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The Best Episodes of Defending Jacob Season 1

Every episode of Defending Jacob Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Defending Jacob Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Defending Jacob Season 1 Episode 7 - Job
    9.0/10(3139 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(2825 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(2720 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(2382 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(2430 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(3046 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 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(3016 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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  8. Defending Jacob Season 1 Episode 4 - Damage Control
    7.8/10(2511 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Job" is the best rated episode of Defending Jacob season 1. It scored 9.0/10 from 3,139 votes. Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Mark Bomback, it aired on May 22, 2020. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Everything Is Cool".