What are the best episodes of Illegal?

The best rated episodes of Illegal are: Checkmate - S2E8 rated 7.4, Plausible deniability - S1E9 rated 7.4, A Shark's Trap - S2E6 rated 7.3, The Turf War - S2E5 rated 7.3, The Double Cross - S2E7 rated 7.3, Powerplay - S3E5 rated 7.3, Justice delayed, justice denied? - S1E2 rated 7.2, Old Cases Die Hard - S2E3 rated 7.1

What are the worst episodes of Illegal?

The lowest rated episodes of Illegal are: The Mad Lawyer Returns - S3E1 rated 6.3, The final face-off - S1E10 rated 6.6, Down But Not Out - S2E2 rated 6.6, The War Is On! - S2E1 rated 6.6, Tricks of the Trade - S2E4 rated 6.7, Take the stand - S1E3 rated 6.8, Love and Loss - S3E2 rated 6.8, Lonely at the Top - S3E3 rated 6.8

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Best Episodes of Illegal

Checkmate
S2 Ep8
7.4
25th Nov 2021
The day finally arrives when the reputed lawyer, Janardhan Jaitley faces Niharika Singh for one last time based on the PIL against the Pinnacle group. With both the geniuses fighting hard, who does the judgment favour?
Plausible deniability
S1 Ep9
7.4
12th May 2020
In a desperate attempt to save her client, Niharika joins forces with an unlikely ally. What follows next? Chaos in the courtroom.
A Shark's Trap
S2 Ep6
7.3
25th Nov 2021
Niharika receives a phone call from Goenka and arranges for a meeting in a secluded factory to trade evidence. However, upon reaching the factory, Niharika is shell-shocked to find Goenka dead. What action will she take? Find out, on Jio Cinema!
The Turf War
S2 Ep5
7.3
25th Nov 2021
Niharika gets shocked to learn the news about Jignesh's suicide attempt. Later, Janardhan Jaitley counters Niharika in the court to win the case for the government. But will Niharika be bested by Janardhan yet again? Find out, on Jio Cinema!
The Double Cross
S2 Ep7
7.3
25th Nov 2021
With the court starting off the proceedings of the PIL against Pinnacle group, Niharika Singh walks into the chambers of Janardhan Jaitley. Niharika shocks Janardhan by handing a legal notice of cheating. Will this notice meet with a quick rebuttal?
Powerplay
S3 Ep5
7.3
27th May 2024
JJ relentlessly orders goons to attack the son of a tribal leader, Lakhan Mandal. Mrinalini retaliates by providing Akshay with proof that JJ is still in contact with Randeep. Meanwhile, Niharika defends Nikhil against Puneet, appealing for mercy from the judge who seeks a medical expert's opinion. On the personal front, Puneet grapples with a crisis when he and Sue are faced with an unusual choice: either abort their child or bring it into the world.
Justice delayed, justice denied?
S1 Ep2
7.2
12th May 2020
Niharika Singh is at a crossroads. On one hand, a death-row inmate who's rotting in jail for over 15 years awaits justice. On the other, a rich brat accused of rape is going to trial. Who will Niharika Singh defend?
Old Cases Die Hard
S2 Ep3
7.1
25th Nov 2021
Neeraj Shikhawath faces his court appearance, while his lawyers manage to get Vartika into admitting that she has a psychological issue and that Neeraj did not force himself on her. Will Neeraj be proven innocent and let off scot-free?

