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Perry Mason · S2 · E1

Chapter Nine

  • TV-MA
  • Mar 6, 2023
  • 54 min
  • 6.2

1933. In the months following the Dodson trial, an aimless Perry leans on Della to keep the law firm afloat. While Paul accepts a job from an unlikely source, corrupt oil scion Brooks McCutcheon recruits Detective Holcomb in his quest to reshape the future of Los Angeles.

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1933. In the months following the Dodson trial, an aimless Perry leans on Della to keep the law firm afloat. While Paul accepts a job from an unlikely source, corrupt oil scion Brooks McCutcheon recruits Detective Holcomb in his quest to reshape the future of Los Angeles.

Season 2

8 episodes
  1. 1Chapter Nine

    54 minMar 6, 20236.2Now viewing

    1933. In the months following the Dodson trial, an aimless Perry leans on Della to keep the law firm afloat. While Paul accepts a job from an unlikely source, corrupt oil scion Brooks McCutcheon recruits Detective Holcomb in his quest to reshape the future of Los Angeles.

  2. 2Chapter Ten

    53 minMar 13, 20235.9

    After a manhunt pegs brothers Rafael and Mateo Gallardo for the McCutcheon murder, Perry initially resists taking the case… until a hunch reels him in. Later, Della goes on a date with a new flame while Paul wrestles with a shocking truth.

  3. 3Chapter Eleven

    55 minMar 20, 20236.0

    As Rafael and Mateo face discrimination from their fellow inmates and the court, Perry continues his push for justice, while Della engages the help of wealthy socialite Camilla Nygaard. Later, Paul chases leads in the Hooverville, and Perry goes head-to-head with tycoon Lydell McCutcheon.

  4. 4Chapter Twelve

    50 minMar 27, 20235.4

    When Paul’s explosive discovery blows a massive hole in Rafael and Mateo’s story, Perry begins to question his clients’ innocence, while Della doubles-down on the case.

  5. 5Chapter Thirteen

    48 minApr 3, 20236.5

    As the Gallardos’ trial nears, Perry attempts to negotiate with the DA. Rafael and Mateo recount the real-life consequences of the McCutcheons’ Los Angeles expansion. Later, the pursuit of a lead lands Paul in danger, and Perry makes a convincing demonstration in court.

  6. 6Chapter Fourteen

    Apr 10, 20236.3

    After he’s subpoenaed, Holcomb offers Perry an olive branch. Meanwhile, Della continues to foster her relationships with Camilla and Anita, giving her the confidence to question her first witness – and push the verdict in the Gallardos’ favor.

  7. 7Chapter Fifteen

    52 minApr 17, 20236.1

    Facing career-ending accusations and potential jailtime, Perry must turn to Strickland to stay ahead of the prosecution—and Lydell. With the Gallardos' fate in the balance, Della presses Hamilton for answers, while Paul enlists Clara to infiltrate a wealthy white suburb in pursuit of the truth.

  8. 8Chapter Sixteen

    49 minApr 24, 20235.2

    As their final day in court nears, Mateo and Rafael prepare for the worst, while Perry, Della, and Paul work with an unlikely ally to sway the prosecution’s hand. Then, after making his closing arguments, Perry faces the consequences of his relentless pursuit of justice.

Guest stars

Shea WhighamPete Strickland
Gayle RankinEmily Dodson
Veronica FalcónLupe Gibbs
Molly EphraimHazel Prystock
Paul RaciLydell McCutcheon
Jen TullockAnita St. Pierre
Sean AstinSunny Gryce
Tommy DeweyBrooks McCutcheon
Jee Young HanMarion Kang
Jon ChaffinMorris
John ProskyWalter Crippen
Robert Curtis BrownJudge Carlisle
Tyler Jacob MooreBake Matthews
Nate MooneyMr. Kellard
Leo MarksHarold Hudlin
Matt BushEd Purtell