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.










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 RenĂ© Auberjonois.
Please let it be Jeffrey Soho!