• Air date: 11 May '12 12 episodes
      Common Law is an American comedy-drama television series, which ran on USA Network from May 11 to August 10, 2012, and stars Michael Ealy and Warren Kole as two Los Angeles Police Department detectives who can't stand each other and are ordered to see a couples therapist to remedy the situation. The series was created by Cormac and Marianne Wibberley and was produced by CBS Television Studios and Junction Entertainment. While originally planned to premiere on January 26, 2012, the series was pushed back until summer 2012. The series premiered following Fairly Legal on Friday, May 11, 2012. The show was canceled by the USA Network after one season and 12 episodes on October 31, 2012, due to low ratings.
  • List of Episodes (12)
    • 1. Pilot

      11 May '12
      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.
    • 2. Ride-Along

      18 May '12
      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.
    • 3. Soul Mates

      01 Jun '12
      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.
    • 4. Ex Factor

      08 Jun '12
      Travis' ex-partner causes tension between the guys when they receive a special assignment to stop a crime ring responsible for stealing high-end vehicles.
    • 5. The T Word

      15 Jun '12
      The guys investigate a series of home invasions by a group of thieves and learn that Travis' foster brother could be their leader.
    • 6. Performance Anxiety

      22 Jun '12
      The guys' work suffers when they feel pressured to reach an important milestone during the hunt for a pair of criminals emulating Bonnie and Clyde.
    • 7. Role Play

      29 Jun '12
      While investigating a murder, Wes and Travis are given an assignment by their counselor. In an effort to get them to learn more about each other, she wants them to view the world through the others' eyes by role playing.
    • 8. Joint Custody

      13 Jul '12
      Wes and Travis investigate a cop's shooting and take care of the injured officer's police dog.
    • 9. Odd Couples

      20 Jul '12
      Wes and Travis share quarters during a stakeout to monitor the moves of a crime novelist, who may have helped a criminal escape prison.
    • 10. In-Laws vs. Outlaws

      27 Jul '12
      When their mentors are called in, Wes and Travis see each other differently.
    • 11. Hot for Teacher

      03 Aug '12
      Wes confides in Travis about dreams he's had about Dr. Ryan, which turns out to be a mistake. Elsewhere, Dr. Ryan's fiancé may be withholding information about a body found at his construction site.
    • 12. Gun!

      10 Aug '12
      After being kicked out of Dr. Ryan's group, Wes and Travis make a deal with their eccentric new therapist to get them out of counseling for good. But when a run-in with the members of the Special Investigations Section leads Travis to blow his top, the detectives realize that they don't just need to go back to therapy-they need Dr. Ryan. Chastened, the duo offers to tell Dr. Ryan the story of how they ended up in counseling in the first place if she'll take them back.