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The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved. Detective Lilly Rush combines her natural instincts with the updated technology available today to bring about justice for all the victims she can.
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The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved. Detective Lilly Rush combines her natural instincts with the updated technology available today to bring about justice for all the victims she can.
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Episode 1
The 1973 murder of a college-football star's on the eve of a championship game. The unsolved case is reopened when new evidence suggests he was killed earlier than previously assumed and the victim may have been involved with steroids.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Gavin HarrisGuest stars Justice Leak, James Karen, Alice Hirson, M.C. Gainey, James Read, Clifton Powell, Aaron Hill
Episode 2
The 1991 death of an inner-city schoolteacher is reinvestigated when new evidence indicates she may have been murdered instead of dying accidentally during a carjacking that got out of control.
Directed by Paris BarclayWritten by Christopher SilberGuest stars David Julian Hirsh, Cassidy Freeman, Scott Paulin, Patricia Belcher, Adetokumboh M'Cormack
Episode 3
The team receives new evidence in a 1964 case which was then though to have been a hit-and-run. Now, a threatening letter addressed to the victim prompts Will and Kat to travel to Mississippi to re-investigate the death of a woman who was secretly involved in giving school supplies for black children.
Directed by John FinnWritten by Erica Shelton KodishGuest stars Chris Ellis, Jenna Leigh Green, Kathleen Nolan, Travis Willingham, Carl Lumbly, Jennifer Hetrick, Concetta Tomei, Rob Mayes
Episode 4
The 1978 death of a teen roller skater who was found in a ravine is reinvestigated when a new witness comes forward.
Directed by Holly DaleWritten by Elle TriedmanGuest stars Lindsey Haun, Nancy Youngblut, Ron Harper, Jake Thomas, Allison Smith, Rashawn Underdue, Bonnie Burroughs
Episode 5
The team re-opens the 1951 case of a marine who went missing and never reported for duty after his shore leave.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiWritten by Elwood ReidGuest stars Luke Askew, Conny Van Dyke, Nicholas Braun, Richard Herd, Charles Napier, Max Gail
Episode 6
When a body is discovered in the trunk of a car, the team re-opens the 1981 case of a missing single mother who used to work at a car dealership.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Greg PlagemanGuest stars Todd Cahoon, Peter Dobson, Ajay Mehta, Kim Director, Richard Portnow, Arye Gross, Kevin Dobson, John Callahan
Episode 7
The team re-opens the case of a 12-year-old boy who died in 1969 when the retired detective who originally worked the case receives a new clue -- a toy rocket bearing the victim's name.
Directed by David Von AnckenWritten by Taylor ElmoreGuest stars Ellen Marlow, Ron Bottitta, Ed Lauter, Greg Evigan, Joel Murray, Richard Edson, Matt Spangler
Episode 8
Lilly and the team look into a 1989 case involving a Russian opera singer. Vera has a strong recollection of the case being a rookie in the department at the time.
Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Kathy EbelGuest stars Gabriel Olds, Brad Rowe, Monica Calhoun, Nicole Bilderback, Elena Satine, Page Kennedy, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Endre Hules
Episode 9
The team re-investigates the 1953 death of a murdered pin-up girl when an old photograph provides important new evidence.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Gavin HarrisGuest stars Chelsea Hobbs, Tania Raymonde, Harold Gould, Patrick Fischler, Ron Masak, Debra Mooney
Episode 10
When Dexter Collins, a young activist with a bright political future was found shot to death in 2005, it went down as a drug buy gone awry. Following a new tip regarding the location of the weapon, the police reopen the case and interview everyone from members of street gangs to his opponent for the city councilman seat.
Directed by Carlos ÁvilaWritten by Christopher SilberGuest stars Bill Duke, Christine Woods, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Jonathan LaPaglia, Keith Szarabajka, Tyrees Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Peter Holden
Episode 11
The 1960 murder of a stewardess who was attempting to organize a union is investigated, and the probe uncovers several hostile suspects who strongly resented her.
