Franklin & Bash Legal Comedy Leaving Netflix in March

Subscribers have until March 1, 2026 to binge the 4-season, 40-episode series before it departs the platform.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Netflix subscribers will soon lose access to the legal comedy series Franklin & Bash, which ran for four seasons from 2011 to 2014. The show, which follows the misadventures of two unconventional lawyers, will be leaving the platform on March 1, 2026. While the series received mixed reviews from critics, it developed a loyal cult following and boasts an impressive 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Why it matters

Franklin & Bash's departure from Netflix comes as the streaming service's legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer continues to dominate the charts. For viewers looking for a lighter alternative to the intense courtroom battles of The Lincoln Lawyer, Franklin & Bash provided a more humorous take on the legal profession. The show's exit will leave a void for those seeking a breezy, character-driven legal series on Netflix.

The details

Starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer, Franklin & Bash followed the exploits of two unconventional lawyers who are recruited to join a prestigious law firm in Los Angeles. The series was created by Kevin Falls and Bill Chais and ran for four seasons, totaling 40 episodes.

  • Franklin & Bash premiered on TNT in 2011 and ran until 2014.
  • The series will be leaving Netflix on March 1, 2026.

The players

Franklin & Bash

A legal comedy series that ran for four seasons from 2011 to 2014, following the misadventures of two unconventional lawyers.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

An American actor who starred as Peter Bash in Franklin & Bash.

Breckin Meyer

An American actor, writer, producer, and comedian who starred as Jared Franklin in Franklin & Bash.

Kevin Falls

The creator of Franklin & Bash.

Bill Chais

The co-creator of Franklin & Bash.

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The takeaway

The departure of Franklin & Bash from Netflix highlights the shifting landscape of legal dramas and comedies on the platform. While the intense courtroom battles of The Lincoln Lawyer continue to captivate audiences, the loss of the more lighthearted Franklin & Bash will leave a void for viewers seeking a balance of humor and legal proceedings.