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The Defenders — Season 1

18 episodes

Season 1 Review

Season 1 of The Defenders premiered 2010-09-22 and ran 18 episodes through 2011-03-11.

Episodes

1
SummaryNick and Pete defend a young man facing a murder charge in a case unique to Vegas that requires a slight bending of the rules and 'by any means necessary'…
2010-09-22 ★ 8
2
SummaryNick works the system to free a single mother accused of running down a jogger while chit chatting on her cell phone, meanwhile, Pete does his best to help a…
2010-09-29
3
SummaryNick defends a stripper accused of solicitation, and Pete is forced to take an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.Our TakeA transition episode that sets up more than…
2010-10-06
4
SummaryNick is ready to accept a simple arson case until he realizes that his client could be convicted of first-degree murder. Meanwhile, Pete helps a lottery winner take on a…
2010-10-13
5
SummaryNick and Pete are shocked when their client, a state senator, is charged with the kidnapping and burglary of his mistress in the midst of a divorce case. Meanwhile, Pete…
2010-10-20
6
SummaryWhen a man is killed and an off-duty cop is left wounded in a bar shooting, Nick must prove reasonable doubt in his client's charge for attempted murder. Meanwhile, Pete…
2010-10-27
7
SummaryWhen an entertainer's girlfriend is charged with his murder, Nick begrudgingly accepts Pete's request to represent the finicky mistress. Meanwhile, Lisa battles a moral dilemma when her newest client reveals…
2010-11-03
8
SummaryNick comes to the defense of a young rapper wanted on two counts of first-degree murder. Meanwhile, Pete takes the case of an Internet hacker facing RICO charges.Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road. Watchable,…
2010-11-10
9
SummaryWhen a woman's husband dies from a fall on a construction site, Nick and Pete look to prove wrongful death against the company. Meanwhile, Pete tries to help an online…
2010-11-17
10
SummaryWhen a young man is pulled over carrying guns with filed-off serial numbers, Nick and Pete try to get the charges thrown out. Meanwhile, Nick agrees to help the ADA's…
2010-12-08
11
SummaryNick and Pete come to the aid of a troubled ex-football player charged with battery. Meanwhile, Pete becomes exasperated when his father shows up in town.Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road. Watchable, but you'll…
2010-12-15
12
SummaryNick's personal ties to a young man charged with sexual assault prompt him to defend the accusations. Meanwhile, Pete is stunned when he has jury duty.Our TakeFine. Just fine. The…
2011-01-12
13
SummarySeventeen years after disappearing on the eve of his wife's murder trial, a man from Nick's past returns to Vegas looking to prove his innocence by relying on new technological…
2011-02-04
14
SummaryWhen a young man is pulled over carrying 30 bricks of cocaine, Nick and Pete look to prove their client was duped by a girl he met on spring break.Our…
2011-02-11
15
SummaryFacing thirty counts of possession of a controlled substance, an overconfident judge turns to Nick, who has no choice but to help acquit him of the charges.Our TakeFine. Just fine.…
2011-02-18
16
SummaryTwo separates incidents of victims overdosing on epinephrine prompt Nick and Pete to sue a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company for faulty packaging. Meanwhile, Lisa has a secret affair with ADA…
2011-02-25
17
SummaryUnable to recall any events from the previous night, the son of a hotel owner turns to Nick and Pete for help after he awakes to find a casino host…
2011-03-04
18
SummaryThe law firm of Morelli & Kaczmarek is no more when Nick and Pete temporarily dissolve their partnership so they can both represent a husband and wife accused of murdering…
2011-03-11