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Common Law

TV·2012–2012·1 season, 12 episodes·USA Network·Drama, Comedy, Crime·1h 5m·7.7·Created by Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley

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In Common Law, Travis Marks (Ealy) and Wes Mitchell (Kole) have a problem - each other. Despite their differences, this odd couple set of detectives are incredible at what they love most - enforcing the law - and have a seven-year track record as the LAPD's finest in the Robbery-Homicide Division. But when their constant bickering begins to have a major impact on their caseload, their new-age captain (McGee) institutes mandatory couples' therapy to bring back the flame in their "work marriage." Tough-as-nails therapist Dr. Ryan (Walger) is brought in to help them understand and resolve their conflicts and confront their demons in order to enhance their ability to continue solving crimes.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Ride-AlongS01E02 · 5.5
  2. 02Soul MatesS01E03 · 5.5
  3. 03Ex FactorS01E04 · 5.5

Cast

Michael EalyMichael EalyTravis MarksWarren KoleWarren KoleWes MitchellJack McGeeJack McGeeCaptain SuttonLyle BrocatoLyle BrocatoPeterSonya WalgerSonya WalgerDr. Elise RyanElizabeth ChomkoElizabeth ChomkoAlex MacFarland Mitchell

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2012Aired 5.3Season avg
  1. S01E01PilotMay 11, 2012 5.3
  2. S01E02Season's bestRide-AlongMay 18, 2012 5.5
  3. S01E03Soul MatesJune 1, 2012 5.5
  4. S01E04Ex FactorJune 8, 2012 5.5
  5. S01E05The T WordJune 15, 2012 5.5
  6. S01E06Performance AnxietyJune 22, 2012 5.5
  7. S01E07Role PlayJune 29, 2012 5.0
  8. S01E08Joint CustodyJuly 13, 2012 5.3
  9. S01E09Odd CouplesJuly 20, 2012 5.0
  10. S01E10In-Laws vs. OutlawsJuly 27, 2012 5.0
  11. S01E11Hot for TeacherAugust 3, 2012 5.3
  12. S01E12Gun!August 10, 2012 5.3

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

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