The Defenders

The Defenders

CANCELED1 Seasons18 Episodes7.1
NetworkCBS
First AiredSep 22, 2010
Last AiredMar 11, 2011
Runtime60 min
Created ByNiels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy

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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Cast

Jim Belushi
Jim Belushi
Nick Morelli
Jerry O'Connell
Jerry O'Connell
Pete Kaczmarek
Jurnee Smollett
Jurnee Smollett
Lisa Tyler
Tanya Fischer
Tanya Fischer
Zoey Waters

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 18 episodes

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Pilot
E1Pilot
Sep 22, 201045m
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
E2Las Vegas v. Reid
Sep 29, 201044m
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
E3Nevada v. Carter
Oct 6, 201044m
Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
Nevada v. Cerrato
E4Nevada v. Cerrato
Oct 13, 201044m
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
E5Nevada v. Senator Harper
Oct 20, 201044m
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
E6Nevada v. Rodgers
Oct 27, 201044m
Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
Las Vegas v. Black Betty
E7Las Vegas v. Black Betty
Nov 3, 201044m
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
E8Nevada v. Killa Diz
Nov 10, 201044m
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
E9Whitten v. Fenlee
Nov 17, 201044m
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.
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E10Nevada v. Dennis
Dec 8, 201044m
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
E11Nevada v. Riley
Dec 15, 201044m
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
E12Nevada v. Wayne
Jan 12, 201143m
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
E13Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy
Feb 4, 201144m
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
E14Nevada v. Doug the Mule
Feb 11, 201144m
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
E15Nevada v. Hunter
Feb 18, 201144m
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
E16Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals
Feb 25, 201144m
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
E17Nevada v. Greene
Mar 4, 201144m
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
E18Morelli v. Kaczmarek
Mar 11, 201142m
The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.

About The Defenders

The Defenders is a comedy, drama series on CBS. The show first aired on Sep 22, 2010 and currently has 1 season and 18 episodes. The Defenders has been canceled. It has a rating of 7.1/10 based on 33 votes. The cast includes Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett, Tanya Fischer. Created by Niels Mueller and Kevin Kennedy.

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