A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
The worst episode of "Defending Jacob" is "Damage Control", rated 7.8/10 from 2241 user votes. It was directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Mark Bomback. "Damage Control" aired on 5/1/2020 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".
Andy takes matters into his own hands. Laurie reexamines the life she knew.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
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
Andy visits his father, and learns some troubling information from Jacob’s friends Derek and Sarah.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
The trial comes to an end, but with unexpected consequences.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
Andy and Klein explore two last-ditch efforts to prove Jacob's innocence.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
When new evidence is discovered, Andy is taken off the case.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
Andy admits a family secret to Laurie before it becomes public.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
As the trial begins, Jacob's fate hangs in the balance.
Director: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback