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Trial & Error

2017TV-PG2 seasons7.0 / 10

Their first case is a real killer

A bright-eyed New York lawyer takes his first big case defending an eccentric poetry professor accused of murdering his wife.

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Synopsis

A bright-eyed New York lawyer takes his first big case defending an eccentric poetry professor accused of murdering his wife.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Pilot

22m4.9 / 10

When rollercizing poetry professor Larry Henderson is arrested for the brutal murder of his wife, bright-eyed lawyer Josh Segal comes down from New York to the quirky town of East Peck, South Carolina to defend his first big case. After meeting his eccentric client and odd-ball team, Josh quickly realizes he's in over his head.

Episode credits

Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Matthew Miller, Jeff AstrofGuest stars AJ Achinger, Angel Parker, Bob Gunton, Cristine Rose, Dave Allen, Del Hunter-White

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Episode 2

A Wrench in the Case

22m7.4 / 10

In trying to find an alternate theory to Larry throwing his wife through the window, Josh and his team discover another man's DNA in the bedroom, possibly leading to another suspect. Meanwhile, Josh is concerned about Larry's lack of emotion about the murder and his strange obsession with a skate wrench.

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Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Jeff AstrofGuest stars Patricia Belcher, Andy Daly, Marla Gibbs, Ervin Ross, Clint Culp, Jason Boggs, Josh Wood

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Episode 3

The Other Man

22m7.0 / 10

After coming up bust on a match to the DNA found in Larry's bedroom, Josh and his team discover a "sex print" on the wall that leads to a new suspect. Meanwhile, Josh gets sloppy and inadvertently gives a piece of damning evidence to the prosecution.

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Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Bill CallahanGuest stars Angel Parker, Bob Gunton, Cristine Rose, Kevin Durand, Van Epperson, John Platt

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Episode 4

An Unwelcome Distraction

22m6.4 / 10

When the new suspect turns up in a coma, Josh becomes sidetracked trying to solve this crime, eventually becoming a suspect himself. Meanwhile, prosecutor Carol Anne Keane presents the autopsy report, which reveals Larry's wife was struck by a blunt object, leading to a frantic search for the murder weapon.

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Directed by Jennifer CelottaWritten by Bill Martin, Mike SchiffGuest stars Angel Parker, Dave Allen, Patricia Belcher, Kevin Durand, Julie Hagerty, Ginger Gonzaga, Jeremy Denzlinger, Michael Christian Alexander

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Episode 5

Right-Hand Man

22m6.7 / 10

A new piece of evidence emerges that leads Josh an unlikely, and dangerous, new suspect: Larry's brother-in-law, Jeremiah Jefferson Davis. Meanwhile, the case takes another turn when the search for the murder weapon leads Dwayne to find a dismembered human arm.

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Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Craig Gerard, Matthew ZinmanGuest stars Angel Parker, Bob Gunton, Cristine Rose, Dave Allen, Patricia Belcher, Adam Shapiro, Mary Jo Catlett, Miguel Izaguirre

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Episode 6

Secrets & Lies

22m6.3 / 10

As Josh focuses on his new suspect, Larry insists on taking a lie-detector test to help prove his innocence, but the results drop a bombshell on the case and the family. Dwayne briefly becomes a hometown celebrity as the man who found an arm in the lake, and the team gets a surprising new benefactor.

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Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Sherry Bilsing, Ellen KreamerGuest stars Angel Parker, Bob Gunton, Cristine Rose, Dave Allen, Miguel Izaguirre, Johnathan McClain, Ivar Brogger, Zachary James Rukavina

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Episode 7

The Case Gets Big

22m7.3 / 10

As Josh prepares for trial, his boss, Mr. Mankiewicz comes down from New York to check up on him and reveals a gigantic hole in Josh's case. Meanwhile, Larry, unsettled by his rift with his daughter and Josh's boss being in town, takes matters into his own hands, with deadly consequences.

