In Contempt Canceled BET Series Not Returning for Season 2

Gwen's defense of a young Black man who killed a police officer in self-defense continues, and she is forced to come up with an unorthodox theory in order to win.

In a case that closely mirrors Eric Garner's, Gwen, Charlie and Tracy defend a young black man who inadvertently kills a police officer while being arrested.

Gwen's commitment is put to the test when she defends a man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire. Meanwhile, Bennett learns to cope with Gwen's work-first mentality when she moves into his condo.

Still fiery from his own run-in with racial profiling, Charlie and Vanessa try a stop-and-frisk case. Bennett takes Gwen on a getaway to determine the next steps in their relationship.

Gwen uses an extra-judicial strategy to outwit an overzealous judge. Bennett invites Gwen to his wedding shower, where she discovers Bennett's true feelings about her.

Gwen and Tracy struggle to deal with events from their past when they defend a mother accused of child abuse. Charlie deals with the aftermath of his unfair arrest.

Gwen defends a frotteurist, meanwhile Charlie battles an unwinnable stash-and-cash drug case.

Gwen and Tracy defend a client who confessed to murdering his mother. Bennett and Gwen have a romantic dinner until a surprise guest arrives.

After a fatal gang bus shooting, Gwen defends a 14-year-old while also reconnecting with her former law professor and secret crush, Bennett. Vanessa, under Charlie's wing, goes through public defender boot camp.

Gwen defends a client accused of attempted rape. Meanwhile, Charlie supervises rookie attorney, Vanessa. Tracy goes toe to toe with a Judge.