Marriage of Inconvenience
New names, new jobs, new lives, new husbands...? Two total strangers entering a witness protection program must pretend to be happily married to hide their identities from the dangerous people who want them dead. Franklin is an even-tempered English professor who prides himself on his attention to detail in every area of his carefully structured life. Owen is a messy, street-smart dropout with anger issues, forced into a life of crime against his will. About the only thing Franklin and Owen have in common is that they're gay. Now, living together in a very small house as Mr. and Mr. Fulton, they find they have something else in common: they can't stand each other. But both men have complicated pasts, with some very bad people relentlessly hunting them down. With their lives on the line, Owen and Franklin are stuck with each other--for better or for worse.
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- Comedy, Drama
New names, new jobs, new lives, new husbands...? Two total strangers entering a witness protection program must pretend to be happily married to hide their identities from the dangerous people who want them dead. Franklin is an even-tempered English professor who prides himself on his attention to detail in every area of his carefully structured life. Owen is a messy, street-smart dropout with anger issues, forced into a life of crime against his will. About the only thing Franklin and Owen have in common is that they're gay. Now, living together in a very small house as Mr. and Mr. Fulton, they find they have something else in common: they can't stand each other. But both men have complicated pasts, with some very bad people relentlessly hunting them down. With their lives on the line, Owen and Franklin are stuck with each other--for better or for worse.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Wrong Answer
Thu, Apr 6, 2023 21 mins
Entering witness protection, tight-laced former college professor Franklin and rough-around-the-edges former drug dealer Owen are paired as "husbands," and the two opposites immediately clash. Diane, the federal marshal who is assigned to be their handler, reminds them that their lives depend on maintaining their cover. But that doesn't stop them from ending their first day together even worse than they started it, with a shouting match and a broken TV.
Episode 2
Crime Victim Tinder
Thu, Apr 6, 2023 21 mins
After a rocky start to the relationship, Franklin begins the second day of their new life by insulting Owen, who leaves the house angry. Then, Franklin starts his first shift at his work-at-home job as a tele-helper. When Owen returns, he drunkenly reveals that he was coerced into a life of crime, and later admits that he lied on his witness protection placement sheet. Diane is fed up.
Episode 3
Where Are My Manners?
Thu, Apr 6, 2023 13 mins
When Franklin insists that their marriage will never include sex, Owen swipes right on his Manfindr app for some afternoon delight with nearby Lenny. Franklin walks in on them and is appalled. Worse yet, he's invited the neighbors over for dinner and they're at the door. Owen is shocked when Franklin "handles" the situation by impulsively explaining to them that Owen is a "very talented" amateur painter.
Episode 4
7:34 PM
Thu, Apr 6, 2023 21 mins
Dinner with the neighbors becomes a competitive sport as Owen and Franklin engage in a passive-aggressive battle for dominance. After the neighbors leave, tensions erupt as the new husbands argue over who is more unreasonable. But then Franklin gets some bad news from Diane, and Owen provides some surprising comfort and support.
Episode 5
Fire or Bleeding
Thu, Apr 6, 2023 21 mins
As they continue to get to know each other, Owen and Franklin reach an awkward truce. Owen tries his hand at painting and becomes convinced his lack of talent will blow their cover. Franklin thinks he sees his murderous stalker outside their house, and the pair go into "lockdown mode" in hopes of avoiding an imminent attack.
Episode 6
No Thank You
Thu, Apr 6, 2023 26 mins
After surviving lockdown, Owen realizes he's falling for Franklin. But before he can act, Stewart, a handsome handyman, catches Franklin's eye when he comes to fix their TV. At first, Owen jealously attempts to derail their new friendship, but then he comes to an unexpected realization. Meanwhile, Franklin's stalker, Jordan, is still a threat.
