Pearson (Season 1)

Powerhouse lawyer Jessica Pearson adjusts to the dirty world of Chicago politics.

The Alderman (Episode 1) 7.0
Writer: Daniel Arkin
Air date: 2019-07-17
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jessica starts her new job in the mayor's office. It's a new world, and a whole new power struggle.
The Superintendent (Episode 2) 7.0
Writer: Jameal Turner
Air date: 2019-07-24
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: Jessica's reputation in the press puts the police contract in jeopardy.
The Union Leader (Episode 3) 7.0
Writer: Sonay Hoffman
Air date: 2019-07-31
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Jessica goes head to head with McGann, who doesn't like her challenging his alderman appointee.
The Deputy Mayor (Episode 4) 7.0
Writer: Chris Downey
Air date: 2019-08-07
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: With Bobby out, the Deputy Mayor pushes his own agenda. Jessica digs into a murder from North Park.
The Former City Attorney (Episode 5) 7.0
Writer: Lauren Herstik
Air date: 2019-08-14
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Keri's past comes back to haunt her. Yoli and Derrick give a CEO the Chicago tour.
The Donor (Episode 6) 7.0
Writer: Sylvia L. Jones
Air date: 2019-08-21
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Construction starts on North Park. Jessica finds new financial backers for Bobby's campaign.
The Immigration Lawyer (Episode 7) 7.0
Writer: Jameal Turner
Air date: 2019-08-28
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jessica tries to square a debt. Nick reels from McGann's bombshell. Yoli deals with personal news.
The Political Wife (Episode 8) 7.0
Writer: Sonay Hoffman
Air date: 2019-09-04
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Keri goes on a trip with Stephanie. Angela helps her neighbors. Jessica deals with Yoli's problem.
The Rival (Episode 9) 7.0
Writer: Chris Downey
Air date: 2019-09-11
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Angela leads a tent city outside City Hall; Keri thinks about her future, and McGann finds Nick.
The Fixer (Episode 10) 7.0
Writer: Daniel Arkin
Air date: 2019-09-18
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jessica is split between her personal and professional life. Keri comes to a decision about her future.