The Defenders

Name: The Defenders
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2010-09-22
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Tanya Fischer

CANCELED1 Season18 Episodes★ 7.2

The Defenders is a comedy and drama series on CBS that ran from 2010 to 2011. It was canceled after 1 season and 18 episodes.

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NetworkCBS

First AiredSep 22, 2010

Last AiredMar 11, 2011

GenreComedy, Drama

Runtime60 min

Created ByNiels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionCarol Mendelsohn Productions, CBS Productions

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

Nick Morelli

Jerry O'Connell

Pete Kaczmarek

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Lisa Tyler

Tanya Fischer

Zoey Waters

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 18 episodes

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

E6Nevada v. Rodgers

Oct 27, 201044m

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

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.

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.

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.

E10

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 7.2/10 based on 37 votes. The cast includes Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Tanya Fischer. Created by Niels Mueller and Kevin Kennedy.