Partners (2014): Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

FX | Season Premiere Date: August 4, 2014

Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Martin Lawrence, Telma Hopkins

Summary: A court order brings high profile attorney Allen Braddock (Kelsey Grammer) in contact with Marcus Jackson (Martin Lawrence), a recently divorced lawyer who works mainly pro-bono cases.

Creator: Robert L. Boyett and Robert Horn and Bob Boyett

Genre(s): Comedy, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. How to Get a Head in Advertising
Air Date: September 1, 2014
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S1:E9. Doug Day Afternoon
Air Date: September 1, 2014
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S1:E8. The Law School Reunion
Air Date: August 25, 2014

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Jeff Korbelik

Aug 4, 2014

The joy here is watching Grammer and Lawrence trade barbs (and there are a bunch of them). Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Aug 1, 2014

Partners has its share of clunkers, but Lawrence and Grammer retain their comedic timing while also pairing up nicely. Read full review

David Hinckley

Aug 4, 2014

While Jackson will feel some genuine hesitation and wariness about Grammer's pit-bull personality, it doesn’t feel yet like the chemistry between the actors has fully developed. Read full review

David Wiegand

Aug 1, 2014

There is great chemistry between old pros Lawrence and Grammer, even if the scripts are spotty and feel about 20 years old, same-sex marriage references notwithstanding. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Aug 4, 2014

It's funny at times, as it would almost have to be. But it's more often vexing, like an out-of-tune guitar. Read full review

Rob Owen

Aug 1, 2014

Partners is your basic odd couple comedy with Mr. Grammer attacking his part with his trademark zeal and Mr. Lawrence wandering through the motions in somnambulant fashion. It’s a stark energy contrast but a secondary problem for Partners, which mostly stumbles on predictable plotting that flows from pedestrian writing. Read full review

Verne Gay

Aug 4, 2014

Get past the genuine awfulness of this--and it is awful--and a strange melancholy begins to settle in. Read full review

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Rasheta1

Aug 23, 2014

I love love love Partners.Although I have to b honest the first episode almost put me to sleep, but after the second show it finally picked up.I loved seeing Kelsey Grammer twirk and Martin Lawrence is hilarious as usual. That show brings back true comedy to tv , so now I cant get enough ofI love love love Partners.Although I have to b honest the first episode almost put me to sleep, but after the second show it finally picked up.I loved seeing Kelsey Grammer twirk and Martin Lawrence is hilarious as usual. That show brings back true comedy to tv , so now I cant get enough of it. I've been watching reruns like crazy.I cant wait for episode 7 Partners is my new favorite comedy.… Expand

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TheQuietGamer

Aug 6, 2014

But despite the fact that so far it could be both funnier and just all round better, the premiere was much more watchable than I was expecting. The banter between Lawrence and Grammer, while not particularly funny, is strangely entertaining. With the recent sitcoms to come from FX havingBut despite the fact that so far it could be both funnier and just all round better, the premiere was much more watchable than I was expecting. The banter between Lawrence and Grammer, while not particularly funny, is strangely entertaining. With the recent sitcoms to come from FX having been painful to watch, "Partners" looks like one that could actually catch on. While it's far from hilarious the strong leads in Lawrence and Grammer make for a show that looks like it has potential. Whether or not it will reach that potential has yet to be seen, but if they tighten up the humor then I firmly believe that this can be one strong sitcom that will have a faithful following.… Expand

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bhachu74

Aug 6, 2014

I would have liked Kelsey Grammar as the smarmy lawyer or Martin Lawrence as an activist lawyer, but this show tries to mashup the two and it doesn't work. It is like peanut butter on pizza, each individually is fine but together they leave a bad taste. The timing is off between Lawrence andI would have liked Kelsey Grammar as the smarmy lawyer or Martin Lawrence as an activist lawyer, but this show tries to mashup the two and it doesn't work. It is like peanut butter on pizza, each individually is fine but together they leave a bad taste. The timing is off between Lawrence and Grammer so jokes don't work. The premise of the show is thin and seems forced. Both are strong leads so I am willing to see if the show improves.… Expand

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NotchFilter

Aug 6, 2014

I watched the first two shows, and that's most likely the only ones I'll watch. I've removed the show from the DVR's to do list.

Mr. Grammer and Mr. Lawrence seem to be reading dialogs instead of acting. I know both are capable of far better. So the question lingers --- what's theI watched the first two shows, and that's most likely the only ones I'll watch. I've removed the show from the DVR's to do list.

Mr. Grammer and Mr. Lawrence seem to be reading dialogs instead of acting. I know both are capable of far better. So the question lingers --- what's the problem here?

Are the main actors not engaged? Or is there nothing in the dialog to engage with?

The writing seems to be good to the occasional very good. The supporting actors are actresses are good to very good.

So the question continues to linger --- what's the problem here?

Maybe the interaction among the characters is just not there, or not right.

I wish I knew. Something is missing, and I cannot put my finger on it.

I was so looking forward to this show, and I was so disappointed.....… Expand

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BillJustBill

Aug 12, 2014

So they got it filmed and realized how unfunny it was, so they hired a guy with a machine and added a laugh track.
Producer 1: "It doesn't work."
Producer 2: "I know, but we had to do something." Producer 1: "How much do we have in it?" Producer 2: "Plenty, and there are contractualSo they got it filmed and realized how unfunny it was, so they hired a guy with a machine and added a laugh track.
Producer 1: "It doesn't work."
Producer 2: "I know, but we had to do something."
Producer 1: "How much do we have in it?"
Producer 2: "Plenty, and there are contractual obligations."
Producer 1: "Ah, what the hell. Go with it, laugh track and all."
Producer 2: "I concur."… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 4, 2014
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  S1:E10. How to Get a Head in Advertising
  Air Date: September 1, 2014
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  S1:E9. Doug Day Afternoon
  Air Date: September 1, 2014
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  S1:E8. The Law School Reunion
  Air Date: August 25, 2014
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  S1:E7. The Curious Case of Benjamin Butt-Ugly
  Air Date: August 25, 2014
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  S1:E6. Paralegal Activity
  Air Date: August 18, 2014
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  S1:E5. Jurist Prudence
  Air Date: August 18, 2014
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  S1:E4. Who's Your Mama?
  Air Date: August 11, 2014
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  S1:E3. Another Man's Wingtips
  Air Date: August 11, 2014
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  S1:E2. Let's Have a Simple Gwedding
  Air Date: August 4, 2014
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  S1:E1. They Come Together
  Air Date: August 4, 2014