A fateful accident forces New Orleans Judge Michael Desiato to make a desperate decision.
Michael starts calling in favors and working with Adam to build an alibi.
Michael pulls more strings to cloud the details of the accident.
A guilt-ridden Adam takes multiple dangerous risks.
The Baxter family doubles down on revenge, and Michael learns he's being blackmailed.
Adam spends time with a risky new connection, and Michael chases down his blackmailer.
Michael deals with deeper issues after his blackmail solution spirals out of control.
After Michael finally gets assigned to Carlo's trial, Jimmy applies pressure to find a solution.
Michael maneuvers to keep Carlo out of prison, and Adam deals with relationship troubles.
As Carlo's trial ends, Michael and Adam's complicated patchwork of secrets starts coming untangled.
The authorities and the crime gangs deal with the aftermath of the shooting.
Michael adjusts to his new life and learns shocking new information.
Assistant US Attorney Olivia Delmont uses a surprise discovery to push Michael onto a risky path.
Michael gets invited to Jimmy Baxter's birthday party, and the Desire gang reacts to a blown deal.
After his confrontation at the Baxter party, Michael tries to back away from Olivia.
Michael hunts down a lead on his wife's murder and discovers a startling connection.
Detective Costello and Michael get into danger while hunting for Robin's murderer.
Eugene deals with new trouble, and Olivia tries a different tactic to bring down the Baxter family.
Eugene's trial begins, Michael receives an unexpected offer and the Desire gang deals with dissent.
Michael takes the stand in Eugene's trial.