Fred is a fictional character portrayed by Ben Feldman in the TV series Drop Dead Diva.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 29 years old.
They appear in 38 episodes out of a total of 78 aired and have accumulated 7794 positive votes.
The character of Fred is mainly associated with Jane Bingum, Kim Kaswell and Stacy Barrett.
Episodes38
Pilot
episode S1.E1 july 2009When beautiful-but-vapid model wannabe Deb has a fatal car accident, she suddenly finds herself in front of Heaven’s gatekeeper, Fred, who declares her a self-centered "zero." Outraged, she attempts to persuade Fred to return her to her shallow existence but is accidentally relegated to the body of the recently deceased Jane Bingum. A brilliant, thoughtful and plus-size attorney with a loyal assistant, Teri, Jane has always lived in the shadow of her more comely colleagues whereas Deb has always relied on her external beauty. Now, by a twist of fate and a bolt of divine intervention, Deb must come to terms with inhabiting Jane’s plus-size frame in the ultimate showdown between brains and beauty.- 45min
The 'F' Word
episode S1.E2 july 2009Deb discovers what life is like for plus-sized Jane as she takes on a case defending a cocktail waitress who is fired after she gains 50 lbs. Grayson and Kim represent Chad in a divorce, but the only thing he wants back from his wife is his kidney.- 45min
Do Over
episode S1.E3 july 2009Jane’s past catches up with her when a case from the prior year is up for retrial. Jane has difficultly containing her emotions and is thrown in contempt of the court and ends up behind bars. Kim and Grayson sue a shrink who "cured" their client’s husband of his multiple personalities, only she got rid of the wrong one.- 45min
The Chinese Wall
episode S1.E4 august 2009Jane defends her - rather Deb’s - mom in a divorce suit when Grayson turns down her mom’s request since he is already representing Deb’s dad. Deb gets a chance to spend time with her mom Bobbi and starts to learn to let go of her old life. Kim represents a dog owner who sues a pet cloning company for breach of contract as he feels this clone is NOT the same dog as his first dog, who was a Westminster champion.- 45min
Lost and Found
episode S1.E5 august 2009Deb is only 24 but faces Jane’s 32nd birthday on the horizon. When she takes on a pro-bono case for a man who was wrongfully incarcerated and freed 10 years later, she realizes she has lost of eight years of her own life. Kim and Grayson must defend a man who created a website for married couples looking to cheat.- 45min
Second Chances
episode S1.E6 august 2009Jane represents a soccer mom who is brought to trial for jumping bail and evading arrest for a crime she committed 20 years prior. Grayson’s client, an aging actor, claims the papers falsely ran his obit. When Grayson gets a retraction, the client still isn’t happy and Grayson realizes the man needs something more than legal attention.- 45min
The Magic Bullet
episode S1.E7 august 2009Jane represents a woman whose daughter begins to get sick after following diet guru Jillian Ford’s “EZ Thin Plan.” Meanwhile Grayson and Teri come to Kim’s defense when she gets nailed with a sexual harassment lawsuit by a former assistant.- 45min
Make Me a Match
episode S1.E10 september 2009Jane decides to help Judge Madeline Stone with her love life and ends up suing the match making service she uses for fraud. Meanwhile Grayson and Kim are on a case with dueling psychic sisters who refuse to share in the family business. Fred also makes an unexpected return.- 45min
What If?
episode S1.E11 september 2009Jane takes on a case where a woman believes she was switched at birth but finds she has her own “mommy issues” when she receives an unexpected visit from Jane’s mother. Meanwhile, Kim and Grayson must calm Parker’s nerves on a case for one of his closest friends, when they realize Parker hasn’t been in the courtroom in a long time.- 45min
Would I Lie to You?
