TV series

Franklin & Bash

Name: Franklin & Bash
Released: 2011
Cast: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Breckin Meyer, Malcolm McDowell, Reed Diamond, Toni Trucks

2011–2014· 4 seasons· 42 min episodesTV-14★ 7.3Canceled

On TNT — From FanFare Productions · Sony Pictures Television

Ripping the law a new one.

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

male friendship lawyer law firm dramedy legal drama legal

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upJun 1, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Peter Bash and Jared Franklin are young, fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants lawyers and partners in the law firm Franklin & Bash. Their nontraditional approach to the legal profession keeps things interesting in the office and the courtroom. The duo's use of questionable legal tactics draws the attention of Stanton Infeld, partner of the prominent law firm of Infeld Daniels. He makes an offer for them to work for him with a promise of certain creative liberty. With work and play frequently intermingling, days and nights are anything but traditional when spending time with Franklin & Bash.
Guest stars: Alexandra Holden (Debbie Wilcox), Mircea Monroe (DeeDee), Claire Coffee (Janie Ross), Kathy Najimy (Judge Alice Sturgess), Mike Pniewski (Tommy Donegan), Melissa Ponzio (Annie Ross), Clayton Landey (Judge Greg Emerson), Linden Ashby (Evan Porter)
E2 She Came Upstairs to Kill MeJun 8, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Franklin and Bash hold court when a woman is accused of using sex as a means to kill her husband. The two young-gun lawyers suspect the judge or jury is on the take, so they apply unconventional methods to deliver justice.
Guest stars: Natalie Zea (Isabella Kaplowitz), Thomas F. Wilson (Spiritual Adviser), Alexandra Holden (Debbie Wilcox), Julian Acosta (Henry Stein), Leslie Murphy (Annabelle), Fred Willard (Wallace Clayton), Kelly Hare (Attorney), Freda Foh Shen (Judge Leslie Hong)
E3 Jennifer of TroyJun 15, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
A plain woman who believes she was fired for being too attractive seeks legal representation; the man-cave's technology causes the server to crash.
Guest stars: Alexandra Holden (Debbie Wilcox), Mercedes Colon (Judge Jill Sheehan), Rhea Seehorn (Ellen Swatello), Jenny O'Hara (Nanette), Jillian Bell (Jennifer Putnam), Robin Thomas (Big Mack), Rebecca McFarland (Katherine Mack), Leonardo Nam (Gene Toy)
E4 Bro-BonoJun 22, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Peter represents Jared's old friend-enemy in a legal dilemma. With things never what they seem to be, the guys begin to see their client a different way. Jared is also asked to run lead on a divorce case when it becomes clear Karp and Hanna's history prevents them from working together.
Guest stars: Alexandra Holden (Debbie Wilcox), Jacqueline Obradors (Glenna Sproik), Rhea Seehorn (Ellen Swatello), Michael Weaver (Danny Dubois), Jenny O'Hara (Nanette), Harry Hamlin (Rick Paxton), Ben Begley (Judge Stanley Winters), Rick Fitts (Harley Slater)
E5 You Can't Take It With YouJun 29, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
A family is torn as one side sues the other over a priceless 1988 home-run baseball in a case that pits Jared against his own father (guest star Beau Bridges). Meanwhile, Peter works with Hanna on defending a reality television father (guest star Tom Arnold) who is affectionately known as the Douchey Dad. And Karp comes to Pindar for help on a top-secret project involving a compromising video.
Guest stars: Beau Bridges (Leonard Franklin), Patrick Falls (Judge David Viapondo), Kevin Michael Brown (Steve Burkhart), Caroline Aaron (Judge Rebecca Bayles), Tom Arnold (Ronny Streppi), Mircea Monroe (DeeDee), Robert Pine (Duncan Morrow), Nicole Steinwedell (Eileen Morrow)
E6 Big FishJul 6, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
When a wealthy CEO (guest star Jason Alexander) expresses interest in putting Franklin and Bash on retainer, the guys think they have hit the jackpot. However, the CEO's questionable and unethical behavior could potentially land the lawyers in hot water. Meanwhile, Karp and Hanna seek Pindhar's assistance in landing a new client.
Guest stars: Alexandra Holden (Debbie Wilcox), Geoffrey Blake (Gerry Nelson), Alyssa Julya Smith (Margot), Rhea Seehorn (Ellen Swatello), Freda Foh Shen (Judge Leslie Hong), Sarayu Blue (Abha Jaya), Patrick Fischler (John Stills), Jernard Burks (Detective)
E7 Franklin vs. BashJul 13, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Peter and Jared represent two pole-dancing instructors who are charged with stealing from their clients. But the case soon creates tensions in their friendship. Meanwhile, Karp and Hanna defend a teenage boy who wants to kayak the Amazon solo against his father's wishes.
Guest stars: Uriah Shelton (Alex Carlisle), Beau Billingslea (Judge James Douglas), Claire Coffee (Janie Ross), Cristina Valenciaga (Infeld Daniels Secretary), David Gautreaux (Judge Martin Wilson), Marisa Petroro (Simone Winters), Mark L. Taylor (Mr. Carlisle), J. Patrick McCormack (Don Lavetta)
E8 The BangoverJul 20, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Franklin and bash are unfortunately placed under house arrest for 72 hours to teach them to act more professional in the courtroom. The president of Infeld gets a visit from his niece but things all men get that from their when she hopes the judge will reduce or drop the charges of possessing marijuana. Carmen gets a surprise when her ex boyfriend shows up causing Pindar to represent her in court and try to clear her name with an unusual claim that will hopefully get rid of the charges against her.
Guest stars: Geoffrey Blake (Gerry Nelson), Katie O'Rourke (Dr. Betsy Meyerson), Claire Coffee (Janie Ross), Kathy Najimy (Judge Alice Sturgess), Stephanie Haney (Bikini Girl), Anabella Casanova (Lily Garrett), Eric Bruskotter (Officer Munson), Leonard Roberts (Dante)
E9 Bachelor PartyJul 27, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Following the events of his bachelor party, Janie's fiancée (guest star James Van Der Beek) finds himself seeking the legal counsel of Peter Bash to get out of a precarious legal snafu. Jared heads back to his high school alma mater for a case involving a teacher charged with sleeping with her underaged student.
Guest stars: Beau Billingslea (Judge James Douglas), Claire Coffee (Janie Ross), Stephanie Haney (Bikini Girl), Alexandra Breckenridge (Emily Claire), Brian Guest (Chris Briggs), John de Lancie (Gallen), Teresa Castillo (Lauren Gonzalez), Jim Gleason (Wagner)
E10 Go Tell It On the MountainAug 3, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
When Stanton Infeld is charged with murder, he selects Franklin and Bash to lead the defense; Damien puts his career on the line to defend his uncle; Hanna represents a wrestler.
Guest stars: Floriana Lima (Amelia), Rhea Seehorn (Ellen Swatello), Patrick Falls (Judge David Viapondo), Gates McFadden (Judge Mallory Jacobs), Danny Trejo (Ultimo), Gabriel Olds (Dalton), Jake Crumbine (Steven Jacks), Muse Watson (Officer Tom Werth)