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The Defenders

  • TV-PG
  • 2010–2011
  • 1 season
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 7.2

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.

Episodes

18 episodes
  1. 1Pilot

    45 minSep 22, 2010

    Nick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas.

  2. 2Las Vegas v. Reid

    44 minSep 29, 2010

    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.

  3. 3Nevada v. Carter

    44 minOct 6, 2010

    Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.

  4. 4Nevada v. Cerrato

    44 minOct 13, 2010

    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.

  5. 5Nevada v. Senator Harper

    44 minOct 20, 2010

    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.

  6. 6Nevada v. Rodgers

    44 minOct 27, 2010

    Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.

  7. 7Las Vegas v. Black Betty

    44 minNov 3, 2010

    Nick reluctantly defends an entertainer's girlfriend when she is charged with murder; Lisa's newest client reveals potentially dangerous information.

  8. 8Nevada v. Killa Diz

    44 minNov 10, 2010

    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.

  9. 9Whitten v. Fenlee

    44 minNov 17, 2010

    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.

  10. 10Nevada v. Dennis

    44 minDec 8, 2010

    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.

  11. 11Nevada v. Riley

    44 minDec 15, 2010

    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.

  12. 12Nevada v. Wayne

    43 minJan 12, 2011

    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.

  13. 13Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy

    44 minFeb 4, 2011

    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.

  14. 14Nevada v. Doug the Mule

    44 minFeb 11, 2011

    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.

  15. 15Nevada v. Hunter

    44 minFeb 18, 2011

    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.

  16. 16Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals

    44 minFeb 25, 2011

    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.

  17. 17Nevada v. Greene

    44 minMar 4, 2011

    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.

  18. 18Morelli v. Kaczmarek

    42 minMar 11, 2011

    The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.

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Series cast

Jim BelushiNick Morelli18 episodes
Jerry O'ConnellPete Kaczmarek18 episodes
Jurnee Smollett-BellLisa Tyler18 episodes
Tanya FischerZoey Waters18 episodes
Teddy SearsADA Thomas Cole10 episodes
Glynn TurmanJudge Bob Owens5 episodes
Nealla GordonJudge Susan White5 episodes
Monnae MichaellJudge Bass5 episodes
Kuno BeckerTony Velasco5 episodes
Cole JensenSammy Morelli4 episodes
Gillian VigmanJessica Morelli4 episodes
Robert BelushiADA Nicholson4 episodes
Natalie ZeaADA Meredith Kramer3 episodes
Ambrit MillhouseCourt Clerk3 episodes
Julian AcostaJudge Reyes3 episodes
David RamseyADA Matt Ward3 episodes
Milena GovichA.D.A. Tracy Hunt2 episodes
Lois AtkinsLucy Cardell2 episodes

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