TV Show

The Pupil

The Pupil is a Singaporean drama series on MediaCorp Channel 5. The show revolves around the legal profession. It gives us a sneak peek into the world of Singaporean lawyers and the cases they take on as civil litigators. The second season premiered on 18 August 2011.

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2 seasons

26 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

2010

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Season 1

13 episodes
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A Matter of Service
Episode 1

A Matter of Service

Episode 1 • Jan 07, 2010

Angela is hired by a former client, Michael Allan, who is arrested at Changi Airport. He is charged with evading National Service when he returns home from a trip to America. Meanwhile, Wendy Lim arrives in Singapore to begin her pupilage at her uncle’s firm, Roberts and Fong, and is immediately sabotaged by her colleagues, while incurring the wrath of her pupil master, Dennis Tang. Guest stars: Bobby Tonelli, Priscelia Chen

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Let The Right One In
Episode 2

Let The Right One In

Episode 2 • Jan 14, 2010

Dennis represents a pair of parents who are suing the Ministry of Education because their son is refused admission in their school of first choice. Wendy is assigned to work a case which no one wants to take on, in an attempt to make her fail at Roberts and Fong. She also reveals to her Aunty Kim the real reason why she came to Singapore to work. Guest stars: Jimmy T

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The Customer Is Always Left, Right?
Episode 3

The Customer Is Always Left, Right?

Episode 3 • Jan 21, 2010

Nisa’s father, a taxi driver is sued by one of his former passengers, who blames him for an injury sustained during a minor accident in his taxi. When Dennis has a scheduling conflict, Wendy is sent alone to represent Roberts and Fong on one of their biggest cases. Guest stars: Utt, Carmen Soo

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Hit Me with Your Best Shot
Episode 4

Hit Me with Your Best Shot

Episode 4 • Jan 28, 2010

The lawyers are forced to deal with Li Ming, a precocious 14-year-old, who insists they represent her mother, a hawker who has been slapped by a rich tai tai. Meanwhile, Dr Gregory Lee – the man who sued Nisa’s father and won – takes Wendy out on a date, incurring the wrath of Nisa. Aunty Kim has a confession of her own to make to Wendy in the case of her missing father. Guest stars: Utt, Lin Mei Jiao, Beh Min Yan

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Cry Wolf
Episode 5

Cry Wolf

Episode 5 • Feb 04, 2010

Angela represents her ex-university coursemate, Jacqueline, when Jacqueline’s husband Edwin takes out a PPO (Personal Protection Order) against her for spousal abuse. Angela also for custody of both her children, and ex-husband Terence retaliates by telling Adele about Angela’s affair with Dennis, turning Adele against her mother. Wendy finally discovers a link between her Uncle Harris and her missing father when the firm receives a visit from a pair of Harris’ longtime clients. Guest stars: Amy Cheng, Timothy Nga

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As I Lay Dying
Episode 6

As I Lay Dying

Episode 6 • Feb 11, 2010

Dennis and Wendy represent Charlene Gwee, a young woman diagnosed with a terminal illness by her doctor and given six months to live. After preparing for her own passing, Charlene is told by the doctor that he misdiagnosed her … and she will live after all. An angry – and broke – Charlene wants to sue. Meanwhile, Rachel tries to extract a commitment in her relationship with Dennis. Wendy is caught by Nisa snooping around Harris' office. Nisa reports it to Angela, who goes straight to Harris with the information, thus jeopardizing Wendy. Guest stars: Carmen Soo, Tracy Tan.

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Season 2

13 episodes
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Old Habits Dying Hard
Episode 1

Old Habits Dying Hard

Episode 1 • Aug 18, 2011

In the first of a two-parter, Harris is sought out by his old friend Larry Teoh, who won two million dollars at the Renaissance Casino Resort. The Casino won't let him have his winnings because they claim he was under an Exclusion Order when he entered the Casino. Mr Teoh, whose marriage lies in ruins because of his gambling problem, hires Harris to represent him. Angela tackles an old client - Michael Allan - who, last season was in trouble with the law for evading National Service. This time, he is being taken to court by a flasher whom he caught trying to expose himself to his neighbour's daughter. While chasing Babyface and trying to catch him, Michael repeatedly punches him in the face and sits on him. Now, Babyface - having served his time - is bringing a personal injury claim against Michael, who in turn, hires Angela to represent him. Guest stars: Patrick Teoh, Bobby Tonelli, Kimberly Chia

