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In Contempt — Season 1

201810 episodes9.3/10 (4 votes)

About this season

The procedural is set in the fast-paced world of a legal aid office in New York City and follows Gwen Sullivan, an opinionated attorney whose passion for her job and clients make her arguably the most talented public defender in her district.

Episodes (10)

Welcome to Hell
E1

1. Welcome to Hell

10.0

Aired 10 April 2018 • 43 min

Gwen defends a client accused of attempted rape. Meanwhile, Charlie supervises rookie attorney, Vanessa. Tracy goes toe to toe with a Judge.

Combat By Agreement
E2

2. Combat By Agreement

Aired 17 April 2018 • 43 min

After a fatal gang bus shooting, Gwen must defend a 14 year old, while also reconnecting with her former law professor and secret crush, Bennett. Gwen grills Tracy for details on her mystery lover.

Confessions
E3

3. Confessions

8.0

Aired 24 April 2018 • 43 min

Gwen and Tracy defend a client who confessed to murdering his mother. Bennett and Gwen have a romantic dinner until a surprise guest arrives.

The Rules of Engagement
E4

4. The Rules of Engagement

Aired 1 May 2018 • 43 min

Gwen defends a Frotteurist, meanwhile Charlie battles an unwinnable stash and cash drug case.

Necessary Force
E5

5. Necessary Force

Aired 8 May 2018 • 43 min

Gwen and Tracy struggle to deal with events from their past when they defend a mother accused of child abuse. Charlie deals with the aftermath of his unfair arrest.

Banned
E6

6. Banned

Aired 15 May 2018 • 43 min

Gwen uses an extra-judicial strategy to outwit an overzealous judge. Bennett invites Gwen to his wedding shower, where she discovers Bennett’s true feelings about her.

Stop and Frisk
E7

7. Stop and Frisk

Aired 22 May 2018 • 43 min

Still fiery from his own run-in with racial profiling, Charlie and Vanessa try a stop and frisk case. Bennett takes Gwen on a get away to determine the next steps in their relationship.

8
E8

8. Burned Out

9.0

Aired 29 May 2018 • 43 min

Gwen's commitment is put to the test when she defends a man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire. Meanwhile, Bennett learns to cope with Gwen's work-first mentality when she moves into his condo.

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E9

9. BLM, Part One

Aired 5 June 2018 • 43 min

In a case that closely mirrors Eric Garner's, Gwen, Charlie and Tracy defend a young Black man who, in the course of being arrested, inadvertently kills a cop.

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E10

10. BLM, Part Two

10.0

Aired 12 June 2018 • 43 min

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