In Contempt

43min

Drama

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

Cast

Welcome to Hell

1. Welcome to Hell

43min

10th Apr 2018

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

2. Combat By Agreement

43min

17th Apr 2018

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

3. Confessions

43min

24th Apr 2018

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

4. The Rules of Engagement

43min

1st May 2018

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

Necessary Force

5. Necessary Force

43min

8th May 2018

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

6. Banned

43min

15th May 2018

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

7. Stop and Frisk

43min

22nd May 2018

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.

Burned Out

8. Burned Out

43min

29th May 2018

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.

BLM, Part One

9. BLM, Part One

43min

5th Jun 2018

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.

BLM, Part Two

10. BLM, Part Two

43min

12th Jun 2018

First air date

10th Apr 2018

Last air date

12th Jun 2018

Status

Canceled

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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