Worst Episodes of Illegal

The Mad Lawyer Returns
S3 Ep1
6.3
27th May 2024
The series resumes with Niharika and Puneet running Juris Associates. Puneet focuses on helping NGOs, while Niharika aims to make the firm top in Delhi. Tensions rise when an industrialist hires Niharika. Akshay returns from London, seeking to mend things with Niharika. Meanwhile, JJ tries to reconnect with Akshay, who remains distant after learning of JJ's role in his mother's murder.
The final face-off
S1 Ep10
6.6
12th May 2020
In the pursuit of justice, Niharika takes on Janardhan Jaitley in the court. As charges fly thick and fast and nothing is off-limits, will the protege outwit the mentor?
Down But Not Out
S2 Ep2
6.6
25th Nov 2021
Niharika loses all hope after her mother's accident, but she decides to get back up on her feet and find prospective clients to build a reputation for her law firm. Will Niharika succeed in her effort? Watch to find out, now on Jio Cinema!
The War Is On!
S2 Ep1
6.6
25th Nov 2021
The young and ambitious lawyer, Niharika Singh, starts a law firm to help the people in need. But things take a turn for worse when her mother meets with an accident. Was the accident intentional? Watch the intriguing season premiere, on Jio Cinema!
Tricks of the Trade
S2 Ep4
6.7
25th Nov 2021
After 'Hellboy' reveals himself to Niharika, the latter takes up his case and attempts to defend him in court, while also trying to look into Goenka's big scam. Will Niharika end up biting off more than she can chew with the cases?
Take the stand
S1 Ep3
6.8
12th May 2020
An explosive revelation by the prosecution threatens to destroy Niharika's entire defense for Neeraj Shekhawat! Is Niharika fighting a losing battle?
Love and Loss
S3 Ep2
6.8
27th May 2024
At a political gathering, JJ is stunned to learn that Mrinalini is the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. Akshay and Niharika's relationship flourishes, but Niharika feels guilty for Akshay's health issues, knowing she revealed JJ's involvement in his mother's murder. Dushyant's wife accuses him of domestic violence, and Niharika agrees to represent him in exchange for making Juris Associates the exclusive firm for Jinglepur Industries. Eventually, Puneet and Niharika part ways as partners.
Lonely at the Top
S3 Ep3
6.8
27th May 2024
Randeep visits Delhi from Meerut to meet JJ, who insists that Randeep should go into hiding. Their conversation is interrupted when someone secretly takes their picture. Zoya Ahmed, Niharika's opposing lawyer, joins forces with Akshay's firm, Jaitely and Associates, while conspiring to destroy Niharika and regain Jinglepur Industries as their client. A series of events leads to Dushyant's arrest, putting Niharika in a difficult situation.

Illegal Episode Guide

The mad lawyer
S1 Ep1
6.9
12th May 2020
There's a reason why the media infamously calls Niharika Singh, The Mad Lawyer. She's feisty, she's talented and wants justice delivered at any cost. But can this mad lawyer make sense of the world around her when nothing is black and white anymore?
Justice delayed, justice denied?
S1 Ep2
7.2
12th May 2020
Niharika Singh is at a crossroads. On one hand, a death-row inmate who's rotting in jail for over 15 years awaits justice. On the other, a rich brat accused of rape is going to trial. Who will Niharika Singh defend?
Take the stand
S1 Ep3
6.8
12th May 2020
An explosive revelation by the prosecution threatens to destroy Niharika's entire defense for Neeraj Shekhawat! Is Niharika fighting a losing battle?
Play or get played!
S1 Ep4
7.0
12th May 2020
The game is set and the players are ready… but little do they know they are mere puppets in the hands of their master - Janardhan Jaitley.
Courting trouble
S1 Ep5
6.9
12th May 2020
First Niharika, now Mr. Shekhawat! Janardhan Jaitley won't let anyone come in the way of his political ambition, even if that means throwing the rule book out of the window.
Two wrongs make a right
S1 Ep6
7.1
12th May 2020
Niharika has learnt how to get her way, by hook or by crook. And this time she's going for the latter!
Innocent until proven guilty
S1 Ep7
7.1
12th May 2020
The hotheaded Neeraj Sheekhawat takes the stand to defend himself, but one mistake and it's all over!
When the past comes knocking
S1 Ep8
7.1
12th May 2020
The battle is now beyond the four walls of the law. Niharika's battle is with herself, her feelings for Akshay, and her hunger for truth. Can she fight her inner demons to pave the way for justice?
Plausible deniability
S1 Ep9
7.4
12th May 2020
In a desperate attempt to save her client, Niharika joins forces with an unlikely ally. What follows next? Chaos in the courtroom.
The final face-off
S1 Ep10
6.6
12th May 2020
In the pursuit of justice, Niharika takes on Janardhan Jaitley in the court. As charges fly thick and fast and nothing is off-limits, will the protege outwit the mentor?

What do you do when justice itself is out of order? A racy legal drama, set in the lesser-known world of a high-end law firm where justice is measured against billable hours and the lawyers are seldom on the right side of the law. Enter the infamous ‘Mad Lawyer’ Niharika Singh who will fight tooth and nail for justice… even if that means standing up against her own firm and the hotshot lawyer Janardhan Jaitley