Judge vs. Judge
Season 1
The story of an unprecedented court time bomb...the elder brother of the stubborn “hot-blooded judge,” Lee Jung-joo (Park Eun-bin), who did not know how to adapt after he was accused of rape and murder. In order to clear her brother’s innocence, Jung-joo fought hard confronting power groups, and the dangerous struggles climaxed one after another. During the process, the elite judge Sa Ui-hyun (Yeon Woo-jin) gets involved because of Jung-joo. The two become colleagues and competitors. This drama depicts the world of lawyers, prosecutors and judges, as well as their real side.
Where to Watch Season 1
32 Episodes
- Episode 1 - Now I am The Judge
E1Episode 1 - Now I am The Judge10 years has past since Choi Jung-joo was caught stealing her brother’s case files and she has become a Judge under the name of Lee Jung-joo. When her current trial case files are snatched by a thief, her job is placed in a precarious position. Matters get worse when she can’t control her fiery temper against convict Kim Joo-hyeong who attempts to lay the blame on the victims. Judge Sa Ui-Hyun’s theft case goes awry when the defendant injures herself. - Episode 2 - Hostage
E2Episode 2 - HostageJudge Lee Jung-joo retrieves her lost case file from Judge Sa Ui-hyun and their personalities initially clash with each other. Things go drastically wrong during the Kim Joo-yeong retrial case when the court record is taken hostage. Her refusal to acquit his case causes Joo-yeong to “educate” Jung-joo. - Episode 3 - Take It Off
E3Episode 3 - Take It OffCaught in an unprecented hostage drama, Judge Lee Jung-joo is trapped with no way out until Judge Sa Ui-hyun attempts to assist her. While deliberating on whether to take the Jung Soon-bok case or transfer it to another judicial panel, Professor Yoo Myung-hee, her idol, provides Jung-joo with the insight to make her decision. - Episode 4 - I Lied
E4Episode 4 - I LiedJudge Lee takes the Jung Soon-bok case. Choi Kyung-ho assaults Kim Joo-hyeong in prison for what he did to Jung-joo. When brought before the court, he reveals that he lied about raping and murdering Kim Ga-young. Assemblyman Do Jin-myung reveals to Sa Jung-do that Seo Ge-ho, the husband of Soon-bok, found out Kyung-ho did not murder Kim Ga-young. - Episode 5 - The Culprit Is Here In the Court
E5Episode 5 - The Culprit Is Here In the CourtThe court is in turmoil due to the unexpected bombshell declaration by Choi Kung-ho. Lee Jung-joo’s feelings are complicated because she always believed that he had committed the crime. Sa Ui-hyeon is made aware of the fact that the tennis shoe Kim Ga-young wore when she was murdered had belonged to Do Hoon-joon. Assemblyman Do Jin-myung knows more than what he is telling. - Episode 6 - A Missing Tennis Shoe
E6Episode 6 - A Missing Tennis ShoeLee Jung-joo is frustrated by Chief Oh’s rejection of her judicial opinion and placing a giant question mark on it. Jung-joo finds out that Kim Ga-young’s father, Kim Hee-chul, and Jang Soon-bok’s husband, Seo Gi-ho had worked for the Assemblyman. One of Kim Ga-young’s tennis shoes is in Seo Yong-soo’s possession. - Episode 7 - Kill Him For Me
E7Episode 7 - Kill Him For MeChoi Kyung-ho plots against Do Han-joon. Lee Jung-joo agonizes over her brother’s possible innocence. Sa Ui-hyeon acquires Kim Ga-young’s tennis shoe. Chief Oh Ji-rak ask Ui-hyeon to deliver Choi Kung-ho’s Murder Case files to his father Jung-do. Do Han-joon finds the owner of a limited edition knife similar to the one used in the Jang Soon-bok murder case. - Episode 9 - He Was A Good Son
E9Episode 9 - He Was A Good SonNew evidence is incriminating towards Do Han-hoon in regards to the Kim Ga-young Murder Case. News of the relationship between Lee Jung-joo and Choi Kyung-ho is spread on the court chat room. Jung-joo is staggered by even more unfortunate developments. - Episode 11 - Do You Think It Is My Fault
E11Episode 11 - Do You Think It Is My FaultLee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hyun are doubting Do Han-joon. Jung-joo must deal with the aftermath of her brother’s death. Do Jin-myung wants Sa Jung-do to represent Kim Joo-hyeong in the resulting case. Han-joon is assigned as the prosecutor. Jung-joo faces the Disciplinary Court for having not excused herself from her brother’s assault case. - Episode 12 - Was It Self-Defense
E12Episode 12 - Was It Self-DefenseKim Joo-hyeong claims Self-Defense in the Manslaughter case. Do Han-joon confronts his father about the tennis shoe and is late threatened. Choi Go-soo is reassigned to the Individual Criminal Court where his first case’s defendant is an old flame. Han-joon confides to Sa Ui-hung - Episode 13 - The Judge May Be In Danger
E13Episode 13 - The Judge May Be In DangerAmidst the resolution of misunderstandings and the revelation of a new villain, the father of Kim Ga-young returns to Korea. All attention turns to Kim Ik-chul as he holds the keys to the case. Do Han-joon fears for Lee Jung-joo’s safety. Professor Yoo makes a confession to Jung-joo. - Episode 14 - Do We Have A Problem
E14Episode 14 - Do We Have A ProblemChief Choi, Chief Oh and the Head Justice are caught by Chief Choi’s wife discussing whether he should excuse himself because of his relationship with the defendant who was his first love. Jang Soon-bok recovers consciousness. Kim Ik-chul is kidnapped. Both Do Han-joon and Sa Ui-hyun receive death threats against Lee Jung-joo. - Episode 18 - I Have Ga-young's Phone
E18Episode 18 - I Have Ga-young's PhoneProfessor Yoo, Lee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hyun start digging into Choi Kyung-ho's case in earnest and visit with Seo Yong-soo to check about the cell phone. Jung-joo and Ui-hyun find out it was Professor Yoo who ask Ui-hyun’s father to represent Kyung-ho during the murder trial. All evidence points towards Assemblyman Do whom Jung-joo confronts. Professor Yoo acquires the missing cell phone. - Episode 19 - I Will Prove My Brother's Innocence
E19Episode 19 - I Will Prove My Brother's InnocencePrefessor Yoo, Lee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hyun listen to the cell phone recordings. Assemblyman Do tries to pressure the head judge to resolve the Na Dong-soo case but he is resistant. Jin Se-ra runs into Myung Soo-jin whom ruined her reputation. - Episode 21 - Did You Kill Kim Ga-young
E21Episode 21 - Did You Kill Kim Ga-youngAssemblyman Do diverts attention from him to the legality of the Kim Ik-chul recording. Sa Ui-hyun suggests a different method of attack. Ik-chul is assaulted while in the hospital. Do Han-joon finds out his mother had the phone while Assemblyman Do finds out she is the one who made the recording. - Episode 24 - We Don't Have To Be Together
E24Episode 24 - We Don't Have To Be TogetherThe retrial is approved. Lee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hung are bickering like a couple. Kim Joo-hyung returns to court for his verdict. Han-joon feels uneasy when he is together with both Jung-joo and Ui-hyung. Professor Yoo becomes a witness at the retrial for Choi Kyung-ho. - Episode 27 - I Kept It
E27Episode 27 - I Kept ItThe shocking revelation of the real murderer of Kim Ga-young devastates Lee Jung-joo. Sa Ui-hyun finds out who instigated Kim Joo-hyeong to kill Choi Kyung-ho. Do Han-joon is shocked when he overheads his parents discussing the events concerning Ga-young’s death. - Episode 28 - Why Did She Tell Me To Become A Judge
E28Episode 28 - Why Did She Tell Me To Become A JudgeLee Jung-joo struggles to accept the recent events. Do Han-joon breaks off his relationship with Jung-joo. The panal of Chief Oh, Judge Sa and Judge Lee are assigned the Professor Yoo case. Assemblyman Do tries to assume the blame. - Episode 30 - Is That Really You
E30Episode 30 - Is That Really YouSa Ui-hyun’s absence causes Lee Jung-joo to wonder about her feelings for him. However, Ui-hyun openly admits he likes her. Head Justice Seo Dae-su intends to resign as his daughter was involved in the school bullying. Chief Oh is transferred to his hometown and Ui-hyun is promoted. - Episode 31 - Do You Want Me To Join You
E31Episode 31 - Do You Want Me To Join YouTwo years later, Lee Jung-joo is transferred to the Jangheung District Court where Chief Oh and Judge Sa are presiding. Their first case together deals with divorce and they have opposing views. However, she is quite happy joining hands with him. - Episode 32 - Do You Want To Join Me
E32Episode 32 - Do You Want To Join MeTwo years later, Lee Jung-joo is transferred to the Jangheung District Court where Chief Oh and Judge Sa are presiding. There first case together deals with divorce and they have opposing views. However, she is quite happy joining hands with him.
