Brand new lawyers work for both the defense and the prosecution as they handle the most high profile and high stakes cases in the country – all as their personal lives intersect.
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Brand new lawyers work for both the defense and the prosecution as they handle the most high profile and high stakes cases in the country – all as their personal lives intersect.
Season 2 episodes
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Sandra, with the help of new investigator Ted, must defend a teenage gamer whose online argument leads to a police raid that ends with the death of a United States senator. A personal connection to the “swatting” case makes Roger determined to charge the teenager to the fullest extent of the law and pushes Kate to her limits in the process. Meanwhile, Jay is tasked with defending New York’s most spoiled millennial from going to jail for her petty crimes.
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Directed by Tom VericaWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Olivia Sandoval, Arlene Barshinger, Rahvaunia, Sara Mia Serrander, Eyal Podell, Spencer Garrett, Kathe Mazur, Zibby Allen
Tina faces legal consequences as she defiantly insists on protecting a young boy after his father, a witness in Leonard’s case, has a run-in with ICE agents that could lead to his deportation. Elsewhere, Kate is determined to establish her worth to Roger and takes on a significant murder case involving a prominent New York criminal defense attorney.
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Directed by Kevin DowlingWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Olivia Sandoval, Robin Roberts, Michael Beach, Harry Zinn, Arlene Barshinger, Nalini Sharma, Sara Mia Serrander, Steven Culp
Seth becomes committed to taking an immune international diplomat to trial so he can get out of general crime and onto a more senior unit. Sandra works on a kidnapping case and is convinced the kidnapping was an accident. Meanwhile, Jay is certain that taking a different route to work will determine how successful he will be in the courtroom.
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Directed by Amanda MarsalisWritten by Eli AttieGuest stars Olivia Sandoval, Matthew Foster, Arlene Barshinger, Sara Mia Serrander, Harris Yulin, Justin Alston, Nigel Gibbs, Jennifer Hasty
The team in the public defender’s office takes on the case of a young man accused of strangling a woman to death and are determined to prove him innocent. Meanwhile, Tina and Sandra go head-to-head after a man is arrested while transporting a body part through the airport. Elsewhere, Seth and Leonard grow closer after they are tasked with speaking to a conference of an unusually young group of future lawyers.
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Directed by Keith BoakWritten by Karine RosenthalGuest stars Nate Torrence, Frederick Dawson, Eugene Kim, Julie Dretzin, Arlene Barshinger, Rahvaunia, Adria Tennor, Sara Mia Serrander
Sandra urges Kate to take on a case against a very powerful and well-respected judge who is accused of wrongfully sentencing young children for profit. When Judge Bryne is asked to testify in the case, he questions his role in the rigid justice system and must make a very difficult decision. Elsewhere, Seth temporarily moves in with Jay until a leak in his apartment is fixed.
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Directed by Claudia YarmyWritten by Michelle LirtzmanGuest stars Dabney Coleman, Anna Khaja, Arlene Barshinger, Arthur Darbinyan, Sara Mia Serrander, Nida Khurshid, Brad Beyer, René Ashton
Leonard takes on one of the country’s best and most prolific litigators in a case that leads him to grapple with his personal feelings related to race and privilege in America. Back at the public defender’s office, Jay takes on his first drug case, but things heat up when he has to work with a rather unconventional lawyer. Elsewhere, Sandra tries to prove she’s not a workaholic and bonds with Ted over boxing to let off some much-needed steam.
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Directed by DeMane DavisWritten by Zahir McGheeGuest stars Olivia Sandoval, Obba Babatundé, Michael Beach, Arlene Barshinger, Rahvaunia, Sara Mia Serrander, Brandon Win, Marshall Allman
Sandra is tasked with negotiating a plea agreement for a homeless man accused of trespassing a national wildlife refuge. However, she later suspects that he might have been involved in a more serious offense and enlists Ted to help her investigate. Meanwhile, Roger and Jill’s relationship is tested when the prosecution is forced to subpoena Sandra after learning she may have further knowledge of the crime. Elsewhere, Seth starts spiraling out of control after accidentally stealing evidence in a drug case.
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Directed by Jim McKayWritten by Kristin NewmanGuest stars Arlene Barshinger, Rahvaunia, Sara Mia Serrander, Mark Atteberry, Maynor Alvarado, Lyudmila Velikaya, Jorga Caye
Allison defends a man arrested for selling illegal cigarettes and is determined to get him released without bail. Elsewhere, Judge Byrne is called to jury duty where his excitement for a chance at experiencing the criminal justice system from another perspective is quickly tempered by the harsh realities of the process. Meanwhile, Sandra is still emotionally recovering after sending her client to prison for murder.
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Directed by Valerie WeissWritten by Chelsea GrateGuest stars Sara Mia Serrander, Melinda McGraw, Yvette Cason, Tracy Vilar, Mike Wade, Terrell Tilford, Rene Moran, Brea Bee
Sandra and Kate’s relationship is put to the test when they go head-to-head over a high-profile bank robbery case. On the defense side, Alison helps Jay as he decides to take an unconventional approach defending their war veteran client. Meanwhile, Tina gives Roger advice about his relationship with Jill, a relationship beginning to show its cracks.
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Directed by Daisy von Scherler MayerWritten by Alexander Newman-WiseGuest stars Anthony Jennings, Rahvaunia, Sara Mia Serrander, Philippa Coulthard, Carlos Miranda, Deniz Akdeniz, Ross Mackenzie, Roxana Ortega
On Election Day, Jay turns to Kate and the team for help after his parents and other voters are illegally intimidated at their polling place. Meanwhile, Roger and Jill’s relationship is at an impasse when Sandra learns that they are romantically involved and challenges Jill’s judgement. Elsewhere, Seth gets assigned to the case of a lifetime, but his anxiety increases when he is appointed a bodyguard to help protect him, all while Sandra and Ted take their relationship up a notch.
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Directed by Tom VericaWritten by Paul William DaviesGuest stars Olivia Sandoval, Michael Beach, Anna Khaja, Rahvaunia, Arthur Darbinyan, Sara Mia Serrander, Anthony Chang, Rich Hutchman
Paul William Davies, Eli Attie, Karine Rosenthal, Zahir McGhee, Michelle Lirtzman, Celia Finkelstein, Kristin Newman, Sarah Fain, Donald Todd, Elizabeth Craft, Alexander Newman-Wise, Chelsea Grate
