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Best Episodes of The Defenders
Whitten v. Fenlee
S1 Ep9
8.1
17th Nov 2010
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. Carter
S1 Ep3
7.9
6th Oct 2010
Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
Nevada v. Wayne
S1 Ep12
7.9
12th Jan 2011
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. Senator Harper
S1 Ep5
7.8
20th Oct 2010
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. Dennis
S1 Ep10
7.8
8th Dec 2010
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.
Worst Episodes of The Defenders
Nevada v. Riley
S1 Ep11
7.1
15th Dec 2010
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.
Pilot
S1 Ep1
7.2
22nd Sep 2010
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
S1 Ep2
7.3
29th Sep 2010
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. Rodgers
S1 Ep6
7.4
27th Oct 2010
Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
Nevada v. Hunter
S1 Ep15
7.5
18th Feb 2011
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.
The Defenders Episode Guide
Pilot
S1 Ep1
7.2
22nd Sep 2010
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
S1 Ep2
7.3
29th Sep 2010
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
S1 Ep3
7.9
6th Oct 2010
Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
Nevada v. Cerrato
S1 Ep4
7.6
13th Oct 2010
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
S1 Ep5
7.8
20th Oct 2010
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
S1 Ep6
7.4
27th Oct 2010
Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
Las Vegas v. Black Betty
S1 Ep7
7.7
3rd Nov 2010
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
S1 Ep8
7.6
10th Nov 2010
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
S1 Ep9
8.1
17th Nov 2010
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
S1 Ep10
7.8
8th Dec 2010
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
S1 Ep11
7.1
15th Dec 2010
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
S1 Ep12
7.9
12th Jan 2011
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
S1 Ep13
7.7
4th Feb 2011
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
S1 Ep14
7.6
11th Feb 2011
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
S1 Ep15
7.5
18th Feb 2011
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
S1 Ep16
7.7
25th Feb 2011
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
S1 Ep17
7.7
4th Mar 2011
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
S1 Ep18
7.7
11th Mar 2011
The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.
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.
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The best rated episodes of The Defenders are:
Whitten v. Fenlee S1E9 rated 8.1
Nevada v. Carter S1E3 rated 7.9
Nevada v. Wayne S1E12 rated 7.9
Nevada v. Senator Harper S1E5 rated 7.8
Nevada v. Dennis S1E10 rated 7.8
The lowest rated episodes of The Defenders are:
Nevada v. Riley S1E11 rated 7.1
Pilot S1E1 rated 7.2
Las Vegas v. Reid S1E2 rated 7.3
Nevada v. Rodgers S1E6 rated 7.4
Nevada v. Hunter S1E15 rated 7.5
The first episode of The Defenders aired on September 22, 2010.
The last episode of The Defenders aired on March 11, 2011.
