Judge vs. Judge
An unconventional judge sets out to prove the innocence of her brother, a convict accused of rape and murder, with the help of a fellow justice.
Sign in to add to your listWhat critics are saying
Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.
Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.
Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.
Where to Watch(AU)
Streaming data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.
Cast
Seasons
The story of an unprecedented court time bomb...the elder brother of the stubborn “hot-blooded judge,” Lee Jung-joo (Park Eun-bin), who did not know how to adapt after he was accused of rape and murder. In order to clear her brother’s innocence, Jung-joo fought hard confronting power groups, and the dangerous struggles climaxed one after another. During the process, the elite judge Sa Ui-hyun (Yeon Woo-jin) gets involved because of Jung-joo. The two become colleagues and competitors. This drama depicts the world of lawyers, prosecutors and judges, as well as their real side.
1.Episode 1 - Now I am The Judge
22-11-201760m10 years has past since Choi Jung-joo was caught stealing her brother’s case files and she has become a Judge under the name of Lee Jung-joo. When her current trial case files are...
2.Episode 2 - Hostage
23-11-201760mJudge Lee Jung-joo retrieves her lost case file from Judge Sa Ui-hyun and their personalities initially clash with each other. Things go drastically wrong during the Kim Joo-yeong...
3.Episode 3 - Take It Off
29-11-201760mCaught in an unprecented hostage drama, Judge Lee Jung-joo is trapped with no way out until Judge Sa Ui-hyun attempts to assist her. While deliberating on whether to take the Jung...
4.Episode 4 - I Lied
30-11-201760mJudge Lee takes the Jung Soon-bok case. Choi Kyung-ho assaults Kim Joo-hyeong in prison for what he did to Jung-joo. When brought before the court, he reveals that he lied about ra...
5.Episode 5 - The Culprit Is Here In the Court
06-12-201760mThe court is in turmoil due to the unexpected bombshell declaration by Choi Kung-ho. Lee Jung-joo’s feelings are complicated because she always believed that he had committed the c...
6.Episode 6 - A Missing Tennis Shoe
07-12-201760mLee Jung-joo is frustrated by Chief Oh’s rejection of her judicial opinion and placing a giant question mark on it. Jung-joo finds out that Kim Ga-young’s father, Kim Hee-chul, an...
7.Episode 7 - Kill Him For Me
13-12-201760mChoi Kyung-ho plots against Do Han-joon. Lee Jung-joo agonizes over her brother’s possible innocence. Sa Ui-hyeon acquires Kim Ga-young’s tennis shoe. Chief Oh Ji-rak ask Ui-hyeon...
8.Episode 8 - He Is My Brother
14-12-201760mEveryone is in stitches due to Lee Jung Joo’s typo. Evidence may have been tampered with in the Jang Soon-bok case. Jung-joo is confronted about why she will no be a stand-in justi...
9.Episode 9 - He Was A Good Son
20-12-201760mNew evidence is incriminating towards Do Han-hoon in regards to the Kim Ga-young Murder Case. News of the relationship between Lee Jung-joo and Choi Kyung-ho is spread on the court...
10.Episode 10 - It Never Crossed My Mind
21-12-201760mLee Jung-joo apologizes to her brother and wants him to petition for a retrial. Kim Joo-hyeong is solicited to set-up her brother.
11.Episode 11 - Do You Think It Is My Fault
27-12-201760mLee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hyun are doubting Do Han-joon. Jung-joo must deal with the aftermath of her brother’s death. Do Jin-myung wants Sa Jung-do to represent Kim Joo-hyeong in th...
12.Episode 12 - Was It Self-Defense
28-12-201760mKim Joo-hyeong claims Self-Defense in the Manslaughter case. Do Han-joon confronts his father about the tennis shoe and is late threatened. Choi Go-soo is reassigned to the Indiv...
13.Episode 13 - The Judge May Be In Danger
03-01-201860mAmidst the resolution of misunderstandings and the revelation of a new villain, the father of Kim Ga-young returns to Korea. All attention turns to Kim Ik-chul as he holds the keys...
14.Episode 14 - Do We Have A Problem
04-01-201860mChief Choi, Chief Oh and the Head Justice are caught by Chief Choi’s wife discussing whether he should excuse himself because of his relationship with the defendant who was his fir...
15.Episode 15 - We Need Evidence
10-01-201860mSa Ui-hyun transfers to Chief Oh's panel. Kim Ik-chul attempts to help Soon-bok but doesn’t want to testify. Jang Soon-bok needs more evidence to get a retrial. The diary of an inc...
