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5/10This is a show centered around two main characters that differ from each other in every conceivable way except one, i.e. hating women.
Reviewed on January 31, 2026
Boston Legal(2004)
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the courtroom.
7.95 seasons101 episodesEnded
ComedyDrama
Boston Legal Synopsis
Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.
Boston Legal (2004) is a comedy and drama series that premiered on October 3, 2004, spanning 5 seasons and 101 episodes. It stars James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen and John Larroquette. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 397 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2004-10-03
- Last aired:
- 2008-12-08
- Producers:
- Mike Listo, Lawrence Broch, David E. Kelley
Boston Legal (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Boston Legal before you start streaming.
Boston Legal Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Spader
as Alan Shore
William Shatner
as Denny Crane
Candice Bergen
as Shirley Schmidt
John Larroquette
as Carl Sack
Tara Summers
as Katie Lloyd
Christian Clemenson
as Jerry Espenson
Key crew
Executive produced by Mike Listo, Lawrence Broch and David E. Kelley.
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Boston Legal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 397 ratings.
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Boston Legal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Boston Legal?
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Boston Legal (2004) is available to stream on Hulu, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Boston Legal are there?
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Boston Legal has 5 seasons and 101 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 3, 2004.
Is Boston Legal still running?
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No. Boston Legal is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 8, 2008.
Who is in the cast of Boston Legal?
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Boston Legal (2004) stars James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, John Larroquette and Tara Summers. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Boston Legal any good?
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Boston Legal (2004) is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 397 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Boston Legal trailer?
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The official Boston Legal trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.