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61st Street

6.9(22)
First Aired:April 10, 2022
Seasons:2 seasons
Episodes:16
Status:Ended

Moses Johnson is a promising high-school athlete with a bright future who’s accused of murdering a police officer during a drug bust gone wrong. Swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, Moses’ case is taken up by ageing public defender Franklin Roberts, who sees this as his chance to finally challenge the institutional racism at the heart of the judicial system.

Cast

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

Franklin Roberts

Seasons

Pilot

E1Pilot

44m8.0

Apr 10, 2022

Track star Moses Johnson is swept up into a world of chaos, violence, and corrupt policing during a presumed drug sting gone wrong. Public defender Franklin Roberts considers retirement and his impact on the community.

The Hunter and the Hunted

E2The Hunter and the Hunted

46m9.0

Apr 17, 2022

While on a collision course with the Chicago Police Department, Moses makes contact with the one person who could save him. Martha chases political aspirations.

Barefoot and Dangerous

E3Barefoot and Dangerous

45m8.0

Apr 24, 2022

Officer Logan begins to question his own department, while Lieutenant Brannigan presses Moses for a confession. Franklin revisits the crime scene, finding a new angle for the defense.

Chess Moves and Poker Chips

E4Chess Moves and Poker Chips

45m8.0

May 1, 2022

While waiting for bond, Moses adjusts to jail. Brannigan opens up to Logan. After stumbling on evidence of police misconduct, Franklin continues to put together a defense. Joshua makes a discovery.

Over the Wall

E5Over the Wall

43m8.0

May 8, 2022

Franklin gets sobering news while Moses reunites with an old acquaintance. Officer Logan gets a new position. Norma holds a barbecue to raise money for Moses’ bail.

Sins of the Fathers

E6Sins of the Fathers

44m8.0

May 15, 2022

Moses fights influences in prison and begins to doubt Franklins motives. Joshua sinks deeper into the Nation as Martha faces pressure from the community. Franklin makes a discovery.

The Two Trials

E7The Two Trials

45m9.0

May 22, 2022

Moses' trial begins; Brannigan testifies; a discovery threatens to derail Franklin's defence; Joshua faces repercussions while Franklin gets an ultimatum.

Man on Fire

E8Man on Fire

45m9.0

May 29, 2022

Franklin faces a setback; Moses takes the stand; a verdict is read.

After the Morning After

E1After the Morning After

43m9.0

Jul 22, 2024

Officer Logan becomes the subject of a departmental cover-up; Franklin exposes police brutality.

Trust Me

E2Trust Me

40m

Jul 29, 2024

Logan goes searching for answers and asks Franklin to represent him against the police department.

Do No Harm

E3Do No Harm

43m

Aug 5, 2024

Martha urges the mayor's office to apply more pressure; the department looks for a scapegoat.

Kamikaze

E4Kamikaze

44m

Aug 12, 2024

Franklin's decision to represent Officer Logan turns the community--and Martha--against him. Joshua grows suspicious about Big Phil. Logan's relationship with his father is tested.

Two Truths and a Lie

E5Two Truths and a Lie

48m

Aug 19, 2024

The State Attorney sets Franklin in her sights. While reckoning with his guilt, Officer Logan weighs the consequences of going to trial. Lieutenant Brannigan tries to stack the court in his favor.

Argue the Facts

E6Argue the Facts

47m

Aug 26, 2024

The trial begins. Officer Logan is outed as the "bad apple" of the CPD, while Franklin makes a case against the department as a whole. A revelation makes Norma question her relationship with Joshua.

The Offer

E7The Offer

50m

Sep 2, 2024

Armed with a secret piece of evidence, Franklin puts Officer Logan's comrades on the stand. Someone from Norma's past appears at her door with a crucial piece of information. Josuha finds opportunity in an unlikely place.

Judgement Day

E8Judgement Day

51m

Sep 9, 2024

Franklin makes his closing remarks. Office Logan gets a surprising offer.

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Storyline

Moses Johnson is a promising high-school athlete with a bright future who’s accused of murdering a police officer during a drug bust gone wrong. Swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, Moses’ case is taken up by ageing public defender Franklin Roberts, who sees this as his chance to finally challenge the institutional racism at the heart of the judicial system.

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