Discover the best and most memorable episodes of The Defenders, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
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.
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.
★ 7.1/10
(81 votes)
#2
Nevada v. Senator Harper
S1:E5
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.
★ 0.0/10
#3
Pilot
S1:E1
Nick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas.
★ 0.0/10
#4
Nevada v. Carter
S1:E3
Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
★ 0.0/10
#5
Nevada v. Cerrato
S1:E4
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.
★ 0.0/10
#6
Nevada v. Rodgers
S1:E6
Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
★ 0.0/10
#7
Las Vegas v. Black Betty
S1:E7
Nick reluctantly defends an entertainer's girlfriend when she is charged with murder; Lisa's newest client reveals potentially dangerous information.
★ 0.0/10
#8
Nevada v. Killa Diz
S1:E8
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.
★ 0.0/10
#9
Whitten v. Fenlee
S1:E9
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.
★ 0.0/10
#10
Nevada v. Dennis
S1:E10
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.
★ 0.0/10
#11
Nevada v. Riley
S1:E11
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.
★ 0.0/10
#12
Nevada v. Wayne
S1:E12
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.
★ 0.0/10
#13
Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy
S1:E13
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.
★ 0.0/10
#14
Nevada v. Doug the Mule
S1:E14
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.
★ 0.0/10
#15
Nevada v. Hunter
S1:E15
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.
★ 0.0/10
#16
Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals
S1:E16
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.
★ 0.0/10
#17
Nevada v. Greene
S1:E17
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.
★ 0.0/10
#18
Morelli v. Kaczmarek
S1:E18
The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.
★ 7.1/10
(81 votes)
#1
Nevada v. Senator Harper
S1:E5
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.
★ 7.2/10
(83 votes)
#2
Las Vegas v. Reid
S1:E2
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.
★ 0.0/10
Pilot
S1:E1
Nick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas.
★ 7.2/10
(83 votes)
Las Vegas v. Reid
S1:E2
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.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Carter
S1:E3
Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Cerrato
S1:E4
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.
★ 7.1/10
(81 votes)
Nevada v. Senator Harper
S1:E5
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.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Rodgers
S1:E6
Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
★ 0.0/10
Las Vegas v. Black Betty
S1:E7
Nick reluctantly defends an entertainer's girlfriend when she is charged with murder; Lisa's newest client reveals potentially dangerous information.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Killa Diz
S1:E8
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.
★ 0.0/10
Whitten v. Fenlee
S1:E9
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.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Dennis
S1:E10
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.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Riley
S1:E11
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.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Wayne
S1:E12
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.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy
S1:E13
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.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Doug the Mule
S1:E14
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.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Hunter
S1:E15
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.
★ 0.0/10
Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals
S1:E16
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.
★ 0.0/10
Nevada v. Greene
S1:E17
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.
★ 0.0/10
Morelli v. Kaczmarek
S1:E18
The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.