Home > Fairly Legal > Season 2 « TV Series Page Fairly Legal: Season 2 (2012) SEASON: Season 2 Season 1 Season 2 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 50% Average Rating: 6.53/10 Season Reviews: 6 Fresh: 3 Rotten: 3 Critics Consensus: Fairly Legal is fast and engaging, the sort of light entertainment the USA Network excels at. 50% Average Rating: 5.5/10 Season Reviews: 2 Fresh: 1 Rotten: 1 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: Fairly Legal is fast and engaging, the sort of light entertainment the USA Network excels at. AUDIENCE SCORE 50% liked it Average Rating: 4/5 User Ratings: 3 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Satisfaction Air date: Mar 16, 2012 In the Season 2 premiere, Kate returns to work and mediates a case between a corporation and a former employee, who claims he was exposed to harmful chemicals on the job. Meanwhile, Kate clashes with a trial lawyer. More 2 Start Me Up Air date: Mar 23, 2012 Kate takes a case in which the FBI and a hospital are at odds over a liver transplant. The negotiations become more complicated, however, when Kate discovers a patient on the donor list was bumped in order to accommodate the FBI. More 3 Bait & Switch Air date: Mar 30, 2012 Kate mediates a dispute, assigned to her by Judge Nicastro, between a fishing-boat captain and an injured deckhand. Elsewhere, Nicastro encourages Lauren to date. More 4 Shine a Light Air date: Apr 6, 2012 A case to determine an aeronautics worker's severance package leads Kate to uncover the real circumstances surrounding the man's dismissal. Elsewhere, Lauren clashes with Ben over his handling of a settlement offer. More 5 Gimme Shelter Air date: Apr 13, 2012 Kate tries to help a bankrupt client who's dealing with a drug-dealer tenant. The case catches Ben's attention when he learns the dealer's lawyer is his rival, Travis. More 6 What They Seem Air date: Apr 20, 2012 Justin is accused of police brutality by a man who's represented by Ben. Elsewhere, Lauren faces a possible ethics violation. More 7 Teenage Wasteland Air date: Apr 27, 2012 Kate and Lauren butt heads when Kate mediates a dispute between her former school and an expelled student. The case takes a turn when charges of sexual harassment surface. Elsewhere, Ben and Justin are at odds over a plea bargain for a performance artist. More 8 Ripple of Hope Air date: May 4, 2012 Kate and Ben team up for a prison mediation and have difficulty avoiding their feelings for each other. Elsewhere, Lauren takes on a copyright case on Leo's behalf. More 9 Kiss Me, Kate Air date: May 11, 2012 Kate and Ben help Nicastro navigate a dispute with a transit-workers union. Elsewhere, after buying a painting for the firm, Lauren goes to bat for artists' rights in a surprising manner. More 10 Shattered Air date: May 18, 2012 Kate and Ben face off with Justin and DA Davidson during a negligence-complaint case. Elsewhere, Lauren starts the process for a client to buy an airline. More Show More Episodes Fairly Legal: Season 2 Photos View All Photos (66) Tv Season Info Season two follows a former lawyer, Kate (Sarah Shahi), who works as a mediator to help solve others' problems while also attempting to tackle her own at the same time. Highlights include: a liver transplant puts a hospital and the FBI at odds with each other, and Kate tries to assist a bankrupt client. Genre: Network: USA Premiere Date: Mar 16, 2012 Creator: Michael Sardo Exec. Producers: Michael Sardo, Steve Stark Cast Sarah Shahi as Kate Reed Michael Trucco as Justin Patrick Baron Vaughn as Leonardo Prince Virginia Williams as Lauren Reed Ryan Johnson as Ben Grogan Esai Morales as Aaron Davidson Gerald McRaney as Judge Nicastro Lloyd Owen Mark Margolis RonReaco Lee as Travis Cleighton Chris Shields Barry Shabaka Henley as Agent Donovan Kevin Weisman Laura Regan as Olivia Agnes Bruckner Jonna Walsh Laci Mailey as Ashley Woods Meat Loaf as Charlie DeKay Betsy Brandt as Natalie Roberts Bruce Dawson Tom Amandes Josefina Scaglione Michael