The Judge Returns

Season 1

Judge Lee, who believed justice could be achieved in the courtroom, defied his superiors' orders and sentenced a conglomerate chairman to life in prison, only to be killed for it. But was it because of the secrets he overheard as a child?

Where to Watch The Judge Returns • Season 1

14 Episodes

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3Lee attempts to right wrongful convictions he made in the past and is determined to avoid making the same mistakes.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5A step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8Kang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.
Episode 13
E13
Episode 13Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.
Episode 14
E14
Episode 14Judge Lee is determined to bring criminals to justice, but the fight is far from over.