Ep 1. Pilot

Franklin & Bash is a legal comedy-drama television series that premiered on TNT on June 1, 2011, and ran for four seasons. The show follows the story of two young, unconventional lawyers, Jared Franklin (Breckin Meyer) and Peter Bash (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), who are recruited by a big law firm run by Stanton Infeld (Malcolm McDowell) to bring in clients. The show revolves around the duo's adventurous tactics and approaches to winning cases, which often clash with traditional courtroom etiquette and the conservative mindset of their colleagues.

In the first episode of season 1, titled "Pilot," the story opens with Franklin and Bash, two streetwise lawyers who have just won a high-stakes case defending a stripper. They celebrate their victory at a local bar, where they meet Damien Karp (Reed Diamond), a senior lawyer from a prestigious law firm who invites them for a job interview at his firm.

Initially hesitant, Franklin and Bash eventually accept the offer and join the Karp & Associates law firm, a conservative yet respected company. However, their unconventional style of lawyering immediately clashes with the strict corporate culture of the firm, which puts them at odds with senior associates, including Karp's nephew - who is less than thrilled about their unorthodox tactics.

Despite initial resistance, the duo is quickly put to work on their first case, defending a man accused of stealing software from a major client. Franklin and Bash decide to employ their own, unconventional tactics during the trial, including using a model to simulate the crime scene and getting the defendant drunk.

The approach initially falls flat on the prosecutor, but eventually wins over the jury, leading to a not guilty verdict in the highly publicized case. Franklin and Bash's unconventional methods and their win in the case pushed them into the limelight, making them the talk of the town.

Meanwhile, Infeld, the eccentric and reclusive founder of Infeld Daniels, an independent boutique firm, is introduced. Infeld sees promise in Franklin and Bash, and wants to recruit them for his own firm. Franklin and Bash are initially hesitant, but ultimately see the advantages of working with Infeld Daniels.

In conclusion, the first episode of Franklin & Bash season 1 sets the stage for the upcoming episodes. The show establishes the duo's unconventional approach to law and their ability to win big cases, while also showing the challenges they face in a conservative legal environment. The episode sets up the characters, introduces the conflict, and promises a unique blend of comedy and drama for the rest of the series.