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Madeline Scott, a fierce and uncompromising lawyer with a hunger for justice, runs an underdog criminal defense firm. There is no one who understands the power of setting an innocent person free more than Madeline.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 13 - In Defense of Madeline Scott (2)
    8.0/10(105 votes)

    #1 - In Defense of Madeline Scott (2)

    S1:E13

    With Madeline's freedom at stake, Easy's defense hits a bump in the road. The team must band together to focus on solving Rosemary's murder once and for all before time runs out. Meanwhile, as Bellows closes in, new evidence and old enemies come into play.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 9 - Acceptable Losses
    7.8/10(112 votes)

    #2 - Acceptable Losses

    S1:E9

    When the Injustice Defense Group is approached to exonerate a former frat boy, Daniel Hernandez, who is charged with rape and murder, a turn in Davon Watkins' case forces Madeline to head back to Ohio, leaving Easy and Bodie to solve this case alone before Easy's mentor, Judge Fry. Meanwhile, Bellows struggles with the values of his campaign, Levi follows up with a high school classmate to find out more about Rosemary's past and Wren is up for parole.

    Director:Anna Mastro
    Writers:Rachel Borders, William N. Fordes

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  3. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 12 - In Defense of Madeline Scott (1)
    7.8/10(97 votes)

    #3 - In Defense of Madeline Scott (1)

    S1:E12

    Easy takes on an immigration case to help a young DREAMer, Hector Costa, who was convicted of murder. Madeline, Bodie, Wren, Levi and Violet double down on their investigation into who killed Rosemary. Meanwhile, the showdown between Madeline and Bellows begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 11 - Shaken
    7.7/10(96 votes)

    #4 - Shaken

    S1:E11

    The team takes on the case of a mother, Gabrielle Parcell, who is serving a life sentence for shaking her infant daughter, leading to her death. Meanwhile, Levi and Madeline uncover more truths about Rosemary's past and their high school class, while Bellows and his team continue their mission to send Madeline back to prison.

    Director:Jon Amiel
    Writers:Adam Scott Weissman, Terri Kopp

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  5. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 6 - A Cinderhella Story
    7.5/10(127 votes)

    #5 - A Cinderhella Story

    S1:E6

    The Injustice Defense Group accepts a case about a girl who was convicted for her mother's murder; Madeline faces unavoidable drama as he tries to stop Bellows, keep up with her and Dylan's relationship and investigate shocking news.

    Director:Rashaad Ernesto Green
    Writers:David Elliot, Adam Armus

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  6. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 7 - Living and Dying in East Cleveland
    7.5/10(122 votes)

    #6 - Living and Dying in East Cleveland

    S1:E7

    Madeline takes a road trip alongside civil rights activist Amina Jackson, to fight for justice for Davon Watkins, a man on death row for killing a police officer. Meanwhile, Madeline attempts to save Levi from another sticky situation, while Bellows and Sanchez deliberate re-opening the case against them both.

    Director:Sharat Raju
    Writer:Tina Mabry

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  7. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 3 - A Minor Confession
    7.4/10(160 votes)

    #7 - A Minor Confession

    S1:E3

    Easy’s church recruits the team to retry the case of William Hurston, a man convicted of murder at the age of 14 due to a coerced confession. Meanwhile, Bellows retaliates against Madeline using Rosemary’s family.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Wendy West

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  8. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 2 - The Burden of Truth
    7.3/10(185 votes)

    #8 - The Burden of Truth

    S1:E2

    The Injustice Defense Group opens a case with Tamara Folsom, a rape victim convicted unjustly of murder. In addition to Tamara’s case, Madeline comes to Levi’s defense after he lands himself in hot water, but she uncovers a secret about his past that makes her question him.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writers:Adam Armus, Danny Strong

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  9. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 5 - Cross to Bear
    7.3/10(131 votes)

    #9 - Cross to Bear

    S1:E5

    The team is torn when a white supremacist beseeches the Injustice Defense Group to get his wrongful conviction overturned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 10 - SEAL Team Deep Six
    7.3/10(104 votes)

    #10 - SEAL Team Deep Six

    S1:E10

    When a Navy SEAL is charged with murdering her superior, Madeline and the team are determined to prove her innocence. Levi presses harder for insight on Rosemary's life in high school, as Bellows takes a drastic step in re-examining her murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(261 votes)

    #11 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    There is no one who understands the power of setting an innocent person free more than Madeline. At age 18, she was wrongfully convicted, along with her brother, Levi, in a sensational murder case that made her an infamous media obsession, a household name and a national cause célèbre.

    Director:Patricia Riggen
    Writer:David Elliot

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  12. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 4 - The Shame Game
    6.9/10(157 votes)

    #12 - The Shame Game

    S1:E4

    Madeline accepts the cast of a woman who got a 25-year-long prison sentence for the supposed murder of her newborn child. Gore Bellows persists in his efforts to hinder Madeline's pursuit of justice. A new lead could prove promising for Madeline.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Danny Strong

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  13. Proven Innocent Season 1 Episode 8 - The Struggle for Stonewall
    6.7/10(132 votes)

    #13 - The Struggle for Stonewall

    S1:E8

    The team tries to exonerate Cindy Whitman, a transwoman who is wrongfully convicted of murdering her fellow trans-friend and activist, Vanessa. Meanwhile, Violet has guest star NPR's Ira Glass on her podcast, and Bellow's latest campaign manager finds new evidence in the Rosemary's murder case. Inspired by the cast, Madeline embraces a part of her identity she once hid from her family.

    Director:Danny Strong
    Writers:Danny Strong, Tesia Walker

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Best Episodes Summary

"In Defense of Madeline Scott (2)" is the best rated episode of "Proven Innocent". It scored 8/10 based on 105 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/10/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Acceptable Losses".