The WORST episodes of The Lincoln Lawyer

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

Sidelined after an accident, hotshot Los Angeles lawyer Mickey Haller restarts his career — and his trademark Lincoln — when he takes on a murder case.

Last Updated: 3/3/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
The Magic Bullet
star
7.47
950 votes

#1 - The Magic Bullet

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2022

A high-profile murder trial sends Mickey scrambling to find evidence for his defense, while Maggie offers him a chance to help rebuild her trust.

Directors: Erin Feeley
Writer: Ted Humphrey
Watch Now:Apple TV
He Rides Again
star
7.48
1072 votes

#2 - He Rides Again

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/13/2022

Following a personal and professional spiral, Los Angeles defense lawyer Mickey Haller receives an unexpected opportunity from a fellow attorney.

Directors: Liz Friedlander
Watch Now:Apple TV
Chaos Theory
star
7.49
883 votes

#3 - Chaos Theory

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/13/2022

After a close call at his office, Mickey hashes things out with Detective Griggs. A witness in Maggie's human trafficking case has second thoughts.

Directors: Bill D'Elia
Writer: Chris Downey
Watch Now:Apple TV
Momentum
star
7.50
921 votes

#4 - Momentum

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/13/2022

Mickey looks for a link between the Trevor Elliott case and his mysterious new client, Lorna chases down a lead, and Cisco voices security concerns.

Directors: Erin Feeley
Writer: Ted Humphrey
Watch Now:Apple TV
Forty Hours
star
7.52
407 votes

#5 - Forty Hours

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/5/2026

Mickey and Cisco race against time to pursue a mysterious lead. Lorna scours the fine print to score a win for her client. The firm hires a new driver.

Special Circumstances
star
7.54
626 votes

#6 - Special Circumstances

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2024

With everyone rattled by his dangerous new case, Mickey faces a major blow when an armed robbery trial turns violent. Julian's bail hearing hits a snag.

Discovery
star
7.55
712 votes

#7 - Discovery

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/6/2023

As his team hunts for a needle in a haystack to clear Lisa's name, Mickey comes up with a creative solution for a teenager accused of vandalism.

Conflicts
star
7.56
714 votes

#8 - Conflicts

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/6/2023

Mickey has to think on his feet when he takes on a high-profile murder case against a razor-sharp prosecutor. Lorna can't shake her doubts about Cisco.

The Rules of Professional Conduct
star
7.56
791 votes

#9 - The Rules of Professional Conduct

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/6/2023

Mickey meets a new client, receives a frustrating request and makes an instant connection with a chef. Lorna has her hands full juggling work and school.

Bent
star
7.56
870 votes

#10 - Bent

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2022

As Mickey attempts to track down the source of a possible bribe, he meets with Lara's former colleague, revisits an old case and does a favor for Maggie.

Directors: David Grossman
Watch Now:Apple TV
Covenants and Stipulations
star
7.57
669 votes

#11 - Covenants and Stipulations

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/3/2023

Mickey reevaluates his trial strategy after Andrea unveils a key piece of evidence and an unexpected final witness. Haley plans a birthday surprise.

Twelve Lemmings in a Box
star
7.58
869 votes

#12 - Twelve Lemmings in a Box

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/13/2022

Trevor's demands during jury selection frustrate Mickey, who reaches out for some unorthodox help. Cisco uncovers another person with a motive.

Directors: Bill D'Elia
Writer: Andi Bushell
Watch Now:Apple TV
Withdrawal
star
7.59
698 votes

#13 - Withdrawal

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/3/2023

While Mickey recovers from a brutal encounter, Izzy wrestles with regrets. Lorna devises an artful way to serve a subpoena. Maggie makes a huge decision.

La Culebra
star
7.59
676 votes

#14 - La Culebra

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2024

Mickey deliberates over representing the person accused of killing Gloria Dayton. Hayley asks her dad for help when her old babysitter is arrested.

Cui Bono
star
7.61
693 votes

#15 - Cui Bono

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/3/2023

As Lisa's trial begins, a mysterious letter left on Mickey's doorstep sends Cisco racing to verify a potentially game-changing piece of information.

Lemming Number Seven
star
7.61
862 votes

#16 - Lemming Number Seven

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2022

On the first day of Trevor's trial, Mickey tries to prove the police had tunnel vision. Maggie's new witness provides a lead. Lorna steps in with Hayley.

Directors: David Grossman
Writer: Zach Calig
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Strange Bedfellows
star
7.62
612 votes

#17 - Strange Bedfellows

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2024

While Lorna takes the bar exam, Mickey deals with a long-shot motion, a surprise subpoena and a skittish source. Andrea contends with a sensitive case.

Watch Now:Amazon
Bleeding the Beast
star
7.63
396 votes

#18 - Bleeding the Beast

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/2026

A court order compelling the release of records connected to the victim rouses Mickey's worst fears. Maggie confronts a former colleague.

Watch Now:Amazon
7211956
star
7.64
465 votes

#19 - 7211956

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/5/2026

Mickey challenges the dubious traffic stop that landed him behind bars, as Haller and Associates strains under the weight of his looming murder trial.

Watch Now:Amazon
Rearview Blind Spots
star
7.65
617 votes

#20 - Rearview Blind Spots

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2024

Struggling with guilt as he tries to connect the dots in Gloria's murder, Mickey seeks advice from an old friend. Andrea receives devastating news.

Watch Now:Amazon
Suspicious Minds
star
7.67
705 votes

#21 - Suspicious Minds

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2023

Cisco lays himself on the line for a friend. After pushing Andrea to show her cards in the courtroom, Mickey risks overplaying his hand.

Watch Now:Amazon
Baja
star
7.68
421 votes

#22 - Baja

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2026

A combative bail hearing puts Mickey in the crosshairs of the Sheriff's Department. Cisco hatches a sweet scheme to bypass a backlog at the crime lab.

Watch Now:Amazon
You're The One That I Want
star
7.70
385 votes

#23 - You're The One That I Want

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2026

Det. Drucker serves an ominous search warrant. Mickey applies leverage to extract sensitive information. Lorna juggles multiple crises at the firm.

Watch Now:Amazon
Obligations
star
7.72
741 votes

#24 - Obligations

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/6/2023

Stuck in a sticky ethical dilemma, Mickey seeks advice from Legal Siegel and comes up with a strategy to help get a vulnerable client out of a scrape.

Watch Now:Amazon
The Fifth Witness
star
7.74
675 votes

#25 - The Fifth Witness

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2023

After an unexpected witness gives emotional testimony on the stand, Mickey and Lorna hatch a clever plan to cast doubt on the prosecution's case.

Watch Now:Amazon