Episode 1 - Episode 1 - Now I am The Judge
November 22, 2017
⢠60 minutes
10 years has past since Choi Jung-joo was caught stealing her brotherâs case files and she has become a Judge under the name of Lee Jung-joo. When her current trial case files are snatched by a thief, her job is placed in a precarious position. Matters get worse when she canât control her fiery temper against convict Kim Joo-hyeong who attempts to lay the blame on the victims. Judge Sa Ui-Hyunâs theft case goes awry when the defendant injures herself.
Episode 2 - Episode 2 - Hostage
November 23, 2017
⢠60 minutes
Judge Lee Jung-joo retrieves her lost case file from Judge Sa Ui-hyun and their personalities initially clash with each other. Things go drastically wrong during the Kim Joo-yeong retrial case when the court record is taken hostage. Her refusal to acquit his case causes Joo-yeong to âeducateâ Jung-joo.
Episode 3 - Episode 3 - Take It Off
November 29, 2017
⢠60 minutes
Caught in an unprecented hostage drama, Judge Lee Jung-joo is trapped with no way out until Judge Sa Ui-hyun attempts to assist her. While deliberating on whether to take the Jung Soon-bok case or transfer it to another judicial panel, Professor Yoo Myung-hee, her idol, provides Jung-joo with the insight to make her decision.
Episode 4 - Episode 4 - I Lied
November 30, 2017
⢠60 minutes
Judge Lee takes the Jung Soon-bok case. Choi Kyung-ho assaults Kim Joo-hyeong in prison for what he did to Jung-joo. When brought before the court, he reveals that he lied about raping and murdering Kim Ga-young. Assemblyman Do Jin-myung reveals to Sa Jung-do that Seo Ge-ho, the husband of Soon-bok, found out Kyung-ho did not murder Kim Ga-young.
Episode 5 - Episode 5 - The Culprit Is Here In the Court
December 6, 2017
⢠60 minutes
The court is in turmoil due to the unexpected bombshell declaration by Choi Kung-ho. Lee Jung-jooâs feelings are complicated because she always believed that he had committed the crime. Sa Ui-hyeon is made aware of the fact that the tennis shoe Kim Ga-young wore when she was murdered had belonged to Do Hoon-joon. Assemblyman Do Jin-myung knows more than what he is telling.
Episode 6 - Episode 6 - A Missing Tennis Shoe
December 7, 2017
⢠60 minutes
Lee Jung-joo is frustrated by Chief Ohâs rejection of her judicial opinion and placing a giant question mark on it. Jung-joo finds out that Kim Ga-youngâs father, Kim Hee-chul, and Jang Soon-bokâs husband, Seo Gi-ho had worked for the Assemblyman. One of Kim Ga-youngâs tennis shoes is in Seo Yong-sooâs possession.
Episode 7 - Episode 7 - Kill Him For Me
December 13, 2017
⢠60 minutes
Choi Kyung-ho plots against Do Han-joon. Lee Jung-joo agonizes over her brotherâs possible innocence. Sa Ui-hyeon acquires Kim Ga-youngâs tennis shoe. Chief Oh Ji-rak ask Ui-hyeon to deliver Choi Kung-hoâs Murder Case files to his father Jung-do. Do Han-joon finds the owner of a limited edition knife similar to the one used in the Jang Soon-bok murder case.
Episode 8 - Episode 8 - He Is My Brother
December 14, 2017
⢠60 minutes
Everyone is in stitches due to Lee Jung Jooâs typo. Evidence may have been tampered with in the Jang Soon-bok case. Jung-joo is confronted about why she will no be a stand-in justice on the Choi Kyung-ho retrial case.
Episode 9 - Episode 9 - He Was A Good Son
December 20, 2017
⢠60 minutes
New evidence is incriminating towards Do Han-hoon in regards to the Kim Ga-young Murder Case. News of the relationship between Lee Jung-joo and Choi Kyung-ho is spread on the court chat room. Jung-joo is staggered by even more unfortunate developments.
