The Best Episodes of Major Crimes Season 1
Every episode of Major Crimes Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Major Crimes Season 1!
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 special squad within the LAPD that deals with high-profile or particularly sensitive crimes.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Major Crimes" season 1 is "Reloaded", rated 7.6/10 from 445 user votes. It was directed by Michael M. Robin and written by James Duff. "Reloaded" aired on 8/13/2012 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Before and After".
7.6/10 445 votes#1 - 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
7.7/10 371 votes#2 - 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.
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8.1/10 368 votes#3 - 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.
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7.6/10 400 votes#4 - 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.
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8.3/10 357 votes#5 - 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.
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8.1/10 325 votes#6 - 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.
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7.9/10 338 votes#7 - 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.
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8.3/10 355 votes#8 - 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.
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8.0/10 329 votes#9 - 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.
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8.4/10 344 votes#10 - 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.
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