TV series
Ripping the law a new one
When they're not hanging out at their favorite hot dog stand pontificating on what they'd go through to enjoy a night with their favorite female celebrities, Jared Franklin and Peter Bash are chasing down their latest clients...sometimes literally. With business cards in hand, they're ready to nab a client within seconds after a car accident, arrest for solicitation or any other incident where their legal services may be needed. Once in the courtroom, they show their flair for the dramatic and the shocking.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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When they're not hanging out at their favorite hot dog stand pontificating on what they'd go through to enjoy a night with their favorite female celebrities, Jared Franklin and Peter Bash are chasing down their latest clients...sometimes literally. With business cards in hand, they're ready to nab a client within seconds after a car accident, arrest for solicitation or any other incident where their legal services may be needed. Once in the courtroom, they show their flair for the dramatic and the shocking.
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Episode 1
In the Season 2 opener, Peter and Jared seek a promotion by trying to sign a beverage-company bigwig as a client. Elsewhere, Peter is attracted to a sightly lady police officer.
Directed by Jason EnslerGuest stars Julian Acosta, Eddie Jemison, Mercedes Colon, Tom Everett, Ernie Hudson, Kat Foster, Martin Mull, Jim Turner
Episode 2
Jared and Peter's first manslaughter case centers on an aspiring crime fighter charged with pursuing a man who later died. Meanwhile, Peter's mother pays a visit and delivers big news; and Pindar battles his phobias.
Directed by Timothy BusfieldGuest stars Justin Wade, Jane Seymour, Kat Foster, Patrick Falls, Sean Astin, Claire Coffee, Megan Stevenson, Philip Casnoff
Episode 3
Peter and Jared run into the B-list version of themselves (Seth Green and Eric Mabius) while defending one of Infeld's ex-wives (Cybill Shephard), who has been accused of kidnapping a client's dog. Meanwhile, Karp is left to work with Pindar on a robbery case, but Pindar's quirks threaten to derail the partnership.
Directed by Jason EnslerWritten by Breckin Meyer, Kevin FallsGuest stars Beau Billingslea, Jack Kehler, Jon Polito, David Burke, Alexandre Crépet, Eric Mabius, Katie Walder, Jodi Long
Episode 4
Jared is ordered to serve as a small claims court judge for an outstanding contempt of court citation. When he makes a regrettable ruling that disturbs the local rock-'n'-roll community, he once again finds himself in court with his father (Beau Bridges). The two go head-to-head on a case involving an iconic, rock and roll empressario (Peter Weller). Infeld defends his spiritual advisor and life coach who was recently exposed as a fraud.
Directed by Allan ArkushGuest stars Beau Bridges, Joel David Moore, Peter Weller, Thomas F. Wilson, Geoffrey Blake, Megan Stevenson, Krizia Bajos, Stephanie Carpentieri
Episode 5
A high-profile judge (Don McManus) asks Peter and Jared to defend him after he is arrested for having an affair with a lawyer while presiding over her cases. Sexual tension builds between Peter and Janie (Claire Coffee). And Karp defends a college friend (Tuc Watkins) who needs to prove that he is gay in order to keep a championship softball trophy.
Directed by Kevin BrayGuest stars Michael Hyatt, Ben Begley, Claire Coffee, Alexandre Crépet, Don McManus, Bellamy Young, Tuc Watkins, Jamie McShane
Episode 6
Peter and Jared work on a case in which a former chop-shop worker is charged with a premeditated attach. Later, they guys rumble with an all-powerful district attorney. Meanwhile, a pretty law student arrives for a summer program.
Directed by John LandisWritten by Kevin FallsGuest stars Gino Anthony Pesi, Brian Howe, Danielle Panabaker, Stephanie Carpentieri, Alexandre Crépet, Cristina Valenciaga, Reni Santoni, Sandra Purpuro
Episode 7
The guys aid two female Navy sailors who are charged with assault. Hanna helps in the case, but she may have hidden motives in doing so. Meanwhile, Pindar mediates a dispute between virtual-business owners; and Karp tangles with a summer associate.
Directed by Elizabeth Allen RosenbaumGuest stars Tom Everett, Alexandre Crépet, Kayla Ewell, Gabrielle Dennis, Tiffany Dupont, Joanna Cassidy, Chris Mulkey, Josh Randall
Episode 8
Peter and Jared help a widow retain the body of her esteemed late husband from being awkwardly immortalized as a dancer in a human body exhibit. When a stalker begins harassing Stanton Infeld, Karp thinks it may be an old client just released from prison and out for revenge. Hanna runs into an old college friend and sparks an old romance.
Guest stars Alexandre Crépet, Robert Wuhl, Anne Ramsay, Judith Scott, Mark Rolston, Boris Kodjoe, Todd Stashwick, Meagen Fay
Episode 9
Peter and Jared must clear their name when a former client is arrested for skipping trial, only to accuse her two lawyers of paying her to disappear. This promotes an internal, misconduct, investigation at Infeld-Daniels against the pair that could cost them their job. Jared meets an unexpected love interest when some New York associates show up in LA to investigate the claims. In this episode we also see how the dynamic legal duo of Franklin and Bash came to be.
Guest stars Ernie Hudson, Bryson Keyser, Alexandre Crépet, Shiri Appleby, David Costabile, A.J. Trauth, Carla Gallo, Jake Busey
Episode 10
When Jared's father, Leonard Franklin attempts to buy the firm from Stanton Infeld, Peter and Jared fight to save it. Peter also comes to the rescue of an old high school friend who is running for governor and wants to drop out of the race due to a scandal.
Directed by Elizabeth Allen RosenbaumGuest stars Beau Bridges, Alexandre Crépet, Gates McFadden, Jocko Sims, Erich Anderson, Chris Klein, Paul Schulze, Shiri Appleby
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Mark-Paul GosselaarPeter Bash
Breckin MeyerJared Franklin
Malcolm McDowellStanton Infeld
Reed DiamondDamien Karp
Dana DavisCarmen Phillips
Garcelle BeauvaisHanna Linden
Heather LocklearRachel Rose King
Toni TrucksAnita Haskins
TNTUnited States
FanFare ProductionsUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
