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For Life

For Life

Father. Prisoner. Lawyer. Warrior.

2020Canceled2 Seasons23 Episodes7.8TMDB
ABC

A prisoner becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.

Created by: Hank Steinberg

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Pilot

Feb 11, 2020 · 43m

Prisoner Aaron Wallace becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own wrongful conviction.

Episode 2: Promises

Feb 18, 2020 · 43m

Tensions rise between Aaron and his crew when he provides counsel to a white supremacist in order to repay his debt to inmate Wild Bill. District Attorney Maskins ups his game when Aaron sues the NYPD in an attempt to gain access to his case file. Meanwhile, his daughter’s boyfriend, Ronnie, braces for confrontation as he visits the prison to meet Aaron for the first time.

Episode 3: Brother's Keeper

Feb 25, 2020 · 43m

Determined to gain access to his police file, Aaron decides to represent an inmate from Safiya’s drug rehabilitation program whose brother is a cop. District Attorney Maskins and Assistant District Attorney O’Reilly close in on proof of Aaron’s malfeasance during Jose Rodriguez’s trial, targeting Marie as a way to get to Aaron.

Episode 4: Marie

Mar 10, 2020 · 43m

Taking us back nine years, Marie struggles in her marriage to Aaron as she deals with the turbulence of Aaron’s arrest, trial and incarceration.

Episode 5: Witness

Mar 17, 2020 · 43m

While litigating on behalf of an inmate locked up on a robbery charge, Aaron is torn between doing what's right and what's best for his case. Heartened by Aaron's new lead, Marie recommits to his case, researching witnesses on Aaron's behalf. Plus, Safiya closes in on Foster's drug smuggling scheme.

Episode 6: Burner

Mar 24, 2020 · 43m

Aaron confronts O'Reilly in court, targeting the search warrant used in Aaron's arrest and the DA's failure to disclose a confidential informant. Marie's father comes to town, intent on encouraging her and Darius to solidify their relationship. Maskins arranges for a dangerous inmate, Cassius Dawkins, to be transferred to Bellmore in hopes that he'll cause problems for Safiya and Aaron.

Episode 7: Do Us Part

Mar 31, 2020 · 43m

Aaron struggles to balance the demands of his own case with the needs of an inmate who's fighting for the right to marry his dying girlfriend. Safiya defies the prison board, effectively jeopardizing Anya's campaign as well as their marriage.

Episode 8: Daylight

Apr 7, 2020 · 43m

In order to maintain his lifeline to the outside world, Aaron is forced to defend Cassius Dawkins when he puts three white supremacists in the hospital; Marie struggles with her feelings for Aaron after he signs her divorce papers.

Episode 9: Buried

Apr 14, 2020 · 43m

Aaron pushes to represent longtime inmate Easley Barton, hoping that winning this 23-year-old case against Maskins will strengthen his own. Captain Foster continues his drug-smuggling racket as Safiya closes in. Marie struggles with her breakup with Darius as she continues to help Aaron in his case.

Episode 10: Character and Fitness

Apr 21, 2020 · 43m

Flashing back to the previous nine years of his incarceration, Aaron's journey from terrified novice prisoner to attorney and social crusader unfolds.

Episode 11: Switzerland

Apr 28, 2020 · 43m

Aaron bolsters his case with newfound information from Marie; Cassius suspects Aaron is a snitch and seeks retribution; Foster struggles to lay low during his last two weeks before retirement, but Safiya turns up the heat.

Episode 12: Closing Statement

May 5, 2020 · 43m

Aaron finally gets his chance to argue for his retrial in court, but it's thwarted by the return of prison warden Cyrus Hunt; Safiya deals with the aftermath of the prison riot and attempts to salvage her reforms.

Episode 13: Fathers

May 12, 2020 · 43m

When Maskins and Cyrus Hunt try to thwart Aaron's attempt at a retrial, Aaron is forced to attempt a desperate move, risking the wrath of a powerful new adversary. The election comes to a head as Safiya tries to warn Aaron that he is now a marked man on the season finale

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did For Life Season 1 premiere?

For Life Season 1 premiered on February 11, 2020.

How many episodes are in For Life Season 1?

For Life Season 1 has 13 episodes.

What is the first episode of For Life Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Pilot". It aired on February 11, 2020.

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