7.7/10481 votes#1 - We Are Family
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/25/2013
A community parade turns deadly in a case that brings family tensions and politics to the forefront. Maura, who is dealing with her own family issues, is not quite herself. And a surprise visit from Lt. Col. Casey Jones reveals some shocking news.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Janet Tamaro
7.6/10453 votes#2 - In Over Your Head
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/2/2013
Jane is unhappy when a former colleague returns as the new lieutenant of the drug unit; a tip from Cailin causes Maura to investigate Hope.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Janet Tamaro, Russ Grant
7.3/10439 votes#3 - But I Am a Good Girl
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/9/2013
A body is discovered in the church at TJ's christening; Jane almost abuses her power to protect Tommy; Lydia's fiancé threatens to take custody of TJ; budget cuts cause tension at the department.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: N/A
8.2/10485 votes#4 - Killer in High Heels
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/16/2013
Maura becomes the key suspect in a homicide case when Maura’s date turns up dead – and Maura can’t remember their evening together. As the shocking evidence against Maura piles up, Jane struggles between protecting her best friend and doing her job.
Director: Mark Haber
Writer: Charles Grant Craig
8.0/10453 votes#5 - Dance With the Devil
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/23/2013
On the first day of Paddy’s murder trial, Maura gains insight into her father from Hope. Korsak opens up about Cavanaugh’s tragic past. And in an unexpected twist, Maura must decide which side she’s on when she and Jane unravel a shocking secret about Paddy and Hope that affects them all.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: N/A
7.6/10444 votes#6 - Somebody's Watching Me
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/30/2013
A viral video of Jane jeopardizes her career and reputation; the squad tries to solve a murder case involving a conspiracy theorist.
Director: Milan Cheylov
Writer: Lisa Marie Petersen, Ken Hanes
7.8/10463 votes#7 - All For One
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 8/6/2013
A popular high school teacher is killed in a hit and run that is clearly no accident. The squad works to solve the case, but Jane is preoccupied with Lt. Martinez’s apparent favoritism towards his own drug unit.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Janet Tamaro
7.6/10433 votes#8 - Cold As Ice
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/13/2013
Frankie Jr. is brought in to help with a gruesome murder case involving a youth hockey league. Frustrated with Hope, Cailin asks to stay with Maura. But Maura quickly learns that living with a teenager requires skills she does not have.
Director: Randall Zisk
Writer: Lisa Marie Petersen, Ken Hanes
7.9/10456 votes#9 - No One Mourns the Wicked
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/20/2013
When Jane and Maura are asked to present the case of serial killer Charles Hoyt at a symposium for law enforcement, Jane worries that her greatest challenge will be facing bad memories. However, as she and Maura begin a simulation of investigating Hoyt’s murders, they soon come across a horrifying discovery. In a matter of moments, the team finds themselves drawn into a lethal game of cat and mouse with a new and terrifying serial killer.
Director: Steve Robin
Writer: N/A
7.6/10443 votes#10 - Built for Speed
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/27/2013
When a late-night amateur drag race turns deadly, the squad works quickly to solve what turns out to be a particularly dangerous case. As evidence unfolds, Jane suspects that the motive for murder may have been an attempt to conceal drug trafficking. However, when she turns to Lt. Martinez for help he seems to be thwarting her investigation.
Director: Anthony Hardwick
Writer: Matt MacLeod, Russ Grant
7.7/10419 votes#11 - Judge, Jury and Executioner
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 9/3/2013
A mock trial advisor dies during a competition. Meanwhile, Jane is concerned that Angela may be hiding financial issues.
Director: Mark Haber
Writer: Y. Shireen Razack, Jill Goldsmith
7.6/10418 votes#12 - Partners in Crime
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 9/10/2013
The squad rushes to solve a violent homicide case muddied by conflicting evidence. Maura is burdened with the major decision of whether to take in her recently paroled grandfather. Meanwhile, Jane and Casey are forced to decide between their careers and their romantic relationship.
Director: Randall Zisk
Writer: Janet Tamaro, Linda McGibney
7.6/10427 votes#13 - Tears of a Clown
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/25/2014
A kidnapper dressed as a clown re-emerges after 20 years; Jane's relationship with Casey grows more serious; Maura inadvertently gets in the middle of another relationship.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: N/A
7.3/10404 votes#14 - Just Push Play
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 3/4/2014
A musician is stabbed in a bar; the squad realizes that the stabbing victim had something to hide; Jane's father returns with shocking news.
Director: Kate Woods
Writer: N/A
7.6/10419 votes#15 - Food for Thought
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/11/2014
When a food truck chef dies suddenly, all signs point to poisoning; Tommy announces some big plans; Maura's birth mother tries to make amends with her daughter.
Director: Steve Clancy
Writer: N/A
7.9/10454 votes#16 - You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/18/2014
A senator's daughter is found murdered; Tommy begins to slip back into old habits; Jane reveals some shocking news.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: Janet Tamaro
The Best Episodes of Rizzoli & Isles Season 4
Every episode of Rizzoli & Isles Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rizzoli & Isles Season 4!
Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in...
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:TNT
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"We Are Family" is the best rated episode of "Rizzoli & Isles" season 4. It scored 7.7/10 based on 481 votes. Directed by Michael Katleman and written by Janet Tamaro, it aired on 6/25/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "In Over Your Head".