Episode
Boston Legal: Selling Sickness
Overview
Shirley tackles a case involving a drug remedy for trauma; Alan, Denny and Bethany help a judge who is unhappy with his sexual orientation; and Denise learns she's pregnant, but is unsure of the father's identity.
Details
- Series
- Boston Legal
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 2007-02-06
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Selling Sickness is Episode 14 in Season 3 of Boston Legal. It aired on 2007-02-06. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 13: Dumping Bella
Denny goes ape when Bella is the target of animal-rights activists, who are being represented by her daughter--and his diminutive ex-girlfriend--Bethany. Meanwhile, Brad has doubts about his secret trysts with Denise; Claire is surprised by a new suitor; and Paul believes a costume party will raise everyone's spirits.
Episode 15: Fat Burner
Denny is arrested for illegally exporting human fat to be used as a fuel source; Clarence tries his first case--a homicide--with the help of Bethany and Paul; and a member of the firm leaves.
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