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Season 1 – Partners

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Joe is a successful architect, and no one could accuse him of being overly emotional. Proving that opposites do attract, Louis, his gay best friend and business partner, lets his heart rule, especially when it comes to his boyfriend, Wyatt, a nurse who Louis claims is just one good promotion away from being a doctor. But now Joe has found love in the shape of beautiful Ali, his jewelry-designer fiancee, and Joe's relationship with Louis is being put to the test. Only time will tell if -- with both men in relationships -- they will still have time to be bros.
Partners — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The leads are likeable, but Partners is a so-so sitcom with underdeveloped characters and a shortage of quality laughs.

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Robert Bianco USA Today 09/24/2012
Partners may be many things, "funny" isn't one of them. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix 09/24/2012
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There's potentially a funny comedy to be made here. But it would need to be a much, much darker show that's aware of how toxic Louis is on the people around him. Go to Full Review Emily St. James AV Club 09/24/2012
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If Partners has such a good shot at success, then, it's just a pity that it has to be one of the worst comedies of the fall. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media 02/20/2020
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Partners throws so many 'big moments' into its pilot, it forgets to tell jokes and develop characters. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 07/03/2018
This horrendous character makes Partners less a comedy than an uncomfortable portrait of a hopeless narcissist destroying the lives of those around him. Go to Full Review Jenna Mullins E! Online 10/11/2013
A mundane premise at best, but what makes Partners special is the group dynamic and the chemistry between the two male characters, one straight and one gay. Plus, Michael Urie is back on TV and it's marvelous. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/27/2020 It was hilarious. Shocked at the critics reviews. I usually agree with them. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Urie

Louis

David Krumholtz

Joe

Sophia Bush

Ali

Brandon Routh

Wyatt

Tracy Vilar

Guest Star

Randy Sklar

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2012 Pilot As Joe considers proposing to his girlfriend Ali, his friend's well-intentioned actions may pose a threat. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2012 Chicken and Stuffing When Louis learns that Joe and Ali haven't been romantic lately, he decides to interfere. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 2012 The Jeter Exception When Joe tells Louis about photos he found of Ali with Derek Jeter, Ali questions his ability to keep anything from his friend. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 2012 The Key Ali finds out Louis has a key to Joe's apartment, while she does not. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 5, 2012 2 Broke Guys Financial problems force Joe and Louis to ask for their old jobs back; Joe questions the innocence of a kiss between Ali and Wyatt. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 12, 2012 Temporary Insanity When Ro-Ro goes on vacation, Louis asks Wyatt to fill in as their assistant at the office. Details Episode 7 Airs undefined Pretty Funny Joe isn't sure how he and Ali should socialize when he doesn't fit in with Ali's friends and she isn't compatible with Louis' pals. Details Episode 8 Airs undefined My Best Friend's Wedding Ring When Louis offers his grandmother's ring to Joe so he can propose to Ali, Wyatt is hurt. Details Episode 9 Airs undefined Troubled Water Joe and Louis are contacted about a job for a music industry big shot. Details Episode 10 Airs undefined Straight Man's Best Friend Joe tries to hide his straight friend from Louis. Details Episode 11 Airs undefined The Archies Joe and Louis wait to see if they've been nominated for an award. Details Episode 12 Airs undefined Two Nines and a Pair of Queens Joe and Louis argue about their appearances; Ali films a commercial for her store; Wyatt takes issue with his new driver's license. Details Episode 13 Airs undefined Sperm und Drang When Ali has a pregnancy scare, Louis decides he also wants a baby; Joe and Louis' relationship is put to the test. Details

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Partners — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
James Burrows
Executive Producer
David Kohan, Max Mutchnick
Screenwriter
Ilana Wernick, Lester Lewis, David Kohan, John Riggi, Jeff Astrof, Max Mutchnick
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2012