S01E01 Pilot
Nick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas.
The Defenders
S01E04: Nevada v. Cerrato
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.
Overview
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
S01E02 Las Vegas v. Reid
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...
S01E03 Nevada v. Carter
Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
S01E04 Nevada v. Cerrato
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...
S01E05 Nevada v. Senator Harper
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.
S01E06 Nevada v. Rodgers
Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
S01E07 Las Vegas v. Black Betty
Nick reluctantly defends an entertainer's girlfriend when she is charged with murder; Lisa's newest client reveals potentially dangerous information.
S01E08 Nevada v. Killa Diz
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.
S01E09 Whitten v. Fenlee
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...
S01E10 Nevada v. Dennis
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...
S01E11 Nevada v. Riley
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.
S01E12 Nevada v. Wayne
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.
S01E13 Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy
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.
S01E14 Nevada v. Doug the Mule
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.
S01E15 Nevada v. Hunter
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.
S01E16 Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals
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.
S01E17 Nevada v. Greene
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...
S01E18 Morelli v. Kaczmarek
The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.
Cast
Jim Belushi
Nick Morelli
Jerry O'Connell
Pete Kaczmarek
Jurnee Smollett
Lisa Tyler
Tanya Fischer
Zoey Waters
