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Series · 2010 · Comedy

The Defenders

In Vegas even justice is hot.

★7.2 2010 1 Season Niels Mueller TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 18 episodes

Pilot

Episode 01

Pilot

Sep 22, 2010 · 45 min

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

Episode 02

Las Vegas v. Reid

Sep 29, 2010 · 44 min

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

Episode 03

Nevada v. Carter

Oct 6, 2010 · 44 min

Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.

Nevada v. Cerrato

Episode 04

Nevada v. Cerrato

Oct 13, 2010 · 44 min

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

Episode 05

Nevada v. Senator Harper

Oct 20, 2010 · 44 min

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

Episode 06

Nevada v. Rodgers

Oct 27, 2010 · 44 min

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

Las Vegas v. Black Betty

Episode 07

Las Vegas v. Black Betty

Nov 3, 2010 · 44 min

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

Episode 08

Nevada v. Killa Diz

Nov 10, 2010 · 44 min

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

Episode 09

Whitten v. Fenlee

Nov 17, 2010 · 44 min

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.

Nevada v. Dennis

Episode 10

Nevada v. Dennis

Dec 8, 2010 · 44 min

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

Episode 11

Nevada v. Riley

Dec 15, 2010 · 44 min

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

Episode 12

Nevada v. Wayne

Jan 12, 2011 · 43 min

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

Episode 13

Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy

Feb 4, 2011 · 44 min

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

Episode 14

Nevada v. Doug the Mule

Feb 11, 2011 · 44 min

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

Episode 15

Nevada v. Hunter

Feb 18, 2011 · 44 min

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

Episode 16

Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals

Feb 25, 2011 · 44 min

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

Episode 17

Nevada v. Greene

Mar 4, 2011 · 44 min

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

Episode 18

Morelli v. Kaczmarek

Mar 11, 2011 · 42 min

The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 37 votes

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.

ComedyDrama

Cast

4 principal cast

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Nick Morelli

Jerry O'Connell

Jerry O'Connell

Pete Kaczmarek

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Lisa Tyler

Tanya Fischer

Tanya Fischer

Zoey Waters

Where to watch The Defenders

The Defenders is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Niels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy has 1 season and 18 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 37 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Defenders have?

The Defenders has 1 season with 18 episodes in total.

Is The Defenders still on the air?

The current status of The Defenders is: Canceled.

What network airs The Defenders?

The Defenders airs on CBS.

When did The Defenders first air?

The Defenders first aired on September 22, 2010.

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