In Contempt (2018)

Name: In Contempt
Rating: 6.9

Rating: 6.9

Synopsis

The procedural is set in the fast-paced world of a legal aid office in New York City and follows Gwen Sullivan, an opinionated attorney whose passion for her job and clients make her arguably the most talented public defender in her district.

First Air Date: 2018-04-10

Last Air Date: 2018-06-12

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Terri Kopp

Networks: BET

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Top Cast

Erica Ash as Gwen Sullivan
Christian Keyes as Charlie Riggs
Mouna Traoré as Vanessa Hastings
Megan Hutchings as Tracy Campbell
Daniel Kash as Tom Delgado
Rob Stewart as Judge Dotson
Karen Robinson as Loretta
Tony Nappo as Judge Lasker
Joy Tanner as Audrey Dodson
Steven Love as Joe

Seasons

None (2018)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Welcome to Hell (2018-04-10)

Gwen defends a client accused of attempted rape. Meanwhile, Charlie supervises rookie attorney, Vanessa. Tracy goes toe to toe with a Judge.
Ep. 2: Combat By Agreement (2018-04-17)

After a fatal gang bus shooting, Gwen must defend a 14 year old, while also reconnecting with her former law professor and secret crush, Bennett. Gwen grills Tracy for details on her mystery lover.
Ep. 3: Confessions (2018-04-24)

Gwen and Tracy defend a client who confessed to murdering his mother. Bennett and Gwen have a romantic dinner until a surprise guest arrives.
Ep. 4: The Rules of Engagement (2018-05-01)

Gwen defends a Frotteurist, meanwhile Charlie battles an unwinnable stash and cash drug case.
Ep. 5: Necessary Force (2018-05-08)

Gwen and Tracy struggle to deal with events from their past when they defend a mother accused of child abuse. Charlie deals with the aftermath of his unfair arrest.
Ep. 6: Banned (2018-05-15)

Gwen uses an extra-judicial strategy to outwit an overzealous judge. Bennett invites Gwen to his wedding shower, where she discovers Bennett’s true feelings about her.
Ep. 7: Stop and Frisk (2018-05-22)

Still fiery from his own run-in with racial profiling, Charlie and Vanessa try a stop and frisk case. Bennett takes Gwen on a get away to determine the next steps in their relationship.
Ep. 8: Burned Out (2018-05-29)

Gwen's commitment is put to the test when she defends a man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire. Meanwhile, Bennett learns to cope with Gwen's work-first mentality when she moves into his condo.
Ep. 9: BLM, Part One (2018-06-05)

In a case that closely mirrors Eric Garner's, Gwen, Charlie and Tracy defend a young Black man who, in the course of being arrested, inadvertently kills a cop.
Ep. 10: BLM, Part Two (2018-06-12)

No overview for this episode.