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Partners is an American sitcom starring Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence that aired on FX. The show centers on two Chicago lawyers from vastly different backgrounds who develop a partnership after they unexpectedly meet in court on the worst day of their lives.[1][2] This was Lawrence's first TV series since his eponymous Fox series ended its five-season run in 1997.[3]
FX ordered 10 episodes of the sitcom and, if the series had done well over its first 10-episode run, the network would have ordered an additional 90 episodes.[2] The sitcom premiered on August 4, 2014, and was not renewed after its one season.
Cast
- Kelsey Grammer as Allen Braddock: a hotshot lawyer fired from his own father's firm
- Martin Lawrence as Marcus Jackson: a community activist going through a divorce
- Rory O'Malley as Michael: Marcus's ambivalent gay assistant[4]
- Edi Patterson as Veronica: investigator for Allen and Marcus's law firm
- Telma Hopkins as Ruth Jackson: Marcus's mother
- Danièle Watts as Laura Jackson: Marcus's daughter
- McKaley Miller as Lizzie Braddock: Allen's step-daughter
Production
It was announced that the series would be filmed in Los Angeles.[5] The original working titles were The Partnership and Braddock & Jackson.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Production code | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "They Come Together" | Kelsey Grammer | Robert L. Boyett & Robert Horn | August 4, 2014 | 1003 | 1.12[6] |
| 2 | "Let's Have a Simple Gwedding" | Joe Regalbuto | Robert Horn | August 4, 2014 | 1006 | 1.01[7] |
| 3 | "Another Man's Wingtips" | Joe Regalbuto | Bob Keyes & Doug Keyes | August 11, 2014 | 1007 | 0.862[8] |
| 4 | "Who's Your Mama?" | Steve Zuckerman | Jeanette Collins & Mimi Friedman | August 11, 2014 | 1004 | 0.669[9] |
| 5 | "Jurist Prudence" | Steve Zuckerman | Warren Hutcherson | August 18, 2014 | 1005 | 0.446[10] |
| 6 | "Paralegal Activity" | Rich Correll | David Love | August 18, 2014 | 1002 | 0.384[10] |
| 7 | "The Curious Case of Benjamin Butt-Ugly" | Rich Correll | Allan Rice | August 25, 2014 | 1001 | 0.648[11] |
| 8 | "The Law School Reunion" | Kelsey Grammer | David Arnold | August 25, 2014 | 1010 | 0.555[11] |
| 9 | "Doug Day Afternoon" | Rich Correll | Larry Mintz & Bob Griffard | September 1, 2014 | 1008 | 0.779[12] |
| 10 | "How to Get a Head in Advertising" | Rich Correll | Les Firestein | September 1, 2014 | 1009 | 0.749[12] |
References
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (December 16, 2013). "Telma Hopkins Set as Martin Lawrence's Mother in FX Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (June 19, 2013). "FX Picks Up 10/90 Kelsey Grammer-Martin Lawrence Comedy From Debmar-Mercury". Deadline. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
- ^ "FX Orders Kelsey Grammer-Martin Lawrence Sitcom". 19 June 2013.
- ^ Gioia, Michael (January 7, 2014). "Rory O'Malley, Kelsey and Martin Lawrence Will Star in FX Comedy Series "Braddock & Jackson"". Playbill. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
- ^ Gomez, Luis (February 6, 2014). "Chicago-based FX comedy starring Kelsey Grammer, Martin Lawrence to film in...LA". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (August 5, 2014). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'WWE Raw' Wins Night, 'Street Outlaws', 'Hit The Floor', 'Major Crimes', 'Teen Wolf' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ^ Kissell, Rick (August 5, 2014). "FX's Kelsey Grammer-Martin Lawrence Comedy 'Partners' Opens to OK Ratings". Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (August 12, 2014). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta' Tops Night + 'Jaws Strikes Back', 'Monster Hammerhead' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 13, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (August 13, 2014). "Monday cable finals (Live plus Same Day): 8/11/14". TV Media Insights. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (August 19, 2014). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Monday Cable Originals - 8/18/14". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (August 26, 2014). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Monday Cable Originals: 8.25.2014". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on August 30, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (September 3, 2014). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Monday Cable Originals: 9.1.2014". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on September 5, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
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