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The Worst Episodes of Rizzoli & Isles

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...

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  1. 7.3/10(514 votes)

    #1 - Bloodlines

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    S2:E7

    Jane and the team investigate what appears to be a modern-day witch hunt in Salem. Meanwhile, Frankie's old girlfriend returns to town with a surprise, and Jane has no problem speaking her mind about the situation.

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  2. 7.3/10(452 votes)

    #2 - Virtual Love

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    S3:E13

    The virtual world and the real world collide when a microbrewer is killed. Angela tries to move on from a failed romance by seeing someone new. And Jane and the team begin to mentor underprivileged teenagers, a move that ends in near disaster.

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  3. 7.3/10(455 votes)

    #3 - But I Am a Good Girl

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    S4:E3

    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.

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  4. 7.3/10(419 votes)

    #4 - Just Push Play

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    S4:E14

    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.

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    Director:Kate Woods
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  5. 7.4/10(690 votes)

    #5 - Sympathy for the Devil

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    S1:E3

    Jane and Maura investigate the mysterious death of a young boy whose family is from Cape Verde. It appears at first that he may have died during an attempted exorcism, and it may take a message from beyond the grave for Jane to pinpoint exactly what happened. Jane is distracted from the case when her mother sets her up on a surprise date.

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    Director:Roxann Dawson
  6. 7.4/10(463 votes)

    #6 - Home Town Glory

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    S3:E9

    A boy band star returns to his roots for a show and winds up murdered. Jane and Frankie, who grew up with the victim, work hard to solve the case. Meanwhile, Jane and Maura must decide if it’s time to tell Angela the truth about Lydia’s pregnancy just as Angela prepares to throw her a baby shower.

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  8. 7.4/10(398 votes)

    #7 - Boston Keltic

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    S5:E7

    Jane and Maura are brought into the world of Keltic writings by the murder of a rare bookseller; Angela's relationship with Cavanaugh changes and Maura prepares Jane to meet her new man.

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  9. 7.4/10(397 votes)

    #8 - If You Can't Stand the Heat

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    S5:E11

    Jane and Maura find a man who died in a bathtub full of ice; while trying to stay cool during a heatwave, Angela discovers a spicy tea that brings unexpected romantic consequences.

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  10. 7.4/10(380 votes)

    #9 - Bassholes

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    S6:E2

    Jane and Maura find themselves submerged in the cutthroat, high stakes world of competitive bass fishing when a tournament-leading fisherman is killed. At the same time, Frankie is paying the price after losing a bet.

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  11. 7.4/10(358 votes)

    #10 - Nice to Meet You, Dr. Isles

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    S6:E8

    When the jeweler to Boston's super cool and famous dies, the investigation leads us to a member of the Isles family. That leads to a secret Maura has been keeping for almost all of her life.

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  12. 7.4/10(356 votes)

    #11 - Love Taps

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    S6:E9

    The murder of a college student takes an odd turn when Jane and Maura discover he had 32 girlfriends. Uncovering who killed him and why leads them into a world of app developers, virtual boyfriends and relationships built on lies. Meanwhile, Korsak finally introduces everyone to the new woman in his life.

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  13. 7.4/10(361 votes)

    #12 - East Meets West

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    S6:E16

    When a gun battle rages in a quiet neighborhood, Jane and Maura are thrown into the secretive world of an Eastern European gang; Maura comes down with a fever.

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  14. 7.5/10(683 votes)

    #13 - She Works Hard for the Money

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    S1:E4

    After a student is gunned down in broad daylight, the investigation reveals she had more than a few secrets. Meanwhile, Jane’s mother Angela gets into a spat with her father over the car.

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  15. 7.5/10(527 votes)

    #14 - Rebel Without a Pause

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    S2:E6

    A Revolutionary War re-enactment becomes the scene of a real killing when a soldier turns up dead. Maura's extensive knowledge of American history becomes important as she and Jane try to solve the case. And Maura's brilliant mother, Constance Isles, comes to Boston for an art exhibit.

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  16. 7.5/10(509 votes)

    #15 - My Own Worst Enemy

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    S2:E8

    Jane and Maura investigate a family's background when a man is killed; Jane suspects that Maura is hiding something.

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  17. 7.5/10(459 votes)

    #16 - Over/Under

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    S3:E14

    When a former college football player is stabbed inside a carwash during a fundraiser for his alma mater, Jane, Maura and the team must piece together clues to track down the killer. Meanwhile, Frost's mother visits Boston with some unexpected news. And Lt. Col. Casey Jones bumps into Jane and is forced to reveal some startling news of his own.

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  18. 7.5/10(400 votes)

    #17 - Doomsday

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    S5:E4

    A man is found murdered inside his doomsday fallout shelter; Jane finds out that Korsak is considering retirement; Frankie keeps a secret.

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  19. 7.5/10(401 votes)

    #18 - The Best Laid Plans

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    S5:E5

    The team investigates the murder of a wealthy woman with terminal cancer; Maura meets a man while teaching a class.

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  20. 7.5/10(410 votes)

    #19 - It Takes a Village

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    S5:E9

    The team's skills are tested when the mummified remains of a woman are found; Jane tries to recover from a devastating loss.

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  21. 7.5/10(387 votes)

    #20 - In Plain View

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    S5:E16

    After a man is found bludgeoned to death on the side of the road, Jane and the squad team up with another detective who believes he is hunting the same roadside killer. Meanwhile, Maura discovers she has had her identity stolen and recruits Angela to help track down the culprit.

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  22. 7.5/10(373 votes)

    #21 - Deadly Harvest

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    S6:E3

    Jane and Maura are called to the BCU "Body Farm" -- an academic research facility dedicated to the study of human decomposition -- when a murder victim is found buried in a shallow grave among the research corpses. Angela also has secrets she is keeping buried from Jane.

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  23. 7.5/10(378 votes)

    #22 - Imitation Game

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    S6:E4

    The murder of a notorious thief sends Jane and Maura into the world of art heists and forgery and forces Jane to tango with an F.B.I. Agent who has a keen interest in her case. There's also a new man in Angela's life.

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  24. 7.5/10(349 votes)

    #23 - Sister Sister

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    S6:E10

    When a dog trainer is found dead at home, her champion Rottweiler is the prime suspect. As the team investigates this unlikely killer, Maura has a peculiar interaction with Kent.

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  25. 7.5/10(356 votes)

    #24 - Scared to Death

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    S6:E15

    A woman is murdered in a grisly scene reminiscent of a horror film, prompting the team to investigate a chilling game in which players pay to experience sheer terror.

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  26. 7.6/10(647 votes)

    #25 - Money for Nothing

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    S1:E5

    The eldest brother in a Boston “Brahmin” family (direct descendents of passengers on the Mayflower) is found in the harbor dead after an apparent sailing accident. But Maura’s close connection with the family and Jane’s resentment over the wealth they display threaten to derail their investigation. Angela, meanwhile, tries her hand at selling a Polynesian health drink.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Bloodlines" is the worst rated episode of "Rizzoli & Isles". It scored 7.3/10 based on 514 votes. Directed by Michael Zinberg and written by Elizabeth Benjamin, Dee Johnson, it aired on 8/22/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Virtual Love".