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Rizzoli & Isles is an American crime drama series based on the novels by Tess Gerritsen, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander as the respective title characters. It premiered on TNT on July 12, 2010, and set a record as cable TV's most watched commercial-supported series launch. The premiere was later recognized as the all-time most successful cable series launch, with DVR viewers the week of the premiere increasing viewership to just over 9 million. As of September 5, 2016, 105 episodes of Rizzoli & Isles have aired.

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First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
10
Episodes
July 12, 2010 (2010-07-12)
Originally released
September 13, 2010 (2010-09-13)
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
15
Episodes
July 11, 2011 (2011-07-11)
Originally released
December 26, 2011 (2011-12-26)
3
3
Season
3
Episodes
15
Episodes
June 5, 2012 (2012-06-05)
Originally released
December 25, 2012 (2012-12-25)
4
4
Season
4
Episodes
16
Episodes
June 25, 2013 (2013-06-25)
Originally released
March 18, 2014 (2014-03-18)
5
5
Season
5
Episodes
18
Episodes
June 17, 2014 (2014-06-17)
Originally released
March 17, 2015 (2015-03-17)
6
6
Season
6
Episodes
18
Episodes
June 16, 2015 (2015-06-16)
Originally released
March 15, 2016 (2016-03-15)
7
7
Season
7
Episodes
13
Episodes
June 6, 2016 (2016-06-06)
Originally released
September 5, 2016 (2016-09-05)
Season
Episodes
Originally released
First released
Last released
1
10
July 12, 2010 (2010-07-12)
September 13, 2010 (2010-09-13)
2
15
July 11, 2011 (2011-07-11)
December 26, 2011 (2011-12-26)
3
15
June 5, 2012 (2012-06-05)
December 25, 2012 (2012-12-25)
4
16
June 25, 2013 (2013-06-25)
March 18, 2014 (2014-03-18)
5
18
June 17, 2014 (2014-06-17)
March 17, 2015 (2015-03-17)
6
18
June 16, 2015 (2015-06-16)
March 15, 2016 (2016-03-15)
7
13
June 6, 2016 (2016-06-06)
September 5, 2016 (2016-09-05)
· Episodes › Season 1 (2010)
1
1
No. overall
1
No. in season
1
Title
"See One. Do One. Teach One."
Directed by
Michael M. Robin
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
July 12, 2010 (2010-07-12)
Prod. code
296014
US viewers (millions)
7
Detective Jane Rizzoli and Chief Medical Examiner Maura Isles investigate the murder of a husband and wife in their prestigious home. The signature points to the methods of Charles Hoyt, a medical school drop-out and serial killer who also stalked and traumatized Jane and seriously injured both of her hands. Although he was caught, convicted and se
Detective Jane Rizzoli and Chief Medical Examiner Maura Isles investigate the murder of a husband and wife in their prestigious home. The signature points to the methods of Charles Hoyt, a medical school drop-out and serial killer who also stalked and traumatized Jane and seriously injured both of her hands. Although he was caught, convicted and se
No. overall
Detective Jane Rizzoli and Chief Medical Examiner Maura Isles investigate the murder of a husband and wife in their prestigious home. The signature points to the methods of Charles Hoyt, a medical school drop-out and serial killer who also stalked and traumatized Jane and seriously injured both of her hands. Although he was caught, convicted and se
2
2
No. overall
2
No. in season
2
Title
"Boston Strangler Redux"
Directed by
Michael M. Robin
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
July 19, 2010 (2010-07-19)
Prod. code
2M5451
US viewers (millions)
7
In the middle of a baseball game between Boston Police Department and the Drug Unit, a woman's body is dropped onto the field from a nearby bridge. When another strangling victim is found, Korsak notices the two victims have the same names as the first two victims of the Boston Strangler. Korsak is passed over for promotion despite scoring 100% on
In the middle of a baseball game between Boston Police Department and the Drug Unit, a woman's body is dropped onto the field from a nearby bridge. When another strangling victim is found, Korsak notices the two victims have the same names as the first two victims of the Boston Strangler. Korsak is passed over for promotion despite scoring 100% on
No. overall
In the middle of a baseball game between Boston Police Department and the Drug Unit, a woman's body is dropped onto the field from a nearby bridge. When another strangling victim is found, Korsak notices the two victims have the same names as the first two victims of the Boston Strangler. Korsak is passed over for promotion despite scoring 100% on
3
3
No. overall
3
No. in season
3
Title
"Sympathy for the Devil"
Directed by
Roxann Dawson
Written by
Joel Fields
Original release date
July 26, 2010 (2010-07-26)
Prod. code
2M5452
US viewers (millions)
6
The puzzling death of a healthy Cape Verdian teenage boy appears to be the result of a Pentecostal exorcism. To add to the mystery, he may have belonged to a neighborhood skater gang. All evidence leads Jane to suspect both his pastor and the skater gang in his death. Meanwhile, Jane's mother sets her up on a date with Lt. Grant.
The puzzling death of a healthy Cape Verdian teenage boy appears to be the result of a Pentecostal exorcism. To add to the mystery, he may have belonged to a neighborhood skater gang. All evidence leads Jane to suspect both his pastor and the skater gang in his death. Meanwhile, Jane's mother sets her up on a date with Lt. Grant.
No. overall
The puzzling death of a healthy Cape Verdian teenage boy appears to be the result of a Pentecostal exorcism. To add to the mystery, he may have belonged to a neighborhood skater gang. All evidence leads Jane to suspect both his pastor and the skater gang in his death. Meanwhile, Jane's mother sets her up on a date with Lt. Grant.
4
4
No. overall
4
No. in season
4
Title
"She Works Hard for the Money"
Directed by
Arvin Brown
Written by
Dave Caplan
Original release date
August 2, 2010 (2010-08-02)
Prod. code
2M5453
US viewers (millions)
6
Jane and Maura investigate the murder of a BCU (Boston Cambridge University) student, Danielle Davis, who was mysteriously shot on campus. Danielle was attending college on a full soccer scholarship and was a successful student and well-liked by everyone. The apparent suicide of a BCU faculty member is discovered, is quickly ruled as murder, and i
Jane and Maura investigate the murder of a BCU (Boston Cambridge University) student, Danielle Davis, who was mysteriously shot on campus. Danielle was attending college on a full soccer scholarship and was a successful student and well-liked by everyone. The apparent suicide of a BCU faculty member is discovered, is quickly ruled as murder, and i
No. overall
Jane and Maura investigate the murder of a BCU (Boston Cambridge University) student, Danielle Davis, who was mysteriously shot on campus. Danielle was attending college on a full soccer scholarship and was a successful student and well-liked by everyone. The apparent suicide of a BCU faculty member is discovered, is quickly ruled as murder, and i
5
5
No. overall
5
No. in season
5
Title
"Money for Nothing"
Directed by
Nelson McCormick
Written by
Dave Caplan & Joel Fields
Original release date
August 9, 2010 (2010-08-09)
Prod. code
2M5456
US viewers (millions)
7
A "floater" pulled from the Boston Harbor turns out to be the eldest brother of a Boston Brahmin family. Maura's personal connection with the family creates tension between her and Jane. Meanwhile, Angela has begun selling a "youth promoting" Polynesian health drink which Maura analyzes in the lab with not-so-surprising results.
A "floater" pulled from the Boston Harbor turns out to be the eldest brother of a Boston Brahmin family. Maura's personal connection with the family creates tension between her and Jane. Meanwhile, Angela has begun selling a "youth promoting" Polynesian health drink which Maura analyzes in the lab with not-so-surprising results.
No. overall
A "floater" pulled from the Boston Harbor turns out to be the eldest brother of a Boston Brahmin family. Maura's personal connection with the family creates tension between her and Jane. Meanwhile, Angela has begun selling a "youth promoting" Polynesian health drink which Maura analyzes in the lab with not-so-surprising results.
6
6
No. overall
6
No. in season
6
Title
"I Kissed a Girl"
Directed by
Michael Zinberg
Written by
Alison Cross
Original release date
August 16, 2010 (2010-08-16)
Prod. code
2M5455
US viewers (millions)
6
When Jane and Maura are called in on the case of a dead woman in an alley, Jane and Frost both talk about investigating the husband, but Maura finds that the victim is a lesbian and married to a woman.
When Jane and Maura are called in on the case of a dead woman in an alley, Jane and Frost both talk about investigating the husband, but Maura finds that the victim is a lesbian and married to a woman.
No. overall
When Jane and Maura are called in on the case of a dead woman in an alley, Jane and Frost both talk about investigating the husband, but Maura finds that the victim is a lesbian and married to a woman.
7
7
No. overall
7
No. in season
7
Title
"Born to Run"
Directed by
Matt Penn
Written by
David Gould
Original release date
August 23, 2010 (2010-08-23)
Prod. code
2M5454
US viewers (millions)
6
The Homicide Division gets a new boss, Lt. Sean Cavanaugh (Brian Goodman). While running the Massachusetts Marathon for charity, Jane & Maura are put under pressure to "quietly" solve the unwitnessed shooting deaths of two young men. During the clandestine investigation, they discover there is an intended third victim and also learn who the murdere
The Homicide Division gets a new boss, Lt. Sean Cavanaugh (Brian Goodman). While running the Massachusetts Marathon for charity, Jane & Maura are put under pressure to "quietly" solve the unwitnessed shooting deaths of two young men. During the clandestine investigation, they discover there is an intended third victim and also learn who the murdere
No. overall
The Homicide Division gets a new boss, Lt. Sean Cavanaugh (Brian Goodman). While running the Massachusetts Marathon for charity, Jane & Maura are put under pressure to "quietly" solve the unwitnessed shooting deaths of two young men. During the clandestine investigation, they discover there is an intended third victim and also learn who the murdere
8
8
No. overall
8
No. in season
8
Title
"I'm Your Boogie Man"
Directed by
Mark Haber
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
August 30, 2010 (2010-08-30)
Prod. code
2M5457
US viewers (millions)
6
Jane's life is in danger again by imprisoned serial killer Charles Hoyt and this time, not only does he have another apprentice, it is a real plot twist as to whom it is.
Jane's life is in danger again by imprisoned serial killer Charles Hoyt and this time, not only does he have another apprentice, it is a real plot twist as to whom it is.
No. overall
Jane's life is in danger again by imprisoned serial killer Charles Hoyt and this time, not only does he have another apprentice, it is a real plot twist as to whom it is.
9
9
No. overall
9
No. in season
9
Title
"The Beast in Me"
Directed by
Adam Arkin
Written by
Karina Csolty
Original release date
September 6, 2010 (2010-09-06)
Prod. code
2M5458
US viewers (millions)
7
The death of a young man leads to Maura finding out more about her biological father, who is not who or what she expected him to be.
