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Our city. Our rules.
What does it take to be a detective in one of America's toughest cities? Follow one homicide unit as Detroit's finest unearth the crisis and revelation, heartbreak and heroism of these inner city cops in Detroit, Michigan.
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Detroit 1-8-7 premiered September 21, 2010. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
What does it take to be a detective in one of America's toughest cities? Follow one homicide unit as Detroit's finest unearth the crisis and revelation, heartbreak and heroism of these inner city cops in Detroit, Michigan.
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Episode 1
Detectives Washington and Fitch investigate a double homicide at a pharmacy; Longford and Mahajan try to track down the killer of an attorney who had many enemies; the investigations culminate in a high-speed pursuit.
Directed by Jeffrey NachmanoffWritten by Jason RichmanGuest stars Charles Baker
Episode 2
A local football star is murdered; an unpopular groom disappears during a boisterous wedding reception on a boat.
Directed by Kevin HooksWritten by David Zabel, Jason RichmanGuest stars Kristopher Lofton
Episode 3
When they investigate a woman's murder, Fitch, Washington, Longford and Mahajan stumble upon something much bigger; a murdered teenager is found along with his severely beaten father, a Vietnam veteran.
Directed by Stephen CraggWritten by David Zabel, Jason RichmanGuest stars Todd Stashwick
Episode 4
The owner of a car wash is tortured and shot, and his business trashed; the investigation into a rising hip-hop star's death reveals a secret life.
Directed by Dean WhiteWritten by Byron Balasco
Episode 5
A teenager is killed at the high school Lt. Mason's daughter attends; a prominent defense attorney's son is murdered.
Directed by Nick GomezWritten by Denitria Harris-Lawrence
Episode 6
A woman in an SUV is shot multiple times while hiding a 2-year-old in the back of the vehicle; a college janitor with drugs in his system is found dead.
Directed by Paul McCraneWritten by Jason Richman, Nikki ToscanoGuest stars Mekenna Melvin
Episode 7
Stone and Sanchez, dealing with the fallout from their personal attraction, are assigned with Fitch to investigate the murder of successful executive Abigail James from Detroit's "Tech Town." At the same time, Longford and Washington need to piece together the back story of another fresh murder case -- the lifeless body of a young drug dealer, "Toucan," is discovered in a trash bin.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Rob HanningGuest stars Donna Jay Fulks, Gary T. Jones
Episode 8
A missing teen seems to have been murdered; a poker player is killed.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Mick BetancourtGuest stars Dan Aho
Episode 9
Longford, Mahajan, Stone and Sanchez investigate the slaying of a wealthy, retired auto industry executive in his palatial home; Fitch, Washington and Lt. Mason comfort the family of an 11-year-old boy who was killed by a drive-by shooter.
Directed by Kevin HooksWritten by Denitria Harris-Lawrence
Episode 10
Two bodies are found in an abandoned shelter. Longford's father, to everyone's surprise is able to help with this investigation. Meanwhile, Fitch, Washington, Stone and Sanchez investigate the murder of a Latina.
Directed by David StraitonWritten by David ZabelGuest stars Lesley Fera
Episode 11
The squad investigates the murder of a movie star who had been filming in the city; a young homeless man is found encased in ice in a shantytown.
Directed by Paul A. EdwardsWritten by Byron Balasco
Episode 12
A stunned squad investigates the shooting death of an assistant prosecutor.
Directed by Seith MannWritten by Nikki Toscano, Jason Richman, David ZabelGuest stars Kara Zediker
Episode 13
When a respected philanthropist is found dead in his car, Detective Fitch is the main suspect; three murder victims are found on a bus.
Directed by Matthew PennWritten by Jason Richman, David Zabel, Andrew Fash
Episode 14
Fitch, Washington, Stone and Sanchez delve into the boxing world to investigate a woman's death. Her fiancé is preparing for a match against her ex-boyfriend and she was hiding a secret that could have thrown the fight. Longford and Mahajan are forced to face some tough ethical issues if they are to bring a resolution to the cold case they are re-examining. It seems that the victim led two lives, one with his wife and daughter and one with his married lover.
Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Rob HanningGuest stars Markus Hendricks
Episode 15
Mahajan and Longford are in for a few surprises when they investigate a bludgeoning; an ex-con confesses to killing two rivals; a woman from Stone's past complicates his relationship with Sanchez.
Directed by Dean WhiteWritten by Nikki ToscanoGuest stars Michael Kenneth Williams, Raphael Sbarge, Kristina Apgar, Kerry O'Malley, Erin Way, Miss Coco Peru, Jai Rodriguez, Jazzmun
Episode 16
When the detectives investigate the murder of a college student, a former rival of Stone's surfaces as a possible suspect.
Directed by Darnell MartinWritten by Mike Flynn
Episode 17
As the detectives embark on emotional shifts in their lives, a young graffiti artist is murdered; Fitch receives shocking news from his ex-wife.
Directed by David ZabelWritten by David Zabel
Episode 18
A nemesis from New York shows up in Detroit, agitating Fitch; an entire family is murdered; Longford starts to reconsider his retirement.
Directed by Kevin HooksWritten by Jason Richman
Episode information updated Aug 8, 2026
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Jon Michael HillDet. Damon Washington
James McDanielSgt. Jesse Longford
Shaun MajumderDet. Aman Mahajan
Natalie MartinezDet. Ariana Sanchez
D.J. CotronaDet. John Stone
Erin CummingsDr. Abbey Ward
Megan DoddsAgt. Jess Harkins
ABCUnited States
Mandeville FilmsUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States