Episode 1
Pilot
A murder case is taken a close look at from the the crime being committed and then through the investigation, arrest and actual trial.
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Murder in the First
2014TV-MA3 seasons5.8 / 10
Murder in the First follows homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan as they investigate a multitude of tragedies in San Francisco.
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Synopsis
Murder in the First follows homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan as they investigate a multitude of tragedies in San Francisco.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
The City of Sisterly Love
Terry English and Hildy Mulligan investigate the death of Erich Blunt's flight attendant, Cindy Strauss. Terry also attempts to deal with the recent death of his wife and the sudden arrival of her sister.
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Episode 3
Who's Your Daddy
The team investigate the case of Cindy Strauss. Hildy meets up with a young witness who is concerned for his mothers safety.
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Episode 4
Burning Woman
Erich Blunt dos not listen to his lawyer's advice and leaves for a drug-fueled weekend. Terry and Hildy have to try and deal with the repercussions of Hildy's officer involved shooting.
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Episode 5
Pants on Fire
Erich Blunt decides to take a lie-detector test in an effort to change the public's perception about him. Some problems surround a past suspect's alibi, which could ruin Hildy and Terry's case against Blunt.
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Episode 6
Punch Drunk
Six months have now passed and Erich Blunt is on trial for the murder of Cindy Strauss. Terry comes to a decision to try and atone for his behavior.
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Episode 7
Suck My Alibi
An important witness is found dead potentially ruining the prosecution's case. Erich Blunt's high-profile attorney attempts to prove his client's innocence.
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Episode 8
Win Some, Lose Some
Erich Blunt's trial comes to a dramatic conclusion. Warren Daniels thinks about calling Blunt to the stand. Terry believes that a previous investigation had some significant holes in it.
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Episode 9
Family Matters
The department looks into the death of a drug-addicted socialite and her husband. Terry and Hildy discover the witnesses in the Kevin Neyers case.
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Episode 10
Blunt the Edge
Terry and Hildy investigate the Kevin Neyers murder and discover some shocking secrets.
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More about Murder in the First
Cast
Taye DiggsTerry English
Kathleen RobertsonHildy Mulligan
Richard SchiffDavid Hertzberg
Raphael SbargeDavid Molk
Emmanuelle ChriquiRaffi Veracruz
Ian Anthony DaleJim Koto
Currie GrahamMario Siletti
Marissa ArmijoDistrict Attorney Jacqueline PerezCredits
- Created by
- Eric Lodal, Steven Bochco
- Written by
- Jonathan Abrahams, Daniele Nathanson, Brian Nelson, Eric Lodal, Steven Bochco, Eric Lodal
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 32
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
TNTUnited States- Turner Original Productions
Turner Network TelevisionUnited States
Themes
criminal investigationcriminal mastermindmurder investigationmurder trialpolicesan francisco, californiatrial
