"Nevada v. Cerbone" - Nick is ready to accept a simple arson case until he realizes that his client could be convicted of first-degree murder.  Meanwhile, Pete helps a lottery winner take on a casino when he loses his fortune after a night of high rolling, on THE DEFENDERS, Wednesday, Oct. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  

SERIES REGULARS:

Nick Morelli................................... Jim Belushi

Pete Kaczmarek...................... Jerry O'Connell

Lisa Tyler................................. Jurnee Smollett

Zoey Waters.............................. Tanya Fischer

GUEST CAST:

Vinnie .............................................. John Ales

Leonard ................................ Brandon Keener

Antonio........................................... Will Peters

Johnny Greene............................ Mark Rolston

ADA Hunt................................. Miena Govich

ADA Donovan....................... William Charlton

Alan Faber............................... Chris McGarry

Attorney Briar................................ Jim O'Brien

Judge Bass............................ Monnae Michaell

Det. Markowitz ..................... Russell Andrews

Sparky O'Keefe........................ Tobias Forrest

Steve......................................... Andrew Shaw

WRITTEN BY:  Brett Conrad

DIRECTED BY: Charlie Haid

GENRE:  DRAMA

RATING:  To Be Announced

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