The death of a young man leads to Maura finding out more about her biological father, who is not who or what she expected him to be.
No. overall
The death of a young man leads to Maura finding out more about her biological father, who is not who or what she expected him to be.
10
10
No. overall
10
No. in season
10
Title
"When the Gun Goes Bang, Bang, Bang"
Directed by
Michael M. Robin
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
September 13, 2010 (2010-09-13)
Prod. code
2M5459
US viewers (millions)
6
When an undercover drug control cop is killed working a homicide case, the only witness is a crack addict. While all the other cops are on the street looking for the killers, and Jane is interviewing the witness back at headquarters, the killers invade the building, shooting the policeman at the desk, and Frankie in the hallway. Angela is throwin
When an undercover drug control cop is killed working a homicide case, the only witness is a crack addict. While all the other cops are on the street looking for the killers, and Jane is interviewing the witness back at headquarters, the killers invade the building, shooting the policeman at the desk, and Frankie in the hallway. Angela is throwin
No. overall
When an undercover drug control cop is killed working a homicide case, the only witness is a crack addict. While all the other cops are on the street looking for the killers, and Jane is interviewing the witness back at headquarters, the killers invade the building, shooting the policeman at the desk, and Frankie in the hallway. Angela is throwin
No. overall
No. in season
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original release date
Prod. code
US viewers (millions)
1
1
"See One. Do One. Teach One."
Michael M. Robin
Janet Tamaro
July 12, 2010 (2010-07-12)
296014
7
Detective Jane Rizzoli and Chief Medical Examiner Maura Isles investigate the murder of a husband and wife in their prestigious home. The signature points to the methods of Charles Hoyt, a medical school drop-out and serial killer who also stalked and traumatized Jane and seriously injured both of her hands. Although he was caught, convicted and se
2
2
"Boston Strangler Redux"
Michael M. Robin
Janet Tamaro
July 19, 2010 (2010-07-19)
2M5451
7
In the middle of a baseball game between Boston Police Department and the Drug Unit, a woman's body is dropped onto the field from a nearby bridge. When another strangling victim is found, Korsak notices the two victims have the same names as the first two victims of the Boston Strangler. Korsak is passed over for promotion despite scoring 100% on
3
3
"Sympathy for the Devil"
Roxann Dawson
Joel Fields
July 26, 2010 (2010-07-26)
2M5452
6
The puzzling death of a healthy Cape Verdian teenage boy appears to be the result of a Pentecostal exorcism. To add to the mystery, he may have belonged to a neighborhood skater gang. All evidence leads Jane to suspect both his pastor and the skater gang in his death. Meanwhile, Jane's mother sets her up on a date with Lt. Grant.
4
4
"She Works Hard for the Money"
Arvin Brown
Dave Caplan
August 2, 2010 (2010-08-02)
2M5453
6
Jane and Maura investigate the murder of a BCU (Boston Cambridge University) student, Danielle Davis, who was mysteriously shot on campus. Danielle was attending college on a full soccer scholarship and was a successful student and well-liked by everyone. The apparent suicide of a BCU faculty member is discovered, is quickly ruled as murder, and i
5
5
"Money for Nothing"
Nelson McCormick
Dave Caplan & Joel Fields
August 9, 2010 (2010-08-09)
2M5456
7
A "floater" pulled from the Boston Harbor turns out to be the eldest brother of a Boston Brahmin family. Maura's personal connection with the family creates tension between her and Jane. Meanwhile, Angela has begun selling a "youth promoting" Polynesian health drink which Maura analyzes in the lab with not-so-surprising results.
6
6
"I Kissed a Girl"
Michael Zinberg
Alison Cross
August 16, 2010 (2010-08-16)
2M5455
6
When Jane and Maura are called in on the case of a dead woman in an alley, Jane and Frost both talk about investigating the husband, but Maura finds that the victim is a lesbian and married to a woman.
7
7
"Born to Run"
Matt Penn
David Gould
August 23, 2010 (2010-08-23)
2M5454
6
The Homicide Division gets a new boss, Lt. Sean Cavanaugh (Brian Goodman). While running the Massachusetts Marathon for charity, Jane & Maura are put under pressure to "quietly" solve the unwitnessed shooting deaths of two young men. During the clandestine investigation, they discover there is an intended third victim and also learn who the murdere
8
8
"I'm Your Boogie Man"
Mark Haber
Janet Tamaro
August 30, 2010 (2010-08-30)
2M5457
6
Jane's life is in danger again by imprisoned serial killer Charles Hoyt and this time, not only does he have another apprentice, it is a real plot twist as to whom it is.
9
9
"The Beast in Me"
Adam Arkin
Karina Csolty
September 6, 2010 (2010-09-06)
2M5458
7
The death of a young man leads to Maura finding out more about her biological father, who is not who or what she expected him to be.
10
10
"When the Gun Goes Bang, Bang, Bang"
Michael M. Robin
Janet Tamaro
September 13, 2010 (2010-09-13)
2M5459
6
When an undercover drug control cop is killed working a homicide case, the only witness is a crack addict. While all the other cops are on the street looking for the killers, and Jane is interviewing the witness back at headquarters, the killers invade the building, shooting the policeman at the desk, and Frankie in the hallway. Angela is throwin
· Episodes › Season 2 (2011)
11
11
No. overall
11
No. in season
1
Title
"We Don't Need Another Hero"
Directed by
Michael Zinberg
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
July 11, 2011 (2011-07-11)
Prod. code
2M5601
US viewers (millions)
6
Three months after the shooting at the precinct, Jane is ready to get back to work, but has to wait for a doctor to sign off that she is ready for duty. At an award ceremony for officers who showed extraordinary efforts in the line of duty, Jane begins bonding with a fellow recipient, Abby, but after the award ceremony is over, Abby's car explodes.
Three months after the shooting at the precinct, Jane is ready to get back to work, but has to wait for a doctor to sign off that she is ready for duty. At an award ceremony for officers who showed extraordinary efforts in the line of duty, Jane begins bonding with a fellow recipient, Abby, but after the award ceremony is over, Abby's car explodes.
No. overall
Three months after the shooting at the precinct, Jane is ready to get back to work, but has to wait for a doctor to sign off that she is ready for duty. At an award ceremony for officers who showed extraordinary efforts in the line of duty, Jane begins bonding with a fellow recipient, Abby, but after the award ceremony is over, Abby's car explodes.
12
12
No. overall
12
No. in season
2
Title
"Living Proof"
Directed by
Bethany Rooney
Written by
Dee Johnson
Original release date
July 18, 2011 (2011-07-18)
Prod. code
2M5602
US viewers (millions)
6
A dead surrogate at a day spa leads to a search for the baby's biological parents. The woman's husband is the prime suspect in the murder, but when a lawyer (Dylan Neal) posing as a doctor also ends up dead, Jane and Maura realize the man was framed and must find the real killer before the baby's life is in danger.
A dead surrogate at a day spa leads to a search for the baby's biological parents. The woman's husband is the prime suspect in the murder, but when a lawyer (Dylan Neal) posing as a doctor also ends up dead, Jane and Maura realize the man was framed and must find the real killer before the baby's life is in danger.
No. overall
A dead surrogate at a day spa leads to a search for the baby's biological parents. The woman's husband is the prime suspect in the murder, but when a lawyer (Dylan Neal) posing as a doctor also ends up dead, Jane and Maura realize the man was framed and must find the real killer before the baby's life is in danger.
13
13
No. overall
13
No. in season
3
Title
"Sailor Man"
Directed by
Michael Zinberg
Written by
Joel Fields
Original release date
July 25, 2011 (2011-07-25)
Prod. code
2M5603
US viewers (millions)
6
A woman's body is found during Fleet Week; Frost has a tense visit with his father. Angela's car needs repairing.
A woman's body is found during Fleet Week; Frost has a tense visit with his father. Angela's car needs repairing.
No. overall
A woman's body is found during Fleet Week; Frost has a tense visit with his father. Angela's car needs repairing.
14
14
No. overall
14
No. in season
4
Title
"Brown Eyed Girl"
Directed by
Mark Haber
Written by
Julie Hébert
Original release date
August 1, 2011 (2011-08-01)
Prod. code
2M5607
US viewers (millions)
6
The daughter of Jane's former partner is kidnapped in front of the daughter's brother. They race against the clock to find the missing girl after another girl who resembles her is found dead.
The daughter of Jane's former partner is kidnapped in front of the daughter's brother. They race against the clock to find the missing girl after another girl who resembles her is found dead.
No. overall
The daughter of Jane's former partner is kidnapped in front of the daughter's brother. They race against the clock to find the missing girl after another girl who resembles her is found dead.
15
15
No. overall
15
No. in season
5
Title
"Don't Hate the Player"
Directed by
Holly Dale
Written by
David Gould & Janet Tamaro
Original release date
August 8, 2011 (2011-08-08)
Prod. code
2M5604
US viewers (millions)
6
Rizzoli and Isles investigate the seemingly accidental death of a baseball coach, who apparently fell in the locker room shower amid a power struggle over the team; Jane's brother gets out of prison.
Rizzoli and Isles investigate the seemingly accidental death of a baseball coach, who apparently fell in the locker room shower amid a power struggle over the team; Jane's brother gets out of prison.
No. overall
Rizzoli and Isles investigate the seemingly accidental death of a baseball coach, who apparently fell in the locker room shower amid a power struggle over the team; Jane's brother gets out of prison.
16
16
No. overall
16
No. in season
6
Title
"Rebel Without a Pause"
Directed by
Nelson McCormick
Written by
Elizabeth Benjamin & Janet Tamaro
Original release date
August 15, 2011 (2011-08-15)
Prod. code
2M5605
US viewers (millions)
6
Maura's knowledge of American history becomes useful when a garbage man is killed while participating in a Revolutionary War re-enactment; Maura's mother visits.
Maura's knowledge of American history becomes useful when a garbage man is killed while participating in a Revolutionary War re-enactment; Maura's mother visits.
No. overall
Maura's knowledge of American history becomes useful when a garbage man is killed while participating in a Revolutionary War re-enactment; Maura's mother visits.
