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Justice. Family. Duty. Every line will be crossed
Allison McLean is a tough and experienced police detective, mother and wife in suburban Seattle. When she and her police partner must arrest her brother for aggravated assault, her world drastically changes as he's convicted and sent to prison, leaving his two teenagers teetering on the brink of foster care. Ultimately, she takes them into her home, ending up with four teenagers to raise.
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Ties That Bind premiered August 12, 2015. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Allison McLean is a tough and experienced police detective, mother and wife in suburban Seattle. When she and her police partner must arrest her brother for aggravated assault, her world drastically changes as he's convicted and sent to prison, leaving his two teenagers teetering on the brink of foster care. Ultimately, she takes them into her home, ending up with four teenagers to raise.
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Episode 1
Detective Allison McLean puts her law-breaking brother Tim behind bars, and quickly decides to move his two resentful teenaged kids in with her own two children and devoted husband. Meanwhile, Allison and her partner race the clock to find a wounded pregnant girl and her boyfriend who have committed a robbery.
Directed by Sean McNamaraWritten by Sheryl J. AndersonGuest stars Luke Perry, Lucia Walters
Episode 2
Allison and Devin are called in to investigate the mysterious murder of the owner of a restaurant that hires ex-cons, one of whom Allison has helped in the past. Meanwhile, Mariah and Cameron try to find ways to fit in at their new school with some unwanted help from Jeff and Rachel.
Directed by Monika MitchellWritten by Sheryl J. AndersonGuest stars Meredith McGeachie, Luke Perry, Lucia Walters
Episode 3
Allison comes face-to face with the man who shot her and time is running out to charge him and get him off the streets. Matt suspects Cameron of theft.
Directed by Michael M. ScottWritten by Peter HumeGuest stars Jason Priestley, Lucia Walters
Episode 4
Allison and Matt discover a dark secret in their friend’s marriage, drawing Allison and Devin into a surprising investigation. Mariah’s poetry worries her teacher.
Directed by Monika MitchellWritten by Jennica HarperGuest stars Meredith McGeachie, Nesta Cooper, Hayley Sales, Lucia Walters
Episode 5
The complicated relationship between two brothers clouds an investigation for Allison and Devin. When Matt takes Allison on a romantic date, Cameron and Mariah break house rules challenging Rachel and Jeff.
Directed by Sean McNamaraWritten by Dean BataliGuest stars Luke Perry, Lucia Walters
Episode 6
Allison and Devin investigate the breakdown of a star student at the high school and the teens deal with the social fallout of having Allison on campus.
Directed by Steven R. MonroeWritten by Katherine CollinsGuest stars C. Thomas Howell
Episode 7
Allison has an altercation with a famous women’s soccer player and is accused of brutality. At home, Allison becomes concerned about Cameron’s friend Chris’s interest in Rachel.
Directed by Steven R. MonroeWritten by Peter HumeGuest stars Kirsten Zien, Jill Morrison, Hayley Sales, Murry Peeters, Lucia Walters
Episode 8
One of Matt’s employees gets caught up in a slavery ring and turns to Allison for help. Cameron and Mariah plan to visit Tim in jail for his birthday.
Directed by Michael M. ScottWritten by Jon CookseyGuest stars Luke Perry
Episode 9
Allison and Devin investigate the death of a high-powered CEO. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mariah’s mother, Jackie comes home from rehab.
Directed by Steven R. MonroeWritten by Katherine CollinsGuest stars Meredith McGeachie
Episode 10
Allison and Devin uncover the shocking truth at the heart of a turf war in Crestview. Allison and Matt take the entire family to visit Tim in prison. Jackie, feeling jealous of the way Cameron looks up to Allison, makes a tragic choice.
Directed by Steven R. MonroeWritten by Peter HumeGuest stars Meredith McGeachie, Lochlyn Munro, Paula Giroday, Luke Perry, Lucia Walters
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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