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Rizzoli & Isles S3E3 — This Is How a Heart Breaks

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Rizzoli & Isles•Season 3•Episode 3

This Is How a Heart Breaks

7.7/10 · 578 votesJun 19, 201242 min

Ranked #7 of 15 in Season 3•matches the season avg

When Maura meets a new guy named Dennis in a very unusual way, he opens up a different side of her. And Jane is filled with mixed emotions after someone from her past returns.

Directed bySteve Robin

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Angie Harmon

Angie Harmon

Detective Jane Rizzoli

Sasha Alexander

Sasha Alexander

Dr. Maura Isles

Jordan Bridges

Jordan Bridges

Frankie Rizzoli Jr.

Lee Thompson Young

Lee Thompson Young

Detective Barry Frost

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Detective Vince Korsak

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

Angela Rizzoli

Brian Goodman

Brian Goodman

Sean Cavanaugh

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Steve Robin

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Episode Summary

"This Is How a Heart Breaks" is episode 3 of Rizzoli & Isles season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 578 votes, ranking #7 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Steve Robin, it aired on June 19, 2012.

Next: E4 · Welcome to the Dollhouse Best of Season 3