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Common Law

Common Law

It's like marriage. Only with bullets.

20126.81 Season12 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Travis Marks and Wes Mitchell are two partners who – apart from their polarity and odd couple behavior – have a seven-year track record as the Los Angeles Police Department's best detectives in the Robbery-Homicide Division. Since their constant bickering is interfering with work, their new-age captain – who found counseling changed his life – sends them to couples' therapy.

Created by Cormac Wibberley
NetworksUSA Network

Top Cast

Michael Ealy

Michael Ealy

Travis Marks

Warren Kole

Warren Kole

Wes Mitchell

Jack McGee

Jack McGee

Captain Mike Sutton

Sonya Walger

Sonya Walger

Dr. Elise Ryan

Themes & Keywords

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About Common Law

Common Law is a drama, comedy, crime series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of california, couples therapy, los angeles, california, police detective, buddy cop, lapd. Created by Cormac Wibberley, it stars Michael Ealy, Warren Kole, Jack McGee. Travis Marks and Wes Mitchell are two partners who – apart from their polarity and odd couple behavior – have a seven-year track record as the Los Angeles Police Department's best detectives in the Robbery-Homicide Division. Since their constant bickering is interfering with work, their new-age captain – who found counseling changed his life – sends them to couples' therapy.

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