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Fairly Legal

  • TV Series
  • 2011–2012
  • TV-PG
  • 41m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Sarah Shahi in Fairly Legal (2011)
Fairly Legal: Who Needs 'Em?
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Legal DramaComedyDrama

A woman, who quit being an attorney at her father's law firm to become a mediator, copes after her father's death.A woman, who quit being an attorney at her father's law firm to become a mediator, copes after her father's death.A woman, who quit being an attorney at her father's law firm to become a mediator, copes after her father's death.

  • Creator
    • Michael Sardo
  • Stars
    • Sarah Shahi
    • Michael Trucco
    • Virginia Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    9.2K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,081
    19
    • Creator
      • Michael Sardo
    • Stars
      • Sarah Shahi
      • Michael Trucco
      • Virginia Williams
    • 45User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Fairly Legal: Who Needs 'Em?
    Trailer 0:32
    Fairly Legal: Who Needs 'Em?
    Fairly Legal and Royal Pains: Kate Reed Is Dr. Hank Approved
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    Fairly Legal and Royal Pains: Kate Reed Is Dr. Hank Approved
    Fairly Legal: Season 1 (Bridges Promo)
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    Fairly Legal: Season 1 (Bridges Clip 2)
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    Fairly Legal: Season 1 (Bridges Clip 2)

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    Sarah Shahi
    Sarah Shahi
    • Kate Reed
    • 2011–2012
    Michael Trucco
    Michael Trucco
    • Justin Patrick
    • 2011–2012
    Virginia Williams
    Virginia Williams
    • Lauren Reed
    • 2011–2012
    Baron Vaughn
    Baron Vaughn
    • Leonardo Prince
    • 2011–2012
    Ryan Johnson
    Ryan Johnson
    • Ben Grogan
    • 2012
    Esai Morales
    Esai Morales
    • D.A. Aaron Davidson
    • 2011–2012
    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Judge David Nicastro
    • 2011–2012
    Richard Dean Anderson
    Richard Dean Anderson
    • David Smith
    • 2011
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Spencer Reed
    • 2011
    Tim Fellingham
    Tim Fellingham
    • Andrew
    • 2011
    Devon Weigel
    Devon Weigel
    • Kim
    • 2011
    Lloyd Owen
    Lloyd Owen
    • Robin Archer
    • 2012
    Belita Moreno
    Belita Moreno
    • Betty
    • 2011
    Raugi Yu
    Raugi Yu
    • Ben #1
    • 2011
    Conrad Whitaker
    Conrad Whitaker
    • Ben #2
    • 2011
    Elizabeth Weinstein
    Elizabeth Weinstein
    • Cute Assistant…
    • 2011–2012
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Ian Saunders
    • 2012
    Richard Keats
    Richard Keats
    • Judge Becker
    • 2012
    • Creator
      • Michael Sardo
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    User reviews45

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    8perkypops

    Bright feisty lead shows promise

    This series has lots of energy mostly via its lead Kate (Sarah Shahi) and Leonardo (Baron Vaughn) as a "fairly legal" mediation team. The concept and the character backgrounds is made interesting in the first episode with plenty of room for development.

    I do like the "affectionate" exchanges between Kate and her former legal "professionals" personified in Kate's brazen disregard for protocol. Kate's character is immediately given speed and license to turn human disputes around whichever which way she can. If the rest of the series lives up to episode one then it'll have my attention.

    My one reservation is the apparent lack of chemistry between Kate and co-star Justin (Michael Trucco) which is apparent through the kind of characters they play as well as an on screen indifference.

    Still promising though.
    9ian-864

    Great new show

    A legal drama that's not a legal drama? Kate Reed is an ex-lawyer who's now a "mediator" - a kind of referee for disputes out of court (as she demonstrates in an amusing scene in the pilot where she mediates between an armed robber and a coffee shop owner).

    The show is well cast and filmed with real quality and an eye for both visual appeal and new techniques (watch out for the "un-steady cam) that makes a refreshing change - and of course it always helps if your main character is a 4 alarm fire.

    Shows real promise and you'll want to know more about the characters. Let's hope they run with it.
    9fourtwentytax

    Refresh Justice

    Finally a show that is new, fresh and more unpredictable than anything on TV. Our legal system is not about truth or even justice it is all about the law and which lawyers best spin it to their advantage. This show produces fair and just settlements that benefit all and at the least cost, not the pompous arrogant people TV portrays lawyers to be. (I know one show says that attorneys MAKE the laws.) I know there are times it gets to be a little sappy but I am tired of shows with all the blood, guts and bodies. It even gives sappiness a fresh spin. The characters have real personality, but that is USA network's motto. To top this all off Sarah Shahi is super-hot. I hope this show runs for many seasons and not just 10 episodes so far......
    10carole82

    Fairly Legal is one of the best new shows this season!!

    I really enjoy this show because it's fresh and witty! Every Thursday I look forward to watching it and laugh at the no-nonsense approach that Kate displays with some of her clients. Mediaition is brought to a new level as she doesn't intimidate but steers people in a logical approach. One of my favorite lines was her pointing out that these two guys were possibly going to get beat-up or killed even "over what?? a cup of coffee??" I like her personality and because it's really new and fresh I feel that the writers are even looking for a way to show people some alternatives to murder and mayhem. Kate's assistant Leo is sharp as a tack and hilarious! Justin is just plain adorable and everything gels!! Keep up the good work! You have a fan in me!! I can only say I hope you all see a very long run with this one!
    7Shopaholic35

    A fun colourful legal drama.

    This show had all the makings of a great show but unfortunately it never gained enough of an audience. The characters are interesting enough but nothing revolutionary. They are comical though and the cast do a really good job at portraying their respective roles. Kate Reed is particularly entertaining.

    I personally found season one to be better than season two. Season two seems a little less "sparkly" but it still feels engaging.

    The show may not have aired for many seasons but it's a solid comedy drama with plenty of heart and interesting legal story lines. Give it a go and you won't regret it.

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    • Trivia
      The theme song, "The Yellow Brick Road Song", is performed by spoken word poet and musician Iyeoka Okoawo. Co-written by producer David Franz, it is the lead single from her album Say Yes.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Conan: The Title the Announcer Didn't Read Right (2011)

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Facing Kate
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Steve Stark Productions
      • Garfield St. Productions
      • Universal Cable Productions
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    • Runtime
      41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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