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Lucky Charm
Episode 2

Lucky Charm

Episode 2 • Aug 25, 2011

Mr Teoh and Michael Allan's cases continue in court, with Harris and Angela respectively arguing their clients' cases. Meanwhile, Wendy has returned to Roberts and Fong after a supposed 'urgent leave of absence.' She realizes there have been changes while she is gone: NIsa is now working for Shirley Wu, an old flame and nemesis of Harris', and Rachel, who has joined the firm, is causing increasing tension with Angela. Wendy runs into an old friend of hers from secondary school, Ginny Toh, who has a shocking revelation of her own. Ginny is being blackmailed by a man she has a one-night stand with on a holiday abroad. If she does not pay the man, Wayne, he is going to upload sex videos of their one-night stand. Guest stars: Patrick Teoh, Bobby Tonelli, Kimberly Chia

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The Truth Out There
Episode 3

The Truth Out There

Episode 3 • Sep 01, 2011

Mr Chan Chong Wai, the Chinese medium from Season 1, returns - this time, he wants to engage Roberts and Fong to represent him. Mr Chan has sold his flat to a young couple, Mr and Mrs Foong, who are now suing him for misrepresentation: according to the couple, 'strange things' are happening in the house, and Mr Chan should have disclosed to them that he was a medium who practiced his ‘supernatural arts’ in his home. Angela and Dennis interview new Pupils, and decide on Benjamin Wong, a handsome young man with an impressive resume. Meanwhile, Ginny has a shocking revelation for Wendy - she has gone online and chatted with Wayne under an assumed name, Winnie. Wayne has asked for Winnie's photo, and not wanting to blow her cover, Ginny has submitted one of Wendy. Now, Wayne is asking to meet up with Winnie/Wendy. Guest stars: Richard Low, Carole Lin

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Driven To Distraction
Episode 4

Driven To Distraction

Episode 4 • Sep 08, 2011

Dennis and Wendy meet Edgar Zhu, an eighteen-year-old poly student, who has been arrested for 'living off the immoral earnings of another’ - he has been caught driving prostitutes around for cash. Dennis has little experience with criminal cases, and asks Wendy to see an 'old friend' of his - Jacob Fernandez - a criminal litigator at Roberts and Fong. Wendy realizes that Jacob and Dennis do not get along - in fact, they hate each other's guts. Wendy agrees to meet up with Wayne, if only to help out a friend. Meanwhile, Angela has a fight with her daughter, Adele, when he catches her chatting online with strangers. Adele leaves home and does not come back. Benjamin fits in at Roberts and Fong, getting along with everyone except Wendy, who dislikes him. Guest stars: Lim Yu Beng, Lin Ru Ping

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Security Deposit
Episode 5

Security Deposit

Episode 5 • Sep 15, 2011

Madam Zhou, a rich Taiwanese tourist, brings a lawsuit against a local hotel, the Esplanade Park Hotel, when she loses a precious heirloom, which she claims she locked in a safe in a room. The Hotel's general manager is a good friend of Angela's and approaches her to represent them. In the course of the case, it is discovered that the hotel's reputation for the security and safety of their guests is predicated on closed circuit TV cameras that are actually fake. Meanwhile, Harris is sued by Joyce, a former clerk at Roberts and Fong, for wrongful dismissal. To his chagrin, Joyce is represented by Nisa, who attempts to cut an interesting deal for herself in the case. Guest stars: Eunice Olsen, Sue Tan

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Maid In Singapore
Episode 6

Maid In Singapore

Episode 6 • Sep 22, 2011

Harris mediates a case involving an Indonesia maid, Ida, and her former employer Teresa. Several years ago, Ida inadvertently spilled some soapy water on the staircase landing of Teresa's house. In a fit of anger, Teresa pushed Ida and she fell down the stairs. Now, she cannot walk properly nor bare children. Teresa spent a year in jail for abusing her maid, but it is cold comfort for Ida. When Teresa gets out, Ida sues for compensation - she wants Teresa to pay, literally, for her condition. Nisa returns to Roberts and Fong and becomes the latest employee of the law firm to be taken in by Benjamin's charm. Wendy dislikes him even more. Meanwhile, Ginny tries to draw Wayne out again for another meeting after the failed meeting between him and 'Winnie.' Guest stars: Stephanie Carrington, Izyan Mellyna

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