episode S2.E1 june 2010To take her mind off of being disbarred Jane has a daydream of working with her idol, Paula Abdul, in a food court. Back in reality, Deb has to deal with Ethan, who has shown up on her doorstep saying he's Jane's husband. At Jane's hearing Tony, a fellow lawyer and new flame, is fighting to keep her from being disbarred. But things fall apart when Kim is called to testify against her.- 45min
Back from the Dead
episode S2.E2 june 2010Jane has to help a man attempt to regain custody, while still dealing with amnesia. Kim and Parker assist an author by figuring out whether she can retain control of the fictional character or if Jonathan Martin (pseudonym the character was created in) has control of it. Kim finds out that Fred is her assistant and Grayson asks every one of the office to pause for a moment and remember Deb's birthday- 45min
The Long Road to Napa
episode S2.E3 june 2010Jane's next case gets a little complicated when she discovers that the two clients she's representing are married to the same man. Jane has trouble keeping her personal life separate while representing the two clients, while Tony is representing the client that started all the trouble. Kim gets some very good news while dealing with an adoption case. Stacy decides to invent something called an armvvelope but will it be the next must have item?- 45min
Home Away from Home
episode S2.E4 june 2010Just as Jane and Tony finally move their relationship to the next level, Tony receives some news that affects both their futures. When Teri's cousin faces deportation charges, Jane steps in to help with the case. Parker and Kim get closer outside of the law offices, while Grayson decides to sell the house he shared with Deb.- 45min
Senti-Mental Journey
episode S2.E5 july 2010When Jane's mother is unexpectedly arrested, Jane must represent her in court before Judge Summers and reconnect with the father she has never known in order to help her mom. Meanwhile, things between Parker and Kim heat up, and Grayson gets heavily invested in a case involving a Ponzi scheme. Teri attempts to help Fred with driving and dating.- 45min
Begin Again
episode S2.E6 july 2010Jane & Grayson defend a member of a famous pop duo. Jane & Grayson think it would be a good idea to join forces with the lawyer defending Vanessa (who is the other half of the duo) soon after Grayson and Vanessa to have an affair both inside and outside the courtroom. This causes Jane to become distracted and have difficulty keeping her mind on the trial. Kim and Parker agree to help a bed and breakfast owner deal with a very discouraging review for the inn.- 45min
A Mother's Secret
episode S2.E7 july 2010When Deb’s mom Bobbi requests Jane's help in a legal matter, Jane discovers Bobbi had secrets of her own while she takes on a case involving a lab technician who is accused of stealing lab secrets. Meanwhile, Kim and Grayson work on a custody case- 45min
Queen of Mean
episode S2.E8 july 2010Jane meets the 'queen of mean' when she represents designer Ellie Tannen who is trying to stop the publication of a tell-all-book by her former assistant. Jane also decides to get back in the dating game and invites Hank the bailiff to a dinner party. Kim and Grayson represent a transgender woman who is feuding with her in-laws over her partner’s property.- 45min
Last Year's Model
episode S2.E9 august 2010Jane brings in an age discrimination case only to have Parker hand it over to Kim. Grayson takes on a real estate case where his clients claim their house is haunted and gets closer to Vanessa. Fred decides to help Stacy with her money woes by hiring her to serve divorce papers.- 45min
Will & Grayson
episode S2.E10 august 2010Jane attends a banquet where she is to be honored for her work with the LAPD; a woman accuses Jane of stealing her husband; Grayson takes on a case that involves Vanessa's ex-fiancé.- 45min
Good Grief
episode S2.E11 august 2010Jane and Grayson work a case involving a man who dresses as a clown to deal with his wife's death; Parker and Kim represent a dating-show producer being sued by a participant; and Fred makes a decision about his relationship with Stacy.- 45min
Bad Girls
episode S2.E12 august 2010Jane works a case involving cyber bullying; Grayson meets Vanessa's parents; and Kim takes on a divorce case for Parker's former partner and discovers her client has ulterior motives.- 45min
Freeze the Day
episode S2.E13 august 2010Kim works on a case with Claire, who is determined to win at all costs; Stacy lands a commercial, but Fred grows jealous of the man playing her husband; and a case involving cryogenics has Jane and Grayson thinking about Deb.- 45min
Hit and Run
