Series synopsis
The Defenders is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2010. It ended on March 11, 2011. It was created by Niels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy. It stars Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett and Tanya Fischer.
The Defenders is a drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick and Pete are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot.
Premise
The Defenders is a drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick and Pete are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot.
Premise: In Vegas even justice is hot.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jim Belushi as Nick Morelli
- Jerry O'Connell as Pete Kaczmarek
- Jurnee Smollett as Lisa Tyler
- Tanya Fischer as Zoey Waters
Guest cast
- Penn Jillette as Reuben Charters
- Milena Govich as A.D.A. Tracy Hunt
- Teddy Sears as ADA Thomas Cole
- Lois Atkins as Lucy Cardell
- Elisabeth Harmon-Haid as Court Clerk
- Cole Jensen as Sammy Morelli
- Nikki DeLoach as Amanda
- Mark Sinacori as Courthouse Pedestrian
- James Bentley as Ricky
- Andrew R. Shaw as Steve Olsen
- Austin Butler as Cody Dennis
- Tom Virtue as Plainclothes Detective
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | September 22, 2010 | March 11, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Nick and Pete use whatever tactics necessary in order to defend a young man facing murder charges in a case unique to Vegas. |
September 22, 2010 |
| 2 |
Las Vegas v. Reid Nick Morelli works the system to free a single mother accused of running down a jogger while chit chatting on her cell phone, meanwhile, Pete Kaczmarek does his best to help a man down on his luck. |
September 29, 2010 |
| 3 |
Nevada v. Carter Nick defends a stripper accused of solicitation; Pete must take on an unwanted case after losing a hand of poker. |
October 6, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 22, 2010 |
| Last aired | March 11, 2011 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |