8.2/10103 votesLoading...#1 - Good Lovin'
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/26/2013
When Peter’s mother is arrested on prostitution charges it’s up to the boys to prove her methods are purely therapeutic. But when Jared’s sexually demanding fling with the opposing DA renders him exhausted and useless, Peter must single handedly confront his mother on the stand and distill her true motive. Meanwhile, Damien attempts to woo a judge with hopes to gain endorsement for his bench after he retires.
Director: David Grossman
Writer: Jay Shore, Bill Chais
8.1/10108 votesLoading...#2 - Dead and Alive
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2013
The gang moves into Infeld’s beach house and Peter is quick to pursue their beautiful neighbor Charlie. Jared and Peter must prove a veteran is alive after a clerical error wrongfully pronounced him deceased and he is poised to lose his house. Karp is increasingly concerned about Infeld’s erratic behavior, which comes to a head when he befriends a Ukrainian drive-through worker and plans to marry her for a visa extension so she can pursue the American dream.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10118 votesLoading...#3 - 6:50 to SLC
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/14/2012
When Jared's father, Leonard Franklin attempts to buy the firm from Stanton Infeld, Peter and Jared fight to save it. Peter also comes to the rescue of an old high school friend who is running for governor and wants to drop out of the race due to a scandal.
Director: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Writer: N/A
8.0/10122 votesLoading...#4 - Coffee and Cream
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/19/2013
After legal heavyweight Rachel King humiliates Franklin & Bash on national television, Stanton hires her to help run the firm. Peter and Jared represent a famous magician after a bracelet vanishes and never reappears. Damien intentionally re-releases an embarrassing viral video with hopes to expedite his judicial appointment. Pindar finds a termite in his bed and has the house tented, but staying on the outside proves too difficult and results in the Man Cave’s destruction.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1084 votesLoading...#5 - Gone in a Flash
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/14/2013
A subpoena of Pindar’s computer unearths evidence that he may have been responsible for the destruction of the Man Cave. An insurance fraud investigation is spearheaded which ultimately implicates the entire F&B gang. Karp finally gets his shot before a judicial selection committee but quickly finds they know way too much about his past, and Peter and Charlie plan one last "montage" before she leaves for San Francisco and their summer of love comes to an end. Infeld is finally able to make peace with his old foe.
Director: Mike Listo
Writer: Kevin Falls
7.9/10118 votesLoading...#6 - Waiting on a Friend
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/31/2012
Peter and Jared must clear their name when a former client is arrested for skipping trial, only to accuse her two lawyers of paying her to disappear. This promotes an internal, misconduct, investigation at Infeld-Daniels against the pair that could cost them their job. Jared meets an unexpected love interest when some New York associates show up in LA to investigate the claims. In this episode we also see how the dynamic legal duo of Franklin and Bash came to be.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1097 votesLoading...#7 - By the Numbers
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2013
Peter and Jared represent a brilliant actuary who buys a dying woman’s life insurance policy for pennies on the dollar and then is accused of her murder. Damien and Infeld work with a Venice Beach beekeeper, and Peter makes headway with Charlie, but is surprised to learn she has a daughter.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Jamie Pachino
7.8/10162 votesLoading...#8 - Strange Brew
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2012
In the Season 2 opener, Peter and Jared seek a promotion by trying to sign a beverage-company bigwig as a client. Elsewhere, Peter is attracted to a sightly lady police officer.
Director: Jason Ensler
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1083 votesLoading...
#9 - Captain Johnny
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/3/2013
A wager is made between Rachel and the boys as to whose case will garner better PR for the firm -- Jared and Peter’s defense of a fisherman in which they invoke "Pirate Law" or Rachel’s case, a wrongful termination involving a self-proclaimed psychic. Meanwhile, Peter and Jared acquire a "discarded" curbside sofa, which Pindar discovers is a certain celebrity. This renews a feud between the star and their landlord, Stanton.
Director: Richie Keen
Writer: Matt McGuinness, Nicki Renna
7.8/1082 votesLoading...#10 - Freck
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2013
Jared and Peter come to the aid of their friend Robbie who’s been charged with murdering his long-time practical joke adversary. The boys must cast aside their instincts as lawyers and channel their inner prankster to draw out the truth. Damien handles a case for Infeld’s foundation; a turf war for shelf space between a supermarket and a non-profit that employs rehabilitated criminals. Peter finally gets to meet Charlie’s daughter who takes a shine to Pindar.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Kevin Falls, Richard Hewett
7.8/1084 votesLoading...#11 - Shoot to Thrill
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/7/2013
Peter and Jared defend a bounty hunter who’s been charged with excessive use of force, resulting in an F&B-style courtroom demonstration that literally blows up in their face. Jared tries to cheer Peter up by bringing him along on a double date. Karp takes a Franklin and Bash approach to life after some good news, and Pindar’s stalking of their famous neighbor turns ugly when he crashes a drone onto his deck and finds Peter’s girlfriend Charlie in his company.
Director: David Paymer
Writer: Bill Chais
7.7/10151 votesLoading...#12 - Bachelor Party
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/2011
Following the events of his bachelor party, Janie's fiancée (guest star James Van Der Beek) finds himself seeking the legal counsel of Peter Bash to get out of a precarious legal snafu. Jared heads back to his high school alma mater for a case involving a teacher charged with sleeping with her underaged student.
Director: Jason Ensler
Writer: N/A
7.7/1079 votesLoading...#13 - Honor Thy Mother
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 9/24/2014
Jared wakes up in bed next to Peter's mother; Peter and Jared must work together to save their beloved diner; Pindar returns with news of his engagement.
Director: Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Writer: Kevin Falls, Breckin Meyer
7.7/1072 votesLoading...#14 - Spirits in the Material World
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 10/15/2014
Peter and Jared try to prove that a real estate giant knowingly deceived a retired couple.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Bill Chais, Patrick Sheehan
7.6/10120 votesLoading...#15 - For Those About to Rock
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2012
Jared is ordered to serve as a small claims court judge for an outstanding contempt of court citation. When he makes a regrettable ruling that disturbs the local rock-'n'-roll community, he once again finds himself in court with his father (Beau Bridges). The two go head-to-head on a case involving an iconic, rock and roll empressario (Peter Weller). Infeld defends his spiritual advisor and life coach who was recently exposed as a fraud.
Director: Allan Arkush
Writer: N/A
7.6/1075 votesLoading...#16 - Love Is the Drug
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 8/27/2014
The guys defend a taxi-service driver who's accused of stealing celebrity handbags. Meanwhile, Infeld punches a restaurateur, escalating a bitter rivalry between the two. Guest stars include Mike Tyson and John Michael Higgins.
Director: David Grossman
Writer: Bill Krebs
7.6/1070 votesLoading...#17 - Deep Throat
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 9/10/2014
Peter and Jared defend a high school newspaper reporter who has been accused of running a smear campaign against another student; Jared and Swattello must fill out forms detailing the nature of their relationship; Infeld sues a dry cleaner.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Alex Berger
7.6/1078 votesLoading...#18 - Dance the Night Away
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 9/17/2014
Peter's mother brings the boys the case of an injured stripper; Damien Karp rejoins the firm; Peter exchanges legal services for the title of Duke in lieu of pay.
Director: Bill Chais
Writer: Bill Chais
7.6/1069 votesLoading...#19 - Red or Black
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 10/22/2014
A mysterious invitation beckons Infeld to Las Vegas to confront his destiny.
Director: Richie Keen
Writer: Bill Chais, Bill Krebs
7.5/10144 votesLoading...#20 - Go Tell It On the Mountain
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/3/2011
When Stanton Infeld is charged with murder, he selects Franklin and Bash to lead the defense; Damien puts his career on the line to defend his uncle; Hanna represents a wrestler.
Director: Jason Ensler
Writer: N/A
7.5/10124 votesLoading...#21 - Jango and Rossi
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/2012
Peter and Jared run into the B-list version of themselves (Seth Green and Eric Mabius) while defending one of Infeld's ex-wives (Cybill Shephard), who has been accused of kidnapping a client's dog. Meanwhile, Karp is left to work with Pindar on a robbery case, but Pindar's quirks threaten to derail the partnership.
Director: Jason Ensler
Writer: Kevin Falls, Breckin Meyer
7.5/10116 votesLoading...#22 - L'affaire Du Coeur
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/3/2012
A high-profile judge (Don McManus) asks Peter and Jared to defend him after he is arrested for having an affair with a lawyer while presiding over her cases. Sexual tension builds between Peter and Janie (Claire Coffee). And Karp defends a college friend (Tuc Watkins) who needs to prove that he is gay in order to keep a championship softball trophy.
Director: Kevin Bray
Writer: N/A
7.5/10134 votesLoading...#23 - Voir Dire
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/10/2012
Peter and Jared work on a case in which a former chop-shop worker is charged with a premeditated attach. Later, they guys rumble with an all-powerful district attorney. Meanwhile, a pretty law student arrives for a summer program.
Director: John Landis
Writer: Kevin Falls
7.5/10117 votesLoading...#24 - Summer Girls
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/17/2012
The guys aid two female Navy sailors who are charged with assault. Hanna helps in the case, but she may have hidden motives in doing so. Meanwhile, Pindar mediates a dispute between virtual-business owners; and Karp tangles with a summer associate.
Director: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Writer: N/A
7.5/10113 votesLoading...#25 - Last Dance
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/24/2012
Peter and Jared help a widow retain the body of her esteemed late husband from being awkwardly immortalized as a dancer in a human body exhibit. When a stalker begins harassing Stanton Infeld, Karp thinks it may be an old client just released from prison and out for revenge. Hanna runs into an old college friend and sparks an old romance.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Franklin & Bash
Every episode of Franklin & Bash ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Franklin & Bash!
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Network:TNT
Best Episodes Summary
"Good Lovin'" is the best rated episode of "Franklin & Bash". It scored 8.2/10 based on 103 votes. Directed by David Grossman and written by Jay Shore, Bill Chais, it aired on 6/26/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dead and Alive".