TV series

Trial & Error

Name: Trial & Error
Released: 2017
Cast: Nicholas D'Agosto, Kristin Chenoweth, Steven Boyer, Sherri Shepherd, Jayma Mays

2017–2018· 2 seasons· 22 min episodesTV-PG★ 7.0Canceled

On NBC — From Warner Bros. Television · Bar-Gene Productions

Their first case is a real killer

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Synopsis

A bright-eyed New York lawyer takes his first big case defending an eccentric poetry professor accused of murdering his wife.

Themes

mockumentary spoof murder trial

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upMar 14, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 4.9
Synopsis
When rollercizing poetry professor Larry Henderson is arrested for the brutal murder of his wife, bright-eyed lawyer Josh Segal comes down from New York to the quirky town of East Peck, South Carolina to defend his first big case. After meeting his eccentric client and odd-ball team, Josh quickly realizes he's in over his head.
Guest stars: AJ Achinger (Airline Rep (uncredited)), Angel Parker (Heidi Baker), Bob Gunton (Jeremiah Davis), Cristine Rose (Josie Davis), Dave Allen (Dave the Taxidermist), Del Hunter-White (Waitress)
E2 A Wrench in the CaseMar 14, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
In trying to find an alternate theory to Larry throwing his wife through the window, Josh and his team discover another man's DNA in the bedroom, possibly leading to another suspect. Meanwhile, Josh is concerned about Larry's lack of emotion about the murder and his strange obsession with a skate wrench.
Guest stars: Patricia Belcher (Judge Horsedich), Andy Daly (Thom Hinkle), Marla Gibbs (Mrs. Kratt), Ervin Ross (Clarence), Clint Culp (Bailiff), Jason Boggs (Errol), Josh Wood (Witness)
E3 The Other ManMar 21, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
After coming up bust on a match to the DNA found in Larry's bedroom, Josh and his team discover a "sex print" on the wall that leads to a new suspect. Meanwhile, Josh gets sloppy and inadvertently gives a piece of damning evidence to the prosecution.
Guest stars: Angel Parker (Heidi Baker), Bob Gunton (Jeremiah Davis), Cristine Rose (Josie Davis), Kevin Durand (Rutger Hiss), Van Epperson (Pastor), John Platt (Larry Lookalike)
E4 An Unwelcome DistractionMar 21, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 6.4
Synopsis
When the new suspect turns up in a coma, Josh becomes sidetracked trying to solve this crime, eventually becoming a suspect himself. Meanwhile, prosecutor Carol Anne Keane presents the autopsy report, which reveals Larry's wife was struck by a blunt object, leading to a frantic search for the murder weapon.
Guest stars: Angel Parker (Heidi Baker), Dave Allen (Dave the Taxidermist), Patricia Belcher (Judge Horsedich), Kevin Durand (Rutger Hiss), Julie Hagerty (Madame Rhonda), Ginger Gonzaga (Crystal), Jeremy Denzlinger (Police Officer), Michael Christian Alexander (Police Officer)
E5 Right-Hand ManMar 28, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
A new piece of evidence emerges that leads Josh an unlikely, and dangerous, new suspect: Larry's brother-in-law, Jeremiah Jefferson Davis. Meanwhile, the case takes another turn when the search for the murder weapon leads Dwayne to find a dismembered human arm.
Guest stars: Angel Parker (Heidi Baker), Bob Gunton (Jeremiah Davis), Cristine Rose (Josie Davis), Dave Allen (Dave the Taxidermist), Patricia Belcher (Judge Horsedich), Adam Shapiro (Harawitz), Mary Jo Catlett (Brianne), Miguel Izaguirre (Caddy)
E6 Secrets & LiesMar 28, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
As Josh focuses on his new suspect, Larry insists on taking a lie-detector test to help prove his innocence, but the results drop a bombshell on the case and the family. Dwayne briefly becomes a hometown celebrity as the man who found an arm in the lake, and the team gets a surprising new benefactor.
Guest stars: Angel Parker (Heidi Baker), Bob Gunton (Jeremiah Davis), Cristine Rose (Josie Davis), Dave Allen (Dave the Taxidermist), Miguel Izaguirre (Caddy), Johnathan McClain (Sherman), Ivar Brogger (Interviewer), Zachary James Rukavina (Jitt Munger)
