The Guardian: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Guardian Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Testimony
Sep 24, 2002
Burton tries to save Nick who is behind bars temporarily for drug possession by looking for a defense in Mandy's daughter Shannon. Shannon's grandmother doesn't want her to testify
Monster
Oct 1, 2002
A 13 year old is charged with the rape and murder of his mother and could be tried for first-degree murder. Nick must try and get the case to juvenile court.
The Dead
Oct 8, 2002
Burton's past comes back to haunt him as he gets close to being a Federal Judge.
The Next Life
Oct 15, 2002
After deciding to work together, Nick and Burton Fallin return to the old offices of Fallin & Associates to create a new firm, Fallin & Fallin. Finally working on equal ground, Nic
Assuming the Position
Oct 22, 2002
Alvin head of Legal Service of Pittsburgh is arrested and LuLu takes over after seeing him on tv.
The Living
Oct 29, 2002
As the legal guardian of two siblings he represented the year before, Nick must find the missing sister so she can be a bone-marrow donor to save her dying brother.
The Innocent
Nov 12, 2002
Nick takes on the case of two children after their brother dies from their father's neglect.
The Neighborhood
Nov 19, 2002
LuLu represents an old friend after one of her adopted children is dead. Nick represents someone he knew as a kid.
The Dark
Nov 26, 2002
Nick has to represent Levi who may not be allowed in school for not telling who beat him up.
Sacrifice
Dec 10, 2002
Nick takes the case of a 16 year old mom who wants to put her baby up for adoption, after her father ends up being arrested for the murder of the 16 year old's very ill mom. Brian
No Good Deed
Dec 17, 2002
Nick helps a boy stay in the shelter. Burton helps Mary Gressler and Shannon out.
You Belong to Me
Jan 7, 2003
Lulu's home is broken into forcing Nick to protect her. Nick takes Gavin Putinski a former child actor who claimes his parents want him to leave home.
Ambition
Jan 21, 2003
Lulu's mom comes to town to offer her daughter a job. Soon Nick learns of Mrs. Novack's bad business practices which causes a problem.
Understand Your Man
Feb 4, 2003
Nick meets Sam at a gala in Burton's honor. Sam who is a transvestite tries to get custody of lover's son. Also Nick finds out Mary and Shannon have been living with his father.
Where You Are
Feb 11, 2003
Rob a college roommate of Nick's wants to test a device for tracking kids. Will Nick agree to testing the tracking device on L.S.P. kids?
The Weight
Feb 18, 2003
A tough case involving a sick baby brings Nick and Lulu closer together when Lulu gets attached to the mom.
The Intersection
Feb 25, 2003
Caroline Novack returns to find out that Nick and Lulu were in a car accident which could prove fatal for Lulu.
My Aim Is True
Mar 18, 2003
The past comes back to haunt Both Nick & Burton, When a drug dealer from Nick's past is shot and Burton's new client is the police officer.
Back in the Ring
Apr 1, 2003
Caroline Novak goes before a Grand Jury who will look into her bad business practices. A former boxer tries to get custody of his child after spending time in prison.
Burton & Ernie
Apr 29, 2003
Burton, Lulu & Nick each find themselves in tight spots. Burton tries to stop Shannon from being hurt, Alvin finds Nick & Lulu at the office late Will they still have jobs after Al
Sensitive Jackals
May 6, 2003
Nick hands the case file of Taliek to James, who goes before Judge Rebecca Damsen for custody, James and Nick help a young dad try and trying to get his son back but due to the
All the Rage
May 13, 2003
Nick is upset because Lulu is about to take a job in California and while in court loses control of his temper while trying to finish his call and later goes to court ordered thera