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Rizzoli & Isles S2E5 — Don't Hate the Player

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Rizzoli & Isles•Season 2•Episode 5

Don't Hate the Player

7.7/10 · 600 votesAug 8, 201142 min

Ranked #11 of 15 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

Jane and Maura investigate after the coach of the Boston Pilgrims baseball team is found dead in the locker room. The death comes as a star player and the team owners battle for control of the team. Meanwhile, Jane's brother Tommy returns home after being

Directed byHolly Dale

Written byJanet Tamaro

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Angie Harmon

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Detective Jane Rizzoli

Sasha Alexander

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Dr. Maura Isles

Jordan Bridges

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Frankie Rizzoli Jr.

Lee Thompson Young

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Detective Barry Frost

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Angela Rizzoli

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Episode Summary

"Don't Hate the Player" is episode 5 of Rizzoli & Isles season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 600 votes, ranking #11 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Holly Dale and written by Janet Tamaro, it aired on August 8, 2011.

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