6.4/10295 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/15/2017
Successful defense lawyer Sadie Ellis starts to fall for her charismatic client, pediatric surgeon Billy Brennan, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend 24 years ago.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Tony Phelan, Joan Rater
6.1/10229 votes#2 - Then and Now
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/22/2017
As Sadie tries to keep her relationship with Billy strictly professional, she works on a case involving one of Isaiah’s oldest friends, Jonah Porter. Also, Cameron is conflicted about whether or not to convince her client to testify against his own cousin in order to avoid jail time for a murder he didn’t commit.
Director: James Strong
Writer: Tony Phelan, Joan Rater
5.7/10184 votes#3 - Poison Prize
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2017
Sadie confronts Billy about new evidence in the case against him, and his explanation disappoints her. Meanwhile, a piece of evidence surfaces and it could expose a massive scandal, and Cameron and Tiffany defend a psychic accused of grand larceny.
Director: David Feige
Writer: Nicole Cummins-Rubio
6.1/10181 votes#4 - Clean Burn
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2017
Sadie interviews Billy's ex-classmates hoping to find information about a key piece of evidence. Also, she defends Elena Garcia, her childhood best friend, in a probation violation case; Cameron is asked on a date by her former classmate, Peter; Albert's unpredictable father, Tyson, comes to visit; and Isaiah faces off in court against Ivan Sturgill, his former law partner and current rival.
Director: Nicole Cummins-Rubio
Writer: David Feige
6.3/10177 votes#5 - Not A Word
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/8/2017
When the DNA results come back in Billy's case, Sadie avoids the gag order placed on revealing them by making a scene in court to bolster public support for him. Also, Albert is tormented by his client, Rodney Hill, who divulges information about the location of his murder victim, knowing that he is protected by attorney client privilege, and Cameron represents Tessa Pratt, who was issued a cease and desist order for publicly shaming her rapist.
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Pamela J. Wechsler
6.1/10175 votes#6 - Faith
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2017
In the midst of Billy's trial prep, Isaiah and Sadie visit her mother, Carolyn, in prison after they learn important information regarding her former accomplice. Also, Cameron and Albert defend a transwoman arrested for stabbing a famous baseball player, and Cameron finally gives into her feelings for Peter.
Director: Nicole Cummins-Rubio
Writer: Don Roos
5.7/10171 votes#7 - Where Do We Go From Here?
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/22/2017
Nick and Tiffany help Sadie and Albert review audiotapes from Billy’s sister’s old therapy sessions, hoping to find clues in the murder case against him. Also, Sadie serves as counsel on the divorce proceedings for Isaiah’s daughter, Dylan, and Cameron agrees to represent Carolyn (Judith Light) in her upcoming parole hearing
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Writer: Louisa Levy
5.9/10169 votes#8 - Top Dog/Underdog
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2017
Sadie must testify at Carolyn’s parole hearing on her qualifications as a mother, but a man from Carolyn’s past resurfaces, hoping to scuttle what may be her last chance at freedom. Also, Nick takes on his first case since passing the bar and is up against the DA who put him in prison, and Cam takes her relationship with Peter to the next level
Director: Jonathan Brown
Writer: John Cockrell
6.1/10170 votes#9 - To See, To Tell
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/29/2017
When Albert discovers the truth about Sadie and Billy’s relationship, he steps in as first chair on the murder trial, fearing Sadie’s judgement is compromised. Also, Cam and Nick defend a client accused of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, Isaiah takes a break from the firm after the outcome of Carolyn’s parole hearing, and Tiffany tries to get over her ex-fiancé.
Director: Matt Earl Beesley
Writer: Heather Robb
- 6.1/10161 votes
#10 - Finally
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/5/2017
With opening statements looming in Billy’s trial, Albert and Sadie struggle to rebuild broken trust and do their best for Billy as the prosecution lays out a devastating case. Also, Peter and Cam face the first crisis of their budding relationship when Peter considers a run for District Attorney.
Director: Maja Vrvilo
Writer: David Feige
- 5.8/10164 votes
#11 - I'm In If You Are
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/5/2017
Billy upends his case when he chooses to go against the advice of Sadie and Albert and decides to testify in his trial. Also, Cam must decide if she will forgive Peter, and Nick and Tiffany defend a former prison friend of Nick’s
Director: Rob J. Greenlea
Writer: Imogen Binnie
- 5.8/10164 votes
#12 - Running Out of Time
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 8/12/2017
Sadie gives closing arguments in Billy's trial and the jury begins deliberating; Sadie learns about Carolyn's cancer diagnosis; Tiffany and Cameron defend a woman who murdered her best friend while allegedly sleepwalking.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.7/10171 votes
#13 - The Return
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 8/12/2017
After the verdict in Billy's trial, Sadie learns he has a secret that might have impacted his case; Billy contacts the governor for a favor.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Doubt Season 1
Every episode of Doubt Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Doubt Season 1!
A successful defense lawyer at a boutique firm becomes romantically involved with a client who may or may not be guilty of a brutal crime.
Genre:Drama
Network:CBS
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Doubt" season 1. It scored 6.4/10 based on 295 votes. Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, it aired on 2/15/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Then and Now".