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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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.
Season 6 episodes
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After a man is murdered while taking pictures of the stars from his balcony, the squad suspects the crime is somehow connected to the woman with whom he was having an affair. But their investigation is hindered by a missing murder weapon, as well as the difficult adjustment of moving into a new office.
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Directed by Rick WallaceWritten by Mike Berchem, James DuffGuest stars Hedy Burress, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Patrick St. Esprit, Currie Graham, David Burke, Gil Garcetti, Rebekka Freeman, Eric Garcetti
Capt. Raydor (special guest Mary McDonnell) accompanies Brenda on an investigation involving the disappearance of a nanny working for close friends of the mayor. Meanwhile, Raydor’s real purpose in taking part in the investigation could have big career implications for Brenda.
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Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Steven KaneGuest stars Catherine Dent, Titus Welliver, Robert Neary, D.W. Moffett, Zayne Emory, Sage Ryan, Christine Avila, Natalia Castellanos
While investigating a suspicious suicide, the squad wades into a nasty child-custody dispute between a dying man and his meth-addicted ex-wife. Meanwhile, Pope applies for the police chief job, but Brenda might have something to say about whether or not he gets it.
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Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by Michael AlaimoGuest stars Geoffrey Arend, Joel Bissonnette, Michael Chieffo, Gregory Cruz, Kay Lenz, Nikki Hahn, Tisha French, Quinton Lopez
Provenza once again finds himself in a professionally embarrassing situation when he discovers a dead body in the condo of a flight attendant he picked up while extraditing a prisoner.
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Directed by Steve RobinWritten by Adam BelanoffGuest stars Julia Fowler, Kaitlin Doubleday, Kyle Secor, Shashawnee Hall, Christopher Sowers, Freddy Hernandez, Roberto Sanchez, Helen Kelly
At the request of Detective Mikki Mendoza, the squad becomes involved in investigating a series of brutal murders that indicate a Mexican drug cartel may have moved into the city.
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Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Ken MartinGuest stars Bobby Soto, Bruno Campos, Blake Robbins, Quinton Lopez, David Labiosa, Paola Turbay, Anna Khaja, Merrin Dungey
After a parole board member is viciously murdered during a panicked phone call with Sgt. Gabriel, Pope announces an overreaching plan to boost the police department’s image. His plan, however, hinges on Brenda first being able to solve the crime.
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Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by Duppy DemetriusGuest stars Olivia Burnette, Jossie Thacker, Rolando Molina, Falk Hentschel, Jon Seda, Glenn Herman, Jeff Wolfe, David Haley
A bank robbery supposedly committed by a known gang of thieves leaves a security guard dead. It also leaves a lot of unanswered questions about the prime suspects and why this latest robbery doesn't fit their regular pattern. Meanwhile, Pope gets some news about his chances at becoming the city's police chief.
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Directed by David McWhirterWritten by Leo GeterGuest stars Deena Dill, Craig Zimmerman, Drew Seeley, Tom Verica, Mark Ankeny, Andray Johnson, Theo Kypri, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan
In a case that could carry national security implications, three soldiers are gunned down outside an LA club two days after returning home from duty in Afghanistan. Brenda’s investigation puts her on a collision course with Major Edward Dorset (guest star Gary Cole), a military liaison officer.
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Directed by Steve RobinWritten by Michael AlaimoGuest stars Gary Cole, Ace Gibson, Shaw Jones, Joel Lambert, Micah Ohlman, Lawrence Adimora, Dale Waddington, Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan
Brenda's next case has her investigating the brutal murder of an actress who was dating through an online service, unfortunately the case takes a backseat because Brenda has an interview with the mayor for the next chief of police. Brenda still has second thoughts about whether she'd like the job.
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Directed by Stacey K. BlackWritten by Steven KaneGuest stars Rhea Seehorn, Monica Keena, Lisa O'Hare, Nicholas Gonzalez, Tom Clark, JD Cullum, Matthew Rocheleau, Ransford Doherty
The murder of two paramedics leads the LAPD and the FBI on separate investigations on a case that could be the precursor to a major terrorist attack. But Brenda fights to remain a step ahead, even though she's forced to work with the counter-terrorism unit's Chief Tommy Delk, who happens to be one of Brenda's fellow finalists for the job of Chief of Police.
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Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by Adam BelanoffGuest stars Matthew Glave, David Barry Gray, Kenneth White, Emerson Brooks, Glen Walker, Stuart Ambrose, Jaclyn DeSantis, Chuti Tiu
One of Brenda's detectives is ambushed on the street, and the main clue to figuring out the motive behind the attack is a garbage bag containing more than $37,500. The investigation then turns into a race to clear the detective's name over allegations of witness tampering.
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Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by John Coveny, Hunt BaldwinGuest stars Svetlana Efremova, Peter Paige, Michael Mosley, Mike Smith, Brandon Dunaway, Mary McDonnell
Chief of Police Tommy Delk (guest star Courtney B. Vance) assigns Major Crimes a seemingly minor case involving the armed robbery of several medical marijuana dispensaries. But when one of the robberies turns into a murder, the case becomes a test of Brenda’s readiness to move up in the department.
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Directed by Nicole KassellWritten by Ralph Gifford, Carson MooreGuest stars Noah Harpster, Ethan Erickson, Lea Coco, Tim Guinee, Aaron Yoo, Ken Costanza, Courtney B. Vance
Brenda's holiday plans change suddenly when a man is attacked by a knife-wielding assailant who is accidentally run over and killed by the police officer responding to the 911 calls. Brenda & Fritz receive a huge surprise for Christmas from Brenda's parents.
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Directed by Rick WallaceWritten by Leo GeterGuest stars Patrick Faucette, Margaret Easley, Michael Aronov, Andrew Connolly, Aaron Refvem, Frances Sternhagen, Barry Corbin, Jonathan Del Arco
Brenda finds she has another victim and later learns that her parents have been robbed and the Christmas gifts stolen from the RV. The investigation has to continue through Christmas day.
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Directed by James DuffWritten by Steven Kane, Michael AlaimoGuest stars Margaret Easley, Michael Aronov, Andrew Connolly, Aaron Refvem, Frances Sternhagen, Barry Corbin, Jonathan Del Arco, Ransford Doherty
The routine arrest of a crack addict exposes a questionable rehab facility and leads Brenda and her squad on a race to find a missing young woman. The case leads Gabriel to question Brenda’s judgment and Fritz to reveal to Brenda the some ugly truths about his past.
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Directed by Sheelin ChokseyWritten by Duppy DemetriusGuest stars Matt McCoy, Riley Smith, Matt McTighe, Greg Vaughan, Dale Gibson, Jeff Wolfe, Nikki Hester-Jose, Whitney Merritt
