
Drop Dead Diva
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Life can really throw you curves -- especially in this breakthrough comedic drama. Drop Dead Diva tells the story of Deb, a shallow model who dies in a sudden accident. By a twist of fate and a bolt of divine intervention, her soul resurfaces in the body of Jane, a smart, plus-sized and recently deceased attorney. As she confronts the challenges of her adventurous new life, love and career, she must learn to reconcile her beauty queen ways with her brilliant new mind -- finding surprises at every turn.
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- 01
Freeze the DayWith Claire Harrison easing her way back into the firm, she partners with Kim on a case but proves she will stop at nothing to win, including pitting Kim's insecurities about Parker against her. Meanwhile, Stacy books a Fancy Feast commercial and Fred has to hide his jealously when she has to "kiss" her pretend husband. Jane and Grayson take on a case involving a woman who wants to be cryogenically frozen which leads them both to think about the passing of Deb and leads to a series of events that could change Jane and Grayson's lives forever. - 02
Bad GirlsJane represents a young girl who is being cyber bullied by a popular girl in school. Parker's old partner in the firm, Claire Harrison, returns to enlist his help in her divorce but Kim takes the reins on the case, only to discover Claire wants much more than a settlement. Grayson moves to the next level when he meets Vanessa's parents. - 03
Would I Lie to You?At the close of last season, Deb was ready to let go of her past and embrace life as Jane. But the unexpected arrival of Jane's "secret" husband Ethan at her doorstep left her with more questions than ever. To make matters worse, Jane may be disbarred after breaching client-attorney confidentiality when, against the firm's advisement, she reported her client for fraud. Faced with a new love triangle and the uncertainty of her career Jane must, once again, chart out a new future for herself.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotJuly 12, 2009When beautiful-but-vapid model wannabe Deb has a fatal car accident, she suddenly finds herself in front of Heaven's gatekeeper, Fred, who d - S01E02
The "F" WordJuly 19, 2009Deb discovers what life is like for Jane in her body as she takes on a case defending a cocktail waitress who is fired after she gains 50 lb - S01E03
Do OverJuly 26, 2009Jane's past catches up with her when a case from the prior year is up for retrial. Kim and Grayson sue a shrink who "cured" their client's h - S01E04
The Chinese WallAugust 2, 2009David Beckham is Jane's new case. Then Deb's mother arrives, needing a lawyer for her divorce, so Jane wants to represent her. And it can on - S01E05
Lost & FoundAugust 9, 2009Rookie Grayson was looking forward to be Jane's second chair in the defense of dating site boss Barry Schuester, who is accused of aiding in - S01E06
Second ChancesAugust 16, 2009A woman arrives at Jane's office. At her heels, the police. She skipped bail as a teen and changed her identity, which has just been blown. - S01E07
The Magic BulletAugust 23, 2009Kim - and the firm - get sued for sexual harassment. Jane's new client is suing a weight loss program owner because the program causes heart - S01E08
CrazyAugust 30, 2009Grayson refuses to help Kim sue a bridesmaid for infidelity with the groom hours before the ceremony, yet she perseveres by the angle that t - S01E09
The DressSeptember 13, 2009Jane gets politely directed out of a women's clothes store that doesn't stock her size. She sues them, even though she realizes the judge ma - S01E10
Make Me a MatchSeptember 20, 2009The New Jane discovers another friend of the Previous Jane, Judge Summers, and finds out Jane gave her a bad advice. Kim's client insists on - S01E11
What If?September 27, 2009Grayson and Kim are puzzled that boss Parker, whom a client demands to plead his case personally against a disgruntled ex-employee who discr - S01E12
Dead Model WalkingOctober 4, 2009A famous model goes berserk. Turns out her assets are frozen because her husband is missing. She hires Jane to represent her. Grayson and Ki - S01E13
Season's bestGreyson AnatomyOctober 11, 2009As Stacey helps Grayson represent a lingerie model who was fired after having surgery for breast cancer, Jane is assigned to represent a you
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Would I Lie to You?June 6, 2010At the close of last season, Deb was ready to let go of her past and embrace life as Jane. But the unexpected arrival of Jane's "secret" hus - S02E02
Back from the DeadJune 13, 2010Jane attempts to put her relationship issues aside when she has to focus on a custody case involving a man who suffered for amnesia for nine - S02E03
The Long Road to NapaJune 20, 2010Jane finds herself with two clients when she discovers both are married to the same man. Worse yet, she has trouble distinguishing her perso - S02E04
Home Away from HomeJune 27, 2010Trying to make up for an inappropriate conversation with senior partner Parker's assistant, David, Fred becomes buddies with him. However, h - S02E05
Senti-Mental JourneyJuly 11, 2010When Jane's mother is unexpectedly arrested, Jane must represent her in court before Judge Summers and reconnect with the father she has nev - S02E06
