9.0/102,877 votesLoading...#1 - Job
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/22/2020
As the trial begins, Jacob's fate hangs in the balance.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
8.2/102,575 votesLoading...#2 - Everything Is Cool
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/24/2020
When new evidence is discovered, Andy is taken off the case.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
8.2/102,477 votesLoading...#3 - Poker Faces
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2020
Andy admits a family secret to Laurie before it becomes public.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
8.0/102,146 votesLoading...#4 - Wishful Thinking
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/2020
Andy and Klein explore two last-ditch efforts to prove Jacob's innocence.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
7.9/102,745 votesLoading...#5 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2020
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
7.9/102,196 votesLoading...#6 - Visitors
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2020
Andy visits his father, and learns some troubling information from Jacob’s friends Derek and Sarah.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
7.9/102,773 votesLoading...#7 - After
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/29/2020
The trial comes to an end, but with unexpected consequences.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
7.8/102,269 votesLoading...#8 - Damage Control
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2020
Andy takes matters into his own hands. Laurie reexamines the life she knew.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
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!
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
Genres:DramaMysteryCrime
Network:Apple TV+
Best Episodes Summary
"Job" is the best rated episode of "Defending Jacob". It scored 9/10 based on 2877 votes. Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Mark Bomback, it aired on 5/22/2020. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Everything Is Cool".