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Season 1 – For the People

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The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York -- also known as the Mother Court -- is the oldest district court in the nation, and the setting for the newest drama from the minds of Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. Focusing on the lives and careers of the brand-new lawyers working for both the defense and the prosecution and handling some of the most high-profile and high-stakes federal cases in the country, "For the People" follows the talented professionals as their lives intersect both in and out of the courtroom.
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Critics Consensus

For the People's concept may be all too familiar, but the character depth and clever dialogue help set it apart.

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Hank Stuever Washington Post Mar 16, 2018
... a stultifying sense of been-there, done-that. Go to Full Review Maggie Fremont Entertainment Weekly Mar 14, 2018
A-
The latest Shondaland venture (created by Paul William Davies) is about - you guessed it - attractive lawyers fighting for justice and, probably, hooking up in New York City. And you guys, I am here for this. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter Mar 13, 2018
Don't go into For the People expecting the sensationalist procedural melodrama often associated with the Shondaland brand and you might find yourself appreciating the simple pleasures of a deep ensemble cast delivering reams of clever dialogue. Go to Full Review Euan Ferguson Observer (UK) Aug 15, 2018
Dreadfully formulaic but really rather good. Go to Full Review Paul Dailly TV Fanatic Mar 14, 2018
3.5/5
For The People has a lot going for it. It has a talented cast, a vast world, and some decent writing. With some tweaks, it could be the next big legal drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dec 9, 2019 Loved it. Angry it's cancelled See more Sep 22, 2019 I absolutely love this show. It is a refreshing look behind the scenes of the US justice system, with fully developed characters and interesting cases. For the People stays relevant, referencing real-life issues with the people emotional tuning. See more May 20, 2019 It's actually good See more May 12, 2019 Do not cancel. One of the best shows on tv. RENEW See more May 9, 2019 I really like this show; the only thing I can't stand is that every relationship has to be either interracial or gay. It's so lame and boring. See more Apr 24, 2019 I love this show. They take real life news events and the amazing cast really makes you think about the issues. I highly recommend this show for anyone looking for something new to watch. See more Read all reviews
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Tom Verica

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Mark Tinker

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P.J. Pesce

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Andrew Bernstein

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Steph Green

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Daisy Mayer

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 13, 2018 Pilot Six talented young lawyers working on opposite sides of the law on the most high-profile and high-stakes federal cases in the country are put to the test both personally and professionally as their lives intersect in and out of court. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 20, 2018 Rahowa The six lawyers are determined to bring home wins during their second round of cases; Jay must set aside his personal feelings when he defends a client who has controversial beliefs; Sandra's idealism leads to an important lesson from Ms. Krissman. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 27, 2018 18 Miles Outside of Roanoke Sandra and Kate go head-to-head on a high-profile case involving a young woman accused of leaking classified information; Allison struggles to make a case for her client; Leonard seeks professional legitimacy at the cost of a personal relationship. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 3, 2018 The Library Fountain When Seth learns that the people of his hometown have become seriously ill due to groundwater contamination, he becomes invested in seeking justice; Sandra, Jay and Allison assist Jill with a potential murder case. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 10, 2018 World's Greatest Judge Judge Byrne presides over a case that requires a disproportionate mandatory minimum sentence; Allison represents a charming defendant in a fraud case; Leonard struggles to decide whether to bring charges against a political figure. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 17, 2018 Everybody's a Superhero Allison defends a man accused of stealing supplies intended for victims of an island hurricane; Sandra defends a peculiar client accused of assault; an ATF agent in need of legal advice seeks out Kate. Details Episode 7 Aired May 1, 2018 Have You Met Leonard Knox? Leonard must confront some insecurities when his new case leads him to question right and wrong; Sandra goes head-to-head with Seth, who files charges against a comic accused of threatening a president's life; Jay defends a tennis player. Details Episode 8 Aired May 8, 2018 Flippity-Flop Jill and Roger square off over a drug raid that leaves an inmate clinging to life; Kate is assigned to an animal smuggling case involving the death of an endangered panda; Jay learns his trusting father was a victim in a pyramid scheme. Details Episode 9 Aired May 15, 2018 Extraordinary Circumstances Sandra goes the extra mile for a client; Roger assigns Kate, Seth and Leonard to work on a highly sensitive case after receiving a tip alleging that the governor of New York is trying to illegally sell a seat in the Senate. Details Episode 10 Aired May 22, 2018 This Is What I Wanted to Say Sandra defends a hydrologist accused of spying for the Chinese government; Jay faces his fears and goes up against Kate; Allison receives a tempting proposition from her wine-forger client. Details

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For the People — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Tom Verica, Mark Tinker, P.J. Pesce, Andrew Bernstein, Steph Green, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Nicole Rubio, Nzingha Stewart
Executive Producer
Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers
Screenwriter
Paul William Davies, Michelle Lirtzman, Zahir McGhee, Eli Attie, Donald Todd, Karine Rosenthal, Sarah Fain, Celia Finkelstein, Elizabeth Craft
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (L)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 13, 2018
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