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After trying to heal from her wounds from last season’s arduous trial and deadly affair, Jax Stewart is attempting to get her life back on track. That is until one of her closest friends reveals that she has killed her husband. Her friend is claiming self-defense, but an uncompromising prosecutor thinks otherwise. Needing all the help she can get, Jax brings in an ambitious defense attorney to lead the case, but things get tense very quickly. Can Jax defend her friend, save her marriage and protect her energy while being catapulted into the biggest case of her career? Or will she lose it all?
CREDITS: “Reasonable Doubt” is created, written and executive produced by Raamla Mohamed. Kerry Washington executive-produces alongside Pilar Savone for Simpson Street, Larry Wilmore via Wilmore Films, and Anton Cropper. Shawn Holley, Jon Leshay, Tamara Gregory, Lena Cordina, TASH Gray and Resheida Brady serve as co-executive producers. The series hails from Onyx Collective and is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios.
CAST:
- Emayatzy Corinealdi as “Jax Stewart”
- McKinley Freeman as “Lewis Stewart”
- Morris Chestnut as “Corey Cash”
- Tim Jo as “Daniel”
- Angela Grovey as “Krystal”
- Thaddeus J. Mixson as “Spenser”
- Aderinsola Olabode as “Naima”
S2 Episode 210 ‘Encore’
The verdict for Shanelle’s case comes back. Jax and Lewis have to figure out what their future looks like.
Written By: Raamla Mohamed and Dallas Rico
Directed By: Anton Cropper
S2 Episode 209 ‘Who You Wit’
After her failed performance on the stand, Sally is hanging by a thread making Jax suspicious. However, Jax and Corey prep Shanelle to take the stand before Jax realizes the truth about JT’s murder.
Written By: Resheida Brady
Directed By: Geary McLeod
S2 Episode 208 ‘Change the Game’
As the defense begins their case, Jax is forced to face a new normal with Lewis. Meanwhile, Lucy struggles to keep her ex-husband out of her life.
Written By: Anil Foreman
Directed By: Numa Perrier
S2 Episode 207 ‘Venus vs. Mars’
Jax and Lewis are at an impasse while things get heated at the office with Corey. The prosecution rests on Shanelle’s case.
Written By: Ryan Richmond
Directed By: Anton Cropper
S2 Episode 206 ‘This Can’t Be Life’
Jax has found herself in a dangerous situation once again, while Lucy’s past resurfaces. Adrian takes the stand revealing new secrets as Lewis struggles to keep one of his own.
Written By: Natalia Temesgen
Directed By: Rob Hardy
S2 Episode 205 ‘Guilty Until Proven Innocent’
Jax confronts Shanelle on her new theory about the case while Corey reveals to the partners at the firm his frustrations with Jax. In the meantime, Terrence helps Lewis navigate a new problem.
Written By: Loy A. Webb
Directed By: Mo Marable
S2 Episode 204 ‘Primetime’
Shanelle gets interviewed from jail causing Jax’s panic attacks to return as we take a look back on JT and Shanelle’s relationship. Meanwhile, Lewis learns of Spenser’s new interests at school.
Written By: Zahir McGhee
Directed By: Julie Dash
S2 Episode 203 ‘Part II (On The Run)’
Jax and Corey must work together to find Shanelle before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Shanelle’s actions lead to a riff in Sally’s marriage.
Written By: Michelle Flowers
Directed By: Crystle Roberson
S2 Episode 202 ‘Say Hello’
Jax brings in a new lawyer to help with Shanelle’s case; however, when they disagree on tactics, Jax goes behind his back, a move that backfires in an unexpected way.
Written By: TASH Gray
Directed By: Pete Chatmon
S2 Episode 201 ‘Can I Live?’
After receiving terrible news from a close friend, Jax Stewart returns to work sooner than she expected causing her to feel pressure from work, her friends and Lewis.
Written By: Raamla Mohamed
Directed By: Anton Cropper
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S1 Episode 109 ‘Already Home’
With the jury out to deliberate, Jax must figure out her future and face the consequences of her past.
Written By: Tash Gray & Ryan Richmond
Directed By: Pete Chatmon
S1 Episode 108 ‘Song Cry’
We flashback to teenage Jax and gain a deeper understanding of her childhood trauma and how it informs the present. The defense rests in Brayden’s case as Jax has a revelation about the case.
Written By: Resheida Brady & Raamla Mohamed and Michelle Flowers & Natalia Temesgren
Directed By: Numa Perrier
S1 Episode 107 ‘N**** What, N**** Who’
We follow Lewis as he juggles single parenthood and the separation. The prosecution rests on Brayden’s case.
Written By: Jason Wilborn
Directed By: Carl Seaton
S1 Episode 106 ‘Renegade’
Jax and Damon’s relationship goes to another level. But Jax is focused in on the start of Brayden’s trial as she senses Brayden may be withholding crucial information.
Written By: Loy A. Webb
Directed By: Julie Dash
S1 Episode 105 ‘So Ambitious’
16 years earlier, we meet a bright-eyed Jax in her public defender days when she meets Damon for the first time.
Written By: Michelle Flowers & Jason Wilborn
Directed By: Sylvain White
S1 Episode 104 ‘Guilty Until Proven Innocent’
Jax and the team focus on jury selection. When Jax’s dad comes into town, Jax turns to
Lewis for help, but finds relief from a new friend.
Written By: TASH Gray
Directed By: Darren Grant
S1 Episode 103 ‘99 Problems’
As Brayden’s newly appointed defense attorney, Jax and the team dive in, gearing up for the preliminary hearing. Lewis and Jax come together to help Naima. Damon and Jax decide to be friends after she helps him with a problem.
Written By: Ryan Richmond & Loy A. Webb
Directed By: Neema Barnette
S1 Episode 102 ‘Family Feud’
Jax has to decide whether or not to take on a high-profile murder case for a client who rejected her services. Meanwhile, Jax and Lewis are still adjusting to their new situation as Damon reemerges into the outside world.
Written By: Resheida Brady
Directed By: Pete Chatmon
S1 Episode 101 ‘Can’t Knock The Hustle’
Jax Stewart, the most brilliant and fearless private defense attorney in Los Angeles, juggles work, family, friends, and a complicated personal life while bucking the justice system at every chance she gets as she’s faced with a potential high-profile client and the ghosts of her past.
Written By: Raamla Mohamed
Directed By: Kerry Washington
Contacts
- Jerenny Medrano, Director • Jerenny.Medrano@disney.com
- Sofia Elias, Manager • Sofia.Elias@disney.com