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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 3 Episode 7 - Two Options
    9.0/10(564 votes)

    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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  2. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 11 - White Lies (1)
    9.0/10(400 votes)

    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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  3. Major Crimes Season 2 Episode 19 - Return to Sender (2)
    8.8/10(391 votes)

    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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  4. Major Crimes Season 2 Episode 9 - There's No Place Like Home
    8.6/10(531 votes)

    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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  5. Major Crimes Season 2 Episode 18 - Return to Sender (1)
    8.6/10(376 votes)

    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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  6. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 18 - Special Master (1)
    8.6/10(342 votes)

    S3:E18

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 13 - White Lies (3)
    8.6/10(315 votes)

    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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  8. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 21 - Shockwave (2)
    8.6/10(277 votes)

    S5:E21

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 1 - Flight Risk
    8.5/10(417 votes)

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 19 - Special Master (2)
    8.5/10(334 votes)

    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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  11. Major Crimes Season 4 Episode 17 - #FindKaylaWeber
    8.5/10(309 votes)

    S4:E17

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 5 - Cashed Out
    8.5/10(306 votes)

    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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  13. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 12 - White Lies (2)
    8.5/10(314 votes)

    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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  14. Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 20 - Shockwave (1)
    8.5/10(282 votes)

    S5:E20

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Major Crimes Season 6 Episode 9 - Conspiracy Theory (4)
    8.5/10(345 votes)

    S6:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Major Crimes Season 6 Episode 13 - By Any Means (4)
    8.5/10(336 votes)

    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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  17. Major Crimes Season 1 Episode 8 - Dismissed with Prejudice
    8.4/10(414 votes)

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Major Crimes Season 1 Episode 10 - Long Shot
    8.4/10(400 votes)

    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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  19. Major Crimes Season 2 Episode 8 - The Deep End
    8.4/10(432 votes)

    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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  20. Major Crimes Season 2 Episode 11 - Poster Boy
    8.4/10(442 votes)

    S2:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 10 - Zoo Story
    8.4/10(349 votes)

    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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  22. Major Crimes Season 4 Episode 7 - Targets of Opportunity
    8.4/10(324 votes)

    S4:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Major Crimes Season 1 Episode 5 - Citizen's Arrest
    8.3/10(414 votes)

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Major Crimes Season 2 Episode 3 - Under the Influence
    8.3/10(404 votes)

    S2:E3

    A meddling television writer-producer accompanies Sanchez and Tao on a ride-along so he can get an inside look at the LAPD. But what starts out as a simple outing quickly gets out of hand. And Rusty employs some unfair help when his teacher makes him re-write an essay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Major Crimes Season 3 Episode 6 - Jane Doe #38
    8.3/10(363 votes)

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Two Options" is the best rated episode of "Major Crimes". It scored 9/10 based on 564 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/21/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "White Lies (1)".