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Trial & Error

Their first case is a real killer

7.1(54)
First Aired:March 14, 2017
Seasons:2 seasons
Episodes:23
Status:Canceled

A bright-eyed New York lawyer takes his first big case defending an eccentric poetry professor accused of murdering his wife.

Cast

Nicholas D'Agosto

Nicholas D'Agosto

Josh Segal

Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth

Lavinia Peck-Foster

Steven Boyer

Steven Boyer

Dwayne Reed

Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd

Anne Flatch

Jayma Mays

Jayma Mays

Carol Anne Keane

Amanda Payton

Amanda Payton

Nina Rudolph

Seasons

Pilot

E1Pilot

22m4.9

Mar 14, 2017

When rollercizing poetry professor Larry Henderson is arrested for the brutal murder of his wife, bright-eyed lawyer Josh Segal comes down from New York to the quirky town of East Peck, South Carolina to defend his first big case. After meeting his eccentric client and odd-ball team, Josh quickly realizes he's in over his head.

A Wrench in the Case

E2A Wrench in the Case

22m7.4

Mar 14, 2017

In trying to find an alternate theory to Larry throwing his wife through the window, Josh and his team discover another man's DNA in the bedroom, possibly leading to another suspect. Meanwhile, Josh is concerned about Larry's lack of emotion about the murder and his strange obsession with a skate wrench.

The Other Man

E3The Other Man

22m7.0

Mar 21, 2017

After coming up bust on a match to the DNA found in Larry's bedroom, Josh and his team discover a "sex print" on the wall that leads to a new suspect. Meanwhile, Josh gets sloppy and inadvertently gives a piece of damning evidence to the prosecution.

An Unwelcome Distraction

E4An Unwelcome Distraction

22m6.4

Mar 21, 2017

When the new suspect turns up in a coma, Josh becomes sidetracked trying to solve this crime, eventually becoming a suspect himself. Meanwhile, prosecutor Carol Anne Keane presents the autopsy report, which reveals Larry's wife was struck by a blunt object, leading to a frantic search for the murder weapon.

Right-Hand Man

E5Right-Hand Man

22m6.7

Mar 28, 2017

A new piece of evidence emerges that leads Josh an unlikely, and dangerous, new suspect: Larry's brother-in-law, Jeremiah Jefferson Davis. Meanwhile, the case takes another turn when the search for the murder weapon leads Dwayne to find a dismembered human arm.

Secrets & Lies

E6Secrets & Lies

22m6.3

Mar 28, 2017

As Josh focuses on his new suspect, Larry insists on taking a lie-detector test to help prove his innocence, but the results drop a bombshell on the case and the family. Dwayne briefly becomes a hometown celebrity as the man who found an arm in the lake, and the team gets a surprising new benefactor.

The Case Gets Big

E7The Case Gets Big

22m7.3

Apr 4, 2017

As Josh prepares for trial, his boss, Mr. Mankiewicz comes down from New York to check up on him and reveals a gigantic hole in Josh's case. Meanwhile, Larry, unsettled by his rift with his daughter and Josh's boss being in town, takes matters into his own hands, with deadly consequences.

A Change In Defense

E8A Change In Defense

22m6.7

Apr 4, 2017

With the trial now getting national attention, Josh's boss, Mr. Mankiewicz has decided to take over the case, throwing the team into turmoil. Meanwhile, when Mankiewicz suggests Larry plead insanity, Josh and Carol Anne Keane must work together to convince Larry to stand trial.

Opening Statements

E9Opening Statements

22m6.3

Apr 11, 2017

As the trial officially begins, Josh's strategy of painting another suspect as the murderer takes a crucial blow. Meanwhile, Anne and Dwayne investigate why Larry's former lover, Alfonzo, isn't on the prosecution's witness list.

A Hostile Jury

E10A Hostile Jury

22m6.3

Apr 11, 2017

Josh tries to show the hostile jury the real Larry when they visit the crime scene inside the Henderson home before they hear the devastating testimony of Larry's former lover, Alfonzo. Meanwhile, Anne and Dwayne search for Margaret's missing cell phone.