17
17
No. overall
17
No. in season
7
Title
"Bloodlines"
Directed by
Michael Zinberg
Written by
Elizabeth Benjamin & Dee Johnson
Original release date
August 22, 2011 (2011-08-22)
Prod. code
2M5606
US viewers (millions)
6
Jane and Maura investigate the death of a woman who was burned at the stake. At the victim's house Jane, Korsak, and Frost find an altar, and a skull, meaning that Helen was a witch. They also find she owned three acres of land, and has genealogies since 1692. Korsak and Frost investigate the man who was getting the spell cast on him. When an ol
Jane and Maura investigate the death of a woman who was burned at the stake. At the victim's house Jane, Korsak, and Frost find an altar, and a skull, meaning that Helen was a witch. They also find she owned three acres of land, and has genealogies since 1692. Korsak and Frost investigate the man who was getting the spell cast on him. When an ol
No. overall
Jane and Maura investigate the death of a woman who was burned at the stake. At the victim's house Jane, Korsak, and Frost find an altar, and a skull, meaning that Helen was a witch. They also find she owned three acres of land, and has genealogies since 1692. Korsak and Frost investigate the man who was getting the spell cast on him. When an ol
18
18
No. overall
18
No. in season
8
Title
"My Own Worst Enemy"
Directed by
Terrence O'Hara
Written by
Joel Fields & Emilia Serrano
Original release date
August 29, 2011 (2011-08-29)
Prod. code
2M5608
US viewers (millions)
6
When Maura is a no-show at a double shooting, where a father is killed but his son survives, Jane is worried. Later, at the autopsy on a street junkie, Jane is irritated when Maura is secretive over some texts she is receiving. Korsak and Frost find that the victim who survived has an uncle, who was let out of prison six weeks ago.
When Maura is a no-show at a double shooting, where a father is killed but his son survives, Jane is worried. Later, at the autopsy on a street junkie, Jane is irritated when Maura is secretive over some texts she is receiving. Korsak and Frost find that the victim who survived has an uncle, who was let out of prison six weeks ago.
No. overall
When Maura is a no-show at a double shooting, where a father is killed but his son survives, Jane is worried. Later, at the autopsy on a street junkie, Jane is irritated when Maura is secretive over some texts she is receiving. Korsak and Frost find that the victim who survived has an uncle, who was let out of prison six weeks ago.
19
19
No. overall
19
No. in season
9
Title
"Gone Daddy Gone"
Directed by
Fred Toye
Written by
David Gould & Dee Johnson
Original release date
September 5, 2011 (2011-09-05)
Prod. code
2M5609
US viewers (millions)
6
The unit is called in on the case of a car with no victim, with blood spattered all over the inside. When the body eventually washes up, Maura is dismayed to see she was killed with an ice pick, the signature of her biological father, Paddy Doyle and recuses herself from the autopsy. Korsak tells Jane that she needs to go to sensitivity training,
The unit is called in on the case of a car with no victim, with blood spattered all over the inside. When the body eventually washes up, Maura is dismayed to see she was killed with an ice pick, the signature of her biological father, Paddy Doyle and recuses herself from the autopsy. Korsak tells Jane that she needs to go to sensitivity training,
No. overall
The unit is called in on the case of a car with no victim, with blood spattered all over the inside. When the body eventually washes up, Maura is dismayed to see she was killed with an ice pick, the signature of her biological father, Paddy Doyle and recuses herself from the autopsy. Korsak tells Jane that she needs to go to sensitivity training,
20
20
No. overall
20
No. in season
10
Title
"Remember Me"
Directed by
Randy Zisk
Written by
David J. North & Janet Tamaro
Original release date
September 12, 2011 (2011-09-12)
Prod. code
2M5610
US viewers (millions)
5
When a prison inmate is murdered, Jane and Maura discover that Hoyt is in the prison infirmary, receiving treatment for cancer, and he has offered to give Jane information on murders that he has done years ago. But, when he presents them as a riddle, Maura believes that the cancer has spread to his brain and he doesn't know what he's saying. Meanw
When a prison inmate is murdered, Jane and Maura discover that Hoyt is in the prison infirmary, receiving treatment for cancer, and he has offered to give Jane information on murders that he has done years ago. But, when he presents them as a riddle, Maura believes that the cancer has spread to his brain and he doesn't know what he's saying. Meanw
No. overall
When a prison inmate is murdered, Jane and Maura discover that Hoyt is in the prison infirmary, receiving treatment for cancer, and he has offered to give Jane information on murders that he has done years ago. But, when he presents them as a riddle, Maura believes that the cancer has spread to his brain and he doesn't know what he's saying. Meanw
21
21
No. overall
21
No. in season
11
Title
"Can I Get a Witness?"
Directed by
Andy Wolk
Written by
Janet Tamaro & Elizabeth Benjamin
Original release date
November 28, 2011 (2011-11-28)
Prod. code
2M5611
US viewers (millions)
4
Jane and Korsak are preparing Dante Moore, who witnessed the murder of a community activist as a teenager, to testify in the trial against gang leader Little T, who was charged in the murder. However, Dante inexplicably flees his motel room the night before the trial and is found murdered the next morning.
Jane and Korsak are preparing Dante Moore, who witnessed the murder of a community activist as a teenager, to testify in the trial against gang leader Little T, who was charged in the murder. However, Dante inexplicably flees his motel room the night before the trial and is found murdered the next morning.
No. overall
Jane and Korsak are preparing Dante Moore, who witnessed the murder of a community activist as a teenager, to testify in the trial against gang leader Little T, who was charged in the murder. However, Dante inexplicably flees his motel room the night before the trial and is found murdered the next morning.
22
22
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22
No. in season
12
Title
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"
Directed by
Steve Robin
Written by
David Gould & Dee Johnson
Original release date
December 5, 2011 (2011-12-05)
Prod. code
2M5612
US viewers (millions)
3
Maura throws a goodbye party for Tommy since he has gotten a new apartment and is moving out of her house. The next day a bank is robbed and a man is gunned down as the killer is about to leave. When the van that was used in the robbery is found, the dead body of one of the robbers is in it, along with fingerprints matching Tommy, who is arrested
Maura throws a goodbye party for Tommy since he has gotten a new apartment and is moving out of her house. The next day a bank is robbed and a man is gunned down as the killer is about to leave. When the van that was used in the robbery is found, the dead body of one of the robbers is in it, along with fingerprints matching Tommy, who is arrested
No. overall
Maura throws a goodbye party for Tommy since he has gotten a new apartment and is moving out of her house. The next day a bank is robbed and a man is gunned down as the killer is about to leave. When the van that was used in the robbery is found, the dead body of one of the robbers is in it, along with fingerprints matching Tommy, who is arrested
23
23
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23
No. in season
13
Title
"Seventeen Ain't So Sweet"
Directed by
Rod Holcomb
Written by
Shelley Meals & Darin Goldberg
Original release date
December 12, 2011 (2011-12-12)
Prod. code
2M5613
US viewers (millions)
4
When Casey is unable to go with Jane to her high school reunion, Maura steps in. At the reunion, Jane is asked by the husband of her high school best friend, Steve Sanner, to call him later. Later that evening, Jane and Maura are called to the high school football field to investigate a murder, and Jane is shocked to see the victim is Steve.
When Casey is unable to go with Jane to her high school reunion, Maura steps in. At the reunion, Jane is asked by the husband of her high school best friend, Steve Sanner, to call him later. Later that evening, Jane and Maura are called to the high school football field to investigate a murder, and Jane is shocked to see the victim is Steve.
No. overall
When Casey is unable to go with Jane to her high school reunion, Maura steps in. At the reunion, Jane is asked by the husband of her high school best friend, Steve Sanner, to call him later. Later that evening, Jane and Maura are called to the high school football field to investigate a murder, and Jane is shocked to see the victim is Steve.
24
24
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24
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14
Title
"Don't Stop Dancing, Girl"
Directed by
Mark Haber
Written by
Story by : David Gould & Janet Tamaro Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
Original release date
December 19, 2011 (2011-12-19)
Prod. code
2M5614
US viewers (millions)
5
Jane and Maura are on the case when a Dance Mom, Denise Ryan, is killed when she is stabbed in the chest with scissors. Maura finds that their victim has had extensive surgery on her face. Korsak's ex-wife calls and tells him that his stepson has been arrested for the shooting of a cop.
Jane and Maura are on the case when a Dance Mom, Denise Ryan, is killed when she is stabbed in the chest with scissors. Maura finds that their victim has had extensive surgery on her face. Korsak's ex-wife calls and tells him that his stepson has been arrested for the shooting of a cop.
No. overall
Jane and Maura are on the case when a Dance Mom, Denise Ryan, is killed when she is stabbed in the chest with scissors. Maura finds that their victim has had extensive surgery on her face. Korsak's ex-wife calls and tells him that his stepson has been arrested for the shooting of a cop.
25
25
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25
No. in season
15
Title
"Burning Down the House"
Directed by
Michael Zinberg
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
December 26, 2011 (2011-12-26)
Prod. code
2M5615
US viewers (millions)
5
Jane and Maura are on the case of a firefighter killed in a fire. When the death looks suspicious, Maura declares it a murder. When Maura orders the fire reports for the unit, she becomes the next target of the killer.
Jane and Maura are on the case of a firefighter killed in a fire. When the death looks suspicious, Maura declares it a murder. When Maura orders the fire reports for the unit, she becomes the next target of the killer.
No. overall
Jane and Maura are on the case of a firefighter killed in a fire. When the death looks suspicious, Maura declares it a murder. When Maura orders the fire reports for the unit, she becomes the next target of the killer.
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No. in season
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original release date
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US viewers (millions)
11
1
"We Don't Need Another Hero"
Michael Zinberg
Janet Tamaro
July 11, 2011 (2011-07-11)
2M5601
6
Three months after the shooting at the precinct, Jane is ready to get back to work, but has to wait for a doctor to sign off that she is ready for duty. At an award ceremony for officers who showed extraordinary efforts in the line of duty, Jane begins bonding with a fellow recipient, Abby, but after the award ceremony is over, Abby's car explodes.
12
2
"Living Proof"
Bethany Rooney
Dee Johnson
July 18, 2011 (2011-07-18)
2M5602
6
A dead surrogate at a day spa leads to a search for the baby's biological parents. The woman's husband is the prime suspect in the murder, but when a lawyer (Dylan Neal) posing as a doctor also ends up dead, Jane and Maura realize the man was framed and must find the real killer before the baby's life is in danger.
13
3
"Sailor Man"
Michael Zinberg
Joel Fields
July 25, 2011 (2011-07-25)
2M5603
6
A woman's body is found during Fleet Week; Frost has a tense visit with his father. Angela's car needs repairing.
14
4
"Brown Eyed Girl"
Mark Haber
Julie Hébert
August 1, 2011 (2011-08-01)
2M5607
6
The daughter of Jane's former partner is kidnapped in front of the daughter's brother. They race against the clock to find the missing girl after another girl who resembles her is found dead.
15
5
"Don't Hate the Player"
Holly Dale
David Gould & Janet Tamaro
August 8, 2011 (2011-08-08)
2M5604
6
Rizzoli and Isles investigate the seemingly accidental death of a baseball coach, who apparently fell in the locker room shower amid a power struggle over the team; Jane's brother gets out of prison.
