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The Defenders

The Defenders

★ 7.2/10•2010•1h 0m•TV-PG•Comedy•Drama
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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.

StatusCanceled
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 22, 2010

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE145m

Pilot

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

Sep 22, 2010

Episode 2 - Las Vegas v. ReidE244m

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 his luck.

Sep 29, 2010

Episode 3 - Nevada v. CarterE344m

Nevada v. Carter

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

Oct 6, 2010

Episode 4 - Nevada v. CerratoE444m

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.

Oct 13, 2010

Episode 5 - Nevada v. Senator HarperE544m

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.

Oct 20, 2010

Episode 6 - Nevada v. RodgersE644m

Nevada v. Rodgers

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

Oct 27, 2010

Episode 7 - Las Vegas v. Black BettyE744m

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.

Nov 3, 2010

Episode 8 - Nevada v. Killa DizE844m

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.

Nov 10, 2010

Episode 9 - Whitten v. FenleeE944m

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 an illusionist's magic trick.

Nov 17, 2010

E1044m

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 being euthanized.

Dec 8, 2010

Episode 11 - Nevada v. RileyE1144m

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.

Dec 15, 2010

Episode 12 - Nevada v. WayneE1243m

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.

Jan 12, 2011

Episode 13 - Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers GuyE1344m

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.

Feb 4, 2011

Episode 14 - Nevada v. Doug the MuleE1444m

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.

Feb 11, 2011

Episode 15 - Nevada v. HunterE1544m

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.

Feb 18, 2011

Episode 16 - Noland v. Galloway PharmaceuticalsE1644m

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.

Feb 25, 2011

Episode 17 - Nevada v. GreeneE1744m

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 hot tub.

Mar 4, 2011

Episode 18 - Morelli v. KaczmarekE1842m

Morelli v. Kaczmarek

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

Mar 11, 2011

Actors

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Nick Morelli

Jerry O'Connell

Jerry O'Connell

Pete Kaczmarek

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Lisa Tyler

Tanya Fischer

Tanya Fischer

Zoey Waters

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