Unusual Suspect

E11Unusual Suspect

22m6.7

Apr 13, 2017

After the prosecution presents its case for 28 grueling days, Josh's defense suffers a major setback when Summer turns into a suspect. When Larry forbids Josh from putting Summer on the stand, Josh must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to get Larry his freedom.

The Defense Rests

E12The Defense Rests

22m7.3

Apr 18, 2017

As Josh focuses on making his final case before closing arguments, he takes a huge gamble by putting Larry on the stand. Despite hiring the best witness coach in the South to train him, Larry's testimony leads to a shocking discovery about Larry's past that may be too difficult to overcome.

The Verdict

E13The Verdict

22m7.7

Apr 18, 2017

The trial is over and the verdict is finally announced. A key piece of evidence is found that answers the question, "Who killed Margaret Henderson".

The second season centers on bright-eyed New York lawyer Josh Segal, still relatively a newcomer in a tiny southern town, who is sturdily posed for his next big case there. His mission? To defend the eccentric first lady of East Peck, Lavinia Peck-Foster, known for her flamboyant outfits, large hats and hairless cat, and who suddenly finds herself accused of the bizarre murder of her beloved husband.

The Suitcase

E1The Suitcase

22m7.0

Jul 19, 2018

Josh Segal defends Lavinia Peck-Foster, the eccentric First Lady of East Peck who is accused of killing her husband. But when bodies pile up, there are more questions than answers.

The Timeline

E2The Timeline

22m6.0

Jul 19, 2018

Josh and the team are forced to seek help from two unlikely sources - the convicted murderer of Lavinia's brother and the host of a popular murder podcast called M-Town.

The Murder Clock

E3The Murder Clock

22m7.0

Jul 26, 2018

Josh's team continues to hunt for the potential murder weapon that would seal their timeline. The case takes a dramatic turn as their search leads them to two new suspects and some shocking news about Lavinia.

A Hole in the Case

E4A Hole in the Case

22m8.0

Jul 26, 2018

As the trial begins, Josh and his team experience some hiccups in proving Lavinia's innocence to the judge. As soon as Josh thinks he's been able to find cause for dismissal of the case, Carol Anne argues to test the timeline herself, leading them to uncover a hidden passageway on Lavinia's property.

A Change in the Team

E5A Change in the Team

22m7.0

Aug 9, 2018

Dwayne testifies on the prosecution's behalf and dismantles the timeline they established; Lavinia pressures Josh to fire Dwayne; Dwayne redeems himself when he stumbles on a big break in the case.

New Case, Old Murder

E6New Case, Old Murder

22m8.0

Aug 9, 2018

After winning Lavinia's case, the town finally embraces Josh; Josh agonizes over whether Lavinia may have done it and tries to open an old case.

A Family Affair

E7A Family Affair

22m8.0

Aug 16, 2018

With Jesse Ray Beaumont's retrial looming, the team looks into Lavinia's past to gain fresh insight into the case.

Bad Instincts

E8Bad Instincts

22m7.0

Aug 16, 2018

Josh struggles with his defense for Jesse Ray Beaumont; Dwayne enjoys his new life as a Peck.

A Big Break

E9A Big Break

22m7.0

Aug 23, 2018

Josh and his team continue to find themselves at literal dead ends in their casework until they unearth game-changing evidence with the help of Jesse Ray Beaumont. Meanwhile, in court, Carol Anne tries to finish the case before she has the baby.

Barcelona

E10Barcelona

22m7.0

Aug 23, 2018

As Jesse Ray Beaumont's trial begins, the team struggles to keep him under control while they discover more of Lavinia's secrets. Now that the baby is born and awaiting the DA election results, Carol Anne discovers who is the baby's father.

Storyline

A bright-eyed New York lawyer takes his first big case defending an eccentric poetry professor accused of murdering his wife.

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