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Directed by Dean HollandWritten by Amy AniobiGuest stars Angel Parker, Cristine Rose, Ervin Ross, Fred Melamed, David Theune, Edwin H. Bravo, Lorna Scott, Steve Tom

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Episode 8

A Change In Defense

22m6.7 / 10

With the trial now getting national attention, Josh's boss, Mr. Mankiewicz has decided to take over the case, throwing the team into turmoil. Meanwhile, when Mankiewicz suggests Larry plead insanity, Josh and Carol Anne Keane must work together to convince Larry to stand trial.

Episode credits

Directed by Matt SohnWritten by Kassia Miller, Patrick Kang, Michael LevinGuest stars Patricia Belcher, Ervin Ross, Clint Culp, Kevin Durand, Fred Melamed, Adam Hagenbuch, Larry Cedar, Cheyenne Wilbur

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Episode 9

Opening Statements

22m6.3 / 10

As the trial officially begins, Josh's strategy of painting another suspect as the murderer takes a crucial blow. Meanwhile, Anne and Dwayne investigate why Larry's former lover, Alfonzo, isn't on the prosecution's witness list.

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Directed by Rebecca AsherWritten by Bill CallahanGuest stars Angel Parker, Patricia Belcher, Kevin Durand, Lorna Scott, Adam Hagenbuch, Kevin Daniels, Kiva Jump, John Hartman

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Episode 10

A Hostile Jury

22m6.3 / 10

Josh tries to show the hostile jury the real Larry when they visit the crime scene inside the Henderson home before they hear the devastating testimony of Larry's former lover, Alfonzo. Meanwhile, Anne and Dwayne search for Margaret's missing cell phone.

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Directed by Matt SohnWritten by Bill Martin, Mike SchiffGuest stars Angel Parker, Patricia Belcher, Marla Gibbs, Julie Hagerty, Lorna Scott, Kevin Daniels, John Hartman, Charles Emmett

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Episode 11

Unusual Suspect

22m6.7 / 10

After the prosecution presents its case for 28 grueling days, Josh's defense suffers a major setback when Summer turns into a suspect. When Larry forbids Josh from putting Summer on the stand, Josh must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to get Larry his freedom.

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Directed by Ryan CaseWritten by Craig Gerard, Matthew ZinmanGuest stars Bob Gunton, Cristine Rose, Dave Allen, Patricia Belcher, Andy Daly, Clint Culp, Julie Hagerty, Lorna Scott

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Episode 12

The Defense Rests

22m7.3 / 10

As Josh focuses on making his final case before closing arguments, he takes a huge gamble by putting Larry on the stand. Despite hiring the best witness coach in the South to train him, Larry's testimony leads to a shocking discovery about Larry's past that may be too difficult to overcome.

Episode credits

Directed by Matt SohnWritten by Jeff Astrof, Bill CallahanGuest stars Angel Parker, Cristine Rose, Patricia Belcher, Clint Culp, Julie Hagerty, Lorna Scott, John Hartman, Charles Emmett

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Episode 13

The Verdict

22m7.7 / 10finale

The trial is over and the verdict is finally announced. A key piece of evidence is found that answers the question, "Who killed Margaret Henderson".

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Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Jeff AstrofGuest stars Angel Parker, Bob Gunton, Cristine Rose, Dave Allen, Patricia Belcher, Clint Culp, Julie Hagerty, Adam Shapiro

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Trial & Error

Cast

Nicholas D'AgostoJosh Segal
John LithgowLarry Henderson
Kristin ChenowethLavinia Peck-Foster
Krysta RodriguezSummer Henderson
Steven BoyerDwayne Reed
Sherri ShepherdAnne Flatch
Jayma MaysCarol Anne Keane
Amanda PaytonNina Rudolph

Credits

Created by
Matthew Miller, Jeff Astrof
Written by
Jeff Astrof, Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman, Bill Callahan, Mike Schiff, Bill Martin, David J. Booth, Matthew Miller, Sherry Bilsing, Liz Astrof, Ellen Kreamer, Amy Aniobi, Melanie Boysaw, Michael Levin, Patrick Kang, Nora Nolan, Michael Levin, Patrick Kang, Kassia Miller

Production details

Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
23
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • NBCUnited States
  • Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
  • Bar-Gene ProductionsUnited States
  • Good SessionUnited States

Themes

mockumentarymurder trialspoof