Public Defender: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Public Defender Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Arsonist
Sep 27, 1954 · 30 min
A disturbed teen-aged boy begins setting fires in the neighborhood following an altercation with his father.
Loyalty
Sep 30, 1954 · 30 min
Matthews takes the case of a cop killer who is depending on his little brother's false testimony to get him off. When the killer thinks Matthews is getting to friendly with his lit
The Do-Gooder
Oct 7, 1954 · 30 min
A man is in hospital after wrecking a car with an escaped fugitive, killing the fugitive. The man is in trouble for harboring the fugitive but he refuses to speak to Matthews, his
When Credit Is Due
Oct 14, 1954 · 30 min
When a father of 2 is temporarily disabled in an auto accident, his wife gets a job to make ends meet. However, unscrupulous debtors begin to garnish her wages and then her boss fi
Crash Out
Oct 21, 1954 · 30 min
An prison inmate just 3 weeks from parole participates in a prison break. His wife cannot understand why he would do such a thing and goes to Bart Matthews for help,
Destiny
Oct 28, 1954 · 30 min
The Public Defender's deputy almost wrecks his marriage when he insists on defending a 15-year old boy accused of assault and murder.
Hot Rod
Nov 4, 1954 · 30 min
The Public Defender defends a young man involved in an accident that killed a young girl. He investigates to see if he was accused because he was in a hot rod.
Until Proven Guilty
Nov 11, 1954 · 30 min
A man becomes desperate for money when he's told his son must have an operation immediately. After getting the money, his brother-in-law arrests him, telling him he got the money i
The Hijacked Truck
Nov 18, 1954 · 30 min
A man in love is accused of hijacking. The public defender hears a story about his courtship and the reason behind his arrest.
Circumstanial Evidence
Nov 25, 1954 · 30 min
A story of blind justice, as Matthews defends a man whom was caught by police with the gun that killed the man's wife.
The Murder Photo
Dec 2, 1954 · 30 min
The answer to a murder case may just lay in the hands of a teenage boy using trick photography.
Open Season
Dec 9, 1954 · 30 min
It is the opening of deer season and the long-running feud between two old codgers has heated up again. When one is found shot in the woods, the other is of course the prime suspec
Socrates
Dec 16, 1954 · 30 min
Guy from the hood gets framed for murder. Matthews enlists the help of Socrates, who runs the hood's homeless shelter, to obtain proof of his client's innocence.
Moonshine
Dec 23, 1954 · 30 min
During a raid on the Carter family still, a warden is shot and killed. Jesse Carter, fresh home from the service, is arrested for the killing.
The Man Who Couldn't Remember
Dec 30, 1954 · 30 min
A man is arrested for a robbery he didn't commit, but he can't remember what he did at the time of the robbery. His wife believes in his innocence. His only hope may be a mental ho
Another World
Jan 6, 1955 · 30 min
The Bachman siblings are European refugees who've worked hard in America. But Hans begins to romance Wanda and convinces her to get him valuable plans. Erich ends the spy ring by s
Deep Ditch
Jan 13, 1955 · 30 min
Matthews must defend a ditch-digger accused of attacking his boss. Further investigation reveals more complexity to the story.
Gunpoint
Jan 20, 1955 · 30 min
An ex-con is forced to rob his employer's safe by two other ex-cons who knew him from the joint.
Your Witness
Jan 27, 1955 · 30 min
Bart Matthews defends Karl Novak, who faces a second-degree murder charge following the grisly slaying of a storekeeper.
The Director
Feb 3, 1955 · 30 min
A once famous film director is now working as night-watchman at the film studio. One night he knocks down another film director, who once was his assistant director but now is the
Mama's Boy
Feb 10, 1955 · 30 min
After a boy is discovered dead in the hallway at school, one of his classmates is arrested since he was caught fighting with him at the time of his death. The Public Defender sets
The Big Steel
Feb 17, 1955 · 30 min
A man is accused of purposely running a co-worker down and is arrested for attempted murder. But the Public Defender is able to get him off after talking to his other co-workers. O
Jackpot
Feb 24, 1955 · 30 min
A kid is arrested for gang activity after mugging a cop, but the gang is being organized by some influential people, so the other gang members threaten to kill the kid if he talks.
A Knowledge of Astronomy
Mar 3, 1955 · 30 min
An error in reading the stars provides the key clue in unraveling crimes committed at an oil drilling site.
The Hitchhiker
Mar 10, 1955 · 30 min
A soldier about to ship out of the country is on his way home to his pregnant wife. He gets a ride with a woman who takes him as far as the car rental place. Later that night, the
Brutality
Mar 17, 1955 · 30 min
A man arrested for robbery swears he's innocent and only signed the confession because the arresting officer beat him up.
Cornered
Mar 24, 1955 · 30 min
An upcoming prizefighter wants to turn himself into Matthews for parole violation but the threats of small time hoodlums and the actions of a clueless police officer cause things t
Time to Kill
Mar 31, 1955 · 30 min
When Peter Stone hears that a murder suspect fits his description, his extreme paranoia leads him to take actions that make him appear guilty. He is eventually convicted of a murde
The Sapphire Mink
Apr 7, 1955 · 30 min
A young modal is arrested for stealing a mink, but she says she had permission to wear it.
The Stepfather
Apr 14, 1955 · 30 min
A teenage boy, stepson of the Police Chief, is arrested for breaking into a gas station. The Chief is convinced he can help him. Bart steps in to help and all is resolved in the en
A Pair of Gloves
Apr 21, 1955 · 30 min
Flippant small time hood and three time loser Allie Kilgore claims he bought out of town a pair of gloves that are the like the pair he is accused of taking in a home burglary.
End of the Line
Apr 28, 1955 · 30 min
An elderly Public Defender determines to keep busy during the weeks until his retirement comes through. He puts himself at great odds to keep a man from being sent to prison. Bart
Clifford Pike
May 5, 1955 · 30 min
A man admits to murdering his aunt and grandmother, claiming insanity. But the case goes through all twists and turns before the amazing truth is revealed.
Condemned
May 19, 1955 · 30 min
An alcoholic vagrant is charged with the murder of a police officer.
Operation: CLEAT
May 26, 1955 · 30 min
Law enforcement agencies from the U.S. and Mexico join forces after the public defenders' office uncovers a car theft ring that is connected to drug trafficking.
Story of Nora Fulton
Jun 2, 1955 · 30 min
Matthews defends an ex-policeman's daughter when she is accused of murdering her boyfriend.
The Bad Ones
Jun 9, 1955 · 30 min
A 'Good Kid' gets caught up with the wrong crowd and his parents seem unable to do anything About it.
The Jockey and the Nun
Jun 16, 1955 · 30 min
Joey leaves his orphanage to be a jockey when an encounter with hotel owner Mr. Barry gets him returned. But after the hotel is burned Joey is arrested. Only Sister Anthony continu