Begin AgainJuly 18, 2010Jane helps Grayson defend one of the singers of a famous pop duo and they decide to team up with the lawyer defending the duo's other accuse - S02E07
A Mother's SecretJuly 25, 2010When Deb's mom Bobbi requests Jane's help in a legal matter, Jane discovers Bobbi had secrets of her own while she takes on a case involving - S02E08
Queen of MeanAugust 1, 2010Jane meets the 'queen of mean' when she represents designer Ellie Tannen who is trying to stop the publication of a tell-all-book by her for - S02E09
Last Year's ModelAugust 8, 2010Jane brings in an age discrimination case only to have Parker hand it over to Kim. Grayson takes on a real estate case where his clients cla - S02E10
Will & GraysonAugust 15, 2010Jane defends a fugitive cop against theft charges meant to derail his investigation into corruption on the force. - S02E11
Good GriefAugust 22, 2010Jane and Grayson take on a case involving a grieving man, coping with the loss of his wife by dressing as a clown. Parker and Kim represent - S02E12
Bad GirlsAugust 29, 2010Jane represents a young girl who is being cyber bullied by a popular girl in school. Parker's old partner in the firm, Claire Harrison, retu - S02E13
Season's bestFreeze the DayAugust 29, 2010With Claire Harrison easing her way back into the firm, she partners with Kim on a case but proves she will stop at nothing to win, includin
Season03
- S03E01
Hit and RunJune 19, 2011Following the car accident that left Grayson in a coma, Jane finds herself struggling with her desire to reveal herself as Deb when he wakes - S03E02
False AlarmJune 26, 2011With Kim still gone from the firm, Parker convinces Jane to offer her help to Kim in a medical malpractice suit involving the death of a wou - S03E03
Dream BigJuly 10, 2011Jane represents a mother whose son is pushing for her to sue the sperm bank she used to conceive him. As Grayson and Vanessa's wedding nears - S03E04
Season's bestThe WeddingJuly 17, 2011While fulfilling her duties as best man for Grayson and Vanessa's wedding, Jane is held at gunpoint while picking up the wedding rings. But - S03E05
PromJuly 24, 2011As Jane represents a lesbian couple that is being denied a chance to attend their senior prom together, Teri enlists Grayson to help a baili - S03E06
ClosureJuly 31, 2011When she's assigned to help the D.A.'s office with an old murder case, Jane learns that she once worked there and had an affair with her bos - S03E07
Mothers' DayAugust 7, 2011While working to keep Grayson from stopping a casino ad featuring photos of Deb, Jane's mom Elaine is arrested after escaping from a grounde - S03E08
He Said, She SaidAugust 14, 2011After agreeing to represent a college student who has accused the school's star quarterback of rape, Jane suspects that loyal alumnus Grayso - S03E09
You Bet Your LifeAugust 21, 2011As Stacy enlists Jane to represent a sorority sister in her lawsuit against a casino, Kim and Parker team up to argue for a devoted woman's - S03E10
ToxicAugust 28, 2011Though it forces her to take on a client of the firm, Jane agrees to help a frustrated parent stop a lead contaminated high school from open - S03E11
Ah, MenSeptember 4, 2011As Jane represents Parker's ex-girlfriend in a lawsuit against an intransigent life insurance company, Kim seeks to help a minister who is e - S03E12
Bride-a-PaloozaSeptember 18, 2011As a law student seeks Jane's help when his fiance is injured in a bridal store's out of control promotion, Judge Owen French forces Grayson - S03E13
Change of HeartSeptember 25, 2011After convincing the gravely ill sister of a death row inmate to accept his heart for a transplant, Jane must get a judge to bend the rules
Season04
- S04E01
Welcome BackJune 3, 2012After Kim blackmailed Parker to promote her senior partner, he left her in charge while he chases his ex-girlfriend and the son he didn't kn - S04E02
HomeJune 10, 2012Jane and Grayson partner up on case involving a 16-year-old video game genius (Austin) determined to sue his father while Kim represents her - S04E03
Freak ShowJune 17, 2012Jane takes on a wrongful termination case but soon becomes convinced there may be more to her client than meets the eye. Kim and Parker team - S04E04
Winning UglyJune 24, 2012Jane and Kim take on a case suing the producer of a reality makeover show. Parker is shocked when his son Eric appears at the firm while he - S04E05
Happily Ever AfterJuly 1, 2012Jane creates havoc with the Bhutanese government when she decides to represent a young woman who wants to get out of an arranged marriage to - S04E06
RiggedJuly 8, 2012Jane and Grayson team up for a case involving a faulty oil rig and the death of one of its engineers while Jane battles the uncertainly of O - S04E07
CrushedJuly 15, 2012Jane's mom Elaine enlists Jane's help in defending a girl she use to babysit who is accused of murdering another teen. Tired of Luke's antic - S04E08
Road TripJuly 22, 2012Teaming up with Grayson to supervise a law student's suit on behalf of a computer company employee puts Jane at odds with her former Stanfor - S04E09
Ashes to AshesAugust 5, 2012Jane and Grayson represent a woman who is suing for custody of her late fiancé's ashes. And just as Jane starts to accept his disappearance, - S04E10