16.Episode 16 - Not Guilty
11-01-201860mThe diary of Kang Gi-woong proves sufficient to grant a retrial for Jung Soon-bok. Lee Jung-joo grants an arrest warrant for Na Dong-soo. Kim Ik-chul testifies at the retrial. Soon...
17.Episode 17 - Try to Accept It
TBAChoi Kyung-ho’s retrial is denied. Professor Yoo pledges her support to Lee Jung-joo. Assemblyman Do manipulates the press in his favor. Jung-joo and Ui-hyun wonder what happened t...
18.Episode 18 - I Have Ga-young's Phone
TBAProfessor Yoo, Lee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hyun start digging into Choi Kyung-ho's case in earnest and visit with Seo Yong-soo to check about the cell phone. Jung-joo and Ui-hyun find...
19.Episode 19 - I Will Prove My Brother's Innocence
TBAPrefessor Yoo, Lee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hyun listen to the cell phone recordings. Assemblyman Do tries to pressure the head judge to resolve the Na Dong-soo case but he is resistant....
20.Episode 20 - She's A Good Enough Liar
TBAJin Se-ra gets her pay back for Myung Soo-jin ruining her reputation. Lee Jung-joo files a petition for a retrial based on the new evidence. Assemblyman Do is called in as a witne...
21.Episode 21 - Did You Kill Kim Ga-young
TBAAssemblyman Do diverts attention from him to the legality of the Kim Ik-chul recording. Sa Ui-hyun suggests a different method of attack. Ik-chul is assaulted while in the hospital...
22.Episode 22 - Want Me To Come With You
TBAKim Ik-chul recounts his testimony. Sa Ui-hyun asks his father to step down from Assemblyman Do’s side. Lee Jung-joo is running out of options to get the retrial approved.
23.Episode 23 - Things Are Not What They Seem
TBASa Ui-yung testifies in the appeal for a retrial. Do Han-joon feels betrayed. Professor Yoo’s abuse is published in the media.
24.Episode 24 - We Don't Have To Be Together
TBAThe retrial is approved. Lee Jung-joo and Sa Ui-hung are bickering like a couple. Kim Joo-hyung returns to court for his verdict. Han-joon feels uneasy when he is together with bot...
25.Episode 25 - Pandora's Box
TBAProfessor Yoo Myung-Hee takes the witness stand and produces the real incriminating evidence from the past 10 years. The revealing of the relationship between Do Jin-myung, Sa Jung...
26.Episode 26 - You Don't Need To Do That
TBAYoo Myung-hee’s corrects her bad verdict. Kim Joo-young sends letters to the judges to get a plea bargain. Myung-hee confides to Lee Jung-jo and her husband.
27.Episode 27 - I Kept It
TBAThe shocking revelation of the real murderer of Kim Ga-young devastates Lee Jung-joo. Sa Ui-hyun finds out who instigated Kim Joo-hyeong to kill Choi Kyung-ho. Do Han-joon is sho...
28.Episode 28 - Why Did She Tell Me To Become A Judge
TBALee Jung-joo struggles to accept the recent events. Do Han-joon breaks off his relationship with Jung-joo. The panal of Chief Oh, Judge Sa and Judge Lee are assigned the Professor...
29.Episode 29 - Final Statement
TBAThe rapist and murderer of Kim Ga-young are finally brought to justice. Sa Jung-do closes his law firm. Lee Jung-joo visits Professor Yoo. Do Han-joon decides to leave Seoul.
30.Episode 30 - Is That Really You
TBASa Ui-hyun’s absence causes Lee Jung-joo to wonder about her feelings for him. However, Ui-hyun openly admits he likes her. Head Justice Seo Dae-su intends to resign as his daughte...
31.Episode 31 - Do You Want Me To Join You
TBATwo years later, Lee Jung-joo is transferred to the Jangheung District Court where Chief Oh and Judge Sa are presiding. Their first case together deals with divorce and they have...
32.Episode 32 - Do You Want To Join Me
TBATwo years later, Lee Jung-joo is transferred to the Jangheung District Court where Chief Oh and Judge Sa are presiding. There first case together deals with divorce and they have...
Watching Lists
Sign in to create and edit public lists.
Loading lists…
Purchase & Discovery
Find this title on Amazon
Digital
Prime Video & digitalAmazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.
Physical edition
4K Blu-ray & physical releasesSearch on AmazonOfficial merchandise
Official-style merch searchApparel, collectibles, and moreAs an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure