Partners (2014 TV series)

Partners
Genre Sitcom
Created by
Starring
Theme music composer Jared Gutstadt
Opening theme "Mama Said She Didn't Raise No Fool" by Jingle Punks
Composer(s) Bennett Salvay
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Robert L. Boyett
  • Brian Sher
  • Kelsey Grammer
  • Martin Lawrence
  • Michael Green
  • Robert Horn
  • Sam Maydew
  • Stella Bulochnikov
Camera setup Multiple-camera
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s)
Distributor Debmar-Mercury
Release
Original network FX
Picture format 720p (16:9 HDTV)
Original release August 4 (2014-08-04) – September 1, 2014 (2014-09-01)

Partners is an American sitcom starring Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence on FX. The show is set as Chicago lawyers from vastly different backgrounds who develop a partnership after they unexpectedly meet in court on the worst day of their lives.[1][2]

FX ordered 10 episodes of the sitcom and, if the series had done well over its first 10-episode run, the network would have ordered an additional 90 episodes.[2] The sitcom premiered on August 4, 2014.

Cast

Production

It was announced that the series would be filmed in Los Angeles.[4] The original working titles were The Partnership and Braddock & Jackson.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProduction
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"They Come Together"Kelsey GrammerRobert L. Boyett & Robert HornAugust 4, 2014 (2014-08-04)10031.12[5]
2"Let's Have a Simple Gwedding"Joe RegalbutoRobert HornAugust 4, 2014 (2014-08-04)10061.01[6]
3"Another Man's Wingtips"Joe RegalbutoBob Keyes & Doug KeyesAugust 11, 2014 (2014-08-11)10070.862[7]
4"Who's Your Mama?"Steve ZuckermanJeanette Collins & Mimi FriedmanAugust 11, 2014 (2014-08-11)10040.669[8]
5"Jurist Prudence"Steve ZuckermanWarren HutchersonAugust 18, 2014 (2014-08-18)10050.446[9]
6"Paralegal Activity"Rich CorrellDavid LoveAugust 18, 2014 (2014-08-18)10020.384[9]
7"The Curious Case of Benjamin Butt-Ugly"Rich CorrellAllan RiceAugust 25, 2014 (2014-08-25)10010.648[10]
8"The Law School Reunion"Kelsey GrammerDavid ArnoldAugust 25, 2014 (2014-08-25)10100.555[10]
9"Doug Day Afternoon"Rich CorrellLarry Mintz & Bob GriffardSeptember 1, 2014 (2014-09-01)10080.779[11]
10"How to Get a Head in Advertising"Rich CorrellLes FiresteinSeptember 1, 2014 (2014-09-01)10090.749[11]

References

  1. Goldberg, Lesley (December 16, 2013). "Telma Hopkins Set as Martin Lawrence's Mother in FX Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (June 19, 2013). "FX Picks Up 10/90 Kelsey Grammer-Martin Lawrence Comedy From Debmar-Mercury". Deadline. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  3. Gioia, Michael (January 7, 2014). "Rory O'Malley, Kelsey and Martin Lawrence Will Star in FX Comedy Series "Braddock & Jackson"". Playbill. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  4. Gomez, Luis (February 6, 2014). "Chicago-based FX comedy starring Kelsey Grammer, Martin Lawrence to film in...LA". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  5. Bibel, Sara (August 5, 2014). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'WWE Raw' Wins Night, 'Street Outlaws', 'Hit The Floor', 'Major Crimes', 'Teen Wolf' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  6. Kissell, Rick (August 5, 2014). "FX's Kelsey Grammer-Martin Lawrence Comedy 'Partners' Opens to OK Ratings". Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  7. Kondolojy, Amanda (August 12, 2014). "Monday Cable Ratings: 'Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta' Tops Night + 'Jaws Strikes Back', 'Monster Hammerhead' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  8. Pucci, Douglas (August 13, 2014). "Monday cable finals (Live plus Same Day): 8/11/14". TV Media Insights. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  9. 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch (August 19, 2014). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Monday Cable Originals - 8/18/14". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  10. 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch (August 26, 2014). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Monday Cable Originals: 8.25.2014". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  11. 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch (September 3, 2014). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Monday Cable Originals: 9.1.2014". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
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