''Work with Me'' is an American

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television series starring

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and

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as two attorneys who are married and work together in

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. The series premiered September 29, 1999, on

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until October 20, 1999. Due to low ratings, the show was cancelled after four episodes.

Characters

* Jordan Better (

) * Julie Better (

) * Sebastian (

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) * Stacy ( Emily Rutherfurd) * A.J. (Bray Poor) * Murray Epstein (

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) * Cashman (

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) * Sullivan ( Harrison Young)

Reception

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of the ''

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'' stated that the series is "forgettable, nothing really to like or dislike about mundane marrieds Julie and Jordan Better in a debut that offers no compelling reason to tune in again".

Episodes

References

External links

* 1990s American sitcoms 1999 American television series debuts 1999 American television series endings Television series by CBS Studios Television series by Universal Television American English-language television shows Television shows set in New York City CBS sitcoms {{US-comedy-tv-prog-stub