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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...

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  1. 8.9/10(498 votes)

    #1 - Two Options

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    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.

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  2. 8.9/10(355 votes)

    #2 - White Lies (1)

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    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.

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  3. 8.7/10(349 votes)

    #3 - Return to Sender (2)

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    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.

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  4. 8.6/10(333 votes)

    #4 - Return to Sender (1)

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    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.

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  5. 8.6/10(305 votes)

    #5 - Special Master (1)

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    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.

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  6. 8.5/10(461 votes)

    #6 - There's No Place Like Home

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    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.

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  8. 8.5/10(371 votes)

    #7 - Flight Risk

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    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.

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  9. 8.5/10(298 votes)

    #8 - Special Master (2)

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    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.

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  10. 8.5/10(272 votes)

    #9 - Cashed Out

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    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.

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  11. 8.5/10(278 votes)

    #10 - White Lies (3)

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    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.

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  12. 8.5/10(248 votes)

    #11 - Shockwave (2)

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    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.

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  13. 8.5/10(305 votes)

    #12 - By Any Means (4)

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    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.

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  14. 8.4/10(356 votes)

    #13 - Long Shot

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    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.

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  15. 8.4/10(393 votes)

    #14 - Poster Boy

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    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.

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  16. 8.4/10(311 votes)

    #15 - Zoo Story

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    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.

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  17. 8.4/10(281 votes)

    #16 - Targets of Opportunity

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    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..

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  18. 8.4/10(270 votes)

    #17 - #FindKaylaWeber

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    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.

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  19. 8.4/10(278 votes)

    #18 - White Lies (2)

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    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.

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  20. 8.4/10(254 votes)

    #19 - Shockwave (1)

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    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.

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  21. 8.4/10(309 votes)

    #20 - Conspiracy Theory (4)

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    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.

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  22. 8.3/10(366 votes)

    #21 - Citizen's Arrest

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    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.

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  23. 8.3/10(367 votes)

    #22 - Dismissed with Prejudice

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    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.

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  24. 8.3/10(386 votes)

    #23 - The Deep End

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    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.

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  25. 8.3/10(314 votes)

    #24 - Jane Doe #38

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    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.

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  26. 8.3/10(257 votes)

    #25 - Hindsight (5)

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    S4:E23

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Two Options" is the best rated episode of "Major Crimes". It scored 8.9/10 based on 498 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/21/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "White Lies (1)".