Lincoln

Season 3, Episode 8, Aired
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Alan helps Jerry Espenson with a client who is a suspect in her girlfriend's hanging murder, but she herself isn't sure if she's guilty.''Denny defends Lincoln Meyer who is accused of killing the judge in his trial, but begins to lose interest when Lincoln's behavior becomes more and more strange.''Meanwhile, Bethany's mother fights to get Denny back, and Brad and Jeffrey fight each other.moreless
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  • The midget I'm dating could be my daughter!

    10
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    By DonStants2, Aug 15, 2010 Report Abuse
    Another really strong episode of Boston Legal! I really love the wacky character of Lincoln, who, after his murder of a judge last week, enlists Denny to help him get him off. The scene when he was in the police line up had me in hysterics!

    Dennys reaction to him was brilliant, and I loved his lines as always. I did feel for him when Bethany dumped him, but it did amuse me the whole "daughter or not daughter thing". It was a really funny, slapstick scene when Alan gave cue cards for Denny on what to say to Bethany.

    I was a little wary about Jerry being back, but it was an excellent episode and case. It seems he is coming into his own, and thats really entertaining and good for the show. He and Alan have a really good friendship, and this was displayed here. The case itself was really interesting, and it has many plots and turns- especially with weird, monotone woman! Jerry and Brad fighting was also hilarious, and provided another great comic scene in this episode.

    The drama at the end, with the crazy client of Alan and Jerry listening to the balcony scene, and Lincoln taking Shirley hostage were really well done, and added good drama and tension to the episode.

    Overall, hilarious and dramatic- another day at the office for Boston Legal!moreless

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  • Another less than average episode of Boston Legal.

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    By WinterHood, Nov 27, 2006 Report Abuse
    After the long drawn out \"Murdered Judge\" trial, I was relieved by how much I enjoyed Trick or Treat. It felt like Boston Legal was getting back on track, after having a so-so season. But, the first part of Lincoln was a step back in the wrong direction.

    For one thing, I am confused on how Alan can spend so much time working on Jerry\'s cases. Doesn\'t he have responsibilities at Crane, Poole, and Schmidt? And would CP&S be allowing him to spend so much time working with a guy who held a knife to Shirley\'s throat? These questions could probably be easily answered in the show, but the writers haven\'t even bothered. Instead, they just keep bringing out Jerry and making the character more and more pathetic. Granted, the scenes with the victim\'s girlfriend were vintage Boston Legal, but they just weren\'t all that engaging.

    Also, Craig Berko was hitting on Shirley and getting in fights with Brad. They really are turning him into Alan, Jr. I can\'t wait to see Alan and Brad work together to get Berko removed from the show...err...I mean Boston office. Lincoln feels like he stepped right out of a bad episode of The Practice, and I can\'t wait until we never see him again. Amazing how incompetant Boston cops are. You have a guy practically leaping to confess at a crime, where he is the most logical suspect...and they have no interest in pinning the crime on him. My biggest complaint with Boston Legal is not that it is a terrible show, but season 3 has just really slipped in quality. This season has been mostly lifeless, and even Shatner and Spader can\'t save weak episodes all on their own. My thoughts are simple: more episodes like Trick or Treat, get rid of distractions, figure out exactly what they are doing with Jerry, and get rid of Lincoln Meyer.moreless

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  • Three twisted clients, two lawyers fighting, the revelation of a past love affair, tackling and a murder. Just another week at Crane, Poole & Schmitt.

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    By SWERJ321, Nov 27, 2006 Report Abuse
    I liked how the whole Lincoln thing began at first. This weirdo desperate for attention willing to kill to get it. The sight of him showing up for the lineup in a white tuxedo was priceless. However, killing Gracie like that was a bit much and kidnapping Shirley just takes it to a more extreme level that throws the whole thing off. Always loved Laura Leighton and it was great to see her back. The case is rather intriguing with the ultra-deadpan other lover and the question of her sanity. The look on her face when she heard Alan say she was insane was truly scary. I just love the idea of Sidney playing Kimberly Shaw <G>



    The Jeffrey-Brad fight was a bit much but I liked the bit of Alan and Brad actually ready to work together to get rid of Jeffrey. And the revelation Jeffrey and Shirley were once involved was interesting to say the least and promises some developments for later. (Oh man, I so hope we see a wrestling bout between Denny and Jeffrey). The Denise bit seemed out of nowhere but her and Alan make an intriguing couple. I also look forward to more of Delta Burke as she's pretty funny and makes Denny think about his life (the bit of Alan doing cue cards to him was hysterical). So a good way to get back into the mix and it's helpful for them to say when the next episode is to pick it all up.moreless

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    • In the "Previously on Boston Legal" segment, a clip is shown of Lincoln Meyer (David Dean Bottrell) shouting at the judge. This clip was not shown during the previous episodes. Edit
    • When Alan Shore offers the highlighted insurance policy to opposing counsel, counsel extends his left hand to take it. When Alan then whips the policy away, we see it coming out of counsel's *right* hand. Edit

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    • Original International Air Dates: Slovakia: October 21, 2010 on JOJ Edit
    • Constance Zimmer joins the regular cast. Edit
    • Aired on a special night, following Desperate Housewives (in its original time slot from season 1). Edit

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    • Shirley: Are you okay? Denise: It's just that ever since Daniel died, I... All I can think about is... Shirley: Yeah. Denise: Sex. (Shirley looks startled) I walk down the street anything I pass in pants... I wanna have sex! Shirley: Oh. Denise: I'm not kidding, Shirley. I wanna screw anybody and everybody. Denny Crane is looking good to me right now. Edit
    • Denny: I must admit that the idea of a mother-daughter ménage à twaddle. Alan: I think you mean trois. Edit
    • Jeffrey: Denny. Seen Shirley? Denny: Why? Jeffrey: She was gonna meet me. Denny: Why? Jeffrey: We had some business to discuss. Denny: What sort of business? Jeffrey: The kind that wasn't yours, actually. Denny: I told Alan, I'm telling you. Stay away from Shirley. Edit

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    • Jeopardy The 'final Jeopardy' theme from the gameshow is heard as Denny, Bella and Bethany await the results of the paternity test. Edit

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