For Life

10 Worst Episodes of For Life

A prisoner becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.

Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 24, 2022.

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For Life - S2E4

#10 - Time to Move Forward (Season 2 - Episode 4)

As a favor to Jamal, Aaron defends a man in a witness tampering case. Tensions rise at home in the run-up to the Wallace family Thanksgiving.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 143 votes.

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#9 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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An incarcerated man, Aaron Wallace, becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own wrongful conviction. Aaron's struggle and his complicated relationship with a progressive female prison warden, Safiya Masry, will explore the flaws in our penal and legal systems, and inspire by showing how one person can make a difference when fighting for the truth.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 542 votes.

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#8 - Brother’s Keeper (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Determined to gain access to his police file, Aaron decides to represent an inmate from Safiya’s drug rehabilitation program whose brother is a cop. District Attorney Maskins and Assistant District Attorney O’Reilly close in on proof of Aaron’s malfeasance during Jose Rodriguez’s trial, targeting Marie as a way to get to Aaron.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 363 votes.

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#7 - Witness (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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While litigating on behalf of an inmate locked up on a robbery charge, Aaron is torn between doing what's right and what's best for his case. Heartened by Aaron's new lead, Marie recommits to his case, researching witnesses on Aaron's behalf. Plus, Safiya closes in on Foster's drug smuggling scheme.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 309 votes.

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#6 - Buried (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Aaron pushes to represent longtime inmate Easley Barton, hoping that winning this 23-year-old case against Maskins will strengthen his own. Captain Foster continues his drug-smuggling racket as Safiya closes in. Marie struggles with her breakup with Darius as she continues to help Aaron in his case.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 259 votes.

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#5 - Daylight (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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In order to maintain his lifeline to the outside world, Aaron is forced to defend Cassius Dawkins when he puts three white supremacists in the hospital.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 264 votes.

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#4 - The Necessity Defense (Season 2 - Episode 3)

At the urging of Spencer Richardson, Aaron defends a woman charged with holding hospital workers at gunpoint to secure lifesaving treatment for her son. Aaron and Marie navigate their newly intimate relationship, and a young social justice warrior joins Aaron and Roswell’s firm.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 154 votes.

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#3 - Homecoming (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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A newly liberated man, Aaron acclimates to family life outside of prison. As he attempts to help Jamal with his case, Aaron encounters Jamal’s sister who needs legal help of her own. Former nemesis Spencer Richardson proposes an intriguing work opportunity to Aaron and Roswell.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 163 votes.

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#2 - Collars For Dollars (Season 2 - Episode 5)

After Aaron and Roswell agree to help a young woman facing deportation for a minor crime, they realize her case could be a key to exposing a broad pattern of police corruption. Meanwhile, Jasmine begins to spend more time at Ronnie’s house and Marie grapples with the first signs of an empty nest.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 129 votes.

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#1 - Marie (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Taking us back nine years, Marie struggles in her marriage to Aaron as she deals with the turbulence of Aaron’s arrest, trial and incarceration.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 344 votes.

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