The Judge Returns
A compromised judge is sent back a decade and gets a rare chance to rethink every choice that tied him to powerful interests. As he faces old cases and new temptations, he tries to punish wrongdoing and pursue justice, even when the right path comes with personal and moral costs.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
Jan 2, 2026 -
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Episode 2
Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.
Jan 3, 2026 -
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Episode 3
Lee attempts to right wrongful convictions he made in the past and is determined to avoid making the same mistakes.
Jan 9, 2026 -
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Episode 4
Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.
Jan 10, 2026 -
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Episode 5
A step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.
Jan 16, 2026 -
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Episode 6
Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.
Jan 17, 2026 -
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E7
Episode 7
Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.
Jan 23, 2026 -
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E8
Episode 8
Kang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.
Jan 24, 2026 -
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Episode 9
Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.
Jan 30, 2026 -
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Episode 10
Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.
Jan 31, 2026 -
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Episode 11
Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.
Feb 6, 2026 -
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Episode 12
As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.
Feb 7, 2026 -
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Episode 13
Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.
Feb 13, 2026 -
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Episode 14
Judge Lee is determined to bring criminals to justice, but the fight is far from over.
Feb 14, 2026