Roeboston Legal : Season 5 Episode 8 Apr 2026

The eighth episode of 's fifth season is titled " Roe " . It originally aired on November 10, 2008, on ABC. Episode Summary

The episode follows two main legal storylines that tackle sensitive ethical and personal issues: RoeBoston Legal : Season 5 Episode 8

: Alan Shore and Shirley Schmidt represent a 15-year-old Chinese immigrant who is seeking a judicial bypass to obtain an abortion. The case becomes complicated when it is revealed that her motivation for the abortion is sex-selective, leading Alan and Shirley to confront their own moral misgivings. The eighth episode of 's fifth season is titled " Roe "

: Jerry Espenson is charged with aggravated assault after punching a customer at a coffee shop who was ridiculing him. Insisting on defending himself, Jerry's eccentric courtroom style is highlighted in a sequence where he sings and dances to the show's theme music. Cast and Credits Director : Bill D'Elia Writer : David E. Kelley Key Guest Stars : Ming-Na Wen as Ming Wang Shu (the girl's mother) Charlet Chung as Kim Wang Shu Roma Maffia as Judge Victoria Peyton Henry Gibson as Judge Clark Brown The case becomes complicated when it is revealed