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Hotshot LA defense attorney Mickey Haller will do whatever it takes to win as he navigates the criminal justice system from his trademark Lincoln.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 10 - The Gods of Guilt
    8.6/10(1335 votes)

    #1 - The Gods of Guilt

    S3:E10

    In a shocking twist, the missing pieces of Gloria's murder come together on the witness stand — but one last surprise leaves the entire courtroom shaken.

    Director:Ted Humphrey
    Writers:Ted Humphrey, Dailyn Rodriguez

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  2. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Episode 9 - October Surprise
    8.5/10(139 votes)

    #2 - October Surprise

    S4:E9

    Maggie goes full McFierce as she locks horns with a volatile witness. A video shakes up Lorna's pretrial hearing. Mickey contemplates the unthinkable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Episode 10 - The Law of Innocence
    8.5/10(161 votes)

    #3 - The Law of Innocence

    S4:E10

    Boxed in between Death Row Dana and a full-on federal probe, Mickey makes a last-ditch gamble that could be his salvation — or his undoing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 9 - The Uncanny Valley
    8.3/10(1651 votes)

    #4 - The Uncanny Valley

    S1:E9

    Determined to clear his name, Trevor pushes to take the stand, but the risky strategy leaves Mickey with more questions than answers.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writers:Chris Downey, Ryan Hoang Williams

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  5. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 9 - Ghosts
    8.3/10(944 votes)

    #5 - Ghosts

    S3:E9

    With his client's fate uncertain and the DA demanding a mistrial, Mickey goes out on a legal limb to help sway the judge into letting the case continue.

    Director:Heather Cappiello
    Writer:Matthew J. Liberman

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  6. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 8 - The Magic Bullet Redux
    8.2/10(1575 votes)

    #6 - The Magic Bullet Redux

    S1:E8

    After a damaging day of testimony, Mickey searches for the one piece of evidence that will crack his case wide open. Maggie faces a deadline on Soto.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writer:Justin Peacock

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  7. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 10 - The Brass Verdict
    8.2/10(1818 votes)

    #7 - The Brass Verdict

    S1:E10

    Mickey confronts Trevor as the pieces fall into place, and his chance to right a past wrong could have dire consequences for Maggie.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writers:Ted Humphrey, Michael Connelly

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  8. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 9 - The Fifth Witness
    8.2/10(1075 votes)

    #8 - The Fifth Witness

    S2:E9

    After an unexpected witness gives emotional testimony on the stand, Mickey and Lorna hatch a clever plan to cast doubt on the prosecution's case.

    Director:Ted Humphrey
    Writer:Katy Erin

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  9. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Episode 6 - 50/50
    8.2/10(169 votes)

    #9 - 50/50

    S4:E6

    A game-changing charge ups the stakes, forcing Mickey to make his toughest decision yet. Surveillance footage gives Izzy a new angle on the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Episode 8 - Confirmation Bias
    8.2/10(138 votes)

    #10 - Confirmation Bias

    S4:E8

    Mickey fears for his safety in the wake of a violent incident. Eyewitness testimony rattles Lorna's confidence. Izzy grills a green-energy expert.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 8 - Mystery Man
    8.1/10(933 votes)

    #11 - Mystery Man

    S3:E8

    When the judge rules a pivotal witness can testify, Mickey hatches a desperate plan to get a video admitted into evidence. Izzy gets a huge opportunity.

    Director:José Gilberto Molinari Rosaly
    Writers:Gladys Rodriguez, Jake H. Bernstein

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  12. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Episode 5 - You're the One That I Want
    8.1/10(182 votes)

    #12 - You're the One That I Want

    S4:E5

    Det. Drucker serves an ominous search warrant. Mickey applies leverage to extract sensitive information. Lorna juggles multiple crises at the firm.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Episode 7 - Honor Among Thieves
    8.1/10(139 votes)

    #13 - Honor Among Thieves

    S4:E7

    Secrets surface as Mickey cross-examines a key witness. Lorna gets a new case. Cisco hightails it to Palm Springs to serve a subpoena.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 2 - Obligations
    8.0/10(1280 votes)

    #14 - Obligations

    S2:E2

    Stuck in a sticky ethical dilemma, Mickey seeks advice from Legal Siegel and comes up with a strategy to help get a vulnerable client out of a scrape.

