Series

The Defenders

2010 · 1 season · 18 episodes · Canceled · CBS

Comedy, Drama

TMDB 7.2 · 35 votes

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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.

Episodes

  • S01E01Pilot2010-09-2245m

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

  • S01E02Las Vegas v. Reid2010-09-2944m

    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.

  • S01E03Nevada v. Carter2010-10-0644m

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

  • S01E04Nevada v. Cerrato2010-10-1344m

    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.

  • S01E05Nevada v. Senator Harper2010-10-2044m

    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.

  • S01E06Nevada v. Rodgers2010-10-2744m

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

  • S01E07Las Vegas v. Black Betty2010-11-0344m

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

  • S01E08Nevada v. Killa Diz2010-11-1044m

    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.

  • S01E09Whitten v. Fenlee2010-11-1744m

    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.

  • S01E10Nevada v. Dennis2010-12-0844m

    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.

  • S01E11Nevada v. Riley2010-12-1544m

    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.

  • S01E12Nevada v. Wayne2011-01-1243m

    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.

  • S01E13Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy2011-02-0444m

    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.

  • S01E14Nevada v. Doug the Mule2011-02-1144m

    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.

  • S01E15Nevada v. Hunter2011-02-1844m

    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.

  • S01E16Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals2011-02-2544m

    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.

  • S01E17Nevada v. Greene2011-03-0444m

    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.

  • S01E18Morelli v. Kaczmarek2011-03-1142m

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

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