TV series
Good detectives, great partners.
Detective Charlie Hudson teams up with what he calls his "highly trained law enforcement animal" German Shepherd dog named Rex who he prefers to team up with because he doesn't talk his ear off. Based on the Austrian–Italian series, Kommissar Rex.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Detective Charlie Hudson teams up with what he calls his "highly trained law enforcement animal" German Shepherd dog named Rex who he prefers to team up with because he doesn't talk his ear off. Based on the Austrian–Italian series, Kommissar Rex.
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Episode 1
When two hikers are discovered murdered near a remote coastal trail, the team is on the hunt for a fugitive duo wanted in a series of grisly campsite murders.
Guest stars Dan Abramovici, Shaun Smyth, Renée Hackett, Jason Díaz, Heather Phillipps, Mike Taylor, Aldrin Bundoc, Michaela Sheldon
Episode 2
When a troubled popstar is suspected of killing her fiancé, the team's investigation uncovers the distorted loyalties formed when personal ties meet the trappings of fame.
Guest stars Taveeta Szymanowicz, Benz Antoine, Ennis Esmer, Jessica Rose, Ruth Lawrence, Pat Dempsey, Gita Klaus, Andy Malone
Episode 3
After a journalist is killed searching for buried pirate treasure, Charlie and Rex dig deep into the competitive world of treasure-hunters to unearth the killer.
Guest stars Natalie Brown, Tahmoh Penikett, Ali Hassan, Sasha Barry, Dan Beirne, Patricia Andrews, Lawrence Barry, James Ayelo Yacim
Episode 4
While Sarah embarks on a wilderness adventure, Charlie and Rex investigate the murder of a college professor.
Written by Keri FerenczGuest stars Lauren Collins, Robinne Fanfair, Amy Matysio, Janine Theriault, Rakhee Morzaria, Zara Matthews, Stephen Cochrane, Patrick Cook
Episode 5
A stock market guru's fortune is stolen, setting Charlie and Rex on the trail of a very surprising thief.
Guest stars Meghan Ory, Agam Darshi, Paul Rowe, Taylor Hubbard, Ali Momen, Andrew Kay, Steve O'Connell, Imali Perera
Episode 6
After a truck transporting liquid explosive is hijacked by criminals, Charlie and Rex find themselves in a race against time to prevent the case from blowing sky high.
Guest stars Ryan Robbins, Yvonne Chapman, Ari Millen, Tom Dunne, Darryl Couch
Episode 7
As Major Crimes investigates a dark web marketplace, Charlie and Rex protect a witness in their home.
Directed by Bosede WilliamsWritten by Jennifer KassabianGuest stars Luisa d'Oliveira, Dylan Trowbridge, Michael Dara, Kyle Guerrero, Tahsina Akhter, Terese Andrews, Eruvwu Arido, Murray Brokenshire
Episode 8
After an elite hockey prospect is found dead, Charlie and Jesse disagree over the prime suspect in the case.
Directed by Bosede WilliamsWritten by Derek SchreyerGuest stars Cardi Wong, Dan Petronijevic, Elvis Stojko, Donovan Brown, Anastasia Marinina, Liam Williams, Mikhail Bronnikov, Rachel Selby
Episode 9
The Major Crimes team is forced to turn against Jesse when he becomes the prime suspect in a bank robbery.
Directed by Sharon LewisWritten by Joseph Milando, Keri FerenczGuest stars Nadine Bhabha, Chelsea Clark, Michael Ellero, Kimberley Follett, Yan Joseph, Danny McLeod, Kiersten Noel, Jana Gillis
Episode 10
After a raw diamond is found at the crime scene of a murder, Major Crimes sets up a stakeout to take down the suspected gem smugglers. An undisclosed team connection threatens to derail the investigation.
Directed by Sharon LewisWritten by Mary PedersenGuest stars Meghan Ory, Husein Madhavji, Sugith Varughese, Darren Ivany, Andrew Halliday, John Andrews, Alex Ozerov-Meyer
Episode 11
Charlie and Rex receive an award for heroism while Major Crimes investigates an extremist threat.
Directed by Felipe RodriguezWritten by Derek SchreyerGuest stars Rachael Ancheril, Paulino Nunes, Christian Paul, Bryce Hodgson, Melanie Ng, Andrew Bushell, Maggie Cassella, Patrick Foran
Episode 12
Charlie, Rex and Sarah travel to an isolated island community caught up in a resettlement dispute. Donovan tries to stop a British police officer from derailing the investigation.
Directed by Felipe RodriguezWritten by M.T. DialloGuest stars Patrick Garrow, Andrew Bushell, Thomas Craig, Maurice Dean Wint, Paul Warford, Aamer Husain, Anne Bedian, Alan Moore
Episode 13
Rex's starring role in a television commercial is interrupted by the murder of one of the agency's ad executives.
Directed by Deanne FoleyWritten by Jennifer KassabianGuest stars Alan Doyle, Patricia Andrews, Krystin Pellerin, Lily Gao, James Hawksley, Brittany Bristow, Fuad Ahmed, Dana Puddicombe
Episode 14
After the owner of a construction company is found dead, Charlie and Rex track the killer to an underground casino. Major Crimes goes undercover to solve the case.
Directed by Felipe RodriguezWritten by Vivian LinGuest stars Ali Hassan, Andrew Bushell, Joanne Boland, Erin Agostino, Paul Ewan Wilson, Sima Sepehri, Christian Bako, Daniel Malik
Episode 15
While St. John's celebrates Mardi Gras, Charlie and Rex investigate a targeted killing spree.
Directed by John VatcherWritten by Joseph MilandoGuest stars Andre Colquhoun, Josh Cruddas, Drew Nelson, Al Mukadam, Rob Ramsay, Greg Malone, Franco Lo Presti, Kyana Teresa
Episode 16
When Officer Maya Power and her K9 partner Rebel are violently attacked responding to a call about a warehouse break-in, Major Crimes is at the ready.
Directed by Felipe RodriguezWritten by Mary PedersenGuest stars Andrew Bushell, Cristina Rosato, Lachlan Murdoch, Lisa Michelle Cornelius, Keely Hutton, Jordan Dawson, Brenna Stewart, Chantelle Small
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
John ReardonCharlie Hudson
Mayko NguyenSarah Truong
Kevin HanchardJoseph Donovan
Justin KellyJesse Mills
Dan AbramoviciRonald Lyle
Luke RobertsMark
Alan DoyleDalton
Richard ChevolleauDavid Mason
CitytvCanada
Shaftesbury FilmsCanada
Pope ProductionsCanada
Beta FilmGermany
CitytvCanada
