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The Defenders

Wed, Sep 22, 2010
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    as Nick Morelli
  • Jerry O'Connell
    Jerry O'Connell
    as Pete Kaczmarek
  • Jurnee Smollett
    Jurnee Smollett
    as Lisa Tyler
  • Tanya Fischer
    Tanya Fischer
    as Zoey Waters
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Episodes

1 season · 18 episodes

Ended · 18 aired
Season 1
18 episodes · 18 aired
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  • E1
    Pilot
    Aired · Thu, Sep 23, 2010 · 60m

    Nick 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' tactics.

  • E2
    Las Vegas v. Reid
    Aired · Thu, Sep 30, 2010 · 60m

    Nick 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 man down on his luck.

  • E3
    Nevada v. Carter
    Aired · Thu, Oct 7, 2010 · 60m

    Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation, and Pete is forced to take an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.

  • E4
    Nevada v. Cerrato
    Aired · Thu, Oct 14, 2010 · 60m

    Nick 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.

  • E5
    Nevada v. Senator Harper
    Aired · Thu, Oct 21, 2010 · 60m

    Nick 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 defends an attractive cabana girl from accusations of assault and battery.

  • E6
    Nevada v. Rodgers
    Aired · Thu, Oct 28, 2010 · 60m

    When 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 tries to cut a deal for man caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.

  • E7
    Las Vegas v. Johnson
    Aired · Thu, Nov 4, 2010 · 60m

    When 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 information that could be dangerous.

  • E8
    Nevada v. Killa Diz
    Aired · Thu, Nov 11, 2010 · 60m

    Nick 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.

  • E9
    Whitten v. Fenlee
    Aired · Thu, Nov 18, 2010 · 60m

    When 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.

  • E10
    Nevada v. Dennis
    Aired · Thu, Dec 9, 2010 · 60m

    When 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.

  • E11
    Nevada v. Riley
    Aired · Thu, Dec 16, 2010 · 60m

    Nick 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.

  • E12
    Nevada v. Wayne
    Aired · Thu, Jan 13, 2011 · 60m

    Nick'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.

  • E13
    Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy
    Aired · Sat, Feb 5, 2011 · 60m

    Seventeen 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.

  • E14
    Nevada V. Doug the Mule
    Aired · Sat, Feb 12, 2011 · 60m

    When 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.

  • E15
    Nevada v. Hunter
    Aired · Sat, Feb 19, 2011 · 60m

    Facing 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.

  • E16
    Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals
    Aired · Sat, Feb 26, 2011 · 60m

    Two 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 Ward while contemplating an intriguing job offer.

  • E17
    Nevada v. Greene
    Aired · Sat, Mar 5, 2011 · 60m

    Unable 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.

  • E18
    Morelli v. Kaczmarek
    Aired · Sat, Mar 12, 2011 · 60m

    The 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 a yoga instructor.