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Season 1 – The Code

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The military's brightest minds take on the United States' toughest legal challenges, inside the courtroom and out, in the only law office in the world where every attorney is trained as a prosecutor, a defense lawyer, an investigator - and a Marine. Operating out of Judge Advocate General Headquarters in Quantico, these active-duty Marines are attorneys who have chosen to serve their country in pursuit of military justice at home and abroad, often having to put aside their ideals for the sake of the truth.
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The Code — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Despite its pedigree, The Code does little to differentiate itself in a crowded field.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 04/09/2019
While it's a little unfair to call "The Code" the thinking person's "JAG," it does continue "The Good Wife's" conscious, one might even say mindful, engagement with more or less current events, hot-button issues and ethical brain teasers. Go to Full Review
Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 04/09/2019
There's nothing CBS procedurals enjoy quite as much as wasting Broadway stars in roles that don't let them sing. Go to Full Review
Daniel D'Addario Variety 04/03/2019
The accomplishment of "The Code" may well be its emphasizing just how hard it is to make the military-procedural drama work, and making "NCIS" look great by comparison. Go to Full Review
Tim Appelo AARP Movies for Grownups 07/10/2019
It's hard to imagine The Code won't please its eager audience. Go to Full Review
Dale McGarrigle TV Fanatic 05/20/2019
4.25/5
Executive Producer Craig Turk has a strong track record on such series as The Good Wife and Private Practice. The Code has the potential to become another such riveting series. Go to Full Review
Ed Bark Uncle Barky 05/03/2019
C+
The Code, which is both nicely produced and also thoroughly predictable, looks destined to likewise get a Season Two. Go to Full Review
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02/18/2020 I really enjoyed the show, good for a family to watch together. See more 11/25/2019 Good story lines...Wiill never understand how this one got cancelled ! See more 11/24/2019 I think this was a great show. Why are you canceling it? See more 08/13/2019 *Tackles Interesting and varied topics. *Upbeat and somehow makes me happy not left morose after it's over like a majority of shows today in order to claim they are "keeping it real'. If I wanted to feel emotionally exhausted and saturnine after the unfortunate mode many shows have adopted today since the killing off of Sean Bean in GOT, I would read the newspaper. *Pleasant, talented, and professional cast which appears to have meshed quickly and well. *I appreciate the show's efforts to dress and groom the characters appropriately. I know for many who are not in the military, we are captivated by all the insignia, bars, medals, and honors displayed in a specific fashion and follow a detailed protocol. However, I do not understand why the show's runner does not have knowledgable military personnel directly consulting and involved with these types of very important details. I believe this would truly help this fascinating and enjoyable show to 5 star for me. See more 08/11/2019 I really enjoyed this show because while it is similar to some on air today, it was about US Marines in uniform making a difference. Really sad to see this go. Disappointed USAF vet. See more 08/07/2019 Awesome show! Why do you always cancel the shows that people love? See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Apr 9, 2019 Blowed Up When a soldier in Afghanistan murders his commanding officer, Capt. John "Abe" Abraham and Capt. Maya Dobbins, working out of the Judge Advocate General Headquarters in Quantico, Va., are assigned to the case as prosecution and defense lawyers. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 15, 2019 P.O.G. A Marine is charged with abandoning his post during combat, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers; Maj. Trey Ferry must iron out a diplomatic spat; Lt. Harper Li works to balance her duties to the Corps with planning her wedding. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 22, 2019 Molly Marine Leaked information may have led to an attack on a female Marine poised for a promotion; a woman is considering suing the Marine Corps for her husband's wrongful death and may ask Capt. Abraham to testify. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 29, 2019 Back on the Block When a dying Marine confesses his involvement in covering up the murder of an Iraqi civilian, Abe and Trey are assigned to prosecute the accused killer -- a sitting US congressman; Maya helps her brother prepare for his state senate race. Details Episode 5 Aired May 6, 2019 Maggie's Drawers When two Marines are accidentally killed in a weapons test, Abe and Harper square off against Trey as prosecution and defense for the soldier who is accused of tampering with the weapons system; Col. Turnbull gives Maya an important assignment. Details Episode 6 Aired May 13, 2019 1st Civ Div Abe and Harper try to track down a website owner who has been encouraging violence; Abe's relationship with Alex becomes more complicated; Rami faces a crisis of conscience when he and his wife go for their citizenship test. Details Episode 7 Aired May 20, 2019 Above the Knee Harper gets caught in a firefight when she, Abe and Maya travel to Syria to investigate a Marine accused of desertion; Col. Turnbull travels to Germany to be with her wounded son. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 3, 2019 Lioness Abe and Harper travel to Afghanistan to investigate when an Afghan commander is killed on a U.S. base; when a Marine is accused of the crime, Trey and Maya join their colleagues to defend him in an on-base hearing. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 1, 2019 Smoke-Pit Abe and Harper's investigation into a Marine recruiter's alleged misconduct may be derailed when the key witness refuses to testify. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 8, 2019 Secret Squirrel When a Marine is accused of helping a terrorist escape from Guantanamo Bay, Abe and Harper believe that they have an open-and-shut case until they are mysteriously denied access to key evidence without explanation. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 15, 2019 Don and Doff Abe and Harper's investigation into a Marine's accidental overdose takes a turn when they begin to believe he was actually murdered; Abe receives a warning about testifying in a lawsuit against the Corps; Maya is concerned about her brother. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 22, 2019 Legit Bad Day Abe's colleagues must defend and reluctantly prosecute him when he is arrested and court-martialed for mutiny in regard to a 2010 mission in Afghanistan, where he was one of the only survivors. Details
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Season Info

Director
Sarah Boyd, John Behring, Ron Fortunato, John Polson, Holly Dale, Steven A. Adelson, Marc Webb
Executive Producer
Craig Sweeny, Marc Webb, Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman, Craig Turk
Screenwriter
Craig Turk, Michael Angeli, Nathan Alexander, Kaycee Felton-Lui, Mimi Won Tetjemtom, Kendall Sherwood, Hope T. Mastras, Craig Sweeny
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 9, 2019