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The Best Episodes of The Defenders

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

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The Defenders is a drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick and Pete are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list

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6.0/10(1 votes)
#1 - Las Vegas v. Reid
S1:E29/29/2010
Nick Morelli works the system to free a single mother accused of running down a jogger while chit chatting on her cell phone, meanwhile, Pete Kaczmarek does his best to help a man down on his luck.
Director:Jeff Melman
Writer:Peter Noah
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Director:Jeff Melman
Writer:Peter Noah
0.0/10(0 votes)
#2 - Pilot
S1:E19/22/2010
Nick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas.
Director:Davis Guggenheim
Writers:Niels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy
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Director:Davis Guggenheim
Writers:Niels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy
0.0/10(0 votes)
#3 - Nevada v. Carter
S1:E310/6/2010
Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
Director:Jeff Melman
Writer:Peter Noah
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Director:Jeff Melman
Writer:Peter Noah
0.0/10(0 votes)
#4 - Nevada v. Cerrato
S1:E410/13/2010
Nick is ready to accept a simple arson case until he realizes that his client could be convicted of first-degree murder. Meanwhile, Pete helps a lottery winner take on a casino when he loses his fortune after a night of high rolling.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#5 - Nevada v. Senator Harper
S1:E510/20/2010
In the middle of a divorce case, a client is charged with the kidnapping and burglary; Pete defends a cabana girl accused of assault and battery.
Director:Unknown
Writers:Bruce Rasmussen, Jacqueline Hoyt
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Director:Unknown
Writers:Bruce Rasmussen, Jacqueline Hoyt
0.0/10(0 votes)
#6 - Nevada v. Rodgers
S1:E610/27/2010
Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
Director:Jamie Babbit
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jamie Babbit
Writer:Unknown

The 20 WORST Episodes of The Defenders

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#7 - Las Vegas v. Black Betty
S1:E711/3/2010
Nick reluctantly defends an entertainer's girlfriend when she is charged with murder; Lisa's newest client reveals potentially dangerous information.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#8 - Nevada v. Killa Diz
S1:E811/10/2010
Nick comes to the defense of a young rapper wanted on two counts of first-degree murder. Meanwhile, Pete takes the case of an Internet hacker facing RICO charges.
Director:Rod Holcomb
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Rod Holcomb
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#9 - Whitten v. Fenlee
S1:E911/17/2010
When a woman's husband dies from a fall on a construction site, Nick and Pete look to prove wrongful death against the company. Meanwhile, Pete tries to help an online blogger avoid jail after exposing an illusionist's magic trick.
Director:Christine Moore
Writers:Bruce Rasmussen, Peter Noah
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Director:Christine Moore
Writers:Bruce Rasmussen, Peter Noah
0.0/10(0 votes)
#10 - Nevada v. Dennis
S1:E1012/8/2010
When a young man is pulled over carrying guns with filed-off serial numbers, Nick and Pete try to get the charges thrown out. Meanwhile, Nick agrees to help the ADA's sister save a bear from being euthanized.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#11 - Nevada v. Riley
S1:E1112/15/2010
Nick and Pete come to the aid of a troubled ex-football player charged with battery. Meanwhile, Pete becomes exasperated when his father shows up in town.
Director:Richard J. Lewis
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Richard J. Lewis
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#12 - Nevada v. Wayne
S1:E121/12/2011
Nick's personal ties to a young man charged with sexual assault prompt him to defend the accusations. Meanwhile, Pete is stunned when he has jury duty.
Director:Greg Beeman
Writer:Bruce Rasmussen
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Director:Greg Beeman
Writer:Bruce Rasmussen
0.0/10(0 votes)
#13 - Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy
S1:E132/4/2011
Seventeen years after disappearing on the eve of his wife's murder trial, a man from Nick's past returns to Vegas looking to prove his innocence by relying on new technological tools.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#14 - Nevada v. Doug the Mule
S1:E142/11/2011
When a young man is pulled over carrying 30 bricks of cocaine, Nick and Pete look to prove their client was duped by a girl he met on spring break.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#15 - Nevada v. Hunter
S1:E152/18/2011
Facing thirty counts of possession of a controlled substance, an overconfident judge turns to Nick, who has no choice but to help acquit him of the charges.
Director:Brad Silberling
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Brad Silberling
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#16 - Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals
S1:E162/25/2011
Nick and Pete go after a pharmaceutical company for faulty packaging when two victims overdose on the same drug. Lisa is secretly seeing ADA Ward all the while considering a fascinating new job offer.
Director:Christine Moore
Writer:Matt Payne
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Director:Christine Moore
Writer:Matt Payne
0.0/10(0 votes)
#17 - Nevada v. Greene
S1:E173/4/2011
Unable to recall any events from the previous night, the son of a hotel owner turns to Nick and Pete for help after he awakes to find a casino host strangled to death in a hot tub.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#18 - Morelli v. Kaczmarek
S1:E183/11/2011
The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.
Director:Paul McCrane
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Paul McCrane
Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Las Vegas v. Reid" is the best rated episode of "The Defenders". It scored 6/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Jeff Melman and written by Peter Noah, it aired on 9/29/2010. This episode scored 6.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pilot".