Abstract
In this chapter I examine Fairly Legal, the first North American prime-time television series focused on mediation. Through thick description I explore the similarities and differences between the dispute resolution literature's understanding of mediation and how mediation is portrayed on Fairly Legal, concluding that television's depiction does not comport with the mediation literature, theory, or best practices. Fairly Legal may lead scholars to question whether it is appropriate in real life to sidestep proper mediation practice to obtain just, good results for disputing parties.
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