E7 The Case Gets BigApr 4, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
As Josh prepares for trial, his boss, Mr. Mankiewicz comes down from New York to check up on him and reveals a gigantic hole in Josh's case. Meanwhile, Larry, unsettled by his rift with his daughter and Josh's boss being in town, takes matters into his own hands, with deadly consequences.
Guest stars: Angel Parker (Heidi Baker), Cristine Rose (Josie Davis), Ervin Ross (Clarence), Fred Melamed (Howard Mankiewicz), David Theune (Roger Bentman), Edwin H. Bravo (Kirby George), Lorna Scott (Suzie), Steve Tom (Anchor)
E8 A Change In DefenseApr 4, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
With the trial now getting national attention, Josh's boss, Mr. Mankiewicz has decided to take over the case, throwing the team into turmoil. Meanwhile, when Mankiewicz suggests Larry plead insanity, Josh and Carol Anne Keane must work together to convince Larry to stand trial.
Guest stars: Patricia Belcher (Judge Horsedich), Ervin Ross (Clarence), Clint Culp (Bailiff), Kevin Durand (Rutger Hiss), Fred Melamed (Howard Mankiewicz), Adam Hagenbuch (Clanton), Larry Cedar (Bucky), Cheyenne Wilbur (Alfred Tompkins)
E9 Opening StatementsApr 11, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
As the trial officially begins, Josh's strategy of painting another suspect as the murderer takes a crucial blow. Meanwhile, Anne and Dwayne investigate why Larry's former lover, Alfonzo, isn't on the prosecution's witness list.
Guest stars: Angel Parker (Heidi Baker), Patricia Belcher (Judge Horsedich), Kevin Durand (Rutger Hiss), Lorna Scott (Suzie), Adam Hagenbuch (Clanton), Kevin Daniels (Alfonzo), Kiva Jump (Charlene), John Hartman (Mitchell)
E10 A Hostile JuryApr 11, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
Josh tries to show the hostile jury the real Larry when they visit the crime scene inside the Henderson home before they hear the devastating testimony of Larry's former lover, Alfonzo. Meanwhile, Anne and Dwayne search for Margaret's missing cell phone.
Guest stars: Angel Parker (Heidi Baker), Patricia Belcher (Judge Horsedich), Marla Gibbs (Mrs. Kratt), Julie Hagerty (Madame Rhonda), Lorna Scott (Suzie), Kevin Daniels (Alfonzo), John Hartman (Mitchell), Charles Emmett (Juror #2)
E11 Unusual SuspectApr 13, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
After the prosecution presents its case for 28 grueling days, Josh's defense suffers a major setback when Summer turns into a suspect. When Larry forbids Josh from putting Summer on the stand, Josh must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to get Larry his freedom.
Guest stars: Bob Gunton (Jeremiah Davis), Cristine Rose (Josie Davis), Dave Allen (Dave the Taxidermist), Patricia Belcher (Judge Horsedich), Andy Daly (Thom Hinkle), Clint Culp (Bailiff), Julie Hagerty (Madame Rhonda), Lorna Scott (Suzie)
E12 The Defense RestsApr 18, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
As Josh focuses on making his final case before closing arguments, he takes a huge gamble by putting Larry on the stand. Despite hiring the best witness coach in the South to train him, Larry's testimony leads to a shocking discovery about Larry's past that may be too difficult to overcome.
Guest stars: Angel Parker (Heidi Baker), Cristine Rose (Josie Davis), Patricia Belcher (Judge Horsedich), Clint Culp (Bailiff), Julie Hagerty (Madame Rhonda), Lorna Scott (Suzie), John Hartman (Mitchell), Charles Emmett (Juror #2)
E13 The VerdictApr 18, 2017 · 22 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
The trial is over and the verdict is finally announced. A key piece of evidence is found that answers the question, "Who killed Margaret Henderson".
Guest stars: Angel Parker (Heidi Baker), Bob Gunton (Jeremiah Davis), Cristine Rose (Josie Davis), Dave Allen (Dave the Taxidermist), Patricia Belcher (Judge Horsedich), Clint Culp (Bailiff), Julie Hagerty (Madame Rhonda), Adam Shapiro (Harawitz)