The Defenders (2010)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2010-09-22
Last Air Date: 2011-03-11
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 18
Created By: Niels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy
Networks: CBS
Top Cast
- Jim Belushi as Nick Morelli
- Jerry O'Connell as Pete Kaczmarek
- Jurnee Smollett as Lisa Tyler
- Tanya Fischer as Zoey Waters
- Teddy Sears as ADA Thomas Cole
- Glynn Turman as Judge Bob Owens
- Nealla Gordon as Judge Susan White
- Monnae Michaell as Judge Bass
- Kuno Becker as Tony Velasco
- Cole Jensen as Sammy Morelli
Seasons
Season 1 (2010)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Pilot
Nick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas.
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Ep. 2: 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.
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Ep. 3: Nevada v. Carter
Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
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Ep. 4: 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.
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Ep. 5: 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.
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Ep. 6: Nevada v. Rodgers
Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
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Ep. 7: 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.
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Ep. 8: 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.
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Ep. 9: 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.
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Ep. 10: 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.
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Ep. 11: 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.
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Ep. 12: 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.
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Ep. 13: 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.
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Ep. 14: 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.
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Ep. 15: 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.
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Ep. 16: 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.
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Ep. 17: 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.
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Ep. 18: Morelli v. Kaczmarek
The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.
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