Episode
Boston Legal: Can't We All Get a Lung?
Overview
Terminally ill Daniel Post needs Denise and Shirley's help after running afoul of the law. Meanwhile, Alan defends Jerry after his driving habits lead to trouble.
Details
- Series
- Boston Legal
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2006-09-19
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Can't We All Get a Lung? is Episode 1 in Season 3 of Boston Legal. It aired on 2006-09-19. The runtime is 43 min.
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