The Judge Returns

Season 1

2026 · 14 episodes · 16h 3m in all · 8.6/10

Episodes

1. 

   1. Episode 1

   2 Jan 2026 · 75 min · 8.0/10

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

2. 

   2. Episode 2

   3 Jan 2026 · 75 min

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

3. 

   3. Episode 3

   9 Jan 2026 · 66 min · 8.0/10

   Lee attempts to right wrongful convictions he made in the past and is determined to avoid making the same mistakes.

4. 

   4. Episode 4

   10 Jan 2026 · 65 min · 9.0/10

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

5. 

   5. Episode 5

   16 Jan 2026 · 66 min · 8.5/10

   A step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.

6. 

   6. Episode 6

   17 Jan 2026 · 66 min · 8.0/10

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

7. 

   7. Episode 7

   23 Jan 2026 · 66 min · 8.2/10

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

8. 

   8. Episode 8

   24 Jan 2026 · 66 min · 8.5/10

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

9. 

   9. Episode 9

   30 Jan 2026 · 67 min · 9.0/10

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

10. 

    10. Episode 10

    31 Jan 2026 · 72 min · 9.0/10

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

11. 

    11. Episode 11

    6 Feb 2026 · 66 min · 9.0/10

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

12. 

    12. Episode 12

    7 Feb 2026 · 66 min · 8.0/10

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

13. 

    13. Episode 13

    13 Feb 2026 · 72 min · 9.0/10

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

14. 

    14. Episode 14

    14 Feb 2026 · 75 min · 9.2/10

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