Season 1

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  7.6/10459 votes

  Reloaded

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/13/2012

  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.

  Director: Michael M. Robin

  Writer: James Duff

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  7.7/10383 votes

  Before and After

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/20/2012

  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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.1/10380 votes

  Medical Causes

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/27/2012

  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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.6/10412 votes

  The Ecstasy and the Agony

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/3/2012

  The unit joins forces with the FBI when a homicide case spins around the Israeli mob and an "intuitive life strategist." Elsewhere, Provenza displays his vulnerable side, and Rusty's first school day takes an unexpected turn.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.3/10367 votes

  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: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.0/10338 votes

  Out of Bounds

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/17/2012

  The aftermath of a deadly shooting on gang turf finds Raydor making a daring maneuver that could threaten her career and jeopardize Det. Sykes' life. Elsewhere, Rusty makes it quite apparent that he has no interest in meeting his biological father.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/10350 votes

  The Shame Game

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/24/2012

  When an activist to end human trafficking is murdered, the investigation leads to a possible eyewitness, a young prostitute wanting to get out of the business, and the pimp she works for becomes their primary suspect. Meanwhile, child services arrange a meeting between Rusty and his father, against Rusty's wishes.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.3/10368 votes

  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: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.0/10341 votes

  Cheaters Never Prosper

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/8/2012

  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 (Ian Bohen) can be trusted.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.4/10356 votes

  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: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown