Series synopsis
Common Law is an American drama comedy crime television series that premiered on USA Network on May 11, 2012. It ended on August 10, 2012. It was created by Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley. It stars Michael Ealy, Warren Kole, Jack McGee and Sonya Walger.
Travis Marks and Wes Mitchell are two partners who – apart from their polarity and odd couple behavior – have a seven-year track record as the Los Angeles Police Department's best detectives in the Robbery-Homicide Division. Since their constant bickering is interfering with work, their new-age captain – who found counseling changed his life – sends them to couples' therapy.
Premise
Travis Marks and Wes Mitchell are two partners who – apart from their polarity and odd couple behavior – have a seven-year track record as the Los Angeles Police Department's best detectives in the Robbery-Homicide Division. Since their constant bickering is interfering with work, their new-age captain – who found counseling changed his life – sends them to couples' therapy.
Premise: It's like marriage. Only with bullets.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Ealy as Travis Marks
- Warren Kole as Wes Mitchell
- Jack McGee as Captain Mike Sutton
- Sonya Walger as Dr. Elise Ryan
Guest cast
- Susan Ruttan as Paul's Mother
- John Shea as Judge Franklin Whitaker
- Michael Irby as Jason
- Greg Germann as Phil Kronish
- Maury Sterling as Jim Hawkes
- Nora Zehetner as Kendall
- Lupe Ontiveros as Margie Lopez
- Alicia Coppola as Jonelle
- Erin Cummings as Agent Carrie D'Amico
- Henry Simmons as Morgan Watkins
- Brianna Brown as Carine Thompsen
- Michael Rispoli as Kevin Boyd
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | ||
| Season 1 | 12 | May 11, 2012 | August 10, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Creating Common Law |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Travis Marks and Wes Mitchell, two of L.A.P.D's finest within the Robbery-Homicide Division, have a sever year track record of being the best. However, their constant disagreements and bickering is having an impact on their work, leading their Captain to take a new approach by sending them to couples counselling with tough-as-nails therapist Dr. Emma Ryan to work through their issues and strengthen their partnership and bond. |
May 11, 2012 |
| 2 |
Ride-Along Wes and Travis are forced to bring Dr. Ryan along for the ride as they investigate the death of a woman who fell from the balcony of her honeymoon suite. |
May 18, 2012 |
| 3 |
Soul Mates When Wes and Travis delve into the world of online dating to solve the murder of a thirty year-old woman named Darby Jensen, Wes finds more than he bargains for when he discovers his ex-wife uses the dating site as well. |
June 1, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 11, 2012 |
| Last aired | August 10, 2012 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |