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 4 episodes
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A community parade turns deadly in a case that brings family tensions and politics to the forefront. Maura, who is dealing with her own family issues, is not quite herself. And a surprise visit from Lt. Col. Casey Jones reveals some shocking news.
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Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by Janet TamaroGuest stars Tina Huang, Chris Vance, Emilee Wallace, David Selby, Tug Coker, Hayley McElhinney, Fahim Anwar, Joyce Guy
A body is discovered in the church at TJ's christening; Jane almost abuses her power to protect Tommy; Lydia's fiancé threatens to take custody of TJ; budget cuts cause tension at the department.
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Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Janet TamaroGuest stars Colin Egglesfield, Darryl Alan Reed, Alexandra Holden, Timothy Landfield, Ramón Franco, Rene Rosado, Jareb Dauplaise, Priscilla Garita
Maura becomes the key suspect in a homicide case when Maura’s date turns up dead – and Maura can’t remember their evening together. As the shocking evidence against Maura piles up, Jane struggles between protecting her best friend and doing her job.
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Directed by Mark HaberWritten by Charles Grant CraigGuest stars Tina Huang, Thad Luckinbill, James Snyder, Rebecca Tilney, Nicole Steinwedell, Elya Baskin, Angela Alvarado, Heidi Marnhout
On the first day of Paddy’s murder trial, Maura gains insight into her father from Hope. Korsak opens up about Cavanaugh’s tragic past. And in an unexpected twist, Maura must decide which side she’s on when she and Jane unravel a shocking secret about Paddy and Hope that affects them all.
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Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Janet Tamaro, Lisa Marie PetersenGuest stars Sharon Lawrence, John Doman, Rick Peters, Paul Perri, Denise Dowse, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Makinna Ridgway, Clint Carmichael
A viral video of Jane jeopardizes her career and reputation; the squad tries to solve a murder case involving a conspiracy theorist.
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Directed by Milan CheylovWritten by Lisa Marie Petersen, Ken HanesGuest stars Colin Egglesfield, Alan Rachins, Kelly Rohrbach Walton, James Handy, Wil Traval, Christopher Darga, Guilford Adams, Rebecca Corry
A popular high school teacher is killed in a hit and run that is clearly no accident. The squad works to solve the case, but Jane is preoccupied with Lt. Martinez’s apparent favoritism towards his own drug unit.
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Directed by Paul HolahanWritten by Janet TamaroGuest stars Tina Huang, Chris Vance, Amaury Nolasco, Andrea Bordeaux, Chris Tallman, Sammi Hanratty, Leah Bateman, Piper Curda
Frankie Jr. is brought in to help with a gruesome murder case involving a youth hockey league. Frustrated with Hope, Cailin asks to stay with Maura. But Maura quickly learns that living with a teenager requires skills she does not have.
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Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Lisa Marie Petersen, Ken HanesGuest stars Emilee Wallace, Jennifer Hasty, David Barry Gray, Scott Alan Smith, Michael O'Neill, Tara Erica Moore, Laura Niemi, Andi Carnick
When Jane and Maura are asked to present the case of serial killer Charles Hoyt at a symposium for law enforcement, Jane worries that her greatest challenge will be facing bad memories. However, as she and Maura begin a simulation of investigating Hoyt’s murders, they soon come across a horrifying discovery. In a matter of moments, the team finds themselves drawn into a lethal game of cat and mouse with a new and terrifying serial killer.
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Directed by Steve RobinWritten by Janet Tamaro, Ken Hanes, Lisa Marie PetersenGuest stars Jessica Tuck, Michael Massee, Nick Gehlfuss, Ian Duncan, John Thaddeus, Jabari Simba, Tiffany Giddens, Jesse Erwin
When a late-night amateur drag race turns deadly, the squad works quickly to solve what turns out to be a particularly dangerous case. As evidence unfolds, Jane suspects that the motive for murder may have been an attempt to conceal drug trafficking. However, when she turns to Lt. Martinez for help he seems to be thwarting her investigation.
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Directed by Anthony HardwickWritten by Russ Grant, Matt MacLeodGuest stars Matthew Del Negro, Amaury Nolasco, Eric Winter, Emily Swallow, Gina Rodriguez, Rene Rivera, Gabriel Salvador, Michael Galante
A mock trial advisor dies during a competition. Meanwhile, Jane is concerned that Angela may be hiding financial issues.
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Directed by Mark HaberWritten by Y. Shireen Razack, Jill GoldsmithGuest stars Colin Egglesfield, Doug Savant, Jazz Raycole, Shaun Brown, Joel Polis, Conor Leslie, John Lacy, Emily Yancy
The squad rushes to solve a violent homicide case muddied by conflicting evidence. Maura is burdened with the major decision of whether to take in her recently paroled grandfather. Meanwhile, Jane and Casey are forced to decide between their careers and their romantic relationship.
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Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Linda McGibney, Janet TamaroGuest stars Chris Vance, Mackenzie Astin, Kelly Kruger, Heather McComb, Richard Herd, David Blue, Celia Finkelstein, David Figlioli
A kidnapper dressed as a clown re-emerges after 20 years; Jane's relationship with Casey grows more serious; Maura inadvertently gets in the middle of another relationship.
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Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by Janet Tamaro, Ken Hanes, Matt MacLeod, Ken Hanes, Matt MacLeodGuest stars Chris Vance, Andrea Bordeaux, Keir O'Donnell, Max Charles, Sky Soleil, Davis Cleveland, Ashanti Brown, Lilli Birdsell
A musician is stabbed in a bar; the squad realizes that the stabbing victim had something to hide; Jane's father returns with shocking news.
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Directed by Kate WoodsWritten by Janet Tamaro, Linda McGibney, Sam Lembeck, Linda McGibneyGuest stars Colin Egglesfield, Stella Maeve, Devika Parikh, Elise Eberle, Tanner Novlan, Kristof Konrad, Kerry O'Malley, Ajgie Kirkland
When a food truck chef dies suddenly, all signs point to poisoning; Tommy announces some big plans; Maura's birth mother tries to make amends with her daughter.
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Directed by Steve ClancyWritten by Janet Tamaro, Jill Goldsmith, Y. Shireen RazackGuest stars Tina Huang, Sharon Lawrence, Colin Egglesfield, Kelly Rohrbach Walton, Tyler Francavilla, Ivan Shaw, Sufe Bradshaw, Lamont Thompson
A senator's daughter is found murdered; Tommy begins to slip back into old habits; Jane reveals some shocking news.
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Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Janet TamaroGuest stars Tina Huang, Colin Egglesfield, Alexandra Holden, Jayne Brook, Lucy Walters, Jeffrey D. Sams, Vyto Ruginis, Kemp Lee