episode S3.E1 june 2011While she waits for Grayson to wake up from his coma, Jane takes a case about a pair of celebrities (guest stars Nick Zano and LeAnn Rimes) who were both charged with an accident involving a young girl. The case gets more complicated when they decide they want divorce. Meanwhile, Kim takes a case from one of her former clients who has just got divorced.- 45min
False Alarm
episode S3.E2 june 2011Grayson wants Jane's help for his wedding with Vanessa. Kim's new case revolves around a model who died during surgery. Fred loses his virginity to Stacy.- 45min
Dream Big
episode S3.E3 july 2011Jane represents the mother of a dwarf in a case against a sperm bank as she awaits a post-date phone call from Dr. Bill. Meanwhile, Grayson lands a new client during his bachelor party at a gentleman's club; Stacy's questions about Fred's past spur him to hire a coworker to pretend to be his mother; and Parker tries to get Kim to rejoin the firm.- 45min
The Wedding
episode S3.E4 july 2011Jane is mugged while picking up Grayson's wedding rings and later ends up representing the gunman. Meanwhile, Grayson takes on a case involving a childhood friend of Parker's and his pet camel; and Teri treats Vanessa and Grayson to dance lessons.- 45min
Prom
episode S3.E5 july 2011Jane represents a lesbian couple suing for the right to attend their prom. Elsewhere, Jane learns her relationship with Dr. Kendal is not exclusive; Kim and Grayson take on Hank the bailiff's suit against his mail-order bride; and Stacy is jealous when Fred is offered a commercial gig.- 45min
Closure
episode S3.E6 july 2011Jane works pro bono on a murder case for the DA's office, where she learns that old Jane used to work and had a tryst with the current DA. Elsewhere, Grayson represents Stacy when a mother accuses her of persuading her teen to purchase products via her video blog; and Parker thinks Kim is dating, so he asks Fred to snoop.- 45min
Mother's Day
episode S3.E7 august 2011Jane finds herself with a double dose of mother woes when Jane’s mom, Elaine, is arrested for exiting an airplane via the emergency slide after being stuck on a tarmac for six hours...- 45min
He Said, She Said
episode S3.E8 august 2011Jane and Grayson clash when Jane represents a college student who accuses someone from Grayson's alma mater of date rape; and Jenna tricks Kim into assisting in her divorce settlement.- 45min
You Bet Your Life
episode S3.E9 august 2011Jane represents a former sorority-house mother who lost her entire savings at a local casino and wants to prove that the casino is responsible for the loss. Meanwhile, Parker and Kim represent a botanist who cultivated a rare flower and is now fighting her former employer, a museum, for the rights to the plant.- 45min
Toxic
episode S3.E10 august 2011Jane represents an engineer who claims a school is going to be built on toxic soil. But the construction company handling the build is one of the firm's most important clients, and Parker orders Jane to drop the case. Meanwhile, Teri is sued for slander for verbally attacking her high-school nemesis.- 45min
Ah, Men
episode S3.E11 september 2011Parker is visited by an old flame, who wants to sue her father's life insurance company after they refuse to pay out his policy.- 45min
Bride-a-Palooza
episode S3.E12 september 2011Jane takes a case of a law student who had his fiancé trampled by other brides on a off the rails bridal gown super-sales.- 45min
Change of Heart
episode S3.E13 september 2011A respected judge requests Jane's help on the case of a man in death row who wants to donate his heart to his ill sister.- 45min
Welcome Back
episode S4.E1 june 2012While Jane and Owen are enjoying their Roman Holiday in Italy, the firm is on shaky ground under Kim's leadership when she discovers they are in financial trouble. Kim reluctantly dispatches Teri to bring Jane home to take on a lucrative murder case while Grayson comes to terms with his new feelings for Jane. Meanwhile, following the devastating news of Grayson and Stacy kissing, Fred moves on with new girlfriend Ally. Stacy turns to famed relationship guru Nikki LePree, for love advice.- 45min
Jane's Getting Married
episode S4.E13 september 2012A woman refuses life-saving surgery to remove a tumor because the cancer has suddenly made her brilliant; a songwriter is sued over claims that her lyrics lead fans to attempt murder; Grayson reveals his feelings for Jane on her wedding day; Parker discovers Kim's secret.- 45min
No Return
episode S6.E10 june 2014Jane deals with the death of Grayson. Grayson meets Jane's old guardian angel Fred in Heaven, and pleads for his help to get him back to Jane.- 45min
- Pilot
- The 'F' Word
- Do Over
- The Chinese Wall
- Lost and Found
- Second Chances
- The Magic Bullet
- Make Me a Match
- What If?
