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Bright finds his personal life in disarray after his sister's shocking actions. Now, he has to "take care" of her and protect his mother, Jessica, from a secret that could tear the family apart all over again. To distract himself, Malcolm takes on a new case and must find the killer behind a recent beheading in the city... and the only person he can turn to for help with the case is his father. Meanwhile, Martin returns to Claremont to a surprise new roommate and JT faces discrimination while on the job.
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Directed by Antonio NegretWritten by Chris Fedak, Sam SklaverGuest stars Jimmy Brewer, Matthew Montelongo, Hiram Delgado, Robbie Tann, Jeremy Crutchley, Jeanette Dilone, Michael Laurence, Michael Chernus
When a priest is found murdered in his place of worship, Bright grapples with its effect on his own trauma.
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Directed by Antonio NegretWritten by Eileen JonesGuest stars Esau Pritchett, Armando Acevedo, Christian Borle, Damian Young, Michael Potts, Adam Langdon, Melissa van der Schyff, Juliana Aidén Martinez
When the headmaster of Bright's alma mater is found murdered, he is forced to face a troubling secret from his past. Meanwhile, Jessica struggles with her decision to end things with Gil, Martin grows closer to Friar Pete and JT eagerly anticipates the birth of his baby.
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Directed by Omar MadhaWritten by Lisa RandolphGuest stars Lily Ganser, Esau Pritchett, Sahr Ngaujah, Christian Borle, Arthur Langlie, Salena Qureshi, Jack DiFalco, Campbell Scott
Martin is delighted when a murder at Claremont Psychiatric brings the NYPD into his territory, allowing him direct involvement with one of Malcolm's cases. While working the same job, Ainsley's suspicion grows when she feels Malcolm may be hiding something from her. All the while, Malcolm and Ainsley must dodge their mother, who's wondering why they got rid of her favorite rug.
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Directed by Omar MadhaWritten by Elizabeth PetersonGuest stars Michael Chernus, Esau Pritchett, Armando Acevedo, Christian Borle, Michael Potts, Sarah Hunt, Triney Sandoval, Joe Gately
Malcolm and Ainsley both race to find the killer in the so-called "Debutante Slayings," but Ainsley's persistence has Malcolm worried about what her actual motive might be. While Martin is thrilled to see his daughter's passion in the field, Jessica suggests she and Ainsley take a vacation. Meanwhile, JT meets with his union rep to decide if he should file an official complaint against the cop who discriminated against him.
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Directed by Chris GrismerWritten by Marcus DalzineGuest stars Kate Burton, Anna Baryshnikov, Matthew Montelongo, Esau Pritchett, Julianna Layne, Christopher Denham, Joe Forbrich, Margaret Ivey
The team investigates the murder of an architect who was tasked with renovating a supposedly haunted hotel.
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Directed by Lisa RobinsonWritten by Wyatt CainGuest stars Mark Margolis, Jessica Blank, Esau Pritchett, Joel de la Fuente, Elia Monte-Brown, Andrew Polec
Malcolm focuses on a case in which a famous plastic surgeon is murdered; Martin gets a new job working in the infirmary with Dr. Vivian Capshaw; Jessica is surprised to learn her younger sister is in town.
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Directed by Lou Diamond PhillipsWritten by Lauriel Harte MargerGuest stars Rachel York, Ward Horton, Manu Narayan, Kristine Nielsen, Olivia Grant, Alan Cumming, Esau Pritchett, Catherine Zeta-Jones
When world-famous Europol profiler Simon Hoxley shows up in New York and claims that Major Crimes' current case is connected to the discovery of Endicott's body overseas, Bright fears he and Ainsley's secret is about to be exposed. Meanwhile, Martin gets to know Dr. Vivian Capshaw.
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Directed by Chris GrismerWritten by Nora Zuckerman, Lilla ZuckermanGuest stars Alan Cumming, Kaden Kearney, Esau Pritchett, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Margaret Ivey, Christopher Gerson
Despite Gil's fatherly concerns, Bright throws himself into a new case involving an escalating killer that has Edrisa's online vigilante group, known as the "Killabustas," trying to stop him. Meanwhile, Jessica realizes that she must dive deep into her past traumas in order to write a book and may need Gil's help to do it. Then, Martin's relationship with Dr. Capshaw intensifies.
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Directed by Dermott DownsWritten by Sabrina Deana-RogaGuest stars Maria Dizzia, Steven Boyer, Michael Luwoye, Esau Pritchett, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Christian Borle, Alan Gary, Decater James
As Malcolm distances himself from Martin, Jessica does the opposite, diving head-first into the past for the sake of her tell-all book. Meanwhile, Martin is desperate to get in touch with his son ahead of his imminent plans, as Dr. Vivian Capshaw grows increasingly suspicious. Meanwhile, the NYPD investigates a crime of passion.
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Guest stars Esau Pritchett, Sahr Ngaujah, Robert Joy, Elliot Villar, Peter Benson, Armando Acevedo, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Christian Borle
After a terrifying incident at Claremont, Malcolm is in a race against time to track down multiple killers. The NYPD realizes someone close to home might be the key to finding them.
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Guest stars Kasjan Wilson, Armando Acevedo, Julianna Layne, Paco Tolson, David Aaron Baker, Catherine Zeta-Jones, April Hernandez Castillo, Christian Borle
As the search intensifies for a serial killer on the run, so does Malcolm's tenacity, causing U.S. Marshal Emily Ruiz to kick him off the case. However, Malcolm doesn't back down that easily.
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Directed by Chris GrismerWritten by Lisa RandolphGuest stars John Cullum, Michael Kostroff, Catherine Zeta-Jones, April Hernandez Castillo, Jenelle Chu, Anthony Bowden, Talita Seplavy
The search for a serial killer known as "The Woodsman" might help the NYPD find one of their own.
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Guest stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anna Gunn, Anula Navlekar, April Hernandez Castillo, John Ellison Conlee, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Shuler Hensley, Dan Sharkey
Lisa Randolph, Sam Sklaver, Chris Fedak, Elizabeth Peterson, Lilla Zuckerman, Nora Zuckerman, Sabrina Deana-Roga, Wyatt Cain, Lauriel Harte Marger, Justin W. Lo
Production details
Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
33
Original language
English
Networks & production
FOXUnited States
Berlanti ProductionsUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Sklaverworth Productions
VHPT! Co.
FOX EntertainmentUnited States
Themes
criminal consultantcriminal psychologyhaunted by the pastmurder investigationnypdpolice proceduralpolice profilingrepressed memory
