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About The Judge Returns

The Judge Returns is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama TV series that premiered on MBC on January 2, 2026. It has 1 season and 14 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 14, aired on February 14, 2026.

The return of corrupt judge Lee Han-young, who was a slave to a large law firm, to the past 10 years ago. He makes new choices to punish evil and implement justice.

  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

14 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2026 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 8 months ago

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    14. Episode 14

    Finale

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

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    13. Episode 13

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

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    12. Episode 12

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

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    11. Episode 11

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

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    10. Episode 10

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

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    9. Episode 9

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

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    8. Episode 8

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

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    7. Episode 7

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

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    6. Episode 6

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

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    5. Episode 5

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

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    4. Episode 4

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

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    3. Episode 3

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

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    2. Episode 2

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

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    1. Episode 1

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

Cast & crew

Created by Lee Jae-jin

  • Kim Dong-jun

    Kim Dong-jun

  • Kim Song-il

    Kim Song-il

  • Ahn Nae-sang

    Ahn Nae-sang

    Yoo Seon-cheol

  • Kim Beop-rae

    Kim Beop-rae

    Jang Tae-sik

  • Jung Hee-tae

    Jung Hee-tae

    Kim Jin-han

  • Hwang Young-hee

    Hwang Young-hee

    Shin Nam-sook

  • Jeong Jae-seong

    Jeong Jae-seong

    Lee Bong-seok

  • Jang Jae-ho

    Jang Jae-ho

    Kim Yun-hyeok

  • Heo Hyung-kyu

    Heo Hyung-kyu

    Yoo Jin-kwang

  • Seong Byeong-suk

    Seong Byeong-suk

    Park Mal-rye

  • Kwon Ban-seok

    Kwon Ban-seok

  • Kim Dong-yong

    Kim Dong-yong

  • Kim Young-pil

    Kim Young-pil

  • Park Kyung-chan

    Park Kyung-chan

  • Park Bu-keon

    Park Bu-keon

  • Park Shi-yoon

    Park Shi-yoon

The Judge Returns FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Judge Returns?

The Judge Returns has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 14, 2026.

When did the latest episode of The Judge Returns come out?

The most recent episode of The Judge Returns, Season 1 Episode 14, aired on February 14, 2026.

How many seasons of The Judge Returns are there?

The Judge Returns has 1 season with 14 episodes in total.

When did The Judge Returns first air?

The Judge Returns first aired on MBC on January 2, 2026.

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