TV series
Boston Legal
2004–2008, English, on ABC. Created by David E. Kelley.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the courtroom.
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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 101
- Episode length
- 42 min
- Status
- Ended in 2008
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7.9/10 from 408 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Boston Legal is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Latest episode
S5 E13: Last Call (2)
Aired 8 December 2008
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- David E. KelleyCreator
- James SpaderAlan Shore · 101 ep
- William ShatnerDenny Crane · 101 ep
- Candice BergenShirley Schmidt · 91 ep
- Mark ValleyBrad Chase · 70 ep
- René AuberjonoisPaul Lewiston · 70 ep
- Julie BowenDenise Bauer · 52 ep
- Christian ClemensonJerry Espenson · 50 ep
- Gary Anthony WilliamsClarence Bell · 34 ep
- John LarroquetteCarl Sack · 33 ep
- Tara SummersKatie Lloyd · 33 ep
- Constance ZimmerClaire Simms · 24 ep
- Henry GibsonJudge Brown · 24 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 October 2004
- Last aired
- 8 December 2008
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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News & fan talk
What Boston Legal is based on
Boston Legal is based on The Practice, a television series by David E. Kelley.
Television series
The Practice
By David E. Kelley
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Boston Legal: quick answers
Is Boston Legal worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 408 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Boston Legal are there?
Boston Legal has 5 seasons and 101 episodes, about 42 minutes each.
Is Boston Legal finished?
Yes. Boston Legal ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Boston Legal on?
Boston Legal is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Boston Legal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Boston Legal is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Boston Legal?
If you liked Boston Legal, try Franklin & Bash, Harry's Law, Ally McBeal.
Who created Boston Legal?
Boston Legal was created by David E. Kelley and stars James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen.
What is Boston Legal based on?
Boston Legal is based on The Practice, a television series by David E. Kelley.