- Would I Lie to You?
- Back from the Dead
- The Long Road to Napa
- Home Away from Home
- Senti-Mental Journey
- Begin Again
- A Mother's Secret
- Queen of Mean
- Last Year's Model
- Will & Grayson
- Good Grief
- Bad Girls
- Freeze the Day
- Hit and Run
- False Alarm
- Dream Big
- The Wedding
- Prom
- Closure
- Mother's Day
- He Said, She Said
- You Bet Your Life
- Toxic
- Ah, Men
- Bride-a-Palooza
- Change of Heart
- Welcome Back
- Jane's Getting Married
- No Return
Best moments10
- Jane deals with the death of Grayson. Grayson meets Jane's old guardian angel Fred in Heaven, and pleads for his help to get him back to Jane.
- 45min
- While Jane and Owen are enjoying their Roman Holiday in Italy, the firm is on shaky ground under Kim's leadership when she discovers they are in financial trouble. Kim reluctantly dispatches Teri to bring Jane home to take on a lucrative murder case while Grayson comes to terms with his new feelings for Jane. Meanwhile, following the devastating news of Grayson and Stacy kissing, Fred moves on with new girlfriend Ally. Stacy turns to famed relationship guru Nikki LePree, for love advice.
- 45min
- Jane represents an engineer who claims a school is going to be built on toxic soil. But the construction company handling the build is one of the firm's most important clients, and Parker orders Jane to drop the case. Meanwhile, Teri is sued for slander for verbally attacking her high-school nemesis.
- 45min
- Jane decides to help Judge Madeline Stone with her love life and ends up suing the match making service she uses for fraud. Meanwhile Grayson and Kim are on a case with dueling psychic sisters who refuse to share in the family business. Fred also makes an unexpected return.
- 45min
- Jane brings in an age discrimination case only to have Parker hand it over to Kim. Grayson takes on a real estate case where his clients claim their house is haunted and gets closer to Vanessa. Fred decides to help Stacy with her money woes by hiring her to serve divorce papers.
- 45min
- Jane has to help a man attempt to regain custody, while still dealing with amnesia. Kim and Parker assist an author by figuring out whether she can retain control of the fictional character or if Jonathan Martin (pseudonym the character was created in) has control of it. Kim finds out that Fred is her assistant and Grayson asks every one of the office to pause for a moment and remember Deb's birthday
- 45min
- Jane takes on a case where a woman believes she was switched at birth but finds she has her own “mommy issues” when she receives an unexpected visit from Jane’s mother. Meanwhile, Kim and Grayson must calm Parker’s nerves on a case for one of his closest friends, when they realize Parker hasn’t been in the courtroom in a long time.
- 45min
- Jane defends her - rather Deb’s - mom in a divorce suit when Grayson turns down her mom’s request since he is already representing Deb’s dad. Deb gets a chance to spend time with her mom Bobbi and starts to learn to let go of her old life. Kim represents a dog owner who sues a pet cloning company for breach of contract as he feels this clone is NOT the same dog as his first dog, who was a Westminster champion.
- 45min
- Parker is visited by an old flame, who wants to sue her father's life insurance company after they refuse to pay out his policy.
- 45min
- When Jane's mother is unexpectedly arrested, Jane must represent her in court before Judge Summers and reconnect with the father she has never known in order to help her mom. Meanwhile, things between Parker and Kim heat up, and Grayson gets heavily invested in a case involving a Ponzi scheme. Teri attempts to help Fred with driving and dating.
- 45min
- No Return
- Welcome Back
- Toxic
- Make Me a Match
- Last Year's Model
- Back from the Dead
- What If?
- The Chinese Wall
- Ah, Men
- Senti-Mental Journey