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Common Law

1996Show1 season10 episodes

Comedy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

Common Law is an American television sitcom that premiered on ABC on September 28, 1996. The show stars Greg Giraldo as a Latino lawyer at a mostly white law firm.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Will Mackenzie, Robby Benson
Written by
Rob LaZebnik
Produced by
Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 28, 1996 · October 19, 1996 · Ended

First aired
September 28, 1996
Last aired
October 19, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

All Work vs. All Play, Amicable Exes, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Common Law worth watching?"

Questions about Common Law

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Common Law worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Common Law okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Common Law?

5 h

About 5 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1996.

Will Common Law make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Common Law?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Common Law use?

All Work vs. All PlayAmicable ExesAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherBig EaterBuddy Cop ShowBy-the-Book CopThe CasanovaThe Cobbler's Children Have No ShoesThe Complainer Is Always WrongGame of ChickenNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedPercussive Maintenanceand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including All Work vs. All Play, Amicable Exes, and Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other.