Series synopsis
Major Crimes is an American crime drama television series that premiered on TNT on August 13, 2012. It ended on January 9, 2018. It was created by James Duff. It stars Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison and Michael Paul Chan.
Major Crimes explores how the American justice system approaches the art of the deals as law enforcement officers and prosecutors work together to score a conviction. Los Angeles Police Captain Sharon Raydor heads up a special squad within the LAPD that deals with high-profile or particularly sensitive crimes.
Premise
Major Crimes explores how the American justice system approaches the art of the deals as law enforcement officers and prosecutors work together to score a conviction. Los Angeles Police Captain Sharon Raydor heads up a special squad within the LAPD that deals with high-profile or particularly sensitive crimes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mary McDonnell as Captain Sharon Raydor
- G.W. Bailey as Lt. Louie Provenza
- Tony Denison as Lt. Andy Flynn
- Michael Paul Chan as Lt. Mike Tao
- Raymond Cruz as Detective Julio Sanchez
- Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson
- Kearran Giovanni as Amy Sykes
- Graham Patrick Martin as Rusty Beck
Supporting cast
- Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales
- Nadine Velazquez as D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Robert Gossett as Assistant Chief Taylor
- Carlos Ponce as Mr. Emilio Diaz
Guest cast
- Leslie Grossman as Claire Hunter
- Caitlin Custer as Raquel Newman
- Amy Davidson as Allison fisher
- Ransford Doherty as Kendall
- Jason London as Chris Harris
- Shanna Collins as Robyn Harris
- Devon Werkheiser as Officer Cooper
- Rick Peters as Michael Harris
- Justin Schollard as Dr. Newman
- Ross Butler as Ian Yorita
- Bill Brochtrup as Dr. Joe Bowman
- Kathe Mazur as D.D.A. Andrea Hobbs
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 105 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 13, 2012 | October 15, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 19 | June 10, 2013 | January 13, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 19 | June 9, 2014 | January 12, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 23 | June 8, 2015 | March 14, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 21 | June 13, 2016 | April 12, 2017 |
| Season 6 | 13 | October 31, 2017 | January 9, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Reloaded The department is still reeling with the recent departure of Deputy Chief Brenda Lee Johnson, creating a tough transition for the newly appointed head of Major Crimes, Captain Sharon Raydor. But there is little time for adjustment as the department rushes to reach a plea bargain when a string of grocery store robberies turns fatal. After proving to be a valuable source for the case, undercover police detective and military veteran Detective Amy Sykes is transferred to Major Crimes. Meanwhile, Raydor takes a big step to protect teenager Rusty Beck after he runs away from his foster family. |
August 13, 2012 |
| 2 |
Before and After Growing pains within Major Crimes become apparent as the division works to obtain justice in a brutal homicide that turns out to be more complicated than expected. Raydor struggles to gain the respect of her colleagues while also trying to supervise Rusty 24/7. The changes within the department may become more than Provenza can accept. |
August 20, 2012 |
| 3 |
Medical Causes The facts become blurry in a case involving a fatal car crash at a nightclub. Meanwhile, Rusty can finally look forward to his mother's return. |
August 27, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Final Cut The squad scrambles to garner a confession when the pregnant wife of a big-time film director is found murdered. Meanwhile, just as things seem to fall into place under Raydor’s leadership, new Deputy D.A. Emma Rios challenges Raydor’s intentions as Rusty’s guardian. |
June 10, 2013 |
| 2 |
False Pretenses A complex murder-suicide case has the department reeling. Meanwhile, when Rusty receives a mysterious and threatening letter Emma demands that he be relocated. Torn between her desire to protect Rusty and professional duty to the case, Raydor is forced to seriously consider Emma’s request. |
June 17, 2013 |
| 3 |
Under the Influence A meddling television writer-producer accompanies Sanchez and Tao on a ride-along so he can get an inside look at the LAPD. But what starts out as a simple outing quickly gets out of hand. And Rusty employs some unfair help when his teacher makes him re-write an essay. |
June 24, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flight Risk When a father and his two young children go missing, the squad has to work quickly to find them, while uncovering a slew of terrible family secrets along the way. Meanwhile, Raydor does her best to trust Rusty as he begins to take suspicious trips out on his own. |
June 9, 2014 |
| 2 |
Personal Day Shortly after being released from prison, a man who proclaimed his innocence is found murdered. The victim's case is reopened and the squad works hard to solve a seventeen-year old murder. To the surprise of Raydor, Rusty confesses the reason behind his recent suspicious activity. |
June 16, 2014 |
| 3 |
Frozen Assets The Major Crimes division faces a new challenge as they work to solve the murder of a dog that was left a 20 million dollar estate by his deceased owner. With the help of wannabe detective Jonathan Baird, aka Dick Tracy, the case takes a new turn as the squad begins to suspect foul play in the death of the dog's owner, a wealthy heiress. |
June 23, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Rose is a Rose The squad investigates a double homicide related to an ongoing string of home invasions in the Hollywood Hills. Meanwhile, Sanchez attempts to reintegrate himself in the division after his suspension over a questionable use of force, while Captain Raydor makes a fateful choice in the life of her adopted son, Rusty. |
June 8, 2015 |
| 2 |
Sorry I Missed You When a dead body pops out of the trunk at the end of a car chase, the squad must untangle connections between a superstar chef; a middle-aged pediatric psychiatrist and his second, much younger wife; and a bankruptcy lawyer whose problematic representation threatens to derail the investigation. Rusty continues his attempt to identify the murder victim who called herself Alice Herrera, inadvertently threatening the case against her murderer. |
June 15, 2015 |
| 3 |
Open Line Major Crimes investigates the murder of a super model with close ties to a pompous celebrity photographer (Jamie Bamber) with boundary issues. Meanwhile, Raydor and Rusty give Assistant Chief Taylor a headache when they are both served subpoenas for their entanglement in the Alice murder case. |
June 22, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Present Tense The squad investigates the disappearance of a teenage girl who vanished while volunteering at a homeless shelter; Buzz opens the cold case file on the murder of his father and uncle; Andy Flynn considers selling his house. |
June 13, 2016 |
| 2 |
N.S.F.W. The murder of a Sex Crimes detective leads Major Crimes into the world of pornography; Rusty's biological mother returns with some surprising news. |
June 20, 2016 |
| 3 |
Foreign Affairs After an ISIS inspired attack against a member of the US Armed Services, the FBI asks for Captain Raydor’s help in finding a terrorist, joining the Bureau in a race against the clock before the terrorist can strike again. |
June 27, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sanctuary City (1) When three fifteen-year-old boys vanish from a Catholic school field trip, new Asst. Chief Mason orders Major Crimes to treat their disappearance as a critical missing. Meanwhile, Sharon receives more evidence that Phillip Stroh may be returning to Los Angeles. |
October 31, 2017 |
| 2 |
Sanctuary City (2) While the search for the missing boys continues, the squad faces off with an untrustworthy priest, an angry ex-husband and threats from the FBI; Rusty startles Flynn and Sharon with a surprising request. |
November 7, 2017 |
| 3 |
Sanctuary City (3) As Major Crimes continues to search for the remaining St. Joseph's Three, Sharon finds her personal life threatening her career. |
November 14, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TNT |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 13, 2012 |
| Last aired | January 9, 2018 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |