Major Crimes: Season 1

2012 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.8

What Season 1 of Major Crimes

Two-time Oscar nominee Mary McDonnell stars in this spin-off of "The Closer", taking the detectives in the Los Angeles Police Department's Major Crimes division into bold new territory. As the new boss, McDonnell's Captain Sharon Raydor is determined to lead the department with a more team-oriented approach, sharing the credit with the people with whom she works. The show focuses on how the American justice system approaches the art of the deal as law enforcement officers and prosecutors work together to score a conviction.

10episodes

Aug 13, 2012premiered

Oct 15, 2012final episode

7.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Reloaded
Aug 13, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
The department is still reeling with the recent departure of Deputy Chief Brenda Lee Johnson, creating a tough transition for the newly appointed head of Major Crimes, Captain Sharon Raydor. But there is little time for adjustment as the department rushes to reach a plea bargain when a string of grocery store robberies turns fatal. After proving to be a valuable source for the case, undercover police detective and military veteran Detective Amy Sykes is transferred to Major Crimes. Meanwhile, Raydor takes a big step to protect teenager Rusty Beck after he runs away from his foster family.
Directed by: Michael M. Robin · Written by: James Duff · Starring: Stuart Ambrose
1x02 Before and After
Aug 20, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 6.9
Growing pains within Major Crimes become apparent as the division works to obtain justice in a brutal homicide that turns out to be more complicated than expected. Raydor struggles to gain the respect of her colleagues while also trying to supervise Rusty 24/7. The changes within the department may become more than Provenza can accept.
Starring: Amy Davidson, Sonya Leslie
1x03 Medical Causes
Aug 27, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
The facts become blurry in a case involving a fatal car crash at a nightclub. Meanwhile, Rusty can finally look forward to his mother's return.
1x04 The Ecstasy and the Agony
Sep 3, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.6
The unit joins forces with the FBI when a homicide case spins around the Israeli mob and an "intuitive life strategist." Elsewhere, Provenza displays his vulnerable side, and Rusty's first school day takes an unexpected turn.
1x05 Citizen's Arrest
Sep 10, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.6
When a kidnapping turns deadly, the squad scrambles to crack the case and turns to a district attorney for help. Meanwhile, DNA evidence shows that Rusty has connections to the justice system.
Starring: Guy Wilson
1x06 Out of Bounds
Sep 17, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.6
The aftermath of a deadly shooting on gang turf finds Raydor making a daring maneuver that could threaten her career and jeopardize Det. Sykes' life. Elsewhere, Rusty makes it quite apparent that he has no interest in meeting his biological father.
1x07 The Shame Game
Sep 24, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.0
When an activist to end human trafficking is murdered, the investigation leads to a possible eyewitness, a young prostitute wanting to get out of the business, and the pimp she works for becomes their primary suspect. Meanwhile, child services arrange a meeting between Rusty and his father, against Rusty's wishes.
Starring: Sonya Leslie, Jon Wellner, Ian Bohen
1x08 Dismissed with Prejudice
Oct 1, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.3
When a murder conviction is overturned after eight years, Tao is forced to question his past actions. And Rusty struggles to be himself during his first outing with his father, Daniel Dunn.
Starring: Ian Bohen
1x09 Cheaters Never Prosper
Oct 8, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.1
A man from Las Vegas is found dead after an apparent overdose, but the facts become unclear as gritty details begin to unfold. Meanwhile, a series of strange events leave Rusty and Raydor wondering if Dunn (Ian Bohen) can be trusted.
1x10 Long Shot Season Finale
Oct 15, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 9.0
Season Finale. When a peaceful ceremony turns deadly, Major Crimes and the FBI team up to track down a dangerous sniper. And Raydor negotiates a deal that even Provenza can get behind.
Starring: Ian Bohen