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Pearson

TV·2019–2019·1 season, 10 episodes·USA Network·War & Politics, Drama·42m·7.3·Created by Aaron Korsh, Daniel Arkin

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Powerhouse lawyer Jessica Pearson adjusts to the dirty world of Chicago politics.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Pearson S01E01The AldermanS01E01 · 7.5Jessica starts her new job in the mayor's office. It's a new world, and a whole new power struggle.
  2. 02Pearson S01E02The SuperintendentS01E02 · 7.0Jessica's reputation in the press puts the police contract in jeopardy.
  3. 03Pearson S01E03The Union LeaderS01E03 · 7.0Jessica goes head to head with McGann, who doesn't like her challenging his alderman appointee.

Cast

Gina TorresGina TorresJessica PearsonBethany Joy LenzBethany Joy LenzKeri AllenSimon KassianidesSimon KassianidesNick D'AmatoEli GoreeEli GoreeDerrick MayesChantel RileyChantel RileyAngela CookIsabel ArraizaIsabel ArraizaYoli Castillo

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2019Aired 7.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Pearson S01E01Season's bestThe AldermanJuly 17, 2019 7.5Jessica starts her new job in the mayor's office. It's a new world, and a whole new power struggle.
  2. S01E02Pearson S01E02The SuperintendentJuly 24, 2019 7.0Jessica's reputation in the press puts the police contract in jeopardy.
  3. S01E03Pearson S01E03The Union LeaderJuly 31, 2019 7.0Jessica goes head to head with McGann, who doesn't like her challenging his alderman appointee.
  4. S01E04Pearson S01E04The Deputy MayorAugust 7, 2019 7.0With Bobby out, the Deputy Mayor pushes his own agenda. Jessica digs into a murder from North Park.
  5. S01E05Pearson S01E05The Former City AttorneyAugust 14, 2019 7.0Keri's past comes back to haunt her. Yoli and Derrick give a CEO the Chicago tour.
  6. S01E06Pearson S01E06The DonorAugust 21, 2019 7.0Construction starts on North Park. Jessica finds new financial backers for Bobby's campaign.
  7. S01E07Pearson S01E07The Immigration LawyerAugust 28, 2019 7.0Jessica tries to square a debt. Nick reels from McGann's bombshell. Yoli deals with personal news.
  8. S01E08Pearson S01E08The Political WifeSeptember 4, 2019 7.0Keri goes on a trip with Stephanie. Angela helps her neighbors. Jessica deals with Yoli's problem.
  9. S01E09Pearson S01E09The RivalSeptember 11, 2019 7.0Angela leads a tent city outside City Hall; Keri thinks about her future, and McGann finds Nick.
  10. S01E10Pearson S01E10The FixerSeptember 18, 2019 7.0Jessica is split between her personal and professional life. Keri comes to a decision about her future.

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