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The Defenders
The Defenders is a drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick and Pete are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot.
- Created by:
- Niels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy
- Cast:
- Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Tanya Fischer
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Pilot
2010-09-22 · 45mNick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.0Las Vegas v. Reid
2010-09-29 · 44mNick Morelli works the system to free a single mother accused of running down a jogger while chit chatting on her cell phone, meanwhile, Pete Kaczmarek does his best to help a man down on his luck.
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E03
Episode 3
Nevada v. Carter
2010-10-06 · 44mNick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
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E04
Episode 4
Nevada v. Cerrato
2010-10-13 · 44mNick 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 casino when he loses his fortune after a night of high rolling.
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E05
Episode 5
Nevada v. Senator Harper
2010-10-20 · 44mIn the middle of a divorce case, a client is charged with the kidnapping and burglary; Pete defends a cabana girl accused of assault and battery.
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E06
Episode 6
Nevada v. Rodgers
2010-10-27 · 44mNick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
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E07
Episode 7
Las Vegas v. Black Betty
2010-11-03 · 44mNick reluctantly defends an entertainer's girlfriend when she is charged with murder; Lisa's newest client reveals potentially dangerous information.
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E08
Episode 8
Nevada v. Killa Diz
2010-11-10 · 44mNick 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.
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E09
Episode 9
Whitten v. Fenlee
2010-11-17 · 44mWhen 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 blogger avoid jail after exposing an illusionist's magic trick.
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Nevada v. Dennis
2010-12-08 · 44mWhen 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 sister save a bear from being euthanized.
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E11
Episode 11
Nevada v. Riley
2010-12-15 · 44mNick 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.
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E12
Episode 12
Nevada v. Wayne
2011-01-12 · 43mNick'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.
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E13
Episode 13
Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy
2011-02-04 · 44mSeventeen 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 tools.
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E14
Episode 14
Nevada v. Doug the Mule
2011-02-11 · 44mWhen 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.
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E15
Episode 15
Nevada v. Hunter
2011-02-18 · 44mFacing 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.
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E16
Episode 16
Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals
2011-02-25 · 44mNick and Pete go after a pharmaceutical company for faulty packaging when two victims overdose on the same drug. Lisa is secretly seeing ADA Ward all the while considering a fascinating new job offer.
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E17
Episode 17
Nevada v. Greene
2011-03-04 · 44mUnable 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 strangled to death in a hot tub.
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E18
Episode 18
Morelli v. Kaczmarek
2011-03-11 · 42mThe firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.
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Jim Belushi
Nick Morelli
Jerry O'Connell
Pete Kaczmarek
Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Lisa Tyler
Tanya Fischer
Zoey Waters