S01E011:15:271. Episode 1Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
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14 episodes · since January 2, 2026
All episodes of season 1 of The Judge Returns: summaries, air dates, ratings and legal platforms (dubbed or subtitled depending on the platform).
S01E011:15:271. Episode 1Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
S01E021:15:492. Episode 2Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.
S01E031:06:473. Episode 3Lee attempts to right wrongful convictions he made in the past and is determined to avoid making the same mistakes.
S01E041:05:484. Episode 4Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.
S01E051:06:185. Episode 5A step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.
S01E061:06:566. Episode 6Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.
S01E071:06:267. Episode 7Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.
S01E081:06:478. Episode 8Kang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.
S01E091:07:539. Episode 9Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.
S01E101:12:1210. Episode 10Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.
S01E111:06:2211. Episode 11Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.
S01E121:06:0412. Episode 12As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.
S01E131:12:1413. Episode 13Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.
S01E141:15:1314. Episode 14Judge Lee is determined to bring criminals to justice, but the fight is far from over.Where to stream The Judge Returns Season 1
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About season 1
Season 1 of The Judge Returns has 14 episodes, aired from January 2, 2026 to February 14, 2026 on MBC. Episodes run 69 minutes on average. The highest rated episode is “Episode 14” (S01E14, 9.2/10).
Frequently asked questions about The Judge Returns Season 1
How many episodes are in The Judge Returns Season 1?
The Judge Returns Season 1 has 14 episodes.
When did The Judge Returns Season 1 air?
The first episode aired on January 2, 2026 and the last one on February 14, 2026.
Where to watch The Judge Returns Season 1 online?
In the United States, The Judge Returns is available with a subscription on Rakuten Viki, for free with ads on Rakuten Viki (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Availability of each season depends on the platform.