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The Judge Returns (2026)

January. 02,2026

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The Judge Returns

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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The Judge Returns

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.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2026

14 Episode

Episode 1 - Episode 1

January. 02,2026

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

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Outcome

Episode 2 - Episode 2

January. 03,2026

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

Episode 3 - Episode 3

January. 09,2026

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

Episode 4 - Episode 4

January. 10,2026

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

Episode 5 - Episode 5

January. 16,2026

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

Episode 6 - Episode 6

January. 17,2026

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

Episode 7 - Episode 7

January. 23,2026

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

Episode 8 - Episode 8

January. 24,2026

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

Episode 9 - Episode 9

January. 30,2026

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

Episode 10 - Episode 10

January. 31,2026

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

Episode 11 - Episode 11

February. 06,2026

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

Episode 12 - Episode 12

February. 07,2026

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

Episode 13 - Episode 13

February. 13,2026

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

Episode 14 - Episode 14

February. 14,2026

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

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.