Hogan as George Algers Tahmoh Penikett Mark Moses as Robert Mahoney Katie Walder as Beth Shepperd Zak Santiago as Rick Nunez David Barrera Connor Trinneer Wendy Crewson Rick Peters Brian Goodman Eric Keenleyside Chris Gilbert Lindy Booth Kelly Hu Ted Atherton Larisa Oleynik Melinda McGraw as Judge Conners Khary Payton James Martinez as Emilio Cedeno Alanna Ubach Rebecca Staab Jonathan Keltz as Jacob Mathews Andrew Airlie Bryce Hodgson Show More Cast Episodes 1 Satisfaction Air date: Mar 16, 2012 In the Season 2 premiere, Kate returns to work and mediates a case between a corporation and a former employee, who claims he was exposed to harmful chemicals on the job. Meanwhile, Kate clashes with a trial lawyer. More 2 Start Me Up Air date: Mar 23, 2012 Kate takes a case in which the FBI and a hospital are at odds over a liver transplant. The negotiations become more complicated, however, when Kate discovers a patient on the donor list was bumped in order to accommodate the FBI. More 3 Bait & Switch Air date: Mar 30, 2012 Kate mediates a dispute, assigned to her by Judge Nicastro, between a fishing-boat captain and an injured deckhand. Elsewhere, Nicastro encourages Lauren to date. More 4 Shine a Light Air date: Apr 6, 2012 A case to determine an aeronautics worker's severance package leads Kate to uncover the real circumstances surrounding the man's dismissal. Elsewhere, Lauren clashes with Ben over his handling of a settlement offer. More 5 Gimme Shelter Air date: Apr 13, 2012 Kate tries to help a bankrupt client who's dealing with a drug-dealer tenant. The case catches Ben's attention when he learns the dealer's lawyer is his rival, Travis. More 6 What They Seem Air date: Apr 20, 2012 Justin is accused of police brutality by a man who's represented by Ben. Elsewhere, Lauren faces a possible ethics violation. More 7 Teenage Wasteland Air date: Apr 27, 2012 Kate and Lauren butt heads when Kate mediates a dispute between her former school and an expelled student. The case takes a turn when charges of sexual harassment surface. Elsewhere, Ben and Justin are at odds over a plea bargain for a performance artist. More 8 Ripple of Hope Air date: May 4, 2012 Kate and Ben team up for a prison mediation and have difficulty avoiding their feelings for each other. Elsewhere, Lauren takes on a copyright case on Leo's behalf. More 9 Kiss Me, Kate Air date: May 11, 2012 Kate and Ben help Nicastro navigate a dispute with a transit-workers union. Elsewhere, after buying a painting for the firm, Lauren goes to bat for artists' rights in a surprising manner. More 10 Shattered Air date: May 18, 2012 Kate and Ben face off with Justin and DA Davidson during a negligence-complaint case. Elsewhere, Lauren starts the process for a client to buy an airline. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Fairly Legal Season 2 All Critics (6) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (3) Good-natured, sometimes almost breezy USA hit. Mar 16, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic There is a gold mine of emotions and layers for the writers to explore with those characters and we look forward to seeing where it goes. Mar 16, 2012 | Full Review… Andrea Reiher Zap2it.com I can't say I loved this premiere but it certainly made me optomistic for the rest of the season. Mar 16, 2012 | Rating: 4.3/5 | Full Review… Christine Orlando TV Fanatic This is a case of a show just not working on both a structural and emotional level. Mar 16, 2012 | Full Review… Maureen Ryan Huffington Post The banter is forced and precious, and the premise of the show remains rather fuzzy. Mar 16, 2012 | Full Review… Matt Roush TV Guide It's only, well, fair Mar 16, 2012 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (6) Audience Reviews for Fairly Legal: Season 2 There are no featured audience reviews yet. Click the link below to see what others say about Fairly Legal: Season 2! View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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