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For Life S1E1 — Pilot
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For Life•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

8.1/10 · 524 votesFeb 11, 202043 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Prisoner Aaron Wallace becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own wrongful conviction.

Directed byGeorge Tillman Jr.
Written byHank Steinberg
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Nicholas Pinnock

Nicholas Pinnock

Aaron Wallace

Indira Varma

Indira Varma

Safiya Masry

Joy Bryant

Joy Bryant

Marie Wallace

Mary Stuart Masterson

Mary Stuart Masterson

Anya Harrison

Dorian Missick

Dorian Missick

Jamal Bishop

Tyla Harris

Tyla Harris

Jasmine Wallace

Glenn Fleshler

Glenn Fleshler

Frank Foster

Boris McGiver

Boris McGiver

DA Glen Maskins

Timothy Busfield

Timothy Busfield

Henry Roswell

Brandon Morris

Brandon Morris

Lassiter

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Adam Feingold

Micelli

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George Tillman Jr.

George Tillman Jr.

Director

Hank Steinberg

Hank Steinberg

Writer

Michael Hathaway

Michael Hathaway

Editor

Mihai Malaimare Jr.

Mihai Malaimare Jr.

Director of Photography

Jon Goracy

Jon Goracy

Casting Associate

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Jenn Vasilopoulos

Key Hair Stylist

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of For Life season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 524 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by Hank Steinberg, it aired on February 11, 2020.

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