Episode 10 - Episode 10 - It Never Crossed My Mind
December 21, 2017
⢠60 minutes
Lee Jung-joo apologizes to her brother and wants him to petition for a retrial. Kim Joo-hyeong is solicited to set-up her brother.
Episode 11 - Episode 11 - Do You Think It Is My Fault
December 27, 2017
⢠60 minutes
Lee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hyun are doubting Do Han-joon. Jung-joo must deal with the aftermath of her brotherâs death. Do Jin-myung wants Sa Jung-do to represent Kim Joo-hyeong in the resulting case. Han-joon is assigned as the prosecutor. Jung-joo faces the Disciplinary Court for having not excused herself from her brotherâs assault case.
Episode 12 - Episode 12 - Was It Self-Defense
December 28, 2017
⢠60 minutes
Kim Joo-hyeong claims Self-Defense in the Manslaughter case. Do Han-joon confronts his father about the tennis shoe and is late threatened. Choi Go-soo is reassigned to the Individual Criminal Court where his first caseâs defendant is an old flame. Han-joon confides to Sa Ui-hung
Episode 13 - Episode 13 - The Judge May Be In Danger
January 3, 2018
⢠60 minutes
Amidst the resolution of misunderstandings and the revelation of a new villain, the father of Kim Ga-young returns to Korea. All attention turns to Kim Ik-chul as he holds the keys to the case. Do Han-joon fears for Lee Jung-jooâs safety. Professor Yoo makes a confession to Jung-joo.
Episode 14 - Episode 14 - Do We Have A Problem
January 4, 2018
⢠60 minutes
Chief Choi, Chief Oh and the Head Justice are caught by Chief Choiâs wife discussing whether he should excuse himself because of his relationship with the defendant who was his first love. Jang Soon-bok recovers consciousness. Kim Ik-chul is kidnapped. Both Do Han-joon and Sa Ui-hyun receive death threats against Lee Jung-joo.
Episode 15 - Episode 15 - We Need Evidence
January 10, 2018
⢠60 minutes
Sa Ui-hyun transfers to Chief Oh's panel. Kim Ik-chul attempts to help Soon-bok but doesnât want to testify. Jang Soon-bok needs more evidence to get a retrial. The diary of an incriminated detective comes to light.
Episode 16 - Episode 16 - Not Guilty
January 11, 2018
⢠60 minutes
The diary of Kang Gi-woong proves sufficient to grant a retrial for Jung Soon-bok. Lee Jung-joo grants an arrest warrant for Na Dong-soo. Kim Ik-chul testifies at the retrial. Soon-bok is found âNot Guilty!â Do Han-joon doesnât get what he wants.
Episode 17 - Episode 17 - Try to Accept It
November 2, 2025
Choi Kyung-hoâs retrial is denied. Professor Yoo pledges her support to Lee Jung-joo. Assemblyman Do manipulates the press in his favor. Jung-joo and Ui-hyun wonder what happened to Kim Ga-youngâs phone.
Episode 18 - Episode 18 - I Have Ga-young's Phone
November 2, 2025
Professor Yoo, Lee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hyun start digging into Choi Kyung-ho's case in earnest and visit with Seo Yong-soo to check about the cell phone. Jung-joo and Ui-hyun find out it was Professor Yoo who ask Ui-hyunâs father to represent Kyung-ho during the murder trial. All evidence points towards Assemblyman Do whom Jung-joo confronts. Professor Yoo acquires the missing cell phone.
Episode 19 - Episode 19 - I Will Prove My Brother's Innocence
November 2, 2025
Prefessor Yoo, Lee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hyun listen to the cell phone recordings. Assemblyman Do tries to pressure the head judge to resolve the Na Dong-soo case but he is resistant. Jin Se-ra runs into Myung Soo-jin whom ruined her reputation.
