Job

"" is the seventh and penultimate episode of the Apple TV+ limited series, Defending Jacob.

Synopsis
As the trial begins, Jacob's fate hangs in the balance.

Plot
During a flashback, Andy Barber prepares Neal Loguidice for his first murder trial.

In the present day, the opening statements for Jacob's trial are underway. After this, Andy notices James O'Leary waiting outside, who is believed to be an old gangster. That night, Jacob rekindles his friendship with Sarah Grohl, who sympathized with Jacob.

As the trial continues, Neal's theatrics lead to objections against him sustained. This leads to Dan Rifkin believing it would lead to Jacob getting away. Neal's recklessness continues as he mentions William Barber, after being ordered not to.

While the Barber's believe the trial is going their way, Derek Yoo is called to the stand. There, he mentions Jacob posting stories on a violent pornographic site under the pseudonym "Job", which tells a story that would match that of Ben Rifkin's murder. This leads to Andy and Laurie beginning to doubt Jacob's innocence.

As Matthew McGrath was missing and believed to be hiding out in Florida, they decide to go straight to Leonard Patz, as well as bring Sarah to the stand. Though Jacob refused, he's told he no longer has a say in his case due to what transpired. Jacob walks off and tries to contact Sarah, who ignores his messages while reading his story.

Andy still has hopes Jacob is innocent but Laurie insists Jacob is capable of such deception, which he likely learned from the two of them.

Meanwhile, Leonard Patz tearfully writes on the back of his subpoena a confession to the murder of Ben Rifkin.

Starring

 * Chris Evans as Andy Barber
 * Michelle Dockery as Laurie Barber
 * Jaeden Martell as Jacob Barber
 * Cherry Jones as Joanna Klein
 * Pablo Schreiber as Neal Loguidice
 * Betty Gabriel as Pam Duffy
 * Sakina Jaffrey as Lynn Canavan

Guest Starring

 * Patrick Fischler as Dan Rifkin
 * Daniel Henshall as Leonard Patz
 * Jordan Alexa Davis as Sarah Grohl
 * Ben Taylor as Derek Yoo
 * Megan Byrne as Joan Rifkin
 * Daryl Edwards as Judge French
 * J.K. Simmons as William Barber

Co-starring

 * Ted Arcidi as Kingston
 * Jim Boyd as Reporter At Courthouse
 * Marilyn Busch as Court Clerk
 * Ken Cheeseman as Rod Renberg
 * Berlis Cuevas as Bailiff
 * Shawn Fitzgibbon as Detective Peterson
 * Rena Maliszewski as Karen Carlson
 * Damon Singletary as Bartender
 * Michael Tow as Reporter
 * Michelle Violette as Paula Gianetto
 * William Xifaras as Father O'Leary