The Defenders
TV Show · Drama

Nick Morelli and Pete Kaczmarek are Las Vegas defence attorneys who have a passion for law and do everything they can to defend their clients. Joining them in their firm is new associate Lisa Tyler, a young attorney looking to put her exotic-dancing days behind her, and their spunky assistant, Zoey Waters. Nick's personal life is focused on repairing his fractured relationship with his estranged wife, while Pete cruises the Vegas strip for his latest romantic conquest.

2010 · 44m
Starring Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Pilot
    Nick Morelli and Pete Kaczmarek use whatever tactics are necessary to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Las Vegas.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Las Vegas v. Reid
    Nick defends a single mother who is accused of knocking down a runner while talking on her mobile phone. Meanwhile, Pete tries to help a despondent man.
    41 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Nevada v Carter
    While Nick defends a stripper who is charged with solicitation, Pete is forced to take a case he doesn't want to when he loses a hand of poker.
    41 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Nevada v. Cerrato
    What Nick thinks is a simple arson case may turn into a first-degree murder conviction. Pete takes on a casino when a lottery winner loses it all after a night of high-rolling.
    41 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Nevada v. Senator Harper
    Nick and Pete's latest case involves a state senator whose divorce case turns into a high-profile murder investigation when his mistress goes missing. Pete's other case involves accusations of assault and battery against a cabana girl.
    41 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Nevada v. Rodgers
    Nick needs to prove reasonable doubt after one man is killed and an off-duty cop is wounded, while Pete's client is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
    41 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Jim Belushi
    Nick Morelli
  • Jerry O'Connell
    Pete Kaczmarek
  • Jurnee Smollett
    Lisa Tyler
  • Tanya Fischer
    Zoey Waters
  • Carol Mendelsohn
    Producer
  • N‌M
    Niels Mueller
    Producer
  • K‌K
    Kevin Kennedy
    Producer
  • J‌G
    Joe Gantz
    Producer
  • Harry Gantz
    Producer
  • Davis Guggenheim
    Producer

About

The Defenders

Drama

Nick Morelli and Pete Kaczmarek are Las Vegas defence attorneys who have a passion for law and do everything they can to defend their clients. Joining them in their firm is new associate Lisa Tyler, a young attorney looking to put her exotic-dancing days behind her, and their spunky assistant, Zoey Waters. Nick's personal life is focused on repairing his fractured relationship with his estranged wife, while Pete cruises the Vegas strip for his latest romantic conquest.

Information

Studio
CBS
Released
2010
Rated
15
Region of Origin
United States
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