About this season
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. The series was created by Rob LaZebnik, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Due to low ratings, the series was pulled from ABC's schedule after four episodes had aired.
Episodes (10)
1. Pilot
Aired 28 September 1996
The couple works on a career-making case, but John's more interested in bailing an old friend out of jail.
2. In the Matter of: John's Fifteen Minutes
Aired 5 October 1996
John's court victory makes a big impression with Nancy's parents as well as the media, but the glow wears off when he's misquoted in the press.
3. In the Matter of: Acceptance
Aired 12 October 1996
Nancy tries to win over John's family by offering to take a visiting relative sight-seeing, but loses the woman.
4. In the Matter of: Luis in Love
Aired 19 October 1996
Luis makes a bad impression on his date when John and Nancy set him up with a co-worker.