Doubt
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Sadie Ellis is a brilliant attorney at a boutique firm who starts to fall for her charismatic client, Billy Brennan, an altruistic pediatric surgeon recently accused of murdering his girlfriend 24 years ago. Sadie is hiding her growing feelings from everyone, including her close friend and colleague, Albert Cobb, who thinks he knows everything about her. Working on other cases at the practice is Cameron Wirth, a transgender Ivy League graduate who fights passionately for her clients since she's experienced injustice first hand; Tiffany Simon, a second-year associate who is quickly learning the ropes from Wirth; and Nick, a former felon who earned his degree while serving time. They all consider it a privilege to work for Isaiah Roth, a revered legal lion and "lefty" legend, whose approval is their holy grail. Sadie's decision to become involved with her client could put her career, as well as her happiness, at risk if Billy is found guilty, which means she needs to work all the harder to prove reasonable doubt, even if she has some herself.
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- 01
Poison PrizeSadie confronts Billy about new evidence in the case against him, and his explanation disappoints her. Meanwhile, a piece of evidence surfaces and it could expose a massive scandal, and Cameron and Tiffany defend a psychic accused of grand larceny. - 02
Then and NowSadie works on a case involving one of Isaiah's oldest friends as she tries to keep her relationship with Billy strictly professional. Meanwhile, Cameron is conflicted about having her client testify against his own cousin. - 03
The ReturnAfter the jury delivers their verdict in Billy's trial, Sadie learns he has a secret that might have impacted his case. Also, Billy uses a favor owed to his family by the governor and gets Carolyn released from prison, and Nick is charged with the murder and Isaiah and the firm rally around him to get him released. (Series Finale)
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Season01
- S01E01
PilotFebruary 15, 2017Successful defense lawyer Sadie Ellis starts to fall for her charismatic client, pediatric surgeon Billy Brennan, who is accused of murderin - S01E02Then and NowFebruary 22, 2017Sadie works on a case involving one of Isaiah's oldest friends as she tries to keep her relationship with Billy strictly professional. Meanw
- S01E03Season's bestPoison PrizeJuly 1, 2017Sadie confronts Billy about new evidence in the case against him, and his explanation disappoints her. Meanwhile, a piece of evidence surfac
- S01E04
Clean BurnJuly 8, 2017Sadie interviews Billy's ex-classmates in hopes of finding a key piece of evidence and defends her childhood best friend in a probation viol - S01E05
Not a WordJuly 8, 2017The DNA results in Billy's case come back; Albert is tormented by Rodney Hill, one of his clients; Cameron represents a woman who was issued - S01E06
FaithJuly 15, 2017Amidst prep for Billy's trial, Isaiah goes with Sadie to visit her mother in prison; Albert and Cameron defend a transwoman who was arrested - S01E07
Where Do We Go from Here?July 22, 2017The firm reviews Billy's sister's old therapy session tapes for clues in the murder case against him. - S01E08
Top Dog / UnderdogJuly 22, 2017Sadie testifies at Carolyn's parole hearing on her fitness as a mother; a man from Carolyn's past resurfaces; Nick's first case is against t - S01E09
To See, to TellJuly 29, 2017Albert discovers the truth about Sadie and Billy's relationship and fears Sadie's judgement has been compromised; Cam and Nick defend a clie - S01E10
FinallyAugust 5, 2017—With opening statements looming in Billy's trial, Albert and Sadie struggle to rebuild broken trust and do their best for Billy as the prose - S01E11
I'm in If You AreAugust 5, 2017Billy upends his case when he chooses to go against the advice of Sadie and Albert and decides to testify in his trial. Also, Cam must decid - S01E12
Running Out of TimeAugust 12, 2017—Sadie gives her closing argument in Billy's trial and the jury begins deliberating. Also, Sadie learns about Carolyn's cancer diagnosis, and - S01E13The ReturnAugust 12, 2017After the jury delivers their verdict in Billy's trial, Sadie learns he has a secret that might have impacted his case. Also, Billy uses a f
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