Little girls are sugar and spice...and everything vice
Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament — she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.
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Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament — she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.
Season 1 episodes
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Detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles investigate the grisly murder of a wealthy couple. The M.O. matches the work of a serial killer known as the Surgeon, who once nearly murdered Jane. Now that the Surgeon is behind bars, it seems one of his proteges is picking up where he left off.
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Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by Janet TamaroGuest stars Billy Burke, Michael Massee, Marisa Ramirez, Chris Butler, David Purdham, Julius Tennon, Brendan McCarthy, Kate Lacey
Tensions are high as the squad investigates a possible copycat of the legendary Boston Strangler…or could it be the Boston Strangler himself? Meanwhile, Jane butts heads with her new boss, Lt. Grant, who just happens to be from the same neighborhood where Jane grew up. And Maura gets into trouble with her habit of diagnosing everyone – including her date.
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Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by Janet TamaroGuest stars Donnie Wahlberg, Chazz Palminteri, Chris Butler, Patrick Fabian, Tom Bower, Brian Dennehy, Sabin Rich, David Ury
Jane and Maura investigate the mysterious death of a young boy whose family is from Cape Verde. It appears at first that he may have died during an attempted exorcism, and it may take a message from beyond the grave for Jane to pinpoint exactly what happened. Jane is distracted from the case when her mother sets her up on a surprise date.
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Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Joel FieldsGuest stars Donnie Wahlberg, Deidrie Henry, Michael Jace, Charles Malik Whitfield, Phyllis Lyons, Laura Leigh Hughes, Allen Maldonado, Dabier
After a student is gunned down in broad daylight, the investigation reveals she had more than a few secrets. Meanwhile, Jane’s mother Angela gets into a spat with her father over the car.
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Directed by Arvin BrownWritten by David A. CaplanGuest stars Darryl Alan Reed, Crystal Reed, Joe Egender, Joel Brooks, Raphael Sbarge, Jayson Blair, Rodney Eastman, Presciliana Esparolini
The eldest brother in a Boston “Brahmin” family (direct descendents of passengers on the Mayflower) is found in the harbor dead after an apparent sailing accident. But Maura’s close connection with the family and Jane’s resentment over the wealth they display threaten to derail their investigation. Angela, meanwhile, tries her hand at selling a Polynesian health drink.
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Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Joel FieldsGuest stars Warren Kole, Peter Onorati, Maxine Bahns, John Grady, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Rick Chambers, Tyler Nimmons, Frank Noon
Jane and Maura investigate what appears to be a hate crime, the brutal assault and murder of a woman leaving a lesbian bar. With Jane going undercover, they hope to lure the killer out in the open. Off the job, Maura hooks Jane up with a handsome yoga instructor.
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Directed by Michael ZinbergGuest stars Antonio Sabàto Jr., Brenda Strong, Ethan Phillips, Rana Alamuddin, Jarrod Bunch, Kimberly Willess, Missi Pyle, Jay Ali
The Boston Marathon turns into a crime scene when a shooter begins targeting runners. Racing to catch the killer before another shooting, Jane and Maura must conduct their investigation in secret so as not to cause a mass panic.
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Directed by Matthew PennWritten by David GouldGuest stars Brian Goodman, Darryl Alan Reed, Chazz Palminteri, Sam Lerner, Andrea Bogart, Michael Rodrick, Rick Chambers, Sam Rubin
Jane was once abducted and neared killed by imprisoned serial killer Charles Hoyt. Now a body found in a park has all the indications of being his work. Jane must do her best to keep her fear of this man in check while Maura attempts to get inside the mind of the killer.
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Directed by Mark HaberWritten by Janet TamaroGuest stars Brian Goodman, Billy Burke, Michael Massee, Scottie Thompson, Tony T. Bowie, Jonathan Doh, Jarred Kjack
After an undercover cop working a narcotics-smuggling sting is shot dead, the killers next turn their sites on Boston homicide headquarters, leaving Jane, Maura and Frankie Jr. trapped in a fight for survival on their home turf. It's a situation that will force Maura to challenge herself like never before. On the home front, Jane's parents are excited that their oldest child, Tommy, is being released after serving time in prison.
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Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by Janet TamaroGuest stars Brian Goodman, Chazz Palminteri, Jack Conley, Melonie Díaz, Christopher Bello, Tom Billett, Erik Palladino, Russ Grant
