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Boston Legal: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

ABC drama and comedy series (2004–2008), 5 seasons.

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Quick answer · Season 5

Boston Legal is a drama and comedy series that aired on ABC, running from 2004 to 2008 with 5 seasons and 101 episodes. Boston Legal has ended. Its final episode aired on December 8, 2008.

U.S. premiere: September 22, 2008
Where: ABC
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 13
Finale: December 8, 2008

Where to watch Boston Legal season 5 in the U.S.

Where to watch Boston Legal season 5 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
ABC	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	September 22, 2008 – December 8, 2008	Original U.S. run on ABC. [1]

Season 5 episode schedule

Boston Legal season 5 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Smoke Signals	Mon, Sep 22, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Guardians and Gatekeepers	Mon, Sep 29, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Dances with Wolves	Mon, Oct 6, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	True Love	Mon, Oct 13, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	The Bad Seed	Mon, Oct 20, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Happy Trails	Mon, Oct 27, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Mad Cows	Mon, Nov 3, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Roe	Mon, Nov 10, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Kill, Baby, Kill!	Mon, Nov 17, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Thanksgiving	Mon, Nov 24, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Juiced	Mon, Dec 1, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Made in China	Mon, Dec 8, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Last Call	Mon, Dec 8, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Boston Legal

Boston Legal is a drama and comedy series that aired on ABC, running from 2004 to 2008 with 5 seasons and 101 episodes. Boston Legal has ended. Its final episode aired on December 8, 2008.

Season 5: Season 5 of Boston Legal aired from September 22, 2008 to December 8, 2008 on ABC (13 episodes).

Network / service: ABC (first aired October 3, 2004)
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): James Spader (Alan Shore), William Shatner (Denny Crane), Candice Bergen (Shirley Schmidt), René Auberjonois (Paul Lewiston), Mark Valley (Brad Chase)

All seasons

Season 5

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Season 5 of Boston Legal aired from September 22, 2008 to December 8, 2008 on ABC (13 episodes).

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Season 4

Season complete

Season 4 of Boston Legal aired from September 25, 2007 to May 21, 2008 on ABC (20 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of Boston Legal aired from September 19, 2006 to May 29, 2007 on ABC (24 episodes).

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Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of Boston Legal aired from September 27, 2005 to May 16, 2006 on ABC (27 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of Boston Legal aired from October 3, 2004 to March 20, 2005 on ABC (17 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Boston Legal are there?

Boston Legal has 5 seasons and 101 episodes listed, airing from October 3, 2004 to December 8, 2008.

Is Boston Legal cancelled or ended?

Boston Legal has ended. Its final episode aired on December 8, 2008.

Where can I watch Boston Legal?

Boston Legal originally aired on ABC in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check ABC's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.