It was a return to the darker Alan of Season 1 in this episode. His treatment of Jerry still makes me shudder in that little piece of dialogue, showing again James Spader to be a fantastic actor. Jerry's character, confident because of the fake cigar, is utterly destroyed because of Alan's conduct. It was sad to see, but enthralling to watch- I did wonder what would happen to their friendship because of this episode.
And to see Alan struggle with it as he did in his other case was interesting. His closing about morality was probably one of the most moving he has done, and we see him again as a tortured individual.
Denny provided the light relief, as normal, with his behaviour in the Synagogue. It was refreshing to see a serious side to him being drawn out, however. The question of the middle east is carefully handled here.
Clarence and Claire remain as cute as ever- their whole blossoming relationship was sadly missed in Season 4.
Overall- perfection, a blend of drama, humour and interesting debate that only Boston Legal delivers so effectively.moreless
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When Alan tries two separate cases, one includes the defense of a therapist who was fired for his belief in UFO's. In the meantime Clarence is worried by Claire's dinner invitation; and Bethany attempts to bring out Denny's spirituality.
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Claire Simms |
 Gary Anthony Williams |
Clarence Bell |
 James Spader |
Alan Shore |
 Julie Bowen |
Denise Bauer |
 Mark Valley |
Brad Chase |
 Rene Auberjonois |
Paul Lewiston |
 Debra Mooney |
Judge Patrice Webb |
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 Jane Lynch |
Joanna Monroe |
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 Patrick Breen |
A.D.A. Otto Beadle |
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 Shelley Berman |
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The man's body, that got stolen from the museum, would not have his face showing, thus making him recognizable. During Plastination all skin is removed to preserve the donors' identity; their names are also never used in exhibitions. Shore's client would not have been able to identify her father.
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The rabbi reads a prayer, as Denny is shown to be asleep. But while the prayer is in midday, the words read belong to an evening prayer.
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Denny supposedly went to temple with Bethany on a Wednesday night for Tu B'Shevat (Jewish Arbor Day). However, in the temple they sang "Bim Bom/Shabbat Shalom", a song performed on Friday Nights (i.e., the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath). Additionally, Tu B'Shevat did fall on a Friday Night this year, not on a Wednesday.
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"The Decider" is a self-given name from President Bush. The Judge uses it in this episode.
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Alan: There's a problem with your theory, Jerry. As feasible as it sounds now, you and I both know when you actually get up to give your closing you're Hands Espenson. Chewing on a silly wooden cigarrette isn't going to distract you from the reality that you have very little trial experience, that you're scared to death just to be in the room and that as able as you may be to fool others or even yourself, I know what you are. And knowing that I know, feeling my stare upon you, that you'll be utterly reduced to an ineffective, mumbling, inarticulate man with Asperger's because that's what you are, Jerry.
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Alan: What do you think he looks like?
Denny: Like me; perhaps thinner.
Alan: You think he looks like you?
Denny: God made man in His image.
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Denny: ...these aliens in the form of Ann Margaret took me to their spacecraft and had sex with me.
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Denny: Holy crap, I shot the Rabbi.
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Original International Air Dates:
Slovakia: November 4, 2010 on JOJ -
At one point, Alan Shore says, "Denny, you think you can understand what it means to be Jewish." - an in-joke as William Shatner actually is Jewish.
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In the commericals for this episode, the voice over uses a variation of the Star Trek opening.
"These Lawyers go where no lawyer has gone before" is just one of the quotes from the episode.
This, of course, is yet ANOTHER little reference to Shatner's most famous role.
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Craig Bierko is removed from the opening credits.
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Denny: Same thing in Lebanon. They grab a few soldiers, you respond with overkill.
This is a reference to the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict which started with the July 12th when Hezbollah gunmen conducted a cross-border raid killing 8 and abducting 2 Israeli soldiers. Holding Lebanon responsible, Israel responded with a naval blockade and aerial & ground assaults ending in a cease-fire on August 14. -
Jerry: How many of you saw the X-Files? Friday nights? Lousy timeslot.
Christian Clemenson (Jerry Espensen) was a regular on The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. which aired right before The X-Files on Friday nights.
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