Julie Bowen, whose Boston Legal eagle Denise is currently enjoying what has to be one of the longest maternity leaves in U.S. history, is heading back to Crane, Poole & Schmidt this November, sources confirm to me exclusively.
Bowen, who made her last appearance in May ‘07 when Denise left to be a mom, will appear in this season’s 10th episode — two before the big series finale.
Speaking of which…
Bowen’s Legal hubby/baby daddy, Mark Valley, is not expected to turn up in the episode — no big surprise considering what he told me at the Fringe premiere last month — but someone else is. I’ve been asked not to reveal the identity of the returning alum as his/her deal is not yet finalized. It should be soon though.
In the meantime, guess away in the comments section. If you’re right, you might end up winning some cool swag. You probably won’t, but, hey, you might.
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for the love of God, I hope its Rhona Mitra
I want Monica Potter to return. I miss Lori. She was the only normal character on the show.
I hope it’s Rhona Mitra who had amazing chemistry with James Spader
Larry Miller as Edwin Poole?
Please be Betty White
Yes, let’s all hope that it’s Rhona Mita. That would make for a great ending for Alan.
I can’t believe someone wants Lori back, and becuase she’s normal. That’s why she had to leave, she was too normal.
Jeffrey Cojo?
Sharon Stone
They never should have let Julie Bowen go in the first place.
dylan mcdermott
I’d love it if it was Rebecca DeMornay (from the run on the Practice that introduced Denny Crane). I’d be good with Rhona Mitra, too. Maybe it’ll be Camryn Manheim.
Rona Mitri. PLEEASE!!!
How about Steve Harris (as JUDGE Eugene Young) from The Practice?
I wouldn’t mind Rebecca DeMorney, either!!
Betty White is already returning, I’m really hoping it’s René Auberjonois.
Please let it be Jeffrey Soho!
**Coho, my bad!
Craig Bierko? Please?
Lake Bell
She was always wondering if he faked his death to spare her the pain until he was cured….MICHAEL J. FOX for the win.
It has to be Rhona Mitra. no really, DEK, got that… it HAS to be Rhona Mitra; theres no other past who nds to be present in the shows finale more than Tara Wilson
WHO CARES? This show has always been about Spader and Shatner. Maybe Bergen to a small extent. But with the exception of Betty White, none of the others have ever mattered. Can anyone name any of the other stars over the years aside from the ones whose names are famous already (Larroquette)? TV is supposed to be about making stars, and this show never made any new star. So who cares if Julie Bowen is coming back? It’s not like Patrick Duffy coming back to Dallas, or even Jason Priestley making an appearance on the new 90210.
Tom Selleck???!!!???
I lost track of the show the last few years. But I am watching the final season. I like Julie Bowen and wish she was on more episodes than just the 10th…isn’t there only 11 episodes this season?
I would love Eugene, Eleanor, Bobby, or just about anyone from The Practice to show up. I don’t see it happening though.
Rhona Mitra coming back would be cool. So would the old guy who played Odo in Star Trek: DS9.
And I’m so glad Bowen is coming back. I loved her so much. But it sucks that Mark Valley probably won’t be back.
What about Freddie Prinze Jr? I think it would be cool if he came back. Even though he turned out to not be Denny’s son, he’s still pretty much like a son, just not in blood.
I’d love to see Rene Auberjonois back as Paul Lewiston, if only for one more appalled reaction to some Denny weirdism. We all were left with the impression he was busy managing from a corner office, anyway, so let him wander out and wag a finger.
I would love to see the peeping tom back for an episode….that Christmas episode was hilarious when he held Shirley hostage!
Larry Miller and a lack of pants, FTW
Wait! Is this the last season of Boston Legal? You said that she will “Bowen, who made her last appearance in May ‘07 when Denise left to be a mom, will appear in this season’s 10th episode — two before the big series finale.”
Do you mean SEASON FINALE? And why is this season so much shorteR?
when Julie Bowen’s character was pregnant, she was having affairs with both Mark Valley’s character and…Craig Bierko’s character. Valley was the father, but Bierko fell in love with Bowen, so I hope he comes back. loved him.