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TV series

Drop Dead Diva

2009TV-PG6 seasons7.7 / 10

Sometimes life throws you curves.

A shallow model suddenly dies in an accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-sized attorney.

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Synopsis

A shallow model suddenly dies in an accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-sized attorney.

Season 2 episodes

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Episode 1

Would I Lie to You?

43m8.0 / 10

Jane dreams she is in a big musical dance number, working at a food court where she is visited by judge Paula Abdul. Meanwhile, Tony represents Jane at her disbarment hearing, but the case takes a big hit when Kim testifies against Jane. But when Tony learns about Ethan, will his relationship with Jane be able to weather the shocking news?

Episode credits

Directed by Michael LangeWritten by Josh BermanGuest stars Ben Feldman, David Denman, Devon Gummersall, Paula Abdul, Robert Irvine, Paula Newsome

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Episode 2

Back from the Dead

43m8.0 / 10

Jane attempts to put her relationship issues aside when she has to focus on a custody case involving a man who suffered from amnesia for nine years. Kim and Parker represent a female writer who is suing to retain control of the fictitious male persona she created under her pen name, Jonathan Martin. Fred inadvertently ends up as Kim’s new assistant while Grayson organizes a gathering in memory of Deb’s birthday.

Episode credits

Directed by Melanie MayronWritten by Alex TaubGuest stars Ben Feldman, Brooke D'Orsay, David Denman, Wynn Everett, Ricki Lake, Chad Lowe, Veronica Cartwright

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Episode 3

The Long Road to Napa

43m8.0 / 10

Jane finds herself with two clients when she discovers both are married to the same man. Worse yet, she has trouble distinguishing her personal life in the courtroom when she discovers Tony is representing the Casanova. Kim takes on a custody case involving a baby adoption just as she finds herself with her own baby issues. Stacy decides to take destiny in her own hands when she invents the next must have item – the “Armvelope.”

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Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Morgan Gendel, Jeremy R. LittmanGuest stars Bellamy Young, Heather McComb, Ben Feldman, Vivica A. Fox, David Denman, Skyler Day, David Sutcliffe

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Episode 4

Home Away From Home

43m4.5 / 10

Just as Jane and Tony finally move their relationship to the next level, Tony receives some news that affects both their futures. When Teri's cousin faces deportation charges, Jane steps in to help with the case. Parker and Kim get closer outside of the law offices, while Grayson decides to sell the house he shared with Deb.

Episode credits

Directed by Kevin DowlingWritten by Jeffrey LippmanGuest stars Aaron Yoo, Ben Feldman, David Denman, James Snyder, Jeff Hephner, Emily Kuroda

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Episode 5

Senti-Mental Journey

43m8.0 / 10

When Jane's mother is unexpectedly arrested, Jane must represent her in court before Judge Summers and reconnect with the father she has never known in order to help her mom. Meanwhile, things between Parker and Kim heat up, and Grayson gets heavily invested in a case involving a Ponzi scheme. Teri attempts to help Fred with driving and dating.

Episode credits

Directed by Rick RosenthalWritten by Mimi Friedman, Jeanette CollinsGuest stars Ben Feldman, Rosie O'Donnell, Faith Prince, Kurt Fuller, Kellie Martin, Scottie Thompson

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Episode 6

Begin Again

43m4.5 / 10

Jane helps Grayson defend one of the singers of a famous pop duo and they decide to team up with the lawyer defending the duo’s other accused star, an attractive woman named Vanessa. But when Grayson and Vanessa hit it off both in and out of the courtroom, Jane will have to keep her mind on the trial despite feeling like the third wheel. Parker and Kim agree to help a bed and breakfast owner when the inn receives an excessively negative review that they suspect may not be impartial. Fred flaunts his new dating life in hopes of getting Stacy’s attention and making her jealous.

Episode credits

Directed by Michael LangeWritten by David FeigeGuest stars Ben Feldman, Candice King, Jaime Ray Newman, Mackenzie Mauzy, Cheryl White, Riki Lindhome

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Episode 7

A Mother's Secret

43m8.0 / 10

When Deb’s mom Bobbi requests Jane’s help in a legal matter, Jane discovers Bobbi had secrets of her own while she takes on a case involving a lab technician who is accused of stealing lab secrets. Meanwhile, Kim and Grayson work on a custody case involving a dueling couples pet chimp.

