Judge Olivia Lockhart considers a career move that could cost her a new romance and force her to leave the town and friends she loves in the premiere of this drama series about the life of a small-town judge in and out of the courtroom.

Olivia wants Grace to confront her ex-husband regarding their ugly divorce. Meanwhile, Justine meets a distraught war veteran who's hiding something and tries to help him.

Jack isn't happy about Eric's new employment. Elsewhere, Olivia grows concerned about Justine, who resolves to stand by Luke despite his recent violent behavior.

A challenging new ADA appears in Olivia's courtroom. Meanwhile, a woman from Jack's past arrives and insists she has insight into Jack's addiction.

Olivia's brother returns to Cedar Cove with a surprise announcement; Jack considers coming clean to Olivia about his past.

Olivia discovers the new A.D.A. has a deceitful secret; Jack receives a surprising new job offer, but it comes with a catch.

Despite Rebecca's bad attitude, Olivia takes a chance on her; Jack doubts himself in the newsroom, leading to damaging consequences.