16
6
"Rebel Without a Pause"
Nelson McCormick
Elizabeth Benjamin & Janet Tamaro
August 15, 2011 (2011-08-15)
2M5605
6
Maura's knowledge of American history becomes useful when a garbage man is killed while participating in a Revolutionary War re-enactment; Maura's mother visits.
17
7
"Bloodlines"
Michael Zinberg
Elizabeth Benjamin & Dee Johnson
August 22, 2011 (2011-08-22)
2M5606
6
Jane and Maura investigate the death of a woman who was burned at the stake. At the victim's house Jane, Korsak, and Frost find an altar, and a skull, meaning that Helen was a witch. They also find she owned three acres of land, and has genealogies since 1692. Korsak and Frost investigate the man who was getting the spell cast on him. When an ol
18
8
"My Own Worst Enemy"
Terrence O'Hara
Joel Fields & Emilia Serrano
August 29, 2011 (2011-08-29)
2M5608
6
When Maura is a no-show at a double shooting, where a father is killed but his son survives, Jane is worried. Later, at the autopsy on a street junkie, Jane is irritated when Maura is secretive over some texts she is receiving. Korsak and Frost find that the victim who survived has an uncle, who was let out of prison six weeks ago.
19
9
"Gone Daddy Gone"
Fred Toye
David Gould & Dee Johnson
September 5, 2011 (2011-09-05)
2M5609
6
The unit is called in on the case of a car with no victim, with blood spattered all over the inside. When the body eventually washes up, Maura is dismayed to see she was killed with an ice pick, the signature of her biological father, Paddy Doyle and recuses herself from the autopsy. Korsak tells Jane that she needs to go to sensitivity training,
20
10
"Remember Me"
Randy Zisk
David J. North & Janet Tamaro
September 12, 2011 (2011-09-12)
2M5610
5
When a prison inmate is murdered, Jane and Maura discover that Hoyt is in the prison infirmary, receiving treatment for cancer, and he has offered to give Jane information on murders that he has done years ago. But, when he presents them as a riddle, Maura believes that the cancer has spread to his brain and he doesn't know what he's saying. Meanw
21
11
"Can I Get a Witness?"
Andy Wolk
Janet Tamaro & Elizabeth Benjamin
November 28, 2011 (2011-11-28)
2M5611
4
Jane and Korsak are preparing Dante Moore, who witnessed the murder of a community activist as a teenager, to testify in the trial against gang leader Little T, who was charged in the murder. However, Dante inexplicably flees his motel room the night before the trial and is found murdered the next morning.
22
12
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"
Steve Robin
David Gould & Dee Johnson
December 5, 2011 (2011-12-05)
2M5612
3
Maura throws a goodbye party for Tommy since he has gotten a new apartment and is moving out of her house. The next day a bank is robbed and a man is gunned down as the killer is about to leave. When the van that was used in the robbery is found, the dead body of one of the robbers is in it, along with fingerprints matching Tommy, who is arrested
23
13
"Seventeen Ain't So Sweet"
Rod Holcomb
Shelley Meals & Darin Goldberg
December 12, 2011 (2011-12-12)
2M5613
4
When Casey is unable to go with Jane to her high school reunion, Maura steps in. At the reunion, Jane is asked by the husband of her high school best friend, Steve Sanner, to call him later. Later that evening, Jane and Maura are called to the high school football field to investigate a murder, and Jane is shocked to see the victim is Steve.
24
14
"Don't Stop Dancing, Girl"
Mark Haber
Story by : David Gould & Janet Tamaro Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
December 19, 2011 (2011-12-19)
2M5614
5
Jane and Maura are on the case when a Dance Mom, Denise Ryan, is killed when she is stabbed in the chest with scissors. Maura finds that their victim has had extensive surgery on her face. Korsak's ex-wife calls and tells him that his stepson has been arrested for the shooting of a cop.
25
15
"Burning Down the House"
Michael Zinberg
Janet Tamaro
December 26, 2011 (2011-12-26)
2M5615
5
Jane and Maura are on the case of a firefighter killed in a fire. When the death looks suspicious, Maura declares it a murder. When Maura orders the fire reports for the unit, she becomes the next target of the killer.
· Episodes › Season 3 (2012)
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26
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26
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1
Title
"What Doesn't Kill You"
Directed by
Michael Katleman
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
June 5, 2012 (2012-06-05)
Prod. code
2M5901
US viewers (millions)
5
Maura's father, Paddy Doyle, is in critical condition, and Maura and Jane's relationship is in trouble. IAB is also starting an investigation about what happened. They investigate Jane until a cop is murdered and they have a new case. Maura is faced with the decision of signing a DNR for her father. While all this is happening to her biological fat
Maura's father, Paddy Doyle, is in critical condition, and Maura and Jane's relationship is in trouble. IAB is also starting an investigation about what happened. They investigate Jane until a cop is murdered and they have a new case. Maura is faced with the decision of signing a DNR for her father. While all this is happening to her biological fat
No. overall
Maura's father, Paddy Doyle, is in critical condition, and Maura and Jane's relationship is in trouble. IAB is also starting an investigation about what happened. They investigate Jane until a cop is murdered and they have a new case. Maura is faced with the decision of signing a DNR for her father. While all this is happening to her biological fat
27
27
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27
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2
Title
"Dirty Little Secrets"
Directed by
Aaron Lipstadt
Written by
Steve Lichtman & Kiersten Van Home
Original release date
June 12, 2012 (2012-06-12)
Prod. code
2M5902
US viewers (millions)
5
Jane's dad returns with the surprise that he's getting married. But to get married he must get Angela to sign an annulment, which she won't sign. Jane and Maura work the case of a yoga student who was killed. The yoga student was also a geology major who discovered illegal activity by Sensei Matta (Rick Ravanello), the person who owns the yoga comp
Jane's dad returns with the surprise that he's getting married. But to get married he must get Angela to sign an annulment, which she won't sign. Jane and Maura work the case of a yoga student who was killed. The yoga student was also a geology major who discovered illegal activity by Sensei Matta (Rick Ravanello), the person who owns the yoga comp
No. overall
Jane's dad returns with the surprise that he's getting married. But to get married he must get Angela to sign an annulment, which she won't sign. Jane and Maura work the case of a yoga student who was killed. The yoga student was also a geology major who discovered illegal activity by Sensei Matta (Rick Ravanello), the person who owns the yoga comp
28
28
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28
No. in season
3
Title
"This Is How a Heart Breaks"
Directed by
Steve Robin
Written by
David Gould & Sal Calleros
Original release date
June 19, 2012 (2012-06-19)
Prod. code
2M5903
US viewers (millions)
5
Jane investigates the death of an ex-serviceman living on the streets demonstrating classic PTSD symptoms. When a friend of the victim, another ex-serviceman, and a documentary film maker are found dead, killed by the same weapon as the first victim Jane must find out why. Maura and Jane save the life of a man brought into the morgue by performin
Jane investigates the death of an ex-serviceman living on the streets demonstrating classic PTSD symptoms. When a friend of the victim, another ex-serviceman, and a documentary film maker are found dead, killed by the same weapon as the first victim Jane must find out why. Maura and Jane save the life of a man brought into the morgue by performin
No. overall
Jane investigates the death of an ex-serviceman living on the streets demonstrating classic PTSD symptoms. When a friend of the victim, another ex-serviceman, and a documentary film maker are found dead, killed by the same weapon as the first victim Jane must find out why. Maura and Jane save the life of a man brought into the morgue by performin
29
29
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29
No. in season
4
Title
"Welcome to the Dollhouse"
Directed by
Mark Haber
Written by
Russell J. Grant & Janet Tamaro
Original release date
June 26, 2012 (2012-06-26)
Prod. code
2M5904
US viewers (millions)
5
Jane and Maura are on the case of a killer who dresses his victims as 1980s dolls. Korsak finds a dog that turns out to be a dog for soldiers with PTSD, the dog works at the same place that Casey works at. When Maura brings the dog back she realizes what is wrong with Casey, and why he doesn't want to see Jane.
Jane and Maura are on the case of a killer who dresses his victims as 1980s dolls. Korsak finds a dog that turns out to be a dog for soldiers with PTSD, the dog works at the same place that Casey works at. When Maura brings the dog back she realizes what is wrong with Casey, and why he doesn't want to see Jane.
No. overall
Jane and Maura are on the case of a killer who dresses his victims as 1980s dolls. Korsak finds a dog that turns out to be a dog for soldiers with PTSD, the dog works at the same place that Casey works at. When Maura brings the dog back she realizes what is wrong with Casey, and why he doesn't want to see Jane.
