The Judge Returns - Season 1

The Judge Returns - Season 1

Season 1

Based on a web novel, this courtroom time-slip drama tells the story of an upright judge named Lee Han Yeong, who dies after being falsely accused, and ends up 20 years in the past.

Network
Episodes14
DatesJan. 2, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1
Season 1Episode 170 min

Episode 1

Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.

Jan. 2, 2026
Episode 2
Season 1Episode 270 min

Episode 2

Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.

Jan. 3, 2026
Episode 3
Season 1Episode 370 min

Episode 3

Lee seeks to correct the sentencing errors he made in the past and is determined to avoid similar mistakes.

Jan. 9, 2026
Episode 4
Season 1Episode 470 min

Episode 4

Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.

Jan. 10, 2026
Episode 5
Season 1Episode 570 min

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
Episode 6
Season 1Episode 670 min

Episode 6

Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.

Jan. 17, 2026
Episode 7
Season 1Episode 770 min

Episode 7

Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.

Jan. 23, 2026
Episode 8
Season 1Episode 870 min

Episode 8

Kang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.

Jan. 24, 2026
Episode 9
Season 1Episode 970 min

Episode 9

Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.

Jan. 30, 2026
Episode 10
Season 1Episode 1070 min

Episode 10

Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.

Jan. 31, 2026
Episode 11
Season 1Episode 1170 min

Episode 11

Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.

Feb. 6, 2026
Episode 12
Season 1Episode 1270 min

Episode 12

As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.

Feb. 7, 2026
Episode 13
Season 1Episode 1370 min

Episode 13

Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.

Feb. 13, 2026
Episode 14
Season 1Episode 1470 min

Episode 14

Han-young, falsely accused of murder and pursued by the police just like in his previous life, embarks on a final operation to clear his name and bring Shin-jin to justice.

Feb. 14, 2026

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