Lady PartsAugust 12, 2012Bobbi Dobkins enlists Jane's help when a dance school student sues her over an injury, while a high school classmate hires Grayson when the - S04E11
Family MattersAugust 19, 2012As Jane's lawsuit on behalf of a teenager who collapsed at a rave prompts a death threat against Owen, Kim and Grayson represent a sperm don - S04E12
Season's bestPicks and PakesAugust 26, 2012After teaming up to sue a big drug company, Jane worries that her partner, a high-profile trial lawyer is mentally unsound. And when someone - S04E13
Jane's Getting MarriedSeptember 9, 2012As she works to persuade a friend to have a fatal brain tumor removed, Jane must confront her unresolved feelings for Grayson. And after Sta
Season05
- S05E01
Back from the DeadJune 23, 2013As she looks for Owen following his wedding day heart attack, Jane fights to stop a drug company from discontinuing the drug trial that is k - S05E02
The Real JaneJune 30, 2013After taking over the body of a deceased lingerie model, Old Jane returns to enlist Jane in a death row appeal that was dropped when she die - S05E03
SurrogatesJuly 7, 2013Jane struggles to keep her personal feelings aside while representing a jilted bride who's suing the former groom for damages. Kim and Grays - S05E04
CheatersJuly 14, 2013In an attempt to be professional, Jane and Owen partner on a case of a teenage boy who has been accused of cheating on the SATs. Meanwhile, - S05E05
Secret LivesJuly 21, 2013Jane tries to impress both Owen and the owners of major baseball team by representing their star player when he's accused of murder. Meanwhi - S05E06
Fool for LoveJuly 28, 2013Jane attempts to reconcile with Owen while they work together representing a professor who's been arrested for smuggling drugs. Kim goes up - S05E07
Miss CongenialityAugust 4, 2013Jane and Grayson represent pageant contestant, Donna, when she's stripped of her crown after claiming the Miss Universal Globe competition h - S05E08
50 Shades of GraysonAugust 11, 2013Following a long night at a bachelorette party, Jane ends up at the U.S./Mexico border to defend the bride's fiancé, whose bachelor party we - S05E09
Trust MeOctober 6, 2013Jane's efforts to save a battered women's shelter inadvertently jeopardize its future. Grayson represents a teenager who claims to be a vamp - S05E10
The KissOctober 13, 2013As Owen and Grayson fight for a client's right to marry the woman he loves, Jane handles two divorces that resulted from unconventional marr - S05E11
One ShotOctober 20, 2013As a former client looks to Jane when she's marked for death by a ruthless drug dealer, Owen fights to save a teen actress' career by stoppi - S05E12
Season's bestGuess Who's ComingOctober 27, 2013Bobbi Dobkins' arrest for hiring a male prostitute exposes some unorthodox steps she's taken to improve her sex life. Grayson fights to keep - S05E13
Jane's Secret RevealedNovember 3, 2013As she worries about her mother's health, Jane takes on an Amish farmer's fight against fracking. Grayson represents a dominatrix who's suin
Season06
- S06E01
Season's bestTruth & ConsequencesMarch 23, 2014As she struggles to find out how much Grayson knows about her and Deb, Jane uncovers a dark secret that could land a client in prison. Old t - S06E02
SoulmatesMarch 23, 2014While Jane fights for an innocent man's parole, Grayson and the firm's new lawyer claim a cruise ship line's negligence caused their client' - S06E03
First DateMarch 30, 2014Tensions arise between Jane and Belinda as they defend an out-of-control aging rock star against being expelled from his band. Grayson fight - S06E04
Life & DeathApril 6, 2014Grayson's childhood friend enlists him and Jane in a fight with his in-laws over where to bury his late wife. A twelve-year-old orphan asks - S06E05
Cheers & JeersApril 13, 2014As Jane represents a professional cheerleader who says she's being bullied by her teammates, Owen counsels a family to secede to protect the - S06E06
Desperate HousewifeApril 27, 2014An unassuming housewife's arrest for treason pits Jane and Grayson against the government's top secret intelligence bureaucracy. Kim represe - S06E07
Sister ActMay 4, 2014Jane and Grayson help a dying teenager find a bone marrow donor, while Owen fights a friend's impeachment as mayor after she leases Malibu's - S06E08
Identity CrisisMay 11, 2014As Grayson worries his client is guilty of murder, Jane fights for a student's right to use the boys' bathroom at school even though he was - S06E09
Hope and GloryMay 18, 2014With Grayson in the hospital with a gunshot wound, Jane represents people living near a hot sauce factory who claim its fumes are making the - S06E10
No ReturnJune 1, 2014As Jane takes on a client who's being sued for identifying the drunk driver who killed her brother, Kim represents a ventriloquist who can't - S06E11
AfterlifeJune 8, 2014Jane attempts to prove the innocence of a man on death row; Kim represents a small dance company after their routines are stolen by a pop st - S06E12
HeroJune 15, 2014Jane helps a mother whose son died at a sporting camp to seek justice. Kim defends a work acquaintance, after he saves her from a mugging as - S06E13
It Had to Be YouJune 22, 2014Much to Janes surprise, Teri returns and that she shares a past with Ian. Paul sends pro bono clients from the firm to Jane, and Stacy stres
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