30
30
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30
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5
Title
"Throwing Down the Gauntlet"
Directed by
Jamie Babbit
Written by
Antoinette Stella & Janet Tamaro
Original release date
July 3, 2012 (2012-07-03)
Prod. code
2M5905
US viewers (millions)
5
Rizzoli and Isles are on the case of a law student who was killed and dumped into a trash bin. Maura has found the identity of her biological mother, Dr. Hope Martin (Sharon Lawrence), but doesn't want to tell that she is her daughter, since Hope was told Maura died at birth. But when Maura is in need of a technique that Dr. Martin developed for
Rizzoli and Isles are on the case of a law student who was killed and dumped into a trash bin. Maura has found the identity of her biological mother, Dr. Hope Martin (Sharon Lawrence), but doesn't want to tell that she is her daughter, since Hope was told Maura died at birth. But when Maura is in need of a technique that Dr. Martin developed for
No. overall
Rizzoli and Isles are on the case of a law student who was killed and dumped into a trash bin. Maura has found the identity of her biological mother, Dr. Hope Martin (Sharon Lawrence), but doesn't want to tell that she is her daughter, since Hope was told Maura died at birth. But when Maura is in need of a technique that Dr. Martin developed for
31
31
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31
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6
Title
"Money Maker"
Directed by
Greg Beeman
Written by
Story by : David Sonnenborn & Janet Tamaro Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
Original release date
July 10, 2012 (2012-07-10)
Prod. code
2M5906
US viewers (millions)
5
Maura sets up a dinner date with Hope and her daughter, but soon is having second thoughts. Jane and Maura are called on the case of a right ear that is stuck to the house; they find that the victim who belongs to the ear in the trash can. Frost and Jane find out that he was running an underground sex party, and that the night Neal was murdered t
Maura sets up a dinner date with Hope and her daughter, but soon is having second thoughts. Jane and Maura are called on the case of a right ear that is stuck to the house; they find that the victim who belongs to the ear in the trash can. Frost and Jane find out that he was running an underground sex party, and that the night Neal was murdered t
No. overall
Maura sets up a dinner date with Hope and her daughter, but soon is having second thoughts. Jane and Maura are called on the case of a right ear that is stuck to the house; they find that the victim who belongs to the ear in the trash can. Frost and Jane find out that he was running an underground sex party, and that the night Neal was murdered t
32
32
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32
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7
Title
"Crazy for You"
Directed by
Fred Toye
Written by
Antoinette Stella & Lindsay Sturman
Original release date
July 17, 2012 (2012-07-17)
Prod. code
2M5907
US viewers (millions)
5
When two psychiatrists, husband and wife, are murdered, suspicions first fall on opponents of the wife's position supporting childless marriage. Frost and Korsak run into a brick wall when they try to get a search warrant for the psychiatrists' records. Maura gets a lot of assistance (some of it unwanted) from attendees at the "Bullet and Blast
When two psychiatrists, husband and wife, are murdered, suspicions first fall on opponents of the wife's position supporting childless marriage. Frost and Korsak run into a brick wall when they try to get a search warrant for the psychiatrists' records. Maura gets a lot of assistance (some of it unwanted) from attendees at the "Bullet and Blast
No. overall
When two psychiatrists, husband and wife, are murdered, suspicions first fall on opponents of the wife's position supporting childless marriage. Frost and Korsak run into a brick wall when they try to get a search warrant for the psychiatrists' records. Maura gets a lot of assistance (some of it unwanted) from attendees at the "Bullet and Blast
33
33
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33
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8
Title
"Cuts Like a Knife"
Directed by
Randy Zisk
Written by
David Gould & Sal Calleros
Original release date
July 24, 2012 (2012-07-24)
Prod. code
2M5908
US viewers (millions)
5
Jane and Maura are called to a wedding chapel, where the bride entered for her walk down the aisle with her throat slashed, collapsed, and died. They soon find she had a sister, now missing -- the top tier of the wedding cake is also gone. They soon find the cake, in the possession of the groom's deranged ex-fiancée. Frankie hits it off with Jan
Jane and Maura are called to a wedding chapel, where the bride entered for her walk down the aisle with her throat slashed, collapsed, and died. They soon find she had a sister, now missing -- the top tier of the wedding cake is also gone. They soon find the cake, in the possession of the groom's deranged ex-fiancée. Frankie hits it off with Jan
No. overall
Jane and Maura are called to a wedding chapel, where the bride entered for her walk down the aisle with her throat slashed, collapsed, and died. They soon find she had a sister, now missing -- the top tier of the wedding cake is also gone. They soon find the cake, in the possession of the groom's deranged ex-fiancée. Frankie hits it off with Jan
34
34
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34
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9
Title
"Home Town Glory"
Directed by
Milan Cheylov
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
July 31, 2012 (2012-07-31)
Prod. code
2M5909
US viewers (millions)
4
Shane, a childhood friend of Frankie and Jane, is found murdered in a sketchy part of town, known for drug dealing. The alienated father, the abusive former manager of the three brothers' band, is the primary suspect. But tests show Shane hadn't used drugs in six months. Still not aware of just who Lydia is, Angela is throwing her a baby shower
Shane, a childhood friend of Frankie and Jane, is found murdered in a sketchy part of town, known for drug dealing. The alienated father, the abusive former manager of the three brothers' band, is the primary suspect. But tests show Shane hadn't used drugs in six months. Still not aware of just who Lydia is, Angela is throwing her a baby shower
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Shane, a childhood friend of Frankie and Jane, is found murdered in a sketchy part of town, known for drug dealing. The alienated father, the abusive former manager of the three brothers' band, is the primary suspect. But tests show Shane hadn't used drugs in six months. Still not aware of just who Lydia is, Angela is throwing her a baby shower
35
35
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35
No. in season
10
Title
"Melt My Heart to Stone"
Directed by
Michael Katleman
Written by
Story by : Russell J. Grant & Janet Tamaro Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
Original release date
August 14, 2012 (2012-08-14)
Prod. code
2M5910
US viewers (millions)
6
Two people return, and neither is who they originally appeared to be. Riley, the drug dealer (Ep 3 ) turns out to be an undercover detective from the drug unit, who has gotten the promotion Frankie was hoping for. Dennis, the man Jane and Maura revived in the morgue (Ep 3 ) has returned after dumping Maura three months before after some hot and
Two people return, and neither is who they originally appeared to be. Riley, the drug dealer (Ep 3 ) turns out to be an undercover detective from the drug unit, who has gotten the promotion Frankie was hoping for. Dennis, the man Jane and Maura revived in the morgue (Ep 3 ) has returned after dumping Maura three months before after some hot and
No. overall
Two people return, and neither is who they originally appeared to be. Riley, the drug dealer (Ep 3 ) turns out to be an undercover detective from the drug unit, who has gotten the promotion Frankie was hoping for. Dennis, the man Jane and Maura revived in the morgue (Ep 3 ) has returned after dumping Maura three months before after some hot and
36
36
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36
No. in season
11
Title
"Class Action Satisfaction"
Directed by
Norman Buckley
Written by
Antoinette Stella & Lindsay Sturman
Original release date
November 27, 2012 (2012-11-27)
Prod. code
2M5911
US viewers (millions)
3
While Angela is serving a customer he begins coughing up blood and dies in the coffee shop. Korsak's name and number are found in his wallet. Maura determines the case of death was warfarin overdose, which the victim had NOT been prescribed, and is also used as rat poison. Investigating why Korsak's number was found in his wallet, they find Kors
While Angela is serving a customer he begins coughing up blood and dies in the coffee shop. Korsak's name and number are found in his wallet. Maura determines the case of death was warfarin overdose, which the victim had NOT been prescribed, and is also used as rat poison. Investigating why Korsak's number was found in his wallet, they find Kors
No. overall
While Angela is serving a customer he begins coughing up blood and dies in the coffee shop. Korsak's name and number are found in his wallet. Maura determines the case of death was warfarin overdose, which the victim had NOT been prescribed, and is also used as rat poison. Investigating why Korsak's number was found in his wallet, they find Kors
37
37
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37
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12
Title
"Love the Way You Lie"
Directed by
Mark Harber
Written by
Steve Lichtman & David Gould
Original release date
December 4, 2012 (2012-12-04)
Prod. code
2M5912
US viewers (millions)
4
Jane, Korsak and Frost catch a case of a high-profile suicide, that of a famous author. But Maura finds the ligature marks on his neck inconsistent with suicide and declares it a suspicious death. Frost crosses paths with an old case, one where he was not entirely convinced the suspect was guilty. Lt. Cavanaugh has decreed that the Homicide Squa
Jane, Korsak and Frost catch a case of a high-profile suicide, that of a famous author. But Maura finds the ligature marks on his neck inconsistent with suicide and declares it a suspicious death. Frost crosses paths with an old case, one where he was not entirely convinced the suspect was guilty. Lt. Cavanaugh has decreed that the Homicide Squa
No. overall
Jane, Korsak and Frost catch a case of a high-profile suicide, that of a famous author. But Maura finds the ligature marks on his neck inconsistent with suicide and declares it a suspicious death. Frost crosses paths with an old case, one where he was not entirely convinced the suspect was guilty. Lt. Cavanaugh has decreed that the Homicide Squa
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38
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38
No. in season
13
Title
"Virtual Love"
Directed by
Steve Robin
Written by
Story by : Sam Lembeck & Sal Calleros Teleplay by : Sal Calleros & Janet Tamaro
Original release date
December 11, 2012 (2012-12-11)
Prod. code
2M5913
US viewers (millions)
3
After an alcohol brewer is stabbed with a weapon that's out of the normal, Jane and Maura are sent on the case to find the killer. Jane begins worrying about her mother when she finds that Angela is trying to make Cavanaugh jealous by flirting with other men in front of him. Rondo asks Jane, Maura, Korsak and Frost to mentor some teens who are in a
After an alcohol brewer is stabbed with a weapon that's out of the normal, Jane and Maura are sent on the case to find the killer. Jane begins worrying about her mother when she finds that Angela is trying to make Cavanaugh jealous by flirting with other men in front of him. Rondo asks Jane, Maura, Korsak and Frost to mentor some teens who are in a
No. overall
After an alcohol brewer is stabbed with a weapon that's out of the normal, Jane and Maura are sent on the case to find the killer. Jane begins worrying about her mother when she finds that Angela is trying to make Cavanaugh jealous by flirting with other men in front of him. Rondo asks Jane, Maura, Korsak and Frost to mentor some teens who are in a
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39
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39
No. in season
14
Title
"Over/Under"
Directed by
Paul Holohan
Written by
Story by : Russell J. Grant & Janet Tamaro Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
Original release date
December 18, 2012 (2012-12-18)
Prod. code
2M5914
US viewers (millions)
3
Maura and Jane are called into the case of a man who was stabbed in the throat in the middle of a car wash. They find that the murder victim was a former football star who lost his career when a player slipped and fell and now owns a bakery with all of his ex-girlfriends. Jane, Korsak, and Frost are at practice for the baseball finals, Frost's mom,
Maura and Jane are called into the case of a man who was stabbed in the throat in the middle of a car wash. They find that the murder victim was a former football star who lost his career when a player slipped and fell and now owns a bakery with all of his ex-girlfriends. Jane, Korsak, and Frost are at practice for the baseball finals, Frost's mom,
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Maura and Jane are called into the case of a man who was stabbed in the throat in the middle of a car wash. They find that the murder victim was a former football star who lost his career when a player slipped and fell and now owns a bakery with all of his ex-girlfriends. Jane, Korsak, and Frost are at practice for the baseball finals, Frost's mom,
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40
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15
Title
"No More Drama In My Life"
Directed by
Michael Katleman
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
December 25, 2012 (2012-12-25)
Prod. code
2M5915
US viewers (millions)
4
Jane and Maura are on the case of an actor who was shot and killed from a prop gun and work to find out who would load the gun with real bullets. Hope returns and tries to salvage her relationship with Maura after finding out she was her daughter, and to see if she's still willing to donate her kidney to Cailin, only to find out that Maura doesn't
Jane and Maura are on the case of an actor who was shot and killed from a prop gun and work to find out who would load the gun with real bullets. Hope returns and tries to salvage her relationship with Maura after finding out she was her daughter, and to see if she's still willing to donate her kidney to Cailin, only to find out that Maura doesn't
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Jane and Maura are on the case of an actor who was shot and killed from a prop gun and work to find out who would load the gun with real bullets. Hope returns and tries to salvage her relationship with Maura after finding out she was her daughter, and to see if she's still willing to donate her kidney to Cailin, only to find out that Maura doesn't
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1
"What Doesn't Kill You"
Michael Katleman
Janet Tamaro
June 5, 2012 (2012-06-05)
2M5901
5
Maura's father, Paddy Doyle, is in critical condition, and Maura and Jane's relationship is in trouble. IAB is also starting an investigation about what happened. They investigate Jane until a cop is murdered and they have a new case. Maura is faced with the decision of signing a DNR for her father. While all this is happening to her biological fat
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2
"Dirty Little Secrets"
Aaron Lipstadt
Steve Lichtman & Kiersten Van Home
June 12, 2012 (2012-06-12)
2M5902
5
Jane's dad returns with the surprise that he's getting married. But to get married he must get Angela to sign an annulment, which she won't sign. Jane and Maura work the case of a yoga student who was killed. The yoga student was also a geology major who discovered illegal activity by Sensei Matta (Rick Ravanello), the person who owns the yoga comp
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3
"This Is How a Heart Breaks"
Steve Robin
David Gould & Sal Calleros
June 19, 2012 (2012-06-19)
2M5903
5
Jane investigates the death of an ex-serviceman living on the streets demonstrating classic PTSD symptoms. When a friend of the victim, another ex-serviceman, and a documentary film maker are found dead, killed by the same weapon as the first victim Jane must find out why. Maura and Jane save the life of a man brought into the morgue by performin
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4
"Welcome to the Dollhouse"
Mark Haber
Russell J. Grant & Janet Tamaro
June 26, 2012 (2012-06-26)
2M5904
5
Jane and Maura are on the case of a killer who dresses his victims as 1980s dolls. Korsak finds a dog that turns out to be a dog for soldiers with PTSD, the dog works at the same place that Casey works at. When Maura brings the dog back she realizes what is wrong with Casey, and why he doesn't want to see Jane.
