The Best Episodes of Common Law Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(161 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E15/11/2012

   Travis Marks and Wes Mitchell, two of L.A.P.D's finest within the Robbery-Homicide Division, have a sever year track record of being the best. However, their constant disagreements and bickering is having an impact on their work, leading their Captain to take a new approach by sending them to couples counselling with tough-as-nails therapist Dr. Emma Ryan to work through their issues and strengthen their partnership and bond.

   Director:Jon Turteltaub

   Writers:Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley

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   Director:Jon Turteltaub

   Writers:Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley
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   7.7/10(100 votes)

   #2 - Ride-Along

   S1:E25/18/2012

   Wes and Travis are forced to bring Dr. Ryan along for the ride as they investigate the death of a woman who fell from the balcony of her honeymoon suite.

   Director:Dermott Downs

   Writers:Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley

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   Director:Dermott Downs

   Writers:Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley
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   7.6/10(102 votes)

   #3 - Soul Mates

   S1:E36/1/2012

   When Wes and Travis delve into the world of online dating to solve the murder of a thirty year-old woman named Darby Jensen, Wes finds more than he bargains for when he discovers his ex-wife uses the dating site as well.

   Director:Aaron Lipstadt

   Writer:Pam Davis

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   Director:Aaron Lipstadt

   Writer:Pam Davis
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   7.6/10(96 votes)

   #4 - The Ex-Factor

   S1:E46/8/2012

   Travis' ex-partner causes tension between the guys when they receive a special assignment to stop a crime ring responsible for stealing high-end vehicles.

   Director:Mel Damski

   Writer:Matt Ward

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   Director:Mel Damski

   Writer:Matt Ward
5. 

   7.8/10(101 votes)

   #5 - The T Word

   S1:E56/15/2012

   The guys investigate a series of home invasions by a group of thieves and learn that Travis' foster brother could be their leader.

   Director:John Scott

   Writers:Tim Talbott, Douglas Petrie

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   Director:John Scott

   Writers:Tim Talbott, Douglas Petrie
6. 

   7.9/10(95 votes)

   #6 - Performance Anxiety

   S1:E66/22/2012

   The guys' work suffers when they feel pressured to reach an important milestone during the hunt for a pair of criminals emulating Bonnie and Clyde.

   Director:Larry Teng

   Writer:Craig Sweeny

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   Director:Larry Teng

   Writer:Craig Sweeny
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   8.1/10(98 votes)

   #7 - Role Play

   S1:E76/29/2012

   While investigating a murder, Wes and Travis are given an assignment by their counselor. In an effort to get them to learn more about each other, she wants them to view the world through the others' eyes by role playing.

   Director:Marc Roskin

   Writer:Jeff Lowell

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   Director:Marc Roskin

   Writer:Jeff Lowell
8. 

   8.2/10(89 votes)

   #8 - Joint Custody

   S1:E87/13/2012

   Wes and Travis investigate a cop's shooting and take care of the injured officer's police dog.

   Director:Stephen Surjik

   Writers:Craig Sweeny, Matt Ward

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   Director:Stephen Surjik

   Writers:Craig Sweeny, Matt Ward
9. 

   8.1/10(90 votes)

   #9 - Odd Couples

   S1:E97/20/2012

   Wes and Travis share quarters during a stakeout to monitor the moves of a crime novelist, who may have helped a criminal escape prison.

   Director:Michael Smith

   Writer:Jeff Lowell

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   Director:Michael Smith

   Writer:Jeff Lowell
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    7.7/10(79 votes)

    #10 - In Laws vs. Outlaws

    S1:E107/27/2012

    When their mentors are called in, Wes and Travis see each other differently.

    Director:Stephen Surjik

    Writer:Tim Talbott

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    Director:Stephen Surjik

    Writer:Tim Talbott
11. 

    7.8/10(76 votes)

    #11 - Hot for Teacher

    S1:E118/3/2012

    Wes confides in Travis about dreams he's had about Dr. Ryan, which turns out to be a mistake. Elsewhere, Dr. Ryan's fiancé may be withholding information about a body found at his construction site.

    Director:Seith Mann

    Writers:Craig Sweeny, John McNamara

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    Director:Seith Mann

    Writers:Craig Sweeny, John McNamara
12. 

    8.7/10(112 votes)

    #12 - GUN!

    S1:E128/10/2012

    After being kicked out of Dr. Ryan's group, Wes and Travis make a deal with their eccentric new therapist to get them out of counseling for good. But when a run-in with the members of the Special Investigations Section leads Travis to blow his top, the detectives realize that they don't just need to go back to therapy-they need Dr. Ryan. Chastened, the duo offers to tell Dr. Ryan the story of how they ended up in counseling in the first place if she'll take them back.

    Director:John Behring

    Writer:Craig Sweeny

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    Director:John Behring

    Writer:Craig Sweeny