Episode credits

Directed by Arlene SanfordWritten by Josh BermanGuest stars Leelee Sobieski, Robin Givens, Ben Feldman, Sprague Grayden, Sharon Lawrence, Jaime Ray Newman, Scott Michael Campbell, Erik Jensen

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Episode 8

Queen of Mean

43m8.0 / 10

Jane meets the 'queen of mean' when she represents designer Ellie Tannen who is trying to stop the publication of a tell-all-book by her former assistant. Jane also decides to get back in the dating game and invites Hank the bailiff to a dinner party. Kim and Grayson represent a transgender woman who is feuding with her in-laws over her partner’s property.

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Directed by Michael GrossmanWritten by Amy Engelberg, Wendy EngelbergGuest stars Cybill Shepherd, Candis Cayne, Ben Feldman, David Berman, David Andrews, Laura Breckenridge

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Episode 9

Last Year's Model

43m8.0 / 10

Jane brings in an age discrimination case only to have Parker hand it over to Kim. Grayson takes on a real estate case where his clients claim their house is haunted and gets closer to Vanessa. Fred decides to help Stacy with her money woes by hiring her to serve divorce papers.

Episode credits

Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Alex Taub, Jeffrey LippmanGuest stars Jasmine Guy, Ben Feldman, Lauren Stamile, Brooke D'Orsay, Jaime Ray Newman

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Episode 10

Will & Grayson

43m8.0 / 10

Jane attends an awards banquet where she is to be honored for her legal services working with the LAPD but everyone is shocked, especially Jane, when a woman accuses her of stealing her husband. Even Jane begins to question if old Jane may have been involved with a married man. Meanwhile Grayson takes on a case that involves Vanessa’s ex-fiancé.

Episode credits

Directed by David WarrenWritten by Morgan Gendel, Jeremy R. LittmanGuest stars Ben Feldman, Rosie O'Donnell, Jaime Ray Newman, Brennan Elliott, Rusty Schwimmer, Leisha Hailey, John Brotherton, Brian Goodman

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Episode 11

Good Grief

43m8.0 / 10

Jane and Grayson take on a case involving a grieving man, coping with the loss of his wife by dressing as a clown. Parker and Kim represent a producer who is being sued by one of the participants on a reality dating show which leads Kim to question her own dating situation with Parker. Fred finally decides to tell Stacy how he feels about her.

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Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Mimi Friedman, Jeanette CollinsGuest stars Barry Watson, Ben Feldman, Matt Letscher, Jake Pavelka, Camille Guaty

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Episode 12

Bad Girls

43m8.0 / 10

Jane represents a young girl who is being cyber bullied by a popular girl in school. Parker’s old partner in the firm, Claire Harrison, returns to enlist his help in her divorce but Kim takes the reins on the case, only to discover Claire wants much more than a settlement. Grayson moves to the next level when he meets Vanessa’s parents.

Episode credits

Directed by John TerleskyWritten by Amy Engelberg, Wendy EngelbergGuest stars Ben Feldman, Brooke D'Orsay, Jaime Ray Newman, Natasha Henstridge, Kari Coleman, Amelia Rose Blaire, Gail O'Grady, Lisa Arrindell

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Episode 13

Freeze the Day

43m8.0 / 10finale

With Claire Harrison easing her way back into the firm, she partners with Kim on a case but proves she will stop at nothing to win, including pitting Kim’s insecurities about Parker against her. Meanwhile, Stacy books a Fancy Feast commercial and Fred has to hid his jealously when she has to “kiss” her pretend husband. Jane and Grayson take on a case involving a woman who wants to be cryogenically frozen which leads them both to think about the passing of Deb and leads to a series of events that could change Jane and Grayson’s lives forever.

Episode credits

Directed by Michael LangeWritten by Alex Taub, Jeffrey LippmanGuest stars Ben Feldman, Paula Abdul, Jaime Ray Newman, Natasha Henstridge, Gloria Reuben

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026

More about Drop Dead Diva

Cast

Brooke ElliottJane Bingum
April BowlbyStacy Barrett
Jackson HurstGrayson Kent
Kate LeveringKim Kaswell
Margaret ChoTeri Lee
Lex MedlinOwen French
Carter MacIntyreLuke Daniels
Josh StambergJay Parker

Credits

Created by
Josh Berman
Written by
Sandy Isaac, Jeremy R. Littman, Alex Taub, Josh Berman, Jeffrey Lippman, Amy Engelberg, Wendy Engelberg, Jeanette Collins

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
78
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • LifetimeUnited States
  • Post Road Productions
  • Osprey Productions

Themes

afterlifelaw firmlawyerlife after deathlife lessonsoverweightsecond life