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5
"Throwing Down the Gauntlet"
Jamie Babbit
Antoinette Stella & Janet Tamaro
July 3, 2012 (2012-07-03)
2M5905
5
Rizzoli and Isles are on the case of a law student who was killed and dumped into a trash bin. Maura has found the identity of her biological mother, Dr. Hope Martin (Sharon Lawrence), but doesn't want to tell that she is her daughter, since Hope was told Maura died at birth. But when Maura is in need of a technique that Dr. Martin developed for
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6
"Money Maker"
Greg Beeman
Story by : David Sonnenborn & Janet Tamaro Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
July 10, 2012 (2012-07-10)
2M5906
5
Maura sets up a dinner date with Hope and her daughter, but soon is having second thoughts. Jane and Maura are called on the case of a right ear that is stuck to the house; they find that the victim who belongs to the ear in the trash can. Frost and Jane find out that he was running an underground sex party, and that the night Neal was murdered t
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7
"Crazy for You"
Fred Toye
Antoinette Stella & Lindsay Sturman
July 17, 2012 (2012-07-17)
2M5907
5
When two psychiatrists, husband and wife, are murdered, suspicions first fall on opponents of the wife's position supporting childless marriage. Frost and Korsak run into a brick wall when they try to get a search warrant for the psychiatrists' records. Maura gets a lot of assistance (some of it unwanted) from attendees at the "Bullet and Blast
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8
"Cuts Like a Knife"
Randy Zisk
David Gould & Sal Calleros
July 24, 2012 (2012-07-24)
2M5908
5
Jane and Maura are called to a wedding chapel, where the bride entered for her walk down the aisle with her throat slashed, collapsed, and died. They soon find she had a sister, now missing -- the top tier of the wedding cake is also gone. They soon find the cake, in the possession of the groom's deranged ex-fiancée. Frankie hits it off with Jan
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9
"Home Town Glory"
Milan Cheylov
Janet Tamaro
July 31, 2012 (2012-07-31)
2M5909
4
Shane, a childhood friend of Frankie and Jane, is found murdered in a sketchy part of town, known for drug dealing. The alienated father, the abusive former manager of the three brothers' band, is the primary suspect. But tests show Shane hadn't used drugs in six months. Still not aware of just who Lydia is, Angela is throwing her a baby shower
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10
"Melt My Heart to Stone"
Michael Katleman
Story by : Russell J. Grant & Janet Tamaro Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
August 14, 2012 (2012-08-14)
2M5910
6
Two people return, and neither is who they originally appeared to be. Riley, the drug dealer (Ep 3 ) turns out to be an undercover detective from the drug unit, who has gotten the promotion Frankie was hoping for. Dennis, the man Jane and Maura revived in the morgue (Ep 3 ) has returned after dumping Maura three months before after some hot and
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11
"Class Action Satisfaction"
Norman Buckley
Antoinette Stella & Lindsay Sturman
November 27, 2012 (2012-11-27)
2M5911
3
While Angela is serving a customer he begins coughing up blood and dies in the coffee shop. Korsak's name and number are found in his wallet. Maura determines the case of death was warfarin overdose, which the victim had NOT been prescribed, and is also used as rat poison. Investigating why Korsak's number was found in his wallet, they find Kors
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12
"Love the Way You Lie"
Mark Harber
Steve Lichtman & David Gould
December 4, 2012 (2012-12-04)
2M5912
4
Jane, Korsak and Frost catch a case of a high-profile suicide, that of a famous author. But Maura finds the ligature marks on his neck inconsistent with suicide and declares it a suspicious death. Frost crosses paths with an old case, one where he was not entirely convinced the suspect was guilty. Lt. Cavanaugh has decreed that the Homicide Squa
38
13
"Virtual Love"
Steve Robin
Story by : Sam Lembeck & Sal Calleros Teleplay by : Sal Calleros & Janet Tamaro
December 11, 2012 (2012-12-11)
2M5913
3
After an alcohol brewer is stabbed with a weapon that's out of the normal, Jane and Maura are sent on the case to find the killer. Jane begins worrying about her mother when she finds that Angela is trying to make Cavanaugh jealous by flirting with other men in front of him. Rondo asks Jane, Maura, Korsak and Frost to mentor some teens who are in a
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14
"Over/Under"
Paul Holohan
Story by : Russell J. Grant & Janet Tamaro Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
December 18, 2012 (2012-12-18)
2M5914
3
Maura and Jane are called into the case of a man who was stabbed in the throat in the middle of a car wash. They find that the murder victim was a former football star who lost his career when a player slipped and fell and now owns a bakery with all of his ex-girlfriends. Jane, Korsak, and Frost are at practice for the baseball finals, Frost's mom,
40
15
"No More Drama In My Life"
Michael Katleman
Janet Tamaro
December 25, 2012 (2012-12-25)
2M5915
4
Jane and Maura are on the case of an actor who was shot and killed from a prop gun and work to find out who would load the gun with real bullets. Hope returns and tries to salvage her relationship with Maura after finding out she was her daughter, and to see if she's still willing to donate her kidney to Cailin, only to find out that Maura doesn't
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1
Title
"We Are Family"
Directed by
Michael Katleman
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
June 25, 2013 (2013-06-25)
Prod. code
2M6251
US viewers (millions)
6
A state senator is killed by a sniper's bullet while riding in a parade. The only clue is that during the hour and a half of time unaccounted for just before the parade, she had blueberry waffles for breakfast somewhere. Isles is upset that she donated her kidney to Cailin three months ago and has yet to be thanked for it. She and Rizzoli get caugh
A state senator is killed by a sniper's bullet while riding in a parade. The only clue is that during the hour and a half of time unaccounted for just before the parade, she had blueberry waffles for breakfast somewhere. Isles is upset that she donated her kidney to Cailin three months ago and has yet to be thanked for it. She and Rizzoli get caugh
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A state senator is killed by a sniper's bullet while riding in a parade. The only clue is that during the hour and a half of time unaccounted for just before the parade, she had blueberry waffles for breakfast somewhere. Isles is upset that she donated her kidney to Cailin three months ago and has yet to be thanked for it. She and Rizzoli get caugh
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2
Title
"In Over Your Head"
Directed by
Jamie Babbit
Written by
Russell J. Grant & Janet Tamaro
Original release date
July 2, 2013 (2013-07-02)
Prod. code
2M6252
US viewers (millions)
5
An investigative journalism student is found dead on the beach. The cause of death is determined as a drowning, but her lungs contain freshwater and not the ocean's saltwater. The student had been investigating a drug ring at her university. Jane must grudgingly work with a former colleague, who is now a new drug-unit lieutenant, in order to solve
An investigative journalism student is found dead on the beach. The cause of death is determined as a drowning, but her lungs contain freshwater and not the ocean's saltwater. The student had been investigating a drug ring at her university. Jane must grudgingly work with a former colleague, who is now a new drug-unit lieutenant, in order to solve
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An investigative journalism student is found dead on the beach. The cause of death is determined as a drowning, but her lungs contain freshwater and not the ocean's saltwater. The student had been investigating a drug ring at her university. Jane must grudgingly work with a former colleague, who is now a new drug-unit lieutenant, in order to solve
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3
Title
"But I Am a Good Girl"
Directed by
Norman Buckley
Written by
Story by : Y. Shireen Razack Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
Original release date
July 9, 2013 (2013-07-09)
Prod. code
2M6255
US viewers (millions)
5
At T .'s christening, Lydia's new fiance shows up, and Maura finds the body of a young woman in the baptismal font. Despite the killer's efforts to make the job of identifying her difficult, the detectives discover she's the daughter of a local clothing factory worker and that she bought a pregnancy test. She also has a very recent tattoo that i
At T .'s christening, Lydia's new fiance shows up, and Maura finds the body of a young woman in the baptismal font. Despite the killer's efforts to make the job of identifying her difficult, the detectives discover she's the daughter of a local clothing factory worker and that she bought a pregnancy test. She also has a very recent tattoo that i
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At T .'s christening, Lydia's new fiance shows up, and Maura finds the body of a young woman in the baptismal font. Despite the killer's efforts to make the job of identifying her difficult, the detectives discover she's the daughter of a local clothing factory worker and that she bought a pregnancy test. She also has a very recent tattoo that i
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4
Title
"Killer in High Heels"
Directed by
Mark Haber
Written by
Charlie Craig & Ken Hanes
Original release date
July 16, 2013 (2013-07-16)
Prod. code
2M6253
US viewers (millions)
5
Maura is arrested after her date at a charity event turns up dead. She has no memory of the date until she gets roughed up in jail by a woman who thought Maura was responsible for her arrest. Maura remembers her date blowing a hallucinogen at her, putting her in a trance. Because her guard has ties to Paddy Doyle, she is allowed to use the jail's c
Maura is arrested after her date at a charity event turns up dead. She has no memory of the date until she gets roughed up in jail by a woman who thought Maura was responsible for her arrest. Maura remembers her date blowing a hallucinogen at her, putting her in a trance. Because her guard has ties to Paddy Doyle, she is allowed to use the jail's c
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Maura is arrested after her date at a charity event turns up dead. She has no memory of the date until she gets roughed up in jail by a woman who thought Maura was responsible for her arrest. Maura remembers her date blowing a hallucinogen at her, putting her in a trance. Because her guard has ties to Paddy Doyle, she is allowed to use the jail's c
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5
Title
"Dance with the Devil"
Directed by
Jamie Babbit
Written by
Story by : Lisa Marie Petersen Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
Original release date
July 23, 2013 (2013-07-23)
Prod. code
2M6254
US viewers (millions)
5
In 1993, Paddy Doyle was responsible for the death of Lt. Cavanaugh's wife and child. Arson Detective Calvin Ghetts, who died recently, has been connected to Doyle, causing the court to consider letting him out on bond. Frost, Maura and Jane find photos in the exhaust pipe of a confiscated vehicle, which leads Maura to talk to Hope as the photos co
