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Defending Jacob(2020)
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2020 · TV SERIES
Defending Jacob
A devoted father fights a relentless legal system and public hysteria to prove his teenage son’s innocence after he is accused of murder, risking everything to keep his family together.
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A family's lives are dramatically altered when their 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a classmate.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 18 episodes · premiered Apr 24, 2020
- 1.01PilotApr 24, 2020Rate
Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber is assigned as the lead prosecutor in the case of his son's murdered classmate.
- 1.02Everything Is CoolApr 24, 2020Rate
When new evidence is discovered, Andy is removed from the case.
- 1.03Poker FacesApr 24, 2020Rate
Before the revelation becomes public knowledge, Andy confesses a family secret to Laurie.
- 1.04Damage ControlMay 1, 2020Rate
Andy takes matters into his own hands. Laurie reexamines the life she knew.
- 1.05VisitorsMay 8, 2020Rate
Andy visits his father and learns troubling information from Jacob’s friends, Derek and Sarah.
- 1.06Wishful ThinkingMay 15, 2020Rate
Andy and Klein examine two final attempts to prove Jacob's innocence.
- 1.07JobMay 22, 2020Rate
As the trial begins, Jacob's fate remains uncertain.
- 1.08AfterMay 29, 2020Rate
The trial concludes, but not without unforeseen repercussions.
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Cast & Crew
72 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Chris Evans
as Andy Barber
Michelle Dockery
as Laurie Barber
Jaeden Martell
as Jacob Barber (8 Episodes)
Cherry Jones
as Joanna Klein
Pablo Schreiber
as Neal Loguidice
Betty Gabriel
as Pam Duffy
J K Simmons
as Billy Barber (8 Episodes)
Sakina Jaffrey
as Lynn Canavan
Daniel Henshall
as Leonard Patz (8 Episodes)
Ben Taylor
as Derek Yoo
Jordan Alexa Davis
as Sarah Grohl
Megan Byrne
as Joan Rifkin (5 Episodes)
Supporting cast
58Poorna Jagannathan
as Elizabeth Vogel (4 Episodes)
Tamara Hickey
as Toby (4 Episodes)
Patrick Fischler
as Dan Rifkin (4 Episodes)
Hale Lytle
as Matt McGrath (3 Episodes)
Maria Elena Ramirez
as Cara (3 Episodes)
Ted Arcidi
as Kingston (3 Episodes)
Liam Kilbreth
as Ben Rifkin (3 Episodes)
Shawn Fitzgibbon
as Detective Peterson (3 Episodes)
William Xifaras
as Father O'Leary (3 Episodes)
Devon Diep
as Reiko (3 Episodes)
Cheryl Mcmahon
as Mrs. Mandel (3 Episodes)
Daryl Edwards
as Judge French (2 Episodes)
Therese Plaehn
as Lita McGrath (2 Episodes)
Myra Lucretia Taylor
as Judge Rivera (2 Episodes)
Aaron Andrade
as Mr. Fuller (2 Episodes)
Frankie Francois
as Sienna (2 Episodes)
Michele Proude
as Court Clerk (2 Episodes)
Carrie Ann Quinn
as Kathleen (2 Episodes)
Odis Spencer
as Principal (2 Episodes)
Marilyn Busch
as Court Clerk (2 Episodes)
Berlis Cuevas
as Bailiff (2 Episodes)
Shannon Ashe
as Christine (1 Episode)
Alfred Briere
as Molloy (1 Episode)
Gene Dante
as Ian (1 Episode)
Mai Delapa
as Katie (1 Episode)
Rebecca Gibel
as Wendy (1 Episode)
Gary Kirby
as Older Man (1 Episode)
Collin Knight
as Police Officer (1 Episode)
Ian Lyons
as Burt Knox (1 Episode)
Melissa Mcmeekin
as Roxanne (1 Episode)
Angela Hope Smith
as Molloy's Counsel (1 Episode)
Raymond Alongi
as Park Ranger (1 Episode)
Rebekah Curtis Motley
as Cashier (1 Episode)
Michael Jibrin
as Detective Freeman (1 Episode)
Sarah Mclean
as Female Officer (1 Episode)
Daniel Washington
as Officer at Trailhead (1 Episode)
Sam Zephir
as Officer #1 (1 Episode)
Tom Mariano
as Walpole Prison Guard (1 Episode)
Tobias Wilson
as CPAC Trooper (1 Episode)
Phoenix Curcuru
as Phoebe (1 Episode)
Audrey Wasilewski
as Jeanine (1 Episode)
Caralyn Aufiero
as Waitress (1 Episode)
Evan Risser
as 6-Year-Old Andy (1 Episode)
Kallie Tabor
as Kirsten (1 Episode)
Lizzie Short
as Andy's Mom (1 Episode)
Austin J Ryan
as Lacrosse Kid (1 Episode)
Hannah Yun
as Dina Yoo (1 Episode)
Mariko Kanto
as Waitress (1 Episode)
Jim Boyd
as Reporter at Courthouse (1 Episode)
Ken Cheeseman
as Rod Renborg (1 Episode)
Rena Maliszewski
as Karen Carlson (1 Episode)
Damon Singletary
as Bartender (1 Episode)
Michael Tow
as Reporter (1 Episode)
Michelle Violette
as Paula Gianetto (1 Episode)
Stephanie Bisono
as Nurse (1 Episode)
Jessi Case
as Hope Connors (1 Episode)
Chelsea Hueter
as Reporter (1 Episode)
Charles Coan
as Search Party Participent (uncredited) (1 Episode)
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