The Best Episodes Written By Paul William Davies

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #1 - The Belt

   S6:E42/16/2017

   Cyrus faces his ultimate challenge but continues to stop at nothing to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Olivia and the gladiators uncover shocking new evidence about the night Frankie was shot.

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   7.3/10(4 votes)

   #2 - This Is What I Wanted to Say

   S1:E105/22/2018

   Sandra defends a hydrologist accused of spying for the Chinese government, but the similarities between this and a former case she lost has her confidence shaken. Meanwhile, Jay faces his fears and goes up against Kate in a case involving a PTA president accused of selling drugs to students; and Allison receives a tempting proposition from her wine-forger client and Leonard reaches out to Kate for advice that culminates with a surprising confession.

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - ... That Is Not What Ships Are Built For

   S1:E410/20/2013

   Sara is confronted about her recent whereabouts; Karsten is willing to do anything to stay in power; T.J. seeks independence.

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   6.8/10(5 votes)

   #4 - Pilot

   S1:E13/13/2018

   The series premiere of the drama about six talented young lawyers who work on opposite sides of the law and handle the most high-profile and high-stakes federal cases in the country.

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   6.3/10(3 votes)

   #5 - This Is America

   S2:E23/14/2019

   Tina faces legal consequences as she defiantly insists on protecting a young boy after his father, a witness in Leonard’s case, has a run-in with ICE agents that could lead to his deportation. Elsewhere, Kate is determined to establish her worth to Roger and takes on a significant murder case involving a prominent New York criminal defense attorney.

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   6.2/10(5 votes)

   #6 - Have You Met Leonard Knox?

   S1:E75/1/2018

   Leonard is forced to confront some longstanding insecurities when his new high-stakes case leads him to question what is right and what is wrong. Sandra goes head-to-head with Seth who files charges against a daring comedian accused of threatening a U.S. president’s life; and Jay defends a tennis player accused of intentionally throwing a match to help his coach win a bet he placed against him.

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   6.0/10(3 votes)

   #7 - First Inning

   S2:E13/7/2019

   Sandra, with the help of new investigator Ted, must defend a teenage gamer whose online argument leads to a police raid that ends with the death of a United States senator. A personal connection to the “swatting” case makes Roger determined to charge the teenager to the fullest extent of the law and pushes Kate to her limits in the process. Meanwhile, Jay is tasked with defending New York’s most spoiled millennial from going to jail for her petty crimes.

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   6.0/10(3 votes)

   #8 - A Choice Between Two Things

   S2:E105/16/2019

   On Election Day, Jay turns to Kate and the team for help after his parents and other voters are illegally intimidated at their polling place. Meanwhile, Roger and Jill’s relationship is at an impasse when Sandra learns that they are romantically involved and challenges Jill’s judgement. Elsewhere, Seth gets assigned to the case of a lifetime, but his anxiety increases when he is appointed a bodyguard to help protect him, all while Sandra and Ted take their relationship up a notch.

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   5.7/10(27 votes)

   #9 - Dial M for Murder

   S1:E23/20/2025

   From celebrities and Cabinet members to plumbers and pastry chefs, everyone is in the hot seat as Cordelia conducts interviews.

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    5.6/10(23 votes)

    #10 - The Third Man

    S1:E63/20/2025

    As dawn breaks, Cordelia faces pressure to end the residence's lockdown. Meanwhile, in the present day, a fresh testimony upends the Senate hearing.

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    5.6/10(22 votes)

    #11 - The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb

    S1:E73/20/2025

    Elsyie, a housekeeper, is the most-liked employee in the residence. But Cordelia suspects there's more to her than meets the eye.

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    5.5/10(27 votes)

    #12 - The Fall of the House of Usher

    S1:E13/20/2025

    At a Congressional hearing, the story of a mysterious death at the White House, and the brilliant detective hired to crack the case, begins to unfold.

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    5.5/10(23 votes)

    #13 - Knives Out

    S1:E33/20/2025

    Simmering conflicts in the White House kitchen offer Cordelia a delicious opportunity to uncover clues.

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    5.4/10(22 votes)

    #14 - The Last of Sheila

    S1:E43/20/2025

    Irrepressible butler Sheila has risen from Waffle House to the White House. But her misbehavior at the state dinner arouses Cordelia's suspicions.

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    5.4/10(21 votes)

    #15 - The Mystery of the Yellow Room

    S1:E83/20/2025

    As the clock ticks down on her investigation, Cordelia is ready to reveal the murderer in the residence — even if she has to do it on the fly.

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    5.2/10(22 votes)

    #16 - The Trouble with Harry

    S1:E53/20/2025

    A surprise tip points Cordelia to three of the President's lesser-known housemates: his brother Tripp, his mother-in-law Nan and his top advisor, Harry.

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