogue between Denny, Brad, Shirley and Judge Brown was very well done.



Shirley spoke very eloquently about victim's rights. This is not always a popular topic with liberal writers like David E. Kelley, so I was (pleasantly) surprised to see this speech. Just like Denny warned Shirley to do, she kept it simple.



Denny's anger at Shirley and Paul was a refreshing break from his usual buffoonery.



No Garrett or Sara again, though this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Denise took a backseat in this episode. That's fine, but I look forward to seeing Julie Bowen continue her fine work on the series in the next episode in a larger role.



Denny was the star of this episode while Alan seemed to take on a secondary role this time around. Alan was upset about the verdict in Brad's case and said he would have put away Brad if he were the D.A. He would also have gotten the pedophile out of jail if he were representing him.



Overall, I'd say this is another quality episode for the show. Definitely toward the top of the list, though not quite the very best of the season.