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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 1 - La Culebra
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    #1 - La Culebra

    S3:E1

    Mickey deliberates over representing the person accused of killing Gloria Dayton. Hayley asks her dad for help when her old babysitter is arrested.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writers:Ted Humphrey, Dailyn Rodriguez

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  2. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 10 - The Brass Verdict
    6.9/10(30 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 3 - Momentum
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Momentum

    S1:E3

    Mickey looks for a link between the Trevor Elliott case and his mysterious new client, Lorna chases down a lead, and Cisco voices security concerns.

    Director:Erin Feeley
    Writer:Ted Humphrey

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  4. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 1 - He Rides Again
    7.1/10(36 votes)

    #4 - He Rides Again

    S1:E1

    Following a personal and professional spiral, Los Angeles defense lawyer Mickey Haller receives an unexpected opportunity from a fellow attorney.

    Director:Liz Friedlander
    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  5. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 2 - The Magic Bullet
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #5 - The Magic Bullet

    S1:E2

    A high-profile murder trial sends Mickey scrambling to find evidence for his defense, while Maggie offers him a chance to help rebuild her trust.

    Director:Erin Feeley
    Writer:Ted Humphrey

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  6. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 1 - The Rules of Professional Conduct
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #6 - The Rules of Professional Conduct

    S2:E1

    Mickey meets a new client, receives a frustrating request and makes an instant connection with a chef. Lorna has her hands full juggling work and school.

    Director:Rob Seidenglanz
    Writer:Ted Humphrey

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  7. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 8 - Covenants and Stipulations
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Covenants and Stipulations

    S2:E8

    Mickey reevaluates his trial strategy after Andrea unveils a key piece of evidence and an unexpected final witness. Haley plans a birthday surprise.

    Director:Shana Stein
    Writers:Chris Downey, Michael Connelly

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  8. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 10 - Bury Your Past
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 4 - Discovery
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Discovery

    S2:E4

    As his team hunts for a needle in a haystack to clear Lisa's name, Mickey comes up with a creative solution for a teenager accused of vandalism.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writer:Ryan Hoang Williams

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  10. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 6 - Withdrawal
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Withdrawal

    S2:E6

    While Mickey recovers from a brutal encounter, Izzy wrestles with regrets. Lorna devises an artful way to serve a subpoena. Maggie makes a huge decision.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writer:Matthew J. Liberman

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  11. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 7 - Cui Bono
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Cui Bono

    S2:E7

    As Lisa's trial begins, a mysterious letter left on Mickey's doorstep sends Cisco racing to verify a potentially game-changing piece of information.

    Director:Shana Stein
    Writer:Lisa Quintela

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  12. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 4 - Chaos Theory
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #12 - Chaos Theory

    S1:E4

    After a close call at his office, Mickey hashes things out with Detective Griggs. A witness in Maggie's human trafficking case has second thoughts.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:Chris Downey

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  13. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 7 - Lemming Number Seven
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 3 - Strange Bedfellows
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Strange Bedfellows

    S3:E3

    While Lorna takes the bar exam, Mickey deals with a long-shot motion, a surprise subpoena and a skittish source. Andrea contends with a sensitive case.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writer:Matthew J. Liberman

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  15. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 6 - Bent
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 3 - Conflicts
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #16 - Conflicts

    S2:E3

    Mickey has to think on his feet when he takes on a high-profile murder case against a razor-sharp prosecutor. Lorna can't shake her doubts about Cisco.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writer:Dailyn Rodriguez

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  17. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 5 - Suspicious Minds
    7.5/10(21 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 2 - Special Circumstances
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Special Circumstances

    S3:E2

    With everyone rattled by his dangerous new case, Mickey faces a major blow when an armed robbery trial turns violent. Julian's bail hearing hits a snag.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writer:Gladys Rodriguez

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  19. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 5 - Twelve Lemmings in a Box
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 Episode 8 - The Magic Bullet Redux
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 2 - Obligations
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Episode 9 - The Fifth Witness
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 5 - What Happens in Victorville
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 4 - Rearview Blind Spots
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #24 - Rearview Blind Spots

    S3:E4

    Struggling with guilt as he tries to connect the dots in Gloria's murder, Mickey seeks advice from an old friend. Andrea receives devastating news.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writer:Lisa Quintela

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  25. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Episode 6 - Man on Fire
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"La Culebra" is the worst rated episode of "The Lincoln Lawyer". It scored 6.4/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Alonso Alvarez and written by Ted Humphrey, Dailyn Rodriguez, it aired on 10/17/2024. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Brass Verdict".