(NOTE TO EDITORS: The following episode title for THE DEFENDERS has changed). --

NICK IS PREPARED TO TAKE ON A SIMPLE ARSON CASE UNTIL HE REALIZES HIS CLIENT COULD BE CONVICTED FOR MURDER, ON "THE DEFENDERS," WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13

"Nevada v. Cerrato" - Nick is ready to accept a simple arson case until he realizes that his client could be convicted of first-degree murder. Meanwhile, Pete helps a lottery winner take on a casino when he loses his fortune after a night of high rolling, on THE DEFENDERS, Wednesday, Oct. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Nick Morelli................................... Jim Belushi
Pete Kaczmarek...................... Jerry O'Connell
Lisa Tyler................................. Jurnee Smollett
Zoey Waters.............................. Tanya Fischer

GUEST CAST:

Vinnie .............................................. John Ales
Leonard ................................ Brandon Keener
Antonio........................................... Will Peters
Johnny Greene............................ Mark Rolston
ADA Hunt................................. Miena Govich
ADA Donovan....................... William Charlton
Alan Faber............................... Chris McGarry
Attorney Briar................................ Jim O'Brien
Judge Bass............................ Monnae Michaell
Det. Markowitz ..................... Russell Andrews
Sparky O'Keefe........................ Tobias Forrest
Steve......................................... Andrew Shaw

WRITTEN BY: Brett Conrad

DIRECTED BY: Charlie Haid

RATING: TV14-L