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S01E01
8.0
January 2, 2026
1 h 15 min
MBC

Episode summary

Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.

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About this episode

This is episode 1 of 14 in season 1 of The Judge Returns. It first aired on January 2, 2026 on MBC. It runs 1 h 15 min. Guest starring Kim Dong-jun, Kim Song-il, Ahn Nae-sang and Kim Beop-rae. It is rated 8.0/10 by TMDB users, against a season average of 8.6/10.

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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). The version (dubbed or subtitled) depends on the service.