Episode 20 - Episode 20 - She's A Good Enough Liar
November 2, 2025
Jin Se-ra gets her pay back for Myung Soo-jin ruining her reputation. Lee Jung-joo files a petition for a retrial based on the new evidence. Assemblyman Do is called in as a witness.
Episode 21 - Episode 21 - Did You Kill Kim Ga-young
November 2, 2025
Assemblyman Do diverts attention from him to the legality of the Kim Ik-chul recording. Sa Ui-hyun suggests a different method of attack. Ik-chul is assaulted while in the hospital. Do Han-joon finds out his mother had the phone while Assemblyman Do finds out she is the one who made the recording.
Episode 22 - Episode 22 - Want Me To Come With You
November 2, 2025
Kim Ik-chul recounts his testimony. Sa Ui-hyun asks his father to step down from Assemblyman Doâs side. Lee Jung-joo is running out of options to get the retrial approved.
Episode 23 - Episode 23 - Things Are Not What They Seem
November 2, 2025
Sa Ui-yung testifies in the appeal for a retrial. Do Han-joon feels betrayed. Professor Yooâs abuse is published in the media.
Episode 24 - Episode 24 - We Don't Have To Be Together
November 2, 2025
The retrial is approved. Lee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hung are bickering like a couple. Kim Joo-hyung returns to court for his verdict. Han-joon feels uneasy when he is together with both Jung-joo and Ui-hyung. Professor Yoo becomes a witness at the retrial for Choi Kyung-ho.
Episode 25 - Episode 25 - Pandora's Box
November 2, 2025
Professor Yoo Myung-Hee takes the witness stand and produces the real incriminating evidence from the past 10 years. The revealing of the relationship between Do Jin-myung, Sa Jung-do, and Myung-hee leaves everyone is in a state of confusion.
Episode 26 - Episode 26 - You Don't Need To Do That
November 2, 2025
Yoo Myung-heeâs corrects her bad verdict. Kim Joo-young sends letters to the judges to get a plea bargain. Myung-hee confides to Lee Jung-jo and her husband.
Episode 27 - Episode 27 - I Kept It
November 2, 2025
The shocking revelation of the real murderer of Kim Ga-young devastates Lee Jung-joo. Sa Ui-hyun finds out who instigated Kim Joo-hyeong to kill Choi Kyung-ho. Do Han-joon is shocked when he overheads his parents discussing the events concerning Ga-youngâs death.
Episode 28 - Episode 28 - Why Did She Tell Me To Become A Judge
November 2, 2025
Lee Jung-joo struggles to accept the recent events. Do Han-joon breaks off his relationship with Jung-joo. The panal of Chief Oh, Judge Sa and Judge Lee are assigned the Professor Yoo case. Assemblyman Do tries to assume the blame.
Episode 29 - Episode 29 - Final Statement
November 2, 2025
The rapist and murderer of Kim Ga-young are finally brought to justice. Sa Jung-do closes his law firm. Lee Jung-joo visits Professor Yoo. Do Han-joon decides to leave Seoul.
Episode 30 - Episode 30 - Is That Really You
November 2, 2025
Sa Ui-hyunâs absence causes Lee Jung-joo to wonder about her feelings for him. However, Ui-hyun openly admits he likes her. Head Justice Seo Dae-su intends to resign as his daughter was involved in the school bullying. Chief Oh is transferred to his hometown and Ui-hyun is promoted.
Episode 31 - Episode 31 - Do You Want Me To Join You
November 2, 2025
Two years later, Lee Jung-joo is transferred to the Jangheung District Court where Chief Oh and Judge Sa are presiding. Their first case together deals with divorce and they have opposing views. However, she is quite happy joining hands with him.
Episode 32 - Episode 32 - Do You Want To Join Me
November 2, 2025
Two years later, Lee Jung-joo is transferred to the Jangheung District Court where Chief Oh and Judge Sa are presiding. There first case together deals with divorce and they have opposing views. However, she is quite happy joining hands with him.