Trial & Error

2017
4.7
48 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (13)

1 A Big Crime in a Small Town/A Wrench In The Case
3/14/17
When a rollercizing poetry professor is arrested for the murder of his wife, a bright eyed lawyer goes to the quirky town of East Peck, South Carolina defend his first big case. / Josh and his team discover DNA that could lead to another suspect. Meanwhile, Josh is concerned about Larry's lack of emotion and his strange obsession with a skate wrench.
2 The Other Man
3/21/17
After coming up bust on a match to the DNA found in Larry's (John Lithgow) bedroom, Josh (Nicholas D'Agosto) and his team discover a "sex print" on the wall that leads to a shocking new suspect. Meanwhile, Josh gets sloppy and inadvertently gives a piece of damning evidence to the Prosecution. Jayma Mays, Sherri Shepherd, Steven Boyer and Krysta Rodriguez also star.
3 An Unwelcome Distraction
3/21/17
When the new suspect turns up in a coma, Josh (Nicholas D'Agosto) becomes sidetracked trying to solve this crime, eventually becoming a suspect himself. Meanwhile, prosecutor Carol Anne Keane (Jayma Mays) presents Margaret Henderson's autopsy report that reveals Larry's (John Lithgow) wife was struck by a blunt object, leading to a frantic search for the murder weapon. Sherri Shepherd, Steven Boyer and Krysta Rodriguez also star.
4 Right-Hand Man
3/28/17
A new piece of evidence emerges that leads Josh (Nicholas D'Agosto) an unlikely, and dangerous, new suspect: Larry's (John Lithgow) brotherinlaw, Jeremiah Jefferson Davis. Meanwhile, the case takes another turn when the search for the murder weapon leads Dwayne (Steven Boyer) to find a dismembered human arm. Sherri Shepherd, Jayma Mays and Krysta Rodriguez also star.
5 Secrets and Lies
3/28/17
As Josh (Nicholas D'Agosto) focuses on his new suspect, Larry (John Lithgow) insists on taking a liedetector test to help prove his innocence, but the results drop a bombshell on the case and the family. Dwayne (Steven Boyer) briefly becomes a hometown celebrity as the man who found an arm in the lake, and the team gets a surprising new benefactor. Sherri Shepherd, Jayma Mays and Krysta Rodriguez also star.
6 The Case Gets Big
4/4/17
As Josh (Nicholas D'Agosto) prepares for trial, his boss, Mr. Mankiewicz comes down from New York to check up on him and reveals a gigantic hole in Josh's case. Meanwhile, Larry (John Lithgow), unsettled by his rift with his daughter and Josh's boss being in town, takes matters into his own hands, with deadly consequences. Sherri Shepherd, Steven Boyer, Jayma Mays and Krysta Rodriguez also star.
7 A Change in Defense
4/4/17
With the trial now getting national attention, Josh's (Nicholas D'Agosto) boss, Mr. Mankiewicz has decided to take over the case, throwing the team into turmoil. Meanwhile, when Mankiewicz suggests Larry (John Lithgow) plead insanity, Josh and Carol Anne Keane (Jayma Mays) must work together to convince Larry to stand trial. Sherri Shepherd, Steven Boyer and Krysta Rodriguez also star.
8 Opening Statements
4/11/17
As the trial officially begins, Josh's (Nicholas D'Agosto) strategy of painting another suspect as the murderer takes a crucial blow. Meanwhile, Anne (Jayma Mays) and Dwayne (Steven Boyer) investigate why Larry's (John Lithgow) former lover, Alfonzo, isn't on the prosecution's witness list. Sherri Shepherd and Krysta Rodriguez also star.
9 A Hostile Jury
4/11/17
Josh (Nicholas D'Agosto) tries to show the hostile jury the real Larry (John Lithgow) when they visit the crime scene inside the Henderson home before they hear the devastating testimony of Larry's former lover, Alfonzo. Meanwhile, Anne (Jayma Mays) and Dwayne (Steven Boyer) search for Margaret's missing cell phone. Sherri Shepherd and Krysta Rodriguez also star.
10 Unusual Suspect
4/13/17
After the prosecution presents its case for 28 grueling days, Josh's (Nicholas D'Agosto) defense suffers a major setback when Summer turns into a suspect. When Larry (John Lithgow) forbids Josh from putting Summer on the stand, Josh must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to get Larry his freedom. Sherri Shepherd, Steven Boyer, Jayma Mays and Krysta Rodriguez also star.
11 The Defense Rests / The Verdict
4/18/17
Josh takes a huge gamble by putting Larry on the stand, and Larry's testimony leads to a shocking discovery that may be too difficult to overcome./ The trial is over and the verdict is finally announced. A key piece of evidence is found that answers the question, "Who killed Margaret Henderson".
101 Trailer
2/27/17
Introducing the first season of Trial & Error.
102 On the Set
3/3/17
Season-only
A behind the scenes look at Trial & Error.

About this show

In the spirit of true crime documentaries, this outrageous fish-out-of-water comedy features bright-eyed New York lawyer Josh Segal (Nicholas D'Agosto), who heads to a tiny Southern town for his first big case, where he will defend a "rollercizing" poetry professor (John Lithgow) accused of the bizarre murder of his beloved wife.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
48 reviews
Haruhiro Grimgar
April 10, 2019
S1 alone is enough to make most adore the show. The characters are all pretty lovable and the setting is extremely funny. Imagine Pawnee from Parks and Rec but 10x crazier and funnier. I xan honestly recommend this to anyone who likes sit-coms.
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Zyra L. F.
March 29, 2017
The black lady making disgustingly cringy attempts at comedy while making fun of legitimate neurological difficulties others face is unwatchable. Not funny, tries too hard and fails.
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Gennady Shpiler
November 11, 2018
This is the funniest sophisticated comedy show that I have seen in years. Shot in a documentary style of "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation", this show is clever, witty and very funny.
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