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Season 1 – Major Crimes

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When "The Closer" came to a close, doors opened for the detectives in the Los Angeles Police Department's Major Crimes Division, with the biggest opportunity presented to Capt. Sharon Raydor. The captain is now the boss, taking over a department that hasn't forgotten her history of internal investigations targeting them and their former boss, Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson. As Raydor attempts to mend fences and gain the trust and confidence of her detectives -- her biggest foe in that regard is Lt. Provenza -- she leads a unit that works more closely than Johnson ever did with other police and prosecutors to build airtight cases.
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Major Crimes — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Major Crimes is the salient, well-constructed continuation of The Closer.

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Robert Bianco USA Today Relationships eventually will work out. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 13, 2012 Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly [The character of] Raydor commands her unit with a nice brusqueness, gathers clues, and solves cases with airtight logic. Rated: B- Aug 13, 2012 Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe I'm cautiously optimistic. Aug 13, 2012 Full Review Miranda Wicker TV Fanatic Major Crimes is more personal and that is what makes the show work. Rated: 4.7/5 Sep 6, 2013 Full Review Matt Roush TV Guide Comfort food for longtime fans in its solid whodunit structure and rhythms. Aug 13, 2012 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette In its first hour, at least, "Major Crimes" appears to be making a pretty seamless transition. Aug 13, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Randy L The show has a lot of positives and would be awesome but the stupid kid character drags the show down. He is extremely annoying and on screen WAY TOO MUCH. I give it 5 stars then take three away because of the kid. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing! You have to watch major crimes. And Mary McDonnell is just the best, spectacular actress! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The greatest show ever!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Tempers the wit of The Closer with touches of pragmatism and heart. Better than its predecessor. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Mary McDonnell

Capt. Sharon Raydor

G.W. Bailey

Detective Lt. Louie Provenza

Anthony John Denison

Detective Lt. Andy Flynn

Michael Paul Chan

Detective Lt. Mike Tao

Raymond Cruz

Detective Julio Sanchez

Phillip P. Keene

Buzz Watson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 13, 2012 Reloaded Capt. Sharon Raydor is appointed the head of Major Crimes; a string of grocery store robberies turns fatal; Detective Amy Sykes is transferred to Major Crimes; Raydor tries to protect Rusty. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 20, 2012 Before and After The division works to obtain justice in a brutal homicide; Raydor struggles to gain her colleagues' respect; Provenza contends with changes in the department. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 27, 2012 Medical Causes The facts are blurred in the case of a fatal car crash; Raydor fulfills her promise to track down Rusty's mother. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 3, 2012 The Ecstasy and the Agony Major Crimes partners with the FBI on a homicide case; Provenza opens up to a suspect; Rusty has his first day of school. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 10, 2012 Citizens Arrest The squad is under pressure during a kidnapping case; DNA evidence proves that Rusty is closely connected to the justice system. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 17, 2012 Out of Bounds Capt. Raydor makes a bold move that could jeopardize her career; Rusty declares that he does not want to meet his biological father. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 24, 2012 The Shame Game The squad has a tough time keeping confidential facts from leaking; the Department of Children and Family Services makes a discovery concerning Rusty. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 1, 2012 Dismissed With Prejudice Tao questions his past actions when a murder conviction is overturned; Rusty struggles to be himself during an outing with his father. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 8, 2012 Cheaters Never Prosper A man is found dead from an apparent overdose; Rusty and Raydor start to wonder if Dunn can be trusted. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 15, 2012 Long Shot Major Crimes and the FBI team up to track down a sniper who turned a peaceful ceremony deadly; Raydor negotiates a deal. Details

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Season Info

Director
Sheelin Choksey, David McWhirter, Arvin Brown, Rick Wallace, Leo Geter, Jon Tenney, Michael M. Robin, Paul McCrane, Stacey K. Black, Steve Robin
Screenwriter
Michael Alaimo, Jim Leonard, Leo Geter, Mike Berchem, Steven Kane, Duppy Demetrius, James Duff, Ralph Gifford, Adam Belanoff, Carson Moore
Network
TNT
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 13, 2012