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In Vegas even justice is hot.
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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The Defenders premiered September 22, 2010. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Episode 1
Nick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas.
Directed by Davis GuggenheimWritten by Niels Mueller, Kevin KennedyGuest stars Teddy Sears, Cole Jensen, Gillian Vigman, Natalie Zea, Eric Ladin, Bruce Jarchow, Michael Adler, Helena Mattsson
Episode 2
Nick 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.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Teddy Sears, Cole Jensen, Mark Sinacori, Gillian Vigman, Natalie Zea, Susan May Pratt, Raphael Sbarge, Arye Gross
Episode 3
Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Cole Jensen, Mark Sinacori, Gillian Vigman, Natalie Zea, Alona Tal, Sam Jones, Michael Grant Terry, Freda Foh Shen
Episode 4
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.
Guest stars Milena Govich, Teddy Sears, Andrew R. Shaw, John Ales, Brandon Keener, Mark Rolston, Chris McGarry, A. Russell Andrews
Episode 5
In 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.
Written by Bruce Rasmussen, Jacqueline HoytGuest stars Teddy Sears, Nealla Gordon, Ambrit Millhouse, Laura San Giacomo, Steven Culp, Michelle Lombardo, Jessica Tuck, Michael Harney
Episode 6
Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
Directed by Jamie BabbitGuest stars Milena Govich, Glynn Turman, Marshall Allman, Louis Herthum, David Norona, Jonathan Goldstein, Peter Dobson, Scott Klace
Episode 7
Nick reluctantly defends an entertainer's girlfriend when she is charged with murder; Lisa's newest client reveals potentially dangerous information.
Guest stars Teddy Sears, Michael Adler, Andrew Hawkes, Lana Parrilla, Bernard White, Taylor Nichols, Marcus Giamatti, Michael Crider
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Rod HolcombGuest stars Teddy Sears, Nealla Gordon, J. August Richards, A. Russell Andrews, Julian Acosta, Romeo, Tyler Francavilla, Rockmond Dunbar
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Bruce Rasmussen, Peter NoahGuest stars Penn Jillette, Cole Jensen, James Bentley, Josh Latzer, Sheetal Gandhi, Julian Acosta, Linara Washington, Christopher Stanley
Episode 10
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.
Guest stars Teddy Sears, Austin Butler, Katherine LaNasa, Ambrit Millhouse, Monnae Michaell, David Norona, Nora Dunn, Erik Palladino
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Richard J. LewisGuest stars Matt Bushell, David Ramsey, Michael B. Silver, Kristin Richardson, Alberto Isaac, James Brolin, James Curreri, Nicolai Dorian
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Greg BeemanWritten by Bruce RasmussenGuest stars Teddy Sears, Tom Virtue, Monnae Michaell, Michael Harney, Kathleen Wilhoite, Trevor Morgan, Stephen Tobolowsky, Ellen Woglom
Episode 13
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.
Guest stars Katherine LaNasa, Nealla Gordon, Dean Norris, Michele Greene, April Grace, Laura Heisler, John Laughlin, Brynn Thayer
Episode 14
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.
Guest stars Lois Atkins, Elisabeth Harmon-Haid, Monnae Michaell, Erik Palladino, David Ramsey, Kuno Becker, Ryan Pinkston, Michael Chieffo
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Brad SilberlingGuest stars Lois Atkins, Glynn Turman, Nealla Gordon, Scott Klace, Kuno Becker, Dan Aykroyd, Robert Belushi, Pablo Espinosa
Episode 16
Nick 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.
Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Matt PayneGuest stars Monnae Michaell, David Ramsey, Kuno Becker, Stephanie Y. Wang, Judith Hoag, Christopher Cousins, Jonathan Chase, William Russ
Episode 17
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.
Guest stars Teddy Sears, Elisabeth Harmon-Haid, Arye Gross, Glynn Turman, Mark Rolston, Kuno Becker, Robert Belushi, Callard Harris
Episode 18
The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.
Directed by Paul McCraneGuest stars Teddy Sears, Nikki DeLoach, Gillian Vigman, Frank Sinatra Jr., Glynn Turman, Kuno Becker, Robert Belushi, Tanya Clarke
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