Directed by David Von AnckenWritten by Jennifer M. JohnsonGuest stars Lee Majors, Kelsey Lewis, Art LaFleur, Lindy Booth, Brett Halsey, Mariette Hartley, Adrienne Barbeau, Amanda Schull
Episode 12
The team re-investigates the 2007 murder of a mechanic who won $8 million in the lottery.
Directed by Agnieszka HollandWritten by John Brian KingGuest stars Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Charlie Hofheimer
Episode 13
The team re-investigates the 1988 murder of a young TV reporter. Previously unseen news footage suggests she was on the verge of breaking a huge story about the unethical practices of a plastics company.
Directed by Holly DaleWritten by Erica Shelton KodishGuest stars Courtney Ford
Episode 14
When human remains are found in a duck pond, the team reopens the 1967 murder of a brush salesman.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Elwood ReidGuest stars Bailey Chase, Drew Osborne
Episode 15
When the mother of a missing team storms into station. The case of a witness protection member is reopened when his body is identified by the missing teen.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiWritten by Elle TriedmanGuest stars Gary Basaraba, Tania Raymonde, Steven Eckholdt, Jonathan LaPaglia, Katherine LaNasa, Jason Gedrick
Episode 16
The 1976 murder of a teen-aged girl is reopened when her father produces a photo of her and a vicious biker gang.
Directed by Marcos SiegaWritten by Taylor ElmoreGuest stars Beth Broderick, Jonathan Banks
Episode 17
The team has to cope with their own emotions as they search for the shooter responsible for Jeffries' shooting.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiWritten by Christopher SilberGuest stars Manny Montana, Mateo Arias
Episode 18
The team suspect a 2004 arson that killed a psychiatrist may have been caused by her former patient.
Directed by Donald E. Thorin Jr.Written by Gavin HarrisGuest stars Billy Lush, Jacqueline Obradors, Victoria Pratt, Jonathan LaPaglia
Episode 19
The team re-investigates the 1958 case of a newlywed real estate developer when new evidence suggests his body might have been moved after he was killed.
Directed by Marcos SiegaWritten by Kathy EbelGuest stars Brian Hooks, Deborah Geffner, Alexandra Holden, Constance Towers, John Aprea, Johnathon Schaech, Ken Howard, Hattie Winston
Episode 20
The team re-opens the 1999 murder of a Cuban baseball star who fled to the U.S. after being fired from his team.
Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Elwood Reid, Danny PinoGuest stars Silvana Arias, Steven Bauer, Shalim Ortiz, Nestor Serrano, Darius McCrary, Dominic Pace, Valery M. Ortiz
Episode 21
When the murder weapon from a 1963 case is unearthed, the team re-opens the murder of a pool hustler who was shot the same day President Kennedy was assassinated.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Ryan FarleyGuest stars Channon Roe, Billy Jayne, Kay Lenz, Eion Bailey, Muse Watson, John Bennett Perry, Tess Harper, Michael McKiddy
Episode 22
The team re-opens the case of the first ever female cadet in a local military school who was murdered in 2005.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Jennifer M. Johnson, Greg PlagemanGuest stars Jesse Plemons, Tania Raymonde, Daniel Baldwin, Jonathan LaPaglia, Shay Astar, Michael Ironside, Jessica Tuck, Joe Penny
Episode 23
The investigation into the female cadet's murder continues. As the team finds more and more clues, the killer tries to stop the investigation to remain hidden.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Jennifer M. Johnson, Greg PlagemanGuest stars Jesse Plemons, Daniel Baldwin, Michael Ironside, Jessica Tuck, Max Adler, Joe Penny, Raymond J. Barry
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Kathryn MorrisLilly Rush
Danny PinoScotty Valens
Jeremy RatchfordNick Vera
Thom BarryWill Jeffries
Tracie ThomsKat Miller
John FinnJohn Stillman
Lilli BirdsellVivian Harden
Tania RaymondeFrankie Rafferty
CBSUnited States
Jerry Bruckheimer TelevisionUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
