For the People (2018–2019)

Plot
Set in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, aka "The Mother Court", For the People follows brand-new lawyers working for both the defense and the prosecution handling the most high-profile and high-stakes federal cases in the country - all as their lives intersect in and out of the courtroom.
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- 01
This Is What I Wanted to SaySandra defends a hydrologist accused of spying for the Chinese government, but the similarities between this and a former case she lost has her confidence shaken. Meanwhile, Jay faces his fears and goes up against Kate in a case involving a PTA president accused of selling drugs to students; and Allison receives a tempting proposition from her wine-forger client and Leonard reaches out to Kate for advice that culminates with a surprising confession. - 02
PilotThe series premiere of the drama about six talented young lawyers who work on opposite sides of the law and handle the most high-profile and high-stakes federal cases in the country. - 03
RahowaThe six young lawyers are determined to bring home wins during their second round of cases; Jay must set aside his personal feelings as he defends a client with controversial beliefs; Sandra's idealism leads to an important lesson from Ms. Krissman.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
PilotMarch 13, 2018The series premiere of the drama about six talented young lawyers who work on opposite sides of the law and handle the most high-profile and - S01E02
RahowaMarch 20, 2018The six young lawyers are determined to bring home wins during their second round of cases; Jay must set aside his personal feelings as he d - S01E03
18 Miles Outside of RoanokeMarch 27, 2018Sandra and Kate go head-to-head on a high-profile case involving a young woman accused of leaking classified information, but they learn to - S01E04
The Library FountainApril 3, 2018After Seth learns that the people of his hometown and former elementary school in Lincoln, Nebraska, have become seriously ill due to ground - S01E05
World's Greatest JudgeApril 10, 2018Judge Byrne finds himself at a crossroads in his career when he presides over a case that requires a disproportionate mandatory minimum sent - S01E06
Everybody's a SuperheroApril 17, 2018Allison defends a man accused of stealing supplies intended for victims of a devastating island hurricane and goes up against Celia Chavez, - S01E07
Have You Met Leonard Knox?May 1, 2018Leonard is forced to confront some longstanding insecurities when his new high-stakes case leads him to question what is right and what is w - S01E08
Flippity-FlopMay 8, 2018Jill and Roger’s complicated friendship is tested when they finally square off over a DEA raid that left an inmate clinging to life. Meanwhi - S01E09
Extraordinary CircumstancesMay 15, 2018Sandra goes the extra mile for a client when she goes up against the FBI and ends up in one of the most unexpected and compromising situatio - S01E10
Season's bestThis Is What I Wanted to SayMay 22, 2018Sandra defends a hydrologist accused of spying for the Chinese government, but the similarities between this and a former case she lost has
Season02
- S02E01
First InningMarch 7, 2019Sandra, with the help of new investigator Ted, must defend a teenage gamer whose online argument leads to a police raid that ends with the d - S02E02
Season's bestThis Is AmericaMarch 14, 2019Tina faces legal consequences as she defiantly insists on protecting a young boy after his father, a witness in Leonard’s case, has a run-in - S02E03
Minimum Continuing Legal EducationMarch 21, 2019Seth becomes committed to taking an immune international diplomat to trial so he can get out of general crime and onto a more senior unit. S - S02E04
The Vast, Immovable ObjectMarch 28, 2019The team in the public defender’s office takes on the case of a young man accused of strangling a woman to death and are determined to prove - S02E05
One Big Happy FamilyApril 4, 2019Sandra urges Kate to take on a case against a very powerful and well-respected judge who is accused of wrongfully sentencing young children - S02E06
You Belong HereApril 11, 2019Leonard takes on one of the country’s best and most prolific litigators in a case that leads him to grapple with his personal feelings relat - S02E07
The BoxerApril 18, 2019Sandra is tasked with negotiating a plea agreement for a homeless man accused of trespassing a national wildlife refuge. However, she later - S02E08
Moral SuasionMay 2, 2019Allison defends a man arrested for selling illegal cigarettes and is determined to get him released without bail. Elsewhere, Judge Byrne is - S02E09
Who Are We Now?May 9, 2019Sandra and Kate’s relationship is put to the test when they go head-to-head over a high-profile bank robbery case. On the defense side, Alis - S02E10
A Choice Between Two ThingsMay 16, 2019On Election Day, Jay turns to Kate and the team for help after his parents and other voters are illegally intimidated at their polling place
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