The Defenders

2010 - 2011

Pilot

22nd September 2010

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.

Las Vegas v. Reid

29th September 2010

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.

Nevada v. Carter

6th October 2010

Episode 3

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

Nevada v. Cerrato

13th October 2010

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.

Nevada v. Senator Harper

20th October 2010

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.

Nevada v. Rodgers

27th October 2010

Episode 6

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

Las Vegas v. Black Betty

3rd November 2010

Episode 7

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

Nevada v. Killa Diz

10th November 2010

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.

Whitten v. Fenlee

17th November 2010

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.

Nevada v. Dennis

8th December 2010

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.

Nevada v. Riley

15th December 2010

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.

Nevada v. Wayne

12th January 2011

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.

Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy

4th February 2011

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.

Nevada v. Doug the Mule

11th February 2011

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.

Nevada v. Hunter

18th February 2011

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.

Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals

25th February 2011

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.

Nevada v. Greene

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.

Morelli v. Kaczmarek

11th March 2011

Episode 18

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

Top Cast

Jim Belushi•Jerry O'Connell•Jurnee Smollett

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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Full Cast

Jim Belushi Image

Jim Belushi

Nick Morelli

Jerry O'Connell Image

Jerry O'Connell

Pete Kaczmarek

Jurnee Smollett Image

Jurnee Smollett

Lisa Tyler

Tanya Fischer Image

Tanya Fischer

Zoey Waters

Full Crew

Kevin Kennedy

Executive Producer

Carol Mendelsohn Image

Carol Mendelsohn

Executive Producer

John Forrest Niss

Co-Producer

Harry Gantz

Executive Producer

Niels Mueller

Executive Producer

Joe Gantz Image

Joe Gantz

Executive Producer

Davis Guggenheim Image

Davis Guggenheim

Executive Producer

Lewis Abel

Co-Executive Producer

Felicia Fasano

Casting

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