
The Judge Returns
판사 이한영
Creator Lee Jae-jin · Channel MBC · Starring Ji Sung, Won Jin-ah, Park Hee-soon
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.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: Episode 1January 2, 2026 · 75 minLee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
- Episode 2: Episode 2January 3, 2026 · 75 minLee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.
- Episode 3: Episode 3January 9, 2026 · 66 minLee attempts to right wrongful convictions he made in the past and is determined to avoid making the same mistakes.
- Episode 4: Episode 4January 10, 2026 · 65 minSeoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.
- Episode 5: Episode 5January 16, 2026 · 66 minA step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.
- Episode 6: Episode 6January 17, 2026 · 66 minJudge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.
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- Episode 7: Episode 7January 23, 2026 · 66 minJudge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.
- Episode 8: Episode 8January 24, 2026 · 66 minKang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.
- Episode 9: Episode 9January 30, 2026 · 67 minLee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.
- Episode 10: Episode 10January 31, 2026 · 72 minJudge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.
- Episode 11: Episode 11February 6, 2026 · 66 minJudge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.
- Episode 12: Episode 12February 7, 2026 · 66 minAs Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.
- Episode 13: Episode 13February 13, 2026 · 72 minJudge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.
- Episode 14: Episode 14February 14, 2026 · 75 minJudge Lee is determined to bring criminals to justice, but the fight is far from over.
Trailers and images
Credits
- Ji SungLee Han-young · 14 episodes
- Won Jin-ahKim Jin-ah · 14 episodes
- Park Hee-soonKang Shin-jin · 14 episodes
- Baek Jin-heeSong Na-yeon · 14 episodes
- Oh Se-youngYoo Se-hee · 14 episodes
- Hwang HeePark Cheol-wu · 14 episodes
- Lee Jae-jinCreator · Director · 14 episodes
Film and series details
- FIRST AIRED
- January 2, 2026
- LAST AIRED
- February 14, 2026
- PRODUCTION COMPANY
- Slingshot Studios
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