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They'll bring you in. She'll make you talk.
Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as one of the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as one of the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.
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Episode 1
When a massive fire breaks out in Griffith Park, Priority Homicide is on hand to help. Meanwhile, Brenda and Fritz are living in a small apartment and getting on each other's nerves.
Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by Mike Berchem, James DuffGuest stars Jason O'Mara, Brian Krause, Lenny Schmidt, Stephen Martines, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan, Jonathan Del Arco
Episode 2
Brenda and the team must determine if a murder was revenge or mere coincidence when a recently released murderer turns up dead, the victim of a hit-and-run. As usual, Brenda's personal life isn't much better: she must deal with a recently incapacitated Fritz.
Directed by Arvin BrownWritten by John Coveny, Hunt BaldwinGuest stars Paul Michael Glaser, Wendy Phillips, Jenny O'Hara, Amy Aquino, Jeannine Cota, Zia Harris, Robert Cicchini, Jay Jackson
Episode 3
Brenda suspects something more than suicide when a high-school girl is found hanged in her bedroom, and the investigation uncovers a ruthless sexual game being played at a private school.
Directed by Rick WallaceWritten by Michael AlaimoGuest stars Andrea Bowen, Marshall Allman, Daniel Baldwin, Michael William Freeman, Marcella Lentz-Pope, Jillian Armenante, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan, Jonathan Del Arco
Episode 4
A man wearing a surveillance wire is shot to death at point blank range in downtown Los Angeles, while interpersonal relationships on the squad force Brenda into a corner.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by Steven KaneGuest stars Kevin Rankin, Jackie Debatin, David Kelsey, Stephen Martines, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan
Episode 5
Provenza and Flynn lose the evidence in an attempted murder case when Provenza's car is stolen.
Directed by Arvin BrownWritten by Adam BelanoffGuest stars Vasili Bogazianos, Alex Veadov, Gilbert Saldivar, Jennifer Coolidge, Toni Torres, Paola Menacho, Wilmer Calderon, Ari Rubin
Episode 6
When a 12-year-old disappears, Brenda must decide whether to treat him as a runaway or a missing person.
Directed by Scott EllisWritten by Duppy DemetriusGuest stars Vanessa Marano, Jamie McShane, Larry Clarke, Daryl Sabara, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan, Jonathan Del Arco
Episode 7
Det. Julio Sanchez' little brother Oscar is shot and killed, leaving Julio beside himself with grief and seeking his killer any way he can, which threatens the investigation.
Directed by Kevin BaconWritten by John Coveny, Hunt BaldwinGuest stars Emily Rios, Kurt Caceres, Mario Ardila, Jr., Alex Fernandez, Joseph Raymond Lucero, Izzy Diaz, Conan McCarty, Walter Perez
Episode 8
Brenda and the squad investigate the murder of a hair stylist and Brenda's parents stop in for a visit on their way to Alaska.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Mike Berchem, Ken MartinGuest stars Todd Cahoon, Katherine Boecher, Tonya Pinkins, Loren Lester, Jf Pryor, Jackie Tohn, Paityn James, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan
Episode 9
When an FBI informant is the prime suspect in the deaths of two Tijuana police officers, Pope, Taylor and Brenda must deal with a public relations mess when a newspaper prints an unflattering story about Priority Homicide.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Mike Berchem, James DuffGuest stars Silas Weir Mitchell, Peter Siragusa, David Barrera, Alejandro Cardenas, Stephen Martines, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan, Jonathan Del Arco, Ransford Doherty
Episode 10
The newly renamed Major Crimes Division investigates the death of a teenager that may be related to a planned massacre.
Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by Steven KaneGuest stars Sandra Nelson, Bobby Hosea, Cody McMains, Hugh Scott, Stephen Sowan, Vito M. Gambino, Arlo Hemphill, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan
Episode 11
Brenda and the team investigate an apparent suicide that the medical examiner believes was actually a murder.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by Adam BelanoffGuest stars Amy Pietz, Melinda Page Hamilton, Lex Medlin, Lance Irwin, Gina Fricchione, Frances Sternhagen, Barry Corbin, Jonathan Del Arco
Episode 12
The body of a man who stole $3 million in diamonds is found in the trunk of a car and the condition of the body makes determining the cause of death impossible.
Directed by Scott EllisWritten by Duppy Demetrius, Leo GeterGuest stars Jeffrey Licon, Kim Delgado, Michelle Duffy, Frances Sternhagen, Barry Corbin, Jonathan Del Arco, Bob Clendenin
Episode 13
Brenda goes toe to toe with the tricky attorney of a man suspected of a brutal rape and murder.
Directed by Rick WallaceWritten by Michael AlaimoGuest stars Brianna Brown, James Jordan, James Patrick Stuart, David Purdham, Brooks Almy, Jeff Wolfe, Todd Bloomer, Michael Duisenberg
Episode 14
Fritz's sister agrees to use her psychic powers to help the Priority Homicide Division resolve one of their cases, and while her abilities appear to help her understand how Brenda works, they don't seem to stop her from offering misguided advice.
Directed by James DuffWritten by Steven KaneGuest stars Amy Sedaris, Michael Rady, Bradley Snedeker, Jim Blanchette
Episode 15
Brenda and Fritz's attention is diverted by problems on the job even though their wedding day has finally arrived, and bad blood between the members of the Priority Homicide Division threatens to cause one of the officers to leave the department.
Directed by Matthew PennWritten by Leo Geter, Ken MartinGuest stars Amy Sedaris, Cameron Goodman, Bob Glouberman, Jamie Anne Allman, Travis Aaron Wade, Adam Shapiro, David Taylor, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Kyra SedgwickBrenda Leigh Johnson
J.K. SimmonsWill Pope
Corey ReynoldsDavid Gabriel
Robert GossettRussell Taylor
G.W. BaileyLouie Provenza
Tony DenisonAndy Flynn
Michael Paul ChanMike Tao
Jon TenneySpecial Agent Fritz Howard
TNTUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