In 1993, Paddy Doyle was responsible for the death of Lt. Cavanaugh's wife and child. Arson Detective Calvin Ghetts, who died recently, has been connected to Doyle, causing the court to consider letting him out on bond. Frost, Maura and Jane find photos in the exhaust pipe of a confiscated vehicle, which leads Maura to talk to Hope as the photos co
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In 1993, Paddy Doyle was responsible for the death of Lt. Cavanaugh's wife and child. Arson Detective Calvin Ghetts, who died recently, has been connected to Doyle, causing the court to consider letting him out on bond. Frost, Maura and Jane find photos in the exhaust pipe of a confiscated vehicle, which leads Maura to talk to Hope as the photos co
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6
Title
"Somebody's Watching Me"
Directed by
Milan Cheylov
Written by
Lisa Marie Petersen & Ken Hanes
Original release date
July 30, 2013 (2013-07-30)
Prod. code
2M6256
US viewers (millions)
5
A sanitation worker is killed while dropping off items to an eccentric collector. The collector is a conspiracy theorist who had constructed a makeshift EMP device that disabled a drone, which had flown too close to the neighborhood, subsequently knocking out the power. The worker was mistakenly killed by a man who worked for the drone's company be
A sanitation worker is killed while dropping off items to an eccentric collector. The collector is a conspiracy theorist who had constructed a makeshift EMP device that disabled a drone, which had flown too close to the neighborhood, subsequently knocking out the power. The worker was mistakenly killed by a man who worked for the drone's company be
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A sanitation worker is killed while dropping off items to an eccentric collector. The collector is a conspiracy theorist who had constructed a makeshift EMP device that disabled a drone, which had flown too close to the neighborhood, subsequently knocking out the power. The worker was mistakenly killed by a man who worked for the drone's company be
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7
Title
"All for One"
Directed by
Paul Holohan
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
August 6, 2013 (2013-08-06)
Prod. code
2M6257
US viewers (millions)
5
David Sutton (Chris Tallman), a high school driver's education/science teacher, is killed by a hit-and-run driver. The car used is from his own class. A fiber from what is believed to be from a friendship bracelet is found inside. When Samantha Cole (Alexis Raich), Sutton's chemistry student, attempts a drug overdose before his death, her backgroun
David Sutton (Chris Tallman), a high school driver's education/science teacher, is killed by a hit-and-run driver. The car used is from his own class. A fiber from what is believed to be from a friendship bracelet is found inside. When Samantha Cole (Alexis Raich), Sutton's chemistry student, attempts a drug overdose before his death, her backgroun
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David Sutton (Chris Tallman), a high school driver's education/science teacher, is killed by a hit-and-run driver. The car used is from his own class. A fiber from what is believed to be from a friendship bracelet is found inside. When Samantha Cole (Alexis Raich), Sutton's chemistry student, attempts a drug overdose before his death, her backgroun
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8
Title
"Cold As Ice"
Directed by
Randy Zisk
Written by
Lisa Marie Petersen & Ken Hanes
Original release date
August 13, 2013 (2013-08-13)
Prod. code
2M6258
US viewers (millions)
5
Dr. Carla Dalton (Laura Niemi) is killed in the parking garage near a boys' hockey game. The weapon used is identified as a skate hook for tightening laces, and Carla's car is found dumped in the river. She was in Boston trying to track down her nephew Todd, who had Huntington's disease. Cailin shows up at Maura's, asking to stay with her while Ho
Dr. Carla Dalton (Laura Niemi) is killed in the parking garage near a boys' hockey game. The weapon used is identified as a skate hook for tightening laces, and Carla's car is found dumped in the river. She was in Boston trying to track down her nephew Todd, who had Huntington's disease. Cailin shows up at Maura's, asking to stay with her while Ho
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Dr. Carla Dalton (Laura Niemi) is killed in the parking garage near a boys' hockey game. The weapon used is identified as a skate hook for tightening laces, and Carla's car is found dumped in the river. She was in Boston trying to track down her nephew Todd, who had Huntington's disease. Cailin shows up at Maura's, asking to stay with her while Ho
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9
Title
"No One Mourns the Wicked"
Directed by
Steve Robin
Written by
Story by : Ken Hanes & Lisa Marie Petersen Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
Original release date
August 20, 2013 (2013-08-20)
Prod. code
2M6259
US viewers (millions)
5
Jane and Maura are asked by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nolan (Jessica Tuck) to speak at a law enforcement symposium. Nolan is on a tour for her book, Three Faces of Evil, which is about serial killers, one of whom is Charles Hoyt (Michael Massee). A crime scene depicting Hoyt's murders is staged. As Jane and Maura move to describe the "vict
Jane and Maura are asked by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nolan (Jessica Tuck) to speak at a law enforcement symposium. Nolan is on a tour for her book, Three Faces of Evil, which is about serial killers, one of whom is Charles Hoyt (Michael Massee). A crime scene depicting Hoyt's murders is staged. As Jane and Maura move to describe the "vict
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Jane and Maura are asked by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nolan (Jessica Tuck) to speak at a law enforcement symposium. Nolan is on a tour for her book, Three Faces of Evil, which is about serial killers, one of whom is Charles Hoyt (Michael Massee). A crime scene depicting Hoyt's murders is staged. As Jane and Maura move to describe the "vict
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50
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10
Title
"Built for Speed"
Directed by
Anthony Hardwick
Written by
Russell J. Grant & Matt MacLeod
Original release date
August 27, 2013 (2013-08-27)
Prod. code
2M6260
US viewers (millions)
6
Alberto Santana (Michael Galante) dies when his street racer explodes during a race after he turns on the car's nitrous oxide. Giovanni Gilberti (Matthew Del Negro) uses his phone to record the events. Also the video from memory card of the car's camera was restored. Upon review of these videos, the team spots Detective Martinez in the crowd. Maura
Alberto Santana (Michael Galante) dies when his street racer explodes during a race after he turns on the car's nitrous oxide. Giovanni Gilberti (Matthew Del Negro) uses his phone to record the events. Also the video from memory card of the car's camera was restored. Upon review of these videos, the team spots Detective Martinez in the crowd. Maura
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Alberto Santana (Michael Galante) dies when his street racer explodes during a race after he turns on the car's nitrous oxide. Giovanni Gilberti (Matthew Del Negro) uses his phone to record the events. Also the video from memory card of the car's camera was restored. Upon review of these videos, the team spots Detective Martinez in the crowd. Maura
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11
Title
"Judge, Jury & Executioner"
Directed by
Mark Haber
Written by
Y. Shireen Razack & Jill Goldsmith
Original release date
September 3, 2013 (2013-09-03)
Prod. code
2M6261
US viewers (millions)
5
Judge Kathleen Harper (A'da Alison Woolfolk) collapses and dies at her daughter Ashley's (Jazz Raycole) mock trial presentation, despite fellow Judge Roger Thorson's (Doug Savant) attempt to revive her. Maura's initial examination reveals a paint smudge and a scratch on Harper's hand and a needle puncture on her neck. Her purse and its scattered co
Judge Kathleen Harper (A'da Alison Woolfolk) collapses and dies at her daughter Ashley's (Jazz Raycole) mock trial presentation, despite fellow Judge Roger Thorson's (Doug Savant) attempt to revive her. Maura's initial examination reveals a paint smudge and a scratch on Harper's hand and a needle puncture on her neck. Her purse and its scattered co
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Judge Kathleen Harper (A'da Alison Woolfolk) collapses and dies at her daughter Ashley's (Jazz Raycole) mock trial presentation, despite fellow Judge Roger Thorson's (Doug Savant) attempt to revive her. Maura's initial examination reveals a paint smudge and a scratch on Harper's hand and a needle puncture on her neck. Her purse and its scattered co
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12
Title
"Partners in Crime"
Directed by
Randy Zisk
Written by
Linda McGibney & Janet Tamaro
Original release date
September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10)
Prod. code
2M6262
US viewers (millions)
5
The team has two homicides which, at first, seem unrelated. Mark Cabot is killed in the parking garage of a fitness club. Rhonda Clark (Celia Finkelstein) is drowned in her hot tub. A german shepherd's hair is found in Rhonda's lungs, believed to be from the killer's dog. Paddy Doyle asks Maura to take care of his paroled father, Patrick (Richard
The team has two homicides which, at first, seem unrelated. Mark Cabot is killed in the parking garage of a fitness club. Rhonda Clark (Celia Finkelstein) is drowned in her hot tub. A german shepherd's hair is found in Rhonda's lungs, believed to be from the killer's dog. Paddy Doyle asks Maura to take care of his paroled father, Patrick (Richard
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The team has two homicides which, at first, seem unrelated. Mark Cabot is killed in the parking garage of a fitness club. Rhonda Clark (Celia Finkelstein) is drowned in her hot tub. A german shepherd's hair is found in Rhonda's lungs, believed to be from the killer's dog. Paddy Doyle asks Maura to take care of his paroled father, Patrick (Richard
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13
Title
"Tears of a Clown"
Directed by
Michael Katleman
Written by
Story by : Ken Hanes & Matt MacLeod Teleplay by : Ken Hanes, Matt MacLeod & Janet Tamaro
Original release date
February 25, 2014 (2014-02-25)
Prod. code
2M6263
US viewers (millions)
3
The "Summer of the Clown", a 1988 case where a person dressed as a clown kidnapped young boys, is revisited, when similar events recur. Meanwhile, Jane and Casey are torn between their respective careers and their own relationship, and Maura tries to help Frost's relationship by offering his girlfriend some career advice regarding a job in Beijing.
The "Summer of the Clown", a 1988 case where a person dressed as a clown kidnapped young boys, is revisited, when similar events recur. Meanwhile, Jane and Casey are torn between their respective careers and their own relationship, and Maura tries to help Frost's relationship by offering his girlfriend some career advice regarding a job in Beijing.
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The "Summer of the Clown", a 1988 case where a person dressed as a clown kidnapped young boys, is revisited, when similar events recur. Meanwhile, Jane and Casey are torn between their respective careers and their own relationship, and Maura tries to help Frost's relationship by offering his girlfriend some career advice regarding a job in Beijing.
