Episode guide
The Judge Returns: Season 1
14 episodes · premiered Jan 2, 2026
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- Episode 1: Episode 1 Jan 2, 2026 · 1h 15m Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
- Episode 2: Episode 2 Jan 3, 2026 · 1h 15m Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.
- Episode 3: Episode 3 Jan 9, 2026 · 1h 6m Lee attempts to right wrongful convictions he made in the past and is determined to avoid making the same mistakes.
- Episode 4: Episode 4 Jan 10, 2026 · 1h 5m Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.
- Episode 5: Episode 5 Jan 16, 2026 · 1h 6m A step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.
- Episode 6: Episode 6 Jan 17, 2026 · 1h 6m Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.
- Episode 7: Episode 7 Jan 23, 2026 · 1h 6m Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.
- Episode 8: Episode 8 Jan 24, 2026 · 1h 6m Kang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.
- Episode 9: Episode 9 Jan 30, 2026 · 1h 7m Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.
- Episode 10: Episode 10 Jan 31, 2026 · 1h 12m Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.
- Episode 11: Episode 11 Feb 6, 2026 · 1h 6m Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.
- Episode 12: Episode 12 Feb 7, 2026 · 1h 6m As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.
- Episode 13: Episode 13 Feb 13, 2026 · 1h 12m Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.
- Episode 14: Episode 14 Feb 14, 2026 · 1h 15m Judge Lee is determined to bring criminals to justice, but the fight is far from over.