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Season 1 – Fairly Legal

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Frustrated with the legal system while working as a lawyer at her family's San Francisco firm, Kate Reed decides to stop practicing law and start a new career -- as a mediator. Kate's understanding of people, knowledge of the legal system and wry sense of humor make her a natural fit for resolving disputes. But not so much with disputes in her own life. Kate's resourceful assistant, Leonardo, helps her focus on work and avoid problems in her personal life, such as with her soon-to-be-ex-husband, Justin. But personal challenges and the unconventional cases on her docket will test her newly minted mediation skills.
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Critics Consensus

Fairly Legal is fairly adequate -- featuring a peppy star in Sarah Shahi and a likable ensemble, but lacking the pungent wit or inventiveness to elevate it above an easygoing procedural.

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John Stanley San Francisco Chronicle 06/16/2020
Kate's bamboozling of others grows a little wearisome after the first four episodes, and the show could have used some fresh twists. Nevertheless, "Fairly Legal" is above just-fair and enjoyable viewing for its sharp characterizations. Go to Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News 01/20/2011
It doesn't need much more than Sarah Shahi, who becomes the center of pretty much every scene. Go to Full Review Emily St. James AV Club 01/20/2011
C
In short, there's plenty of room here to grow and a cast that could be fun with the right material. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 06/16/2020
It's a better show for what it's trying to say than for what it actually does, but it's a pleasantly diverting hour of programming all the same. Go to Full Review Christine Orlando TV Fanatic 06/16/2020
4.2/5
There are few shows that hook me on the pilot episode, but Fairly Legal may be one of them. For me, the trick is to combine great characters with an interesting premise that will make me want to come back for more. I think Fairly Legal has done that. Go to Full Review Kari Croop Common Sense Media 06/16/2020
4/5
With spunky mediator Kate Reed, the USA network has added another winner to its growing roster of great characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Sarah Shahi

Kate Reed

Baron Vaughn

Leonardo Prince

Virginia Williams

Lauren Reed

Michael Trucco

Justin Patrick

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 20, 2011 Pilot After her father's death, a mediator must work with her stepmother to save his firm. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 27, 2011 Priceless Kate mediates when a wrongfully convicted man wants compensation. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 3, 2011 Benched Kate is assigned to mediate between a high school football coach and angry parents. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 10, 2011 Bo Me Once A cooking show star has a dispute with the company releasing his barbecue sauce. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 17, 2011 The Two Richards A man who was hit by a truck has a conflict with the insurance company. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 24, 2011 Believers An inventor threatens suicide when his employer threatens his dismissal. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 3, 2011 Coming Home A simple financial matter escalates into identity theft and an immigration issue. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 10, 2011 UltraVinyl A lead singer wants to sell his former band's one-hit-wonder to a commercial. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 17, 2011 My Best Friend's Prenup Kate's best friend comes to Reed & Reed for a prenuptial agreement. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 24, 2011 Bridges In a hectic day, Kate prevents an international incident, mediates between brothers and gets thrown in jail. Details

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Season Info

Network
USA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 20, 2011
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