The BEST episodes of The Judge Returns season 1
Every episode of The Judge Returns season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Judge Returns season 1!
Lee Han-young, who had long lived as a compromised judge under the control of Haenal Law Firm, finally decides he can no longer be part of the corruption. But the price of that choice is a false accusation and death. In his final breath, he opens his eyes to find himself 10 years in the past. Given a second life, Lee Han-young resolves to become someone better, choosing different choices, even if it means confronting the wounds and sins he once ran from.
#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2026
Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/3/2026
Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.
#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2026
Lee seeks to correct the sentencing errors he made in the past and is determined to avoid similar mistakes.
#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/10/2026
Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.
#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/16/2026
A step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.
#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/17/2026
Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.
#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/23/2026
Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.
#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/24/2026
Kang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.
#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/30/2026
Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.
#10 - Episode 10
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/31/2026
Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.
#11 - Episode 11
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/6/2026
Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.
#12 - Episode 12
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/7/2026
As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.
#13 - Episode 13
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/13/2026
Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.
#14 - Episode 14
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/14/2026
Han-young, falsely accused of murder and pursued by the police just like in his previous life, embarks on a final operation to clear his name and bring Shin-jin to justice.