The WORST episodes of Defending Jacob

Every episode of Defending Jacob ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Defending Jacob!

The series follows Massachusetts lawyer Andy Barber in the aftermath of his 14-year-old son, Jacob, being accused of murder. The allegations have a major impact on Andy’s family, and he must reevaluate what he thinks he knows about his child.

Last Updated: 12/8/2024Network: Apple TV+Status: Ended
Pilot
star
7.52
1427 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2020

Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber is assigned as the lead prosecutor in the case of his son's murdered classmate.

Directors: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
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Visitors
star
7.55
1224 votes

#2 - Visitors

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2020

Andy visits his father, and learns some troubling information from Jacob’s friends Derek and Sarah.

Directors: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
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Damage Control
star
7.56
1234 votes

#3 - Damage Control

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2020

Andy takes matters into his own hands. Laurie reexamines the life she knew.

Directors: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
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Poker Faces
star
7.60
1249 votes

#4 - Poker Faces

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2020

Andy admits a family secret to Laurie before it becomes public.

Directors: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
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Everything Is Cool
star
7.65
1295 votes

#5 - Everything Is Cool

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/24/2020

When new evidence is discovered, Andy is taken off the case.

Directors: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
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Wishful Thinking
star
7.69
1209 votes

#6 - Wishful Thinking

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/2020

Andy and Klein explore two last-ditch efforts to prove Jacob’s innocence.

Directors: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
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After
star
7.74
1224 votes

#7 - After

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/29/2020

The trial comes to an end, but with unexpected consequences.

Directors: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
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Job
star
8.05
1226 votes

#8 - Job

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/22/2020

As the trial begins, Jacob’s fate hangs in the balance.

Directors: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Mark Bomback
Watch Now:Amazon