7.5

Pearson•Season 1•Episode 5

The Former City Attorney

7.5/10 · 163 votesAug 14, 201943 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Keri's past comes back to haunt her. Yoli and Derrick give a CEO the Chicago tour.

Directed bySalli Richardson-Whitfield

Written byLauren Herstik

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Seasons1

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Season 1 Episodes10

The Alderman

The Superintendent

The Union Leader

The Deputy Mayor

The Former City Attorney

E6 7.7

The Donor

E7 7.7

The Immigration Lawyer

E8 7.6

The Political Wife

E9 7.7

The Rival

E10 8.2

The Fixer

Cast6

Gina Torres

Jessica Pearson

Bethany Joy Lenz

Keri Allen

Simon Kassianides

Nick D'Amato

Eli Goree

Derrick Mayes

Chantel Riley

Angela Cook

Isabel Arraiza

Yoli Castillo

Crew2

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Director

Lauren Herstik

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Former City Attorney" is episode 5 of Pearson season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 163 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield and written by Lauren Herstik, it aired on August 14, 2019.

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