“Major Crimes” Episode Synopses

Here are the episode details for the new TNT drama series “Major Crimes” which will launch Monday, August 13, 2012 at 10PM ET/PT, immediately following "The Closer" series finale. “Major Crimes” stars Mary McDonnell, Jon Tenney, Tony Denison, G.W. Bailey, Michael Paul Chan , Raymond Cruz, Robert Gossett, Phillip P. Keene, Jonathan Del Arco, Ransford Doherty, Kearran Giovanni, and Graham Patrick Martin.


"Reloaded" – Monday, Aug. 13, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
The department is still reeling with the recent departure of Deputy Chief Brenda Lee Johnson, creating a tough transition for the newly appointed head of Major Crimes, Captain Sharon Raydor. But there is little time for adjustment as the department rushes to reach a plea bargain when a string of grocery store robberies turns fatal. After proving to be a valuable source for the case, undercover police detective and military veteran Detective Amy Sykes is transferred to Major Crimes. Meanwhile, Raydor takes a big step to protect teenager Rusty Beck after he runs away from his foster family.

Directed by Michael M. Robin
Written by James Duff
Created by James Duff


"Before and After" – Monday, Aug. 20, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Growing pains within Major Crimes become apparent as the division works to obtain justice in a brutal homicide that turns out to be more complicated than expected. Raydor struggles to gain the respect of her colleagues while also trying to supervise Rusty 24/7. The changes within the department may become more than Provenza can accept.

Directed by Steve Robin
Written by Steven Kane
Created by James Duff



"Medical Causes" – Monday, Aug. 27, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
The facts become blurry in a case involving a fatal car crash at a nightclub. Meanwhile, Rusty can finally look forward to his mother’s return.

Directed by Paul McCrane
Written by Michael Alaimo
Created by James Duff


"The Ecstasy and the Agony" – Monday, Sept. 3, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
A homicide case involving the Israeli mob and a self-proclaimed "intuitive life strategist" (guest star Michael Weatherly) leads Major Crimes to partner with the FBI. Provenza opens up to a suspect in a rare display of vulnerability. And Rusty’s first day of school doesn’t go as planned.

Directed by Arvin Brown
Written by Adam Belanoff
Created by James Duff


"Citizen’s Arrest" – Monday, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
In a case involving a kidnapping-turned-homicide, the squad is pressured to work quickly before anyone else is hurt. DDA Andrea Hobbs (guest star Kathe Mazur) becomes a valuable resource in the case. Meanwhile, DNA evidence proves that Rusty is more closely connected to the justice system than anyone might have expected.


Directed by David McWhirter
Written by Duppy Demetrius
Created by James Duff


"Out of Bounds" – Monday, Sept. 17, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
When a fatal shooting occurs in gang territory, Capt. Raydor makes a bold move that could jeopardize her career and put Det. Sykes in harm's way. Meanwhile, Rusty makes it clear that he doesn’t care to meet his biological father.

Directed by Rick Wallace
Written by Ralph Gifford & Carson Moore
Created by James Duff


"The Shame Game" – Monday, Sept. 24, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
In a case where political agendas rise to the forefront, Major Crimes has a tough time keeping important confidential facts from leaking. Making matters even more difficult for Capt. Raydor, the Department of Children and Family Services makes a shocking discovery concerning Rusty. Ian Bohen guest stars.

Directed by Leo Geter
Written by Leo Geter
Created by James Duff


"Dismissed with Prejudice" – Monday, Oct. 1, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
When a murder conviction is overturned after eight years, Tao is forced to question his past actions. And Rusty struggles to be himself during his first outing with his father, Daniel Dunn (guest star Ian Bohen).

Directed by Jon Tenney
Written by Jim Leonard
Created by James Duff


"Cheaters Never Prosper" – Monday, Oct. 8, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
A man from Las Vegas is found dead after an apparent overdose, but the facts become unclear as gritty details begin to unfold. Meanwhile, a series of strange events leave Rusty and Raydor wondering if Dunn (guest star Ian Bohen) can be trusted.

Directed by Stacey K. Black
Written by Mike Berchem
Created by James Duff


"Long Shot" – Monday, Oct. 15, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
When a peaceful ceremony turns deadly, Major Crimes and the FBI team up to track down a dangerous sniper. And Raydor negotiates a deal that even Provenza can get behind.

Directed by Sheelin Choksey
Written by Michael Alaimo
Created by James Duff

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