9.0/10490 votesLoading...#1 - Two Options
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2014
The shooting deaths of an elderly couple in their home prompts the team to join forces with the Special Operations Bureau to track down a deadly predator prowling Los Angeles and taking hostages along the way.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/10347 votesLoading...#2 - White Lies (1)
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 9/5/2016
In attempting to clear up lose ends from their investigation of a gang of White Supremacists, Major Crimes detectives audit the trial of serial killer Dwight Darnell and end up facing their most deadly case ever.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10342 votesLoading...#3 - Return to Sender (2)
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 1/13/2014
The Major Crimes unit draws closer to finding a dangerous serial killer. Rusty faces his biggest challenge yet when he bravely takes the stand against Phillip Stroh. Complicating the case further, the team goes head to head with Linda Rothman, a tough, powerful attorney who doesn't let morals stand in her way of winning a case.
Director: James Duff
Writer: Adam Belanoff
8.6/10324 votesLoading...#4 - Return to Sender (1)
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 1/6/2014
The squad must work quickly to track down a serial killer before he strikes again. Meanwhile, things get dangerous over a game of chess.
Director: Rick Wallace
Writer: Michael Alaimo
8.6/10298 votesLoading...#5 - Special Master (1)
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 1/12/2015
Phillip Stroh returns, demanding a new deal from DDA Rios in exchange for his cooperation; Major Crimes races to prevent the deaths of three women while trying to decode the source of Stroh's information.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10448 votesLoading...#6 - There's No Place Like Home
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2013
Provenza faces possible permanent desk duty while the squad investigates the suspicious death of a loathsome ICE agent which brings them into contact with the residents of an ancient apartment complex nicknamed La Shangri-la.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10363 votesLoading...#7 - Flight Risk
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/9/2014
When a father and his two young children go missing, the squad has to work quickly to find them, while uncovering a slew of terrible family secrets along the way. Meanwhile, Raydor does her best to trust Rusty as he begins to take suspicious trips out on his own.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10294 votesLoading...#8 - Special Master (2)
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 1/12/2015
The Major Crimes division works to stop a serial killer who has been targeting female sex workers; Captain Raydor seeks the help of a consultant; Stroh gets closer to achieving his deal.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10263 votesLoading...#9 - Cashed Out
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 7/18/2016
Det. Julio Sanchez's application to become a foster parent is jeopardized by his reactions to a particularly gruesome murder after the Major Crimes Division finds a chopped up body burned to bits in the barbecue pit of an L.A. Park.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10274 votesLoading...#10 - White Lies (3)
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 9/19/2016
The Major Crimes unit gets closer to the elusive mastermind behind the Dwight Darnell murders; Buzz and Rusty's investigation into the murder of Buzz's father comes to an end.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10242 votesLoading...#11 - Shockwave (2)
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 4/12/2017
After discovering the identity of the bomber her division has been searching for, Sharon Raydor and the Major Crimes squad struggle to determine his next target.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10296 votesLoading...#12 - By Any Means (4)
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 1/9/2018
In the series finale, Lt. Tao, is stuck in a room with a potential bomb. Provenza finally identifies the real Ms. Bechtal, and Major Crimes comes face-to-face for the very last time with Phillip Stroh.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10348 votesLoading...#13 - Long Shot
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/15/2012
Season Finale. 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10386 votesLoading...#14 - Poster Boy
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 8/19/2013
The team works strategically to capture a spree killer who has put everyone on high alert. Trying to solve the case quickly, Raydor is torn between two seemingly right decisions, each of which comes with major consequences. Meanwhile, Rusty is given some extra freedom, but more threats leave him afraid to stray far from home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10304 votesLoading...#15 - Zoo Story
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/11/2014
The LAPD finds itself in a precarious situation during an investigation into the disappearances of a string of young girls from a popular nightclub, leading to a turf battle between The Major Crimes division and the Special Operations Bureau. Fritz Howard remains on the mend from poor health, while Rusty’s mom continues to struggle with the law and her sobriety.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10276 votesLoading...#16 - Targets of Opportunity
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2015
After a shooting leaves two LA police officers dead, the Major Crimes unit must work with the Deputy Chief of the LAPD Special Operations Bureau, Fritz Howard, to piece together a high stakes case involving a fugitive witness. Meanwhile, Rusty works with the team on the case in order to secretly gather more background information to support his own, journalistic investigation into the life of the girl who called herself Alice Herrera..
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10264 votesLoading...#17 - #FindKaylaWeber
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 12/14/2015
A professional baseball pitcher's daughter goes missing, and the Major Crimes team's investigation leads them to the very limits of the justice system. Rusty is put in an extremely awkward position as Slider approaches the last phase of his trial.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10273 votesLoading...#18 - White Lies (2)
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 9/12/2016
The Major Crimes unit continues to investigate the conspiracy behind Dwight Darnell’s murders and his links to the Zyklon-Brotherhood. Sharon Raydor, disturbed by her own reactions to the case, seeks penance in the Ritual of Confession.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/10249 votesLoading...
#19 - Shockwave (1)
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2017
A murder investigation turns explosive while Captain Sharon Raydor duels with Deputy Chief Winnie Davis (guest star Camryn Manheim) for control of her case as she and her squad try to determine if they are dealing with a terrorist. Meanwhile, Rusty gets some alarming news from Gus.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10303 votesLoading...#20 - Conspiracy Theory (4)
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 12/19/2017
Sharon Raydor must make decisions related to her ongoing health problems while arriving at the solution of a series of murders and sexual assaults.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10360 votesLoading...#21 - Citizen's Arrest
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/10/2012
When a kidnapping turns deadly, the squad scrambles to crack the case and turns to a district attorney for help. Meanwhile, DNA evidence shows that Rusty has connections to the justice system.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10359 votesLoading...#22 - Dismissed with Prejudice
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/1/2012
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10379 votesLoading...#23 - The Deep End
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/29/2013
The media goes into a frenzy over race relations when the body of a young Latino man is found at the home of a white award-winning swimming coach. Flynn struggles with an emotional dilemma on the eve of his daughter's wedding. Kris' mother pays Raydor a visit to discuss some concerns.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10309 votesLoading...#24 - Jane Doe #38
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/14/2014
After finding a young runaway murdered and thrown in a trashcan, the Major Crimes unit is led on a long, puzzling hunt to find the deceased girl's killer and her identity. Meanwhile Raydor consults her husband about a big proposition she has for Rusty.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10253 votesLoading...#25 - Hindsight (5)
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 3/14/2016
The seven murders are finally tied together and the number of suspects is narrowed down to three. Mark Hickman attempts to deal the truth about his past. Provenza and Patrice sort out their wedding issues.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Major Crimes
Every episode of Major Crimes ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Major Crimes!
Major Crimes explores how the American justice system approaches the art of the deals as law enforcement officers and prosecutors work together to score a...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:TNT
Best Episodes Summary
"Two Options" is the best rated episode of "Major Crimes". It scored 9/10 based on 490 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/21/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "White Lies (1)".