Despite their opposing personalities, a talented but directionless P.I. who is the black sheep of his family begrudgingly agrees to work as the in-house investigator for his overbearing mother, a successful attorney reeling from the recent dissolution of her marriage.
Cast: Marcia Gay Harden, Skylar Astin, Madeline Wise
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21 episodes
1. PilotRazor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright hires her talented but scruffy, aimless son, Todd, as her law firm's in-house investigatorTV-14CC43minSep 29, 2022
2. Co-PilotMargaret and Todd work two seemingly unrelated cases, only to discover a key piece of information in the details of Todd’s humorously boring civil case could help Margaret’s high-profile client.TV-14CC43minOct 6, 2022
3. Second Second ChanceWhen Todd reunites with a childhood friend with a checkered past, he convinces Margaret to represent him in a minor legal case.TV-14CC43minOct 13, 2022
4. Corduroy BriefsMargaret and Todd work to bring justice to an Olympic athlete who lost his leg in a plane crash resulting from a defective aircraft.TV-14CC43minOct 20, 2022
5. Let the Wright One InMargaret attempts to join an elite philanthropy club and must represent a former club employee accused of using the organization to smuggle drugs. Also, Todd goes undercover as a waiter at the elite club to get information to help Margaret’s case.TV-14CC42minOct 27, 2022
6. So Help Me PodMargaret and Francey enlist the help of a popular true crime podcaster, Lea Luna, to help exonerate a client who is serving a life sentence. Also, Todd solicits dating advice from his sister and Susan when sparks fly between him and Lea.TV-14CC43minNov 3, 2022
7. Long Lost LawrenceWhen Margaret is disappointed that no one but Todd can attend her family Thanksgiving dinner, Todd tries to convince his brother, Lawrence, to come home. Also, Margaret's family inadvertently helps her crack a case involving an injured bank teller and robbery.TV-14CC43minNov 10, 2022
8. Big Bang TheoriesWhen Lyle’s niece, Angie, is accused of committing a crime on her college campus, Lyle enlists Margaret and Todd to vindicate her.TV-14CC43minDec 8, 2022
9. Swipe WrightMargaret asks Todd for help on a seemingly straight forward wrongful termination case over a dating app, but with Todd’s investigation they quickly realize it’s much more complicated. Also, tensions between Margaret and Gus simmer as they come across each other on a dating app.TV-14CC42minDec 15, 2022
10. The Devil You KnowWhen Margaret finds herself on the verge of losing a prominent case involving the murder of an investigative journalist, Todd seeks help from an unlikely source: his imprisoned ex-girlfriend, Veronica.TV-14CC42minJan 5, 2023
11. Side Effects May Include MurderWhen Margaret's client faces an attempted murder charge, she mounts a creative defense to prove her client's innocence, and Todd takes an experimental drug to find evidence. Also, Allison finds herself in trouble and reaches out to Todd for help.TV-14CC43minJan 12, 2023
12. Psilo-SiblingLawrence and the governor seek Margaret's help with a personal legal matter related to the governor's sister, and while Margaret is ecstatic to be of assistance, Lawrence refuses to let Todd anywhere near the case.TV-14CC43minFeb 2, 2023
13. Wall of FireWhen Todd agrees to help Susan’s fiancé locate a missing employee, he stumbles into a case Margaret agreed to co-counsel with Gus. Margaret and Todd realize their cases are converging and a firewall is put into place to prevent them from communicating with each other.TV-14CC43minFeb 9, 2023
14. Against All ToddsWhen Veronica appears at the law firm requesting a favor from Todd, he agrees to help but soon realizes she may be out for revenge. Also, Margaret is upset when she is taken off a high-stakes case.TV-14CC42minMar 2, 2023
15. Ivan the TerribleMargaret represents a gifted 17-year-old hacker charged with releasing classified defense documents and faces off against her college nemesis; Todd is tasked with babysitting the teen hacker for the duration of the trial.TV-14CC42minMar 9, 2023
16. Twelve Worried PersonsWhen a juror dies during Susan’s first big trial as lead attorney, Margaret and Todd work to exonerate Amy, a juror from the same trial suspected of the murder. Also, Margaret’s sister Patty is in town and sparks fly between Todd and Amy.TV-14CC42minMar 30, 2023
17. The First Date Is the DeepestMargaret helps a client who lost his mother during a routine surgery at Allison’s hospital, performed by her colleague Dr. Ross Woods. Also, Margaret and Gus go on their first date and Todd is asked by the firm to investigate Gus.TV-14CC43minApr 13, 2023
18. Gloom and BoomWhen a stranger with a bomb appears at the law firm demanding Margaret reverse her efforts to free her client on death row or the bomb will detonate, Margaret and Todd must rely on their legal and detective skills to untangle the crime, uncover the intentions of the bomber and save everyone at the firm.TV-14CC43minApr 27, 2023
19. 86’dMargaret represents Lauren, Susan’s good friend, in a hostile work environment lawsuit after she quits her job at a Michelin-starred restaurant, but it unexpectedly turns into a murder trial when the head chef is found dead. Also, when Todd gets sick, Margaret must go undercover as a dishwasher in a fancy restaurant while Todd acts as a restaurant critic to gather more intel on the possible suspect.TV-14CC43minMay 4, 2023
20. More Fang for Your ChuckMargaret must represent Chuck when he faces 20 years in federal prison after being accused of fixing a cash prize giveaway at the Portland Widows hockey game. Also, Lyle finds a new love interest in a forensic accountant and Allison asks Susan to be her divorce lawyer.TV-14CC43minMay 11, 2023
21. Are You There Todd? It’s Me, MargaretWhen Margaret is too sick to work on the final day of an important negotiation, Todd must step in and impersonate a lawyer while Margaret uses her investigative skills. Also, Margaret and Gus finally share their first kiss.TV-14CC43minMay 18, 2023
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Despite their opposing personalities, a talented but directionless P.I. who is the black sheep of his family begrudgingly agrees to work as the in-house investigator for his overbearing mother, a successful attorney reeling from the recent dissolution of her marriage.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Scott Prendergast
- Cast
- Marcia Gay Harden, Skylar Astin, Madeline Wise, Tristen J. Winger, Inga Schlingmann, Rosa Arredondo
- Studio
- CBS Studios
Maturity rating
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