Jan 2, 2026 · 1h 15m
Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
The Judge Returns
The return of corrupt judge Lee Han-young, who was a slave to a large law firm, to the past 10 years ago. He makes new choices to punish evil and implement justice.
Created by: Lee Jae-jin
Season 1 Episodes
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Jan 3, 2026 · 1h 15m
Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.
Jan 9, 2026 · 1h 6m
Lee seeks to correct the sentencing errors he made in the past and is determined to avoid similar mistakes.
Jan 10, 2026 · 1h 5m
Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.
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.
Jan 17, 2026 · 1h 6m
Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.
Jan 23, 2026 · 1h 6m
Jan 24, 2026 · 1h 6m
Jan 30, 2026 · 1h 7m
Jan 31, 2026 · 1h 12m
Feb 6, 2026 · 1h 6m
Feb 7, 2026 · 1h 6m
Feb 13, 2026 · 1h 12m
Feb 14, 2026 · 1h 15m
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did The Judge Returns Season 1 premiere?
The Judge Returns Season 1 premiered on January 2, 2026.
How many episodes are in The Judge Returns Season 1?
The Judge Returns Season 1 has 14 episodes.
What is the first episode of The Judge Returns Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on January 2, 2026.
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