Reasonable Doubts

Season 1

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A drama about the working relationship between Assistant DA Tess Kaufman, a prosecutor sensitive to the rights of the accused, and hard-charging, gruff Detective Dicky Cobb, an old-fashioned cop with a "bust-the-perps" attitude.

Where to Watch Season 1

21 Episodes

Pilot
E1
Episode 1PilotA Detective and an ADA meet in a courtroom. The deaf ADA finds that he can "sign". A pairing ensues. When they meet at The D.A.'s office both have doubts that this will work. Thus begins their journey as unlikely partners.
Hard Bargains
E2
Episode 2Hard BargainsTess and Dicky handle the case of a mentally ill man who attacked a neighbor. Kay gives Dicky an ultimatum while Tess is impressed with her ex's efforts to strengthen their relationship.
Making Dirt Stick
E3
Episode 3Making Dirt StickDicky and Tess search for new evidence to nail a murderer released on a technicality, but their sole lead is a witness who refuses to endanger his new straight life by revisiting his ugly past.
Daddy's Little Girl
E4
Episode 4Daddy's Little GirlDicky's stuck with an inadmissible confession when a woman confesses to murdering her father, a prominent citizen, and uncovers a scandal involving the mayor and the district attorney. Kay argues with her father over her drinking.
... and Sleep Won't Come
E5
Episode 5... and Sleep Won't ComeGrieving over the suicide of a friend, Tess investigates the case that drove him to despair. Dicky reconciles with Kay.
The Silent Treatment
E6
Episode 6The Silent TreatmentTess is tough on a deaf man accused of attempted murder, and Dicky becomes involved with attorney Lila Simon.
Tangled up in Blue
E7
Episode 7Tangled up in BlueBruce's move on Kay shakes things up with Tess; and a date-rape incident promises many aftershocks.
Aftermath
E8
Episode 8AftermathKay tries to cope with the rape, harassment by the police and the impending trial all at once; Bruce drops a bomb on Tess.
One Woman's Word
E9
Episode 9One Woman's WordKay is as much on trial as the defendant, but with the support of Tess and Dicky she braces herself as the proceedings begin.
Graduation Day
E10
Episode 10Graduation DayA murder case is dumped on Tess only days before trial, and she's pitted against her mentor; Dicky meets Lila's parents; Bruce gets nasty in the divorce; Kay copes with the aftermath of rape.
Pure Gold
E11
Episode 11Pure GoldA fatal hit-and-run case involving a politician puts Gold on the spot, and causes a rift between Sean and Tess; Dicky and Lila face the truth about their relationship; Kay decides to sell the bar.
Dicky's Got the Blues
E12
Episode 12Dicky's Got the BluesAn activist professor is charged with the murder of a college journalist who crucified him in print; Dicky feels blue as Kay considers moving; Tess feels angry over Bruce's machinations.
The Shadow of Death
E13
Episode 13The Shadow of DeathGold's uncle, who's opposed to capital punishment, defends a psycho-killer against Tess; Tess's parents visit just as she's getting cozy with Sean; Kay makes a move toward Dicky.
The Discomfort Zone (1)
E14
Episode 14The Discomfort Zone (1)Dicky is cast adrift when he's accused of brutality while breaking up a fight; and his troubles have a ripple effect on Gold, who's the mayor's choice for City Council; Bruce makes waves for Tess.
Fish out of Water (2)
E15
Episode 15Fish out of Water (2)Dicky awaits the outcome of the brutality investigation; Tess laments that things have hit the skids with Sean; Kay hits it off with her professor.
Burning Desire (1)
E16
Episode 16Burning Desire (1)Tess's prosecution of the young neo-Nazi is roughed up by Judge Booth. Meanwhile, Dicky dogs the defendant's friend to testify to the truth.
Love is Strange (2)
E17
Episode 17Love is Strange (2)Tess starts the wheels turning in the neo-Nazi case, but Judge Booth's obsessive attraction to her throws a wrench into things.
Home is Where the Heart Is (3)
E18
Episode 18Home is Where the Heart Is (3)Judge Booth makes things difficult for Tess as she prosecutes the neo-Nazi case, while Dicky dogs the defendant's friend; Kay tries to get Weldon on the wagon.
Maggie Finds Her Soul
E19
Episode 19Maggie Finds Her SoulA shopkeeper's trap for burglars does in a druggie, and the legal fallout has political and personal consequences for Gold and Dicky.
Home to Roost
E20
Episode 20Home to RoostMaggie provides a spirited defense of a battered woman accused of murder in a case that Tess prosecutes with ambivalent feelings.
Change of Plans
E21
Episode 21Change of PlansA public defender provides a weak defense for a Mexican immigrant couple accused of endangering their daughter; Sean is given a case involving chickens he views as a real turkey.