'Common Law' searching for May 11 debut

USA Network has set May 11 since the launch date for newcomer dramedy series "Common Law." Skein, from CBS Television Art galleries and Junction Entertainment, focuses on two cops that are forced into couples therapy to be able to save their professional partnership. "Common Law," searching for 12 episodes and presently shooting in New Orleans, will air at 10 p.m. Fridays, a evening the cabler effectively first demonstrated "Monk," "Psych" and "White-colored Collar." USA Network is organizing the Sarah Shahi-starrer "Fairly Legal" at 9 p.m. Fridays and may use that they like an online insurance lead-looking for the "Common Law" premiere. Just like the broadcast world, Fridays can be tough for cablers to focus on their wares but USA Network bucked the recognition last season when hit series "White-colored Collar" broadcast its first season there. "Common Law" was scheduled to debut Jan. 26, nevertheless the show was gone after summer season -- a regular strong season for USA Network -- after receiving high praise from focus groups. Michael Ealy, Warren Cole, Jack McGee and Sonya Walger star in "Common Law," that's professional produced by pilot director Jon Turtletaub, co-designers Cormac Wibberley and Marianne Wibberley, and Craig Sweeny. In other casting news, Erection dysfunction Begley Junior. will guest star in some approaching episodes. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com