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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 Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Rizzoli & Isles Season 2 Episode 7 - Bloodlines
    7.3/10(589 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writers:Elizabeth Benjamin, Dee Johnson

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  2. Rizzoli & Isles Season 4 Episode 3 - But I Am a Good Girl
    7.3/10(521 votes)

    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.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rizzoli & Isles Season 4 Episode 14 - Just Push Play
    7.3/10(491 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Rizzoli & Isles Season 1 Episode 3 - Sympathy for the Devil
    7.4/10(798 votes)

    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.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Joel Fields

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  5. Rizzoli & Isles Season 3 Episode 9 - Home Town Glory
    7.4/10(537 votes)

    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.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  6. Rizzoli & Isles Season 3 Episode 13 - Virtual Love
    7.4/10(521 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 7 - Boston Keltic
    7.4/10(465 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 11 - If You Can't Stand the Heat
    7.4/10(461 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Rizzoli & Isles Season 6 Episode 2 - Bassholes
    7.4/10(453 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Rizzoli & Isles Season 6 Episode 8 - Nice to Meet You, Dr. Isles
    7.4/10(425 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Rizzoli & Isles Season 6 Episode 9 - Love Taps
    7.4/10(421 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Rizzoli & Isles Season 2 Episode 8 - My Own Worst Enemy
    7.5/10(582 votes)

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writer:Joel Fields

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  13. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 16 - In Plain View
    7.5/10(459 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Rizzoli & Isles Season 6 Episode 16 - East Meets West
    7.5/10(423 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Rizzoli & Isles Season 1 Episode 4 - She Works Hard for the Money
    7.6/10(786 votes)

    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.

    Director:Arvin Brown
    Writer:David A. Caplan

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  16. Rizzoli & Isles Season 1 Episode 5 - Money for Nothing
    7.6/10(747 votes)

    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.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Joel Fields

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  17. Rizzoli & Isles Season 2 Episode 6 - Rebel Without a Pause
    7.6/10(604 votes)

    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.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Elizabeth Benjamin

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  18. Rizzoli & Isles Season 3 Episode 6 - Money Maker
    7.6/10(562 votes)

    S3:E6

    When a rich financier is found stuffed in a trashcan wearing a cloak and mask, Jane and Maura must figure out what happened. Meanwhile, Maura makes a deeper connection with her biological mother, Dr. Hope Davis, and half-sister, who still doesn’t know Maura is related to them.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  19. Rizzoli & Isles Season 3 Episode 14 - Over/Under
    7.6/10(533 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Rizzoli & Isles Season 4 Episode 6 - Somebody's Watching Me
    7.6/10(536 votes)

    S4:E6

    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
    Writers:Lisa Marie Petersen, Ken Hanes

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  21. Rizzoli & Isles Season 4 Episode 10 - Built for Speed
    7.6/10(529 votes)

    S4:E10

    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
    Writers:Russ Grant, Matt MacLeod

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  22. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 4 - Doomsday
    7.6/10(466 votes)

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 5 - The Best Laid Plans
    7.6/10(469 votes)

    S5:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 9 - It Takes a Village
    7.6/10(481 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Episode 14 - Foot Loose
    7.6/10(442 votes)

    S5:E14

    When a severed human foot washes up on shore, the squad is called in to identify the victim and track down the murderer as more body parts are found. After an unsuccessful job hunt, Angela finds she enjoys helping out Korsak at the Dirty Robber.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Bloodlines" is the worst rated episode of "Rizzoli & Isles". It scored 7.3/10 based on 589 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, "But I Am a Good Girl".