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The Best Episodes of Defending Jacob

Every episode of Defending Jacob ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Defending Jacob!

Best episode
S1E7 Job
9.03,146 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Pilot
7.83,027 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.1avg
Binge time
6h 42m
8 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Defending Jacob Season 1 Episode 7 - Job
    9.0/10(3146 votes)

    S1:E7

    As the trial begins, Jacob's fate hangs in the balance.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Mark Bomback

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  2. Defending Jacob Season 1 Episode 2 - Everything Is Cool
    8.1/10(2833 votes)

    S1:E2

    When new evidence is discovered, Andy is taken off the case.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Mark Bomback

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  3. Defending Jacob Season 1 Episode 3 - Poker Faces
    8.1/10(2728 votes)

    S1:E3

    Andy admits a family secret to Laurie before it becomes public.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Mark Bomback

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  4. Defending Jacob Season 1 Episode 6 - Wishful Thinking
    8.0/10(2389 votes)

    S1:E6

    Andy and Klein explore two last-ditch efforts to prove Jacob's innocence.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Mark Bomback

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  5. Defending Jacob Season 1 Episode 5 - Visitors
    7.9/10(2439 votes)

    S1:E5

    Andy visits his father, and learns some troubling information from Jacob’s friends Derek and Sarah.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Mark Bomback

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  6. Defending Jacob Season 1 Episode 8 - After
    7.9/10(3054 votes)

    S1:E8

    The trial comes to an end, but with unexpected consequences.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Mark Bomback

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  7. Defending Jacob Season 1 Episode 4 - Damage Control
    7.8/10(2520 votes)

    S1:E4

    Andy takes matters into his own hands. Laurie reexamines the life she knew.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Mark Bomback

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  8. Defending Jacob Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(3027 votes)

    S1:E1

    Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber is assigned as the lead prosecutor in the case of his son's murdered classmate.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Mark Bomback

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Best Episodes Summary

"Job" is the best rated episode of Defending Jacob. It scored 9.0/10 from 3,146 votes. Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Mark Bomback, it aired on May 22, 2020. This episode scored 0.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "Everything Is Cool".

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