The BEST episodes of The Defenders (2010) season 1
Every episode of The Defenders (2010) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Defenders (2010) season 1!
An irreverent legal drama about two fiery and charismatic Las Vegas defense attorneys. Tenacious, defiant and completely engaging, they argue the law, and they follow the law, but they always keep a few tricks up their sleeves. No matter what the odds, these lawyers keep fighting for the little guy.
#1 - Whitten v. Fenlee
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2010
When a woman's husband dies from a fall on a construction site, Nick and Pete look to prove wrongful death against the company. Meanwhile, Pete tries to help an online blogger avoid jail after exposing an illusionist's magic trick.
#2 - Nevada v. Donnie The Numbers Guy
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2011
Seventeen years after disappearing on the eve of his wife's murder trial, a man from Nick's past returns to Vegas looking to prove his innocence by relying on new technological tools.
#3 - Nevada v. Killa Diz
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2010
Nick comes to the defense of a young rapper wanted on two counts of first-degree murder. Meanwhile, Pete takes the case of an Internet hacker facing RICO charges.
#4 - Nevada v. Doug the Mule
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2011
When a young man is pulled over carrying 30 bricks of cocaine, Nick and Pete look to prove their client was duped by a girl he met on spring break.
#5 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2010
Nick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas.
#6 - Nevada v. Carter
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2010
Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker.
#7 - Nevada v. Dennis
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2010
When a young man is pulled over carrying guns with filed-off serial numbers, Nick and Pete try to get the charges thrown out. Meanwhile, Nick agrees to help the ADA's sister save a bear from being euthanized.
#8 - Nevada v. Hunter
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2011
Facing thirty counts of possession of a controlled substance, an overconfident judge turns to Nick, who has no choice but to help acquit him of the charges.
#9 - Nevada v. Wayne
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/12/2011
Nick's personal ties to a young man charged with sexual assault prompt him to defend the accusations. Meanwhile, Pete is stunned when he has jury duty.
#10 - Nevada v. Senator Harper
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2010
In the middle of a divorce case, a client is charged with the kidnapping and burglary; Pete defends a cabana girl accused of assault and battery.
#11 - Nevada v. Greene
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/4/2011
Unable to recall any events from the previous night, the son of a hotel owner turns to Nick and Pete for help after he awakes to find a casino host strangled to death in a hot tub.
#12 - Morelli v. Kaczmarek
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/11/2011
The firm temporarily dissolves its partnership when they have to defend a husband and wife accused of murder.
#13 - Nevada v. Riley
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2010
Nick and Pete come to the aid of a troubled ex-football player charged with battery. Meanwhile, Pete becomes exasperated when his father shows up in town.
#14 - Las Vegas v. Reid
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2010
Nick works the system to free a single mother accused of running down a jogger; Pete helps a man who is down on his luck.
#15 - Las Vegas v. Black Betty
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2010
Nick reluctantly defends an entertainer's girlfriend when she is charged with murder; Lisa's newest client reveals potentially dangerous information.
#16 - Nevada v. Rodgers
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2010
Nick defends a man charged with attempted murder; a man is caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
#17 - Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/2011
Nick and Pete go after a pharmaceutical company for faulty packaging when two victims overdose on the same drug. Lisa is secretly seeing ADA Ward all the while considering a fascinating new job offer.
#18 - Nevada v. Cerrato
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2010
Nick is ready to accept a simple arson case until he realizes that his client could be convicted of first-degree murder. Meanwhile, Pete helps a lottery winner take on a casino when he loses his fortune after a night of high rolling.