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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 conviction. Los Angeles Police Captain Sharon Raydor heads up a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Major Crimes Season 2 Episode 19 - Return to Sender (2)
    9.5/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Return to Sender (2)

    S2:E19

    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

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  2. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 10 - Dead Zone
    9.5/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Dead Zone

    S5:E10

    The squad uncovers a large criminal operation while investigating a murder; Buzz encounters someone who may have been present at his father's murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 13 - White Lies (3)
    9.5/10(5 votes)

    #3 - White Lies (3)

    S5:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Major Crimes Season 6 Episode 10 - By Any Means (1)
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - By Any Means (1)

    S6:E10

    A surprise death in the law enforcement community seems to be the work of escaped serial killer, Phillip Stroh. Ricky Raydor helps the division with a difficult search for a Mr. and Ms. Bechtal, and Emily Raydor offers Rusty some sound advice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Major Crimes Season 6 Episode 11 - By Any Means (2)
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - By Any Means (2)

    S6:E11

    Unable to locate Stroh in the present, the squad looks for answers in his distant past, hunting for the former Ms. Bechtal. Meanwhile, the squad struggles with Chief Mason, and Rusty grows frustrated with forced proximity to Gus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Major Crimes Season 6 Episode 12 - By Any Means (3)
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - By Any Means (3)

    S6:E12

    In the penultimate episode, Phillip Stroh and his young British accomplice edge closer and closer to their end game, while Lt. Provenza continues to push Asst. Chief Leo Mason into pouring more resources into the case. Rusty digs up an important clue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Major Crimes Season 6 Episode 13 - By Any Means (4)
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - By Any Means (4)

    S6:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 19 - Special Master (2)
    9.4/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Special Master (2)

    S3:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Major Crimes Season 2 Episode 9 - There's No Place Like Home
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #9 - There's No Place Like Home

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Major Crimes Season 2 Episode 18 - Return to Sender (1)
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Return to Sender (1)

    S2:E18

    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

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  11. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 7 - Two Options
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Two Options

    S3:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 10 - Zoo Story
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Zoo Story

    S3:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 11 - White Lies (1)
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #13 - White Lies (1)

    S5:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 12 - White Lies (2)
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #14 - White Lies (2)

    S5:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Major Crimes Season 6 Episode 6 - Conspiracy Theory (1)
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Conspiracy Theory (1)

    S6:E6

    When a well-known attorney, celebrated for her defense of oppressed women is found dead, there are no shortage of high-profile suspects, including her son, her ex-husband, a film director whose career she helped destroy and a former football player whose sports bars/restaurant chain, Tackles, features scantily clad women. Meanwhile, Rusty and Gus confront issues in their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Major Crimes Season 2 Episode 8 - The Deep End
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    #16 - The Deep End

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 8 - Cutting Loose
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Cutting Loose

    S3:E8

    Lt. Mike Tao of Major Crimes finds himself doing double duty when the star of the cop show on which he moonlights as a consultant becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his biggest fan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 14 - Trial by Fire
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Trial by Fire

    S3:E14

    There is a miscarriage of justice when a gang banger is acquitted of murder and released from custody. Sharon’s ex-husband, Jack Raydor represents the suspect in a subsequent murder. Rusty takes a chance when the guy he has a crush on visits the station.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 16 - Leap of Faith
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Leap of Faith

    S3:E16

    Flynn tries to talk a man down who is standing on the ledge of a bridge. But he soon discovers that the man is in fact a sex offender who has a dead body in his car. Rusty prepares a impact statement to try and end his involvement in the Stroh case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Major Crimes Season 4 Episode 20 - Hindsight (2)
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Hindsight (2)

    S4:E20

    A startling discovery is made in a church. Meanwhile, Stephanie and Sanchez bond over lost loved ones; Rusty discovers that his biological mother's ex is an on-the-run fugitive; and Tao is pushed too far by an old partner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 5 - Cashed Out
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Cashed Out

    S5:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 9 - Family Law
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Family Law

    S5:E9

    When a jogger takes a nasty fall down the stairs, Major Crimes finds itself investigating a divorce attorney with a lot of angry clients, and Lt. Tao goes undercover in the world of college-aged hookers. Meanwhile, Buzz connects his partials to a complete print and identifies a suspect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 14 - Heart Failure
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Heart Failure

    S5:E14

    When Captain Sharon Raydor and the Major Crimes Division investigate the murder of a young woman found in the LA River, their case is not only impeded by a secretive PI working for a tech industry millionaire, but also by Deputy Chief Winnie Davis, who regards Sharon as competition for the promotion to Assistant Chief of the LAPD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Major Crimes Season 1 Episode 10 - Long Shot
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Long Shot

    S1:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 3 - Frozen Assets
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    #25 - Frozen Assets

    S3:E3

    The Major Crimes division faces a new challenge as they work to solve the murder of a dog that was left a 20 million dollar estate by his deceased owner. With the help of wannabe detective Jonathan Baird, aka Dick Tracy, the case takes a new turn as the squad begins to suspect foul play in the death of the dog's owner, a wealthy heiress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Return to Sender (2)" is the best rated episode of "Major Crimes". It scored 9.5/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by James Duff and written by Adam Belanoff, it aired on 1/13/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dead Zone".