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54
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14
Title
"Just Push Play"
Directed by
Kate Woods
Written by
Story by : Linda McGibney & Sam Lembeck Teleplay by : Linda McGibney & Janet Tamaro
Original release date
March 4, 2014 (2014-03-04)
Prod. code
2M6264
US viewers (millions)
3
The team investigates an aspiring gifted singer-songwriter's death at a bar. They learn the woman spent some time in rehab, where they discover her roommate stole her original songs, got signed by a music label and killed her to cover it up. After being away for a year, Frank Rizzoli (Chazz Palminteri) returns to announce he has prostate cancer. A
The team investigates an aspiring gifted singer-songwriter's death at a bar. They learn the woman spent some time in rehab, where they discover her roommate stole her original songs, got signed by a music label and killed her to cover it up. After being away for a year, Frank Rizzoli (Chazz Palminteri) returns to announce he has prostate cancer. A
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The team investigates an aspiring gifted singer-songwriter's death at a bar. They learn the woman spent some time in rehab, where they discover her roommate stole her original songs, got signed by a music label and killed her to cover it up. After being away for a year, Frank Rizzoli (Chazz Palminteri) returns to announce he has prostate cancer. A
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55
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55
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15
Title
"Food for Thought"
Directed by
Steve Clancy
Written by
Story by : Jill Goldsmith & Y. Shireen Razack Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
Original release date
March 11, 2014 (2014-03-11)
Prod. code
2M6265
US viewers (millions)
4
A famous chef and restaurateur dies, and Maura detects he was poisoned. The team recalls the chef recently won a televised cooking competition and that his competitors work for him. One of them resented the chef's fame and wanted to capitalize on expanding the business. Meanwhile, Maura's mother, Hope, tells her that she is closing her clinics, whi
A famous chef and restaurateur dies, and Maura detects he was poisoned. The team recalls the chef recently won a televised cooking competition and that his competitors work for him. One of them resented the chef's fame and wanted to capitalize on expanding the business. Meanwhile, Maura's mother, Hope, tells her that she is closing her clinics, whi
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A famous chef and restaurateur dies, and Maura detects he was poisoned. The team recalls the chef recently won a televised cooking competition and that his competitors work for him. One of them resented the chef's fame and wanted to capitalize on expanding the business. Meanwhile, Maura's mother, Hope, tells her that she is closing her clinics, whi
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16
Title
"You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone"
Directed by
Norman Buckley
Written by
Janet Tamaro
Original release date
March 18, 2014 (2014-03-18)
Prod. code
2M6266
US viewers (millions)
3
A senator's daughter, who works for the government, is murdered. She is thought to have been fleeing the country with government secrets, putting the BPD at odds with Homeland Security. The woman, however, leaves digital clues that her boss had raped her and will kill her to keep her quiet. Meanwhile, Jane accepts Casey's proposal, since he agrees
A senator's daughter, who works for the government, is murdered. She is thought to have been fleeing the country with government secrets, putting the BPD at odds with Homeland Security. The woman, however, leaves digital clues that her boss had raped her and will kill her to keep her quiet. Meanwhile, Jane accepts Casey's proposal, since he agrees
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A senator's daughter, who works for the government, is murdered. She is thought to have been fleeing the country with government secrets, putting the BPD at odds with Homeland Security. The woman, however, leaves digital clues that her boss had raped her and will kill her to keep her quiet. Meanwhile, Jane accepts Casey's proposal, since he agrees
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"We Are Family"
Michael Katleman
Janet Tamaro
June 25, 2013 (2013-06-25)
2M6251
6
A state senator is killed by a sniper's bullet while riding in a parade. The only clue is that during the hour and a half of time unaccounted for just before the parade, she had blueberry waffles for breakfast somewhere. Isles is upset that she donated her kidney to Cailin three months ago and has yet to be thanked for it. She and Rizzoli get caugh
42
2
"In Over Your Head"
Jamie Babbit
Russell J. Grant & Janet Tamaro
July 2, 2013 (2013-07-02)
2M6252
5
An investigative journalism student is found dead on the beach. The cause of death is determined as a drowning, but her lungs contain freshwater and not the ocean's saltwater. The student had been investigating a drug ring at her university. Jane must grudgingly work with a former colleague, who is now a new drug-unit lieutenant, in order to solve
43
3
"But I Am a Good Girl"
Norman Buckley
Story by : Y. Shireen Razack Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
July 9, 2013 (2013-07-09)
2M6255
5
At T .'s christening, Lydia's new fiance shows up, and Maura finds the body of a young woman in the baptismal font. Despite the killer's efforts to make the job of identifying her difficult, the detectives discover she's the daughter of a local clothing factory worker and that she bought a pregnancy test. She also has a very recent tattoo that i
44
4
"Killer in High Heels"
Mark Haber
Charlie Craig & Ken Hanes
July 16, 2013 (2013-07-16)
2M6253
5
Maura is arrested after her date at a charity event turns up dead. She has no memory of the date until she gets roughed up in jail by a woman who thought Maura was responsible for her arrest. Maura remembers her date blowing a hallucinogen at her, putting her in a trance. Because her guard has ties to Paddy Doyle, she is allowed to use the jail's c
45
5
"Dance with the Devil"
Jamie Babbit
Story by : Lisa Marie Petersen Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
July 23, 2013 (2013-07-23)
2M6254
5
In 1993, Paddy Doyle was responsible for the death of Lt. Cavanaugh's wife and child. Arson Detective Calvin Ghetts, who died recently, has been connected to Doyle, causing the court to consider letting him out on bond. Frost, Maura and Jane find photos in the exhaust pipe of a confiscated vehicle, which leads Maura to talk to Hope as the photos co
46
6
"Somebody's Watching Me"
Milan Cheylov
Lisa Marie Petersen & Ken Hanes
July 30, 2013 (2013-07-30)
2M6256
5
A sanitation worker is killed while dropping off items to an eccentric collector. The collector is a conspiracy theorist who had constructed a makeshift EMP device that disabled a drone, which had flown too close to the neighborhood, subsequently knocking out the power. The worker was mistakenly killed by a man who worked for the drone's company be
47
7
"All for One"
Paul Holohan
Janet Tamaro
August 6, 2013 (2013-08-06)
2M6257
5
David Sutton (Chris Tallman), a high school driver's education/science teacher, is killed by a hit-and-run driver. The car used is from his own class. A fiber from what is believed to be from a friendship bracelet is found inside. When Samantha Cole (Alexis Raich), Sutton's chemistry student, attempts a drug overdose before his death, her backgroun
48
8
"Cold As Ice"
Randy Zisk
Lisa Marie Petersen & Ken Hanes
August 13, 2013 (2013-08-13)
2M6258
5
Dr. Carla Dalton (Laura Niemi) is killed in the parking garage near a boys' hockey game. The weapon used is identified as a skate hook for tightening laces, and Carla's car is found dumped in the river. She was in Boston trying to track down her nephew Todd, who had Huntington's disease. Cailin shows up at Maura's, asking to stay with her while Ho
49
9
"No One Mourns the Wicked"
Steve Robin
Story by : Ken Hanes & Lisa Marie Petersen Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
August 20, 2013 (2013-08-20)
2M6259
5
Jane and Maura are asked by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nolan (Jessica Tuck) to speak at a law enforcement symposium. Nolan is on a tour for her book, Three Faces of Evil, which is about serial killers, one of whom is Charles Hoyt (Michael Massee). A crime scene depicting Hoyt's murders is staged. As Jane and Maura move to describe the "vict
50
10
"Built for Speed"
Anthony Hardwick
Russell J. Grant & Matt MacLeod
August 27, 2013 (2013-08-27)
2M6260
6
Alberto Santana (Michael Galante) dies when his street racer explodes during a race after he turns on the car's nitrous oxide. Giovanni Gilberti (Matthew Del Negro) uses his phone to record the events. Also the video from memory card of the car's camera was restored. Upon review of these videos, the team spots Detective Martinez in the crowd. Maura
51
11
"Judge, Jury & Executioner"
Mark Haber
Y. Shireen Razack & Jill Goldsmith
September 3, 2013 (2013-09-03)
2M6261
5
Judge Kathleen Harper (A'da Alison Woolfolk) collapses and dies at her daughter Ashley's (Jazz Raycole) mock trial presentation, despite fellow Judge Roger Thorson's (Doug Savant) attempt to revive her. Maura's initial examination reveals a paint smudge and a scratch on Harper's hand and a needle puncture on her neck. Her purse and its scattered co
52
12
"Partners in Crime"
Randy Zisk
Linda McGibney & Janet Tamaro
September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10)
2M6262
5
The team has two homicides which, at first, seem unrelated. Mark Cabot is killed in the parking garage of a fitness club. Rhonda Clark (Celia Finkelstein) is drowned in her hot tub. A german shepherd's hair is found in Rhonda's lungs, believed to be from the killer's dog. Paddy Doyle asks Maura to take care of his paroled father, Patrick (Richard
53
13
"Tears of a Clown"
Michael Katleman
Story by : Ken Hanes & Matt MacLeod Teleplay by : Ken Hanes, Matt MacLeod & Janet Tamaro
February 25, 2014 (2014-02-25)
2M6263
3
The "Summer of the Clown", a 1988 case where a person dressed as a clown kidnapped young boys, is revisited, when similar events recur. Meanwhile, Jane and Casey are torn between their respective careers and their own relationship, and Maura tries to help Frost's relationship by offering his girlfriend some career advice regarding a job in Beijing.
54
14
"Just Push Play"
Kate Woods
Story by : Linda McGibney & Sam Lembeck Teleplay by : Linda McGibney & Janet Tamaro
March 4, 2014 (2014-03-04)
2M6264
3
The team investigates an aspiring gifted singer-songwriter's death at a bar. They learn the woman spent some time in rehab, where they discover her roommate stole her original songs, got signed by a music label and killed her to cover it up. After being away for a year, Frank Rizzoli (Chazz Palminteri) returns to announce he has prostate cancer. A
55
15
"Food for Thought"
Steve Clancy
Story by : Jill Goldsmith & Y. Shireen Razack Teleplay by : Janet Tamaro
March 11, 2014 (2014-03-11)
2M6265
4
A famous chef and restaurateur dies, and Maura detects he was poisoned. The team recalls the chef recently won a televised cooking competition and that his competitors work for him. One of them resented the chef's fame and wanted to capitalize on expanding the business. Meanwhile, Maura's mother, Hope, tells her that she is closing her clinics, whi
56
16
"You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone"
Norman Buckley
Janet Tamaro
March 18, 2014 (2014-03-18)
2M6266
3
A senator's daughter, who works for the government, is murdered. She is thought to have been fleeing the country with government secrets, putting the BPD at odds with Homeland Security. The woman, however, leaves digital clues that her boss had raped her and will kill her to keep her quiet. Meanwhile, Jane accepts Casey's proposal, since he agrees

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