The worst episodes of Defending Jacob
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it. Fewer than 10 rated episodes — treat this ranking as provisional.
- 01
Andy takes matters into his own hands. Laurie reexamines the life she knew.
- 02
Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber is assigned as the lead prosecutor in the case of his son's murdered classmate.
- 03
Andy admits a family secret to Laurie before it becomes public.
- 04
When new evidence is discovered, Andy is taken off the case.
- 05
Andy and Klein explore two last-ditch efforts to prove Jacob's innocence.
- 06
Andy visits his father, and learns some troubling information from Jacob’s friends Derek and Sarah.
- 07
The trial comes to an end, but with unexpected consequences.
- 08
As the trial begins, Jacob's fate hangs in the balance.
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