Boston Legal Season 1 Episode 8 Loose Lips

Alan and Denny represent Kelly Nolan, a young woman who is suing a pharmaceutical company after experiencing negative side effects from their birth control pills. Meanwhile, Shirley has to defend a man who accidentally fired a gun at a gun range, resulting in the death of another person. Both cases lead to discussions about personal responsibility and the effects of one's actions.

Throughout the episode, Kelly's case becomes more complicated as details of her personal life are brought to light. Alan and Denny have to navigate her past actions and the potential impact they could have on the case. This gives way to discussions about victim-blaming and the ways in which people can be judged based on their past behavior.

Meanwhile, Shirley's case involves a man who accidentally causes an individual's death while at a gun range. The team debates the responsibility of the gun range versus the responsibility of the man who pulled the trigger. This leads to discussions about gun laws and the ways in which negligence can result in tragedy.

As the cases progress, the personal lives of the attorneys are also explored. Alan begins to have feelings for one of the associates at the firm, while Denny's relationship with a woman he met at a bar takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Shirley is confronted with a difficult decision regarding her relationship with a married man.

The episode concludes with the resolution of both cases, with Alan and Denny finding success for their client and Shirley resolving the issue with her case as well as her personal life. Throughout the episode, themes of personal responsibility and the impact of one's actions are explored, as well as the complex personal lives of the attorneys.