    Director:Rob Seidenglanz
    Writer:Gladys Rodriguez

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  15. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 5 - What Happens in Victorville
    8.0/10(993 votes)

    #15 - What Happens in Victorville

    S3:E5

    As Mickey sets a daring plan in motion involving a cartel boss, Lorna urges him to reach out to a besieged Andrea. Cisco tracks a witness in Las Vegas.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writer:Ryan Hoang Williams

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  16. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Episode 4 - Bleeding the Beast
    8.0/10(198 votes)

    #16 - Bleeding the Beast

    S4:E4

    A court order compelling the release of records connected to the victim rouses Mickey's worst fears. Maggie confronts a former colleague.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 5 - Suspicious Minds
    7.9/10(1145 votes)

    #17 - Suspicious Minds

    S2:E5

    Cisco lays himself on the line for a friend. After pushing Andrea to show her cards in the courtroom, Mickey risks overplaying his hand.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writer:Zach Calig

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  18. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 6 - Man on Fire
    7.9/10(941 votes)

    #18 - Man on Fire

    S3:E6

    Mickey's team sets a trap as Julian's trial begins. Hayley blames her dad for a tragic loss, and Lorna receives her bar exam results.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writer:Katy Erin

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  19. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 7 - Relevance
    7.9/10(935 votes)

    #19 - Relevance

    S3:E7

    A brutal day in court throws Mickey off his game. Lorna's new case sends her racing through the courthouse. Andrea confides in the wrong person.

    Director:Paula Garcés
    Writers:Dailyn Rodriguez, Isabella Rodriguez

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  20. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Episode 3 - Forty Hours
    7.9/10(219 votes)

    #20 - Forty Hours

    S4:E3

    Mickey and Cisco race against time to pursue a mysterious lead. Lorna scours the fine print to score a win for her client. The firm hires a new driver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 5 - Twelve Lemmings in a Box
    7.8/10(1639 votes)

    #21 - Twelve Lemmings in a Box

    S1:E5

    Trevor's demands during jury selection frustrate Mickey, who reaches out for some unorthodox help. Cisco uncovers another person with a motive.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:Andi Bushell

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  22. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 10 - Bury Your Past
    7.8/10(1179 votes)

    #22 - Bury Your Past

    S2:E10

    The defense rests, and a verdict is in — but Mickey still has more to learn about Lisa. Lorna and Cisco's wedding plans hit another hiccup.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writers:Ted Humphrey, Dailyn Rodriguez

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  23. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Episode 2 - Baja
    7.8/10(259 votes)

    #23 - Baja

    S4:E2

    A combative bail hearing puts Mickey in the crosshairs of the Sheriff's Department. Cisco hatches a sweet scheme to bypass a backlog at the crime lab.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 6 - Bent
    7.7/10(1564 votes)

    #24 - Bent

    S1:E6

    As Mickey attempts to track down the source of a possible bribe, he meets with Lara's former colleague, revisits an old case and does a favor for Maggie.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Gladys Rodriguez

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  25. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 7 - Lemming Number Seven
    7.7/10(1514 votes)

    #25 - Lemming Number Seven

    S1:E7

    On the first day of Trevor's trial, Mickey tries to prove the police had tunnel vision. Maggie's new witness provides a lead. Lorna steps in with Hayley.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Zach Calig

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Gods of Guilt" is the best rated episode of "The Lincoln Lawyer". It scored 8.6/10 based on 1335 votes. Directed by Ted Humphrey and written by Ted Humphrey, Dailyn Rodriguez, it aired on 10/17/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "October Surprise".