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The Judge Returns
2026 1 season Drama · Science Fiction 판사 이한영
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The Judge Returns

Season 1

14 episodes 2026 16 h 3 min 1080p
The Judge Returns — Season 1

About the series

A corrupt judge gets a second chance when he wakes up a decade earlier, determined to undo his compromises and punish the powerful.

Season premiere
January 2, 2026
Episodes in the season
14
Whole season
16 h 3 min
January 2, 2026 Season fully aired February 14, 2026

Episodes

14 episodes · 16 h 3 min

  1. 2 Jan 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 1 — a still from the episode E01

    The judge's son-in-law is hired as a puppet at the Haenal law firm.

    75 min

    Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
  2. 3 Jan 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 2 — a still from the episode E02

    He went back exactly 10 years.

    75 min

    Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.
  3. 9 Jan 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 3 — a still from the episode E03

    Who is he really? Is he truly a judge?

    66 min

    Lee attempts to right wrongful convictions he made in the past and is determined to avoid making the same mistakes.
  4. 10 Jan 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 4 — a still from the episode E04

    Do you have any idea what will happen if this becomes known to the world?!!

    65 min

    Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.
  5. 16 Jan 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 5 — a still from the episode E05

    It seems he has already been to the afterlife.

    66 min

    A step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.
  6. 17 Jan 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 6 — a still from the episode E06

    That guy definitely knows how to use the situation to his advantage.

    66 min

    Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.
  7. 23 Jan 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 7 — a still from the episode E07

    Kang Sin-jin knows what happened.

    66 min

    Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.
  8. 24 Jan 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 8 — a still from the episode E08

    How much do you trust me?

    66 min

    Kang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.
  9. 30 Jan 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 9 — a still from the episode E09

    Are you willing to risk your life to get this chance?

    67 min

    Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.
  10. 31 Jan 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 10 — a still from the episode E10

    I decide whether to give you a chance or not.

    72 min

    Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.
  11. 6 Feb 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 11 — a still from the episode E11

    I will become the master of Suoje.

    66 min

    Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.
  12. 7 Feb 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 12 — a still from the episode E12

    We need to create a rift from within.

    66 min

    As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.
  13. 13 Feb 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 13 — a still from the episode E13

    It seems I have been slandered.

    72 min

    Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.
  14. 14 Feb 2026 The Judge Returns, season 1, episode 14 — a still from the episode E14

    Where is the justice in the Republic of Korea?

    75 min

    Judge Lee is determined to bring criminals to justice, but the fight is far from over.