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Season 1 – Rake

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Keegan Deane is a brilliant and charming defense lawyer -- and a self-destructive addict. With zero filter, unyielding optimism and a passion for defending those beyond redemption, he lands court cases that no one else wants. Keegan gets the majority of them from best friend Ben, who is married to Los Angeles ADA Scarlet. While Scarlet is also Keegan's old friend, she is often his opponent in court. In addition to his work, he faces trials and tribulations in life. While dealing with an ex-wife and a hormonal son, Keegan juggles affairs with women, an IRS battle, and growing debt to a bookie.
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Critics Consensus

Rake's smart blend of comedy and drama makes it the perfect vehicle for Greg Kinnear's offbeat charm and dry humor.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian 03/28/2020
Duncan gives us an elegantly paced comedy of rather bad manners, featuring Richard Roxburgh as barrister Cleaver Greene, in a long-running series that is also an offbeat character study and a relationship drama... Go to Full Review Scott Von Doviak AV Club 02/13/2014
B-
If "Close Shave" is representative of the series going forward, Fox and the creators appear content to settle for mild amusement. Go to Full Review Maureen Ryan HuffPost 01/27/2014
Kinnear is up to the task, and the cast around him has some standouts, particularly Miranda Otto as his ex-wife. But as a character portrait or a law drama, something's off about Rake. Go to Full Review Matilda Dixon-Smith Junkee 10/18/2017
Perfect for some nihilistic chuckles in the vein of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Rake is that naughty fun you need for a cheeky ol' weekend binge. Go to Full Review Sarah Luoma TV Equals 02/21/2014
So far Rake is shaping up to be a likeable series. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 01/27/2014
2/5
Unlike the many criminals and cads that have come through cable television over the last several years, Rake's protagonist lacks the appropriate edge to create compelling or amusing drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/16/2019 Fox dropped the ball on this one! This was a great show, well worthy of a couple more seasons! See more 07/16/2016 A poor cousin to the original Australian series of the same name which incidentally doesn't seem to exist on Rotten Tomatoes. http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/rake/DR1405H001S00 See more 06/21/2014 Fox's Rake is a funny, smart, well-written comedy, with a perfect lead performance from Kinnear as an alcoholic, gambling, womanizing lawyer. See more 04/08/2014 Apparently this show isn't going to make it, which is a shame really. Greg Kinnear's anti-hero is as entertaining as he is morally ambiguous. This show is an interesting social analysis viewed through the lens of a likable but reprehensible criminal defense attorney. See more 03/18/2014 Good but could be better. Solid actors with a bad script and direction is what I'm thinking the problem could be. Still a decent show to watch, though. See more 02/21/2014 Love this show. Great characters, writing and humor. See more Read all reviews
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Greg Kinnear

Keegan Deane

Miranda Otto

Maddy Deane

John Ortiz

Ben Leon

Necar Zadegan

Scarlet Leon

Bojana Novakovic

Melissa "Mikki" Partridge

Tara Summers

Leanne Zander

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 23, 2014 Serial Killer When Keegan agrees to enter a plea of guilty for a confessed serial killer, he gets involved in a battle between the accused and the mayor of Los Angeles; Keegan receives $15,000 of fish as payment from a client. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 30, 2014 A Close Shave Keegan represents three Amish bakers accused of attempted murder; Scarlet and Ben plan a recommitment ceremony; Keegan meets a woman through a transportation app. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 6, 2014 Cancer A woman addicted to gambling defrauds an insurance company by claiming her son has cancer; Finn is disappointed when Keegan doesn't come through on a promise to have Tony Hawk attend a school auction. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 13, 2014 Cannibal Ben asks Keegan to take over his case involving an alleged cannibal; Mikki makes a decision about her career. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 20, 2014 Bigamist Keegan represents a chef accused of bigamy; Mikki turns to Keegan for help with an old client who is harassing her; Scarlet gets in legal trouble. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 27, 2014 Jury Tamperer A woman (Michelle Forbes) seeking information about her daughter's case sleeps with a juror; Finn continues to sleep with his teacher despite his parents' objections. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 6, 2014 Three Strikes Keegan's effort to help an old friend is complicated when the mayor decides none of his clients can get plea deals; Keegan thinks about joining Ben's firm; Scarlet considers a big career move; Keegan makes a bet with Maddy. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 14, 2014 Staple Holes Ben takes over the law firm after his father's death and hires Keegan, who is put on an important case right away; Bruce struggles to accept that Maddy ended things with him; Scarlet pauses the launch of her campaign. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 21, 2014 Hey, Good Looking While trying to defend a new client (Kate Burton) accused of killing her husband, Keegan ends up becoming a suspect in the murder of Mayor Barzmann; Maddy is tired of being stalked by Bruce. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 28, 2014 50 Shades of Gay A high-powered agent (Peter Jacobson) accuses Mikki's former pimp (Cedric Yarbrough) of assault; Maddy attacks Finn's teacher. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 5, 2014 Remembrance of Taxis Past Keegan charms a former California governor into supporting Scarlet's bid for District Attorney; Maddy enlists her ex-lover as a campaign consultant. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 5, 2014 A Man's Best Friend A respected doctor -- and a friend of Keegan's -- is accused of animal cruelty; David and Scarlet's campaigns take a nasty turn; Maddy reunites with an ex-girlfriend (Pamela Adlon). Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 27, 2014 Mammophile Keegan must use an unusual tactic when a new client (Brian Baumgartner) and his mother (Debra Mooney) both confess to the same murder; Keegan learns that Mikki is dating someone he is familiar with. Details

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Season Info

Director
Sam Raimi
Executive Producer
Peter Duncan, Peter Tolan, Michael Wimer, Greg Kinnear, Richard Roxburgh, Ian Collie, George W. Perkins, Sam Raimi, Leslie Tolan
Screenwriter
Peter Duncan
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (V|D|S|L)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 23, 2014