Steven Anderson

Alan Shore decides to represent an ex-lover who was institutionalised after threatening his life; Denny Crane's behaviour causes concern among the partners.

Denny Crane's long-lost son (Freddie Prinze Jr.) resurfaces as the lawyer representing environmental interests against a shopping mall development planned by one of the firm's biggest clients.

When a student finds a former teacher's car keys in an old desk, Lilly and the team take a new look at the teacher's death that was previously thought to be a fatal carjacking.

The team worries about Abby when she becomes too involved with solving the murder of a naval scientist; Tony's newest fling brings trouble.

Vivien gives birth, Violet discovers who is the father to one of her new siblings, and Tate and Violet attempt to eliminate some ghosts from the house.

Carl and Shirley prepare for their wedding; Alan tries to persuade the Supreme Court to let Denny use a non-FDA approved drug to cure his Alzheimer's disease.