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Franklin & Bash

Franklin & Bash

Ripping the law a new one

20117.24 Seasons40 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Kevin Falls
Produced by Alex Berger
NetworksTNT

Top Cast

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Peter Bash

Breckin Meyer

Breckin Meyer

Jared Franklin

Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

Stanton Infeld

Reed Diamond

Reed Diamond

Damien Karp

Toni Trucks

Toni Trucks

Anita Haskins

Anthony Ordonez

Anthony Ordonez

Dan Mundy

Themes & Keywords

male friendshiplawyerlaw firmdramedylegal dramalegal

About Franklin & Bash

Franklin & Bash is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of male friendship, lawyer, law firm, dramedy, legal drama, legal. Created by Kevin Falls, it stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Breckin Meyer, Malcolm McDowell. 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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