Franklin & Bash 2011
“Ripping the law a new one”
What is Franklin & Bash?
Franklin & Bash is an American legal comedy drama television series created by Kevin Falls and Bill Chais. The series stars Breckin Meyer and Mark-Paul Gosselaar as unconventional lawyers and longtime friends.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 1, 2011
- Last aired
- Oct 22, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- TNT
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Franklin & Bash is an American legal comedy drama television series created by Kevin Falls and Bill Chais. The series stars Breckin Meyer and Mark-Paul Gosselaar as unconventional lawyers and longtime friends. The show follows the characters Jared Franklin and Peter Bash as they chase down clients and showcase their flair for the dramatic and the shocking in the courtroom. The series was created by Bill Chais and Kevin Falls and features a cast including Reed Diamond and Malcolm McDowell. The show is available to stream on various platforms, including Philo, and can also be purchased on DVD or as a download from online stores such as Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. The series originally aired from 2011 to 2014 and consists of lawyers and lifelong friends Jared Franklin and Peter Bash who are recruited by a large firm's major partner after winning a high-profile case.
Should you watch it?
“Two unconventional lawyers use dramatic tactics to represent clients after chasing them down in public.”
- fast-paced courtroom drama
- dynamic lead chemistry
- unconventional legal methods
- focus on non-legal social banter
Watch it if you enjoy legal comedies featuring lifelong friends with a flair for the dramatic.
The series features comedic situations involving legal incidents and adult social commentary.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jun 1, 2011
- E2 She Came Upstairs to Kill Me Jun 8, 2011
- E3 Jennifer of Troy Jun 15, 2011
- E4 Bro-Bono Jun 22, 2011
- E5 You Can't Take It With You Jun 29, 2011
- E6 Big Fish Jul 6, 2011
- E7 Franklin vs. Bash Jul 13, 2011
- E8 The Bangover Jul 20, 2011
- E9 Bachelor Party Jul 27, 2011
- E10 Go Tell It On the Mountain Aug 3, 2011
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Strange Brew Jun 5, 2012
- E2 Viper Jun 12, 2012
- E3 Jango and Rossi Jun 19, 2012
- E4 For Those About to Rock Jun 26, 2012
- E5 L'affaire Du Coeur Jul 3, 2012
- E6 Voir Dire Jul 10, 2012
- E7 Summer Girls Jul 17, 2012
- E8 Last Dance Jul 24, 2012
- E9 Waiting on a Friend Jul 31, 2012
- E10 6:50 to SLC Aug 14, 2012
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Coffee and Cream Jun 19, 2013
- E2 Dead and Alive Jun 19, 2013
- E3 Good Lovin' Jun 26, 2013
- E4 Captain Johnny Jul 3, 2013
- E5 By the Numbers Jul 10, 2013
- E6 Freck Jul 17, 2013
- E7 Control Jul 24, 2013
- E8 Out of the Blue Jul 31, 2013
- E9 Shoot to Thrill Aug 7, 2013
- E10 Gone in a Flash Aug 14, 2013
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Curse of Hor-Aha Aug 13, 2014
- E2 Kershaw v. Lincecum Aug 20, 2014
- E3 Love Is the Drug Aug 27, 2014
- E4 Good Cop/Bad Cop Sep 3, 2014
- E5 Deep Throat Sep 10, 2014
- E6 Dance the Night Away Sep 17, 2014
- E7 Honor Thy Mother Sep 24, 2014
- E8 Falcon's Nest Oct 8, 2014
- E9 Spirits in the Material World Oct 15, 2014
- E10 Red or Black Oct 22, 2014
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Bill Chais and Kevin Falls.
Who are the main actors?
The series stars Breckin Meyer and Mark-Paul Gosselaar as the titular lawyers.
What is the premise?
Two lifelong friends and lawyers seek out clients in unconventional ways and use dramatic methods in court.
When did the series air?
The series aired from 2011 to 2014.
Are there other notable cast members?
The cast also includes Reed Diamond and Malcolm McDowell.