6.5/10377 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/2014
A talented New York City homicide detective struggles to balance her demanding job with her hectic home life, which includes rambunctious twin boys and a husband who's reluctant to sign her divorce papers.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10275 votes#2 - The Mystery of the Dead Date
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2014
The use of an online dating service precipitates a woman's murder, so Laura decides to bait the killer by using the same service. As a consequence, she also considers personally getting back into dating.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10251 votes#3 - The Mystery of the Biker Bar
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2014
A popular biker-bar owner is killed, with the case leading Laura and Jake to the scene of their first date. The twins can't outwit their new ex-con babysitter but, just to be sure, Laura has Max spy on them.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10234 votes#4 - The Mystery of the Sex Scandal
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2014
Following a political sex scandal, Laura investigates the alleged mistress involved in it. Problems with surveillance emerge though, forcing detectives to enter the world of online gaming.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10223 votes#5 - The Mystery of the Terminal Tenant
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/2014
An unidentified body is discovered in a bathroom and detectives try to determine who the victim is.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10205 votes#6 - The Mystery of the Red Runway
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/2014
A fashion designer's intern is murdered, so Laura infiltrates Fashion Week, where the suspects include top models and knockoff sellers.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10206 votes#7 - The Mystery of the Art Ace
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/2014
A gambling ring is uncovered by the team while they investigate the murder of a gallery owner's son in Koreatown, and Laura reunites with her estranged dad as she prepares to go undercover as a high-stakes poker player.
Director: Jace Alexander
Writer: Rick Marin, Jeffrey Lippman
7.2/10208 votes#8 - The Mystery of the Mobile Murder
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/5/2014
A woman's body is found on a party bus, and the murder investigation leads to a beauty empire. The detectives become competitive during an annual mud race.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10189 votes#9 - The Mystery of the Dysfunctional Dynasty
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2014
Religious motives are suspected in a couple's murder. Meanwhile, Laura and Jake look for a new nanny and encounter a familiar face in their search.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10189 votes#10 - The Mystery of the Fertility Fatality
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2014
The detectives investigate when a woman suspects foul play after her husband, a fertility doctor, goes missing; the twins are accused of bullying at their Tae Kwon Do class.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10203 votes#11 - The Mystery of the Frozen Foodie
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/7/2015
The 2nd Precinct detectives enter New York's culinary world to take on a chilling case. But things start heating up for Laura when a potential suspect turns into a serious crush.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10171 votes#12 - The Mystery of the Fateful Fire
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2015
Laura and her team investigate arson and the death of a teenage boy. Jake and a former firefighting flame create sparks. Laura tries to put work aside and concentrate on the twins' Winter Carnival.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10169 votes#13 - The Mystery of the Deemed Dealer
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2015
Romantic sparks fly when Laura and Jake investigate the murder of a star athlete at one of New York City's most elite prep schools.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10171 votes#14 - The Mystery of the Popped Pugilist
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2015
When a female impersonator is murdered, Laura and the team dive into the raucous New York City drag world. Meanwhile, Laura reconnects with an old friend, leading to a wild night out on the town.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10174 votes#15 - The Mystery of the Alluring Au Pair
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2015
A beautiful Au Pair’s untimely death puts Laura and the team on the hunt for a murderer and into the middle of a female escort ring. Meanwhile, the precinct spirals into a frenzy when a new detective named Frankie Pulaski is sent from headquarters to investigate alleged indiscretions between Jake and Laura.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10200 votes#16 - The Mystery of the Exsanguinated Ex
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/2015
When a former beauty queen is stabbed to death, Laura's ex-fiance becomes the prime suspect.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10159 votes#17 - The Mystery of the Intoxicated Intern
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/25/2015
The detectives probe the murder of an intern working at a trendy tech startup. Laura struggles to make time for intimacy with her new beau.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10153 votes#18 - The Mystery of the Sunken Sailor
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/1/2015
Laura helps investigate a sailor's murder, and she uses the case to avoid celebrating her birthday. Meanwhile, Billy must team up with a hard-nosed naval investigator.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10159 votes#19 - The Mystery of the Dodgy Draft
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/22/2015
The team go inside the world of NCAA basketball while investigating the murder of a teacher's aide, and Laura must balance this case with a huge personal crisis.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10152 votes#20 - The Mystery of the Crooked Clubber
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/6/2015
A club patron's death is linked to jewelry heists, so the detectives must halt a thievery ring in order to solve a murder. Meanwhile, Jake breaks divorced-parent protocols, leading Laura to reexamine her involvement with Tony.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: N/A
7.8/10164 votes#21 - The Mystery of the Deceased Documentarian
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/13/2015
A young filmmaker is murdered, and an inexperienced detective causes problems with the investigation as Laura's team search for the killer.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10164 votes#22 - The Mystery of the Corner Store Crossfire
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/20/2015
As Jake lies in critical condition, Laura and the team hunt his shooter, an assailant armed with a high-tech new weapon.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Mysteries of Laura Season 1
Every episode of The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Mysteries of Laura Season 1!
Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a...
Genres:MysteryCrimeDrama
Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Mysteries of Laura" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 377 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/17/2014. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Mystery of the Dead Date".