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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 soon-to-be ex-husband — also a cop — who just can't

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 7 - The Mystery of the Maternal Instinct
    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #1 - The Mystery of the Maternal Instinct

    S2:E7

    Laura and her team are hot on the trail of an international smuggling ring when a pregnant woman is found dead on the side of the side of the road, but they quickly discover the goods being trafficked are not what they appeared to be.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 9 - The Mystery of the Dysfunctional Dynasty
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - The Mystery of the Dysfunctional Dynasty

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 2 - The Mystery of the Cure to Loneliness
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Mystery of the Cure to Loneliness

    S2:E2

    When a woman with cancer dies under mysteries circumstances, Laura and her team investigate the world of survivors and supporters and learn appearances can be deceiving.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 5 - The Mystery of the Watery Grave
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - The Mystery of the Watery Grave

    S2:E5

    When the wife of a national media baron is driven off the West Side Highway, Laura and her team soon discover not everything is as it seems and unravel a dark secret in a case long thought closed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 6 - The Mystery of the Dead Heat
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #5 - The Mystery of the Dead Heat

    S2:E6

    The team dives into the world of the fitness obsessed as it investigates the death of a gym owner who was cooked alive in his sauna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 4 - The Mystery of the Sex Scandal
    5.9/10(8 votes)

    #6 - The Mystery of the Sex Scandal

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 8 - The Mystery of the Mobile Murder
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #7 - The Mystery of the Mobile Murder

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 3 - The Mystery of the Locked Box
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - The Mystery of the Locked Box

    S2:E3

    When a technology wunderkind is murdered in a seemingly impenetrable high-security building, Laura and team must unravel the puzzling murder before someone steals the victim's billion-dollar ideas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 12 - The Mystery of the Morning Jog
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #9 - The Mystery of the Morning Jog

    S2:E12

    Laura and team investigate a Men's Rights group implicated in the murder of the city's top sports surgeon. Billy and Meredith take their relationship to the next level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 15 - The Mystery of the Alluring Au Pair
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #10 - The Mystery of the Alluring Au Pair

    S1:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 10 - The Mystery of the Downward Spiral (1)
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #11 - The Mystery of the Downward Spiral (1)

    S2:E10

    A perfume mogul is killed in a savage manner and the investigation yields no prime suspect. Laura and Jake are at odds when they try to define the current state of their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 13 - The Mystery of the Dark Heart
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #12 - The Mystery of the Dark Heart

    S2:E13

    Valentine's Day takes a deadly turn when Laura thinks a long-dormant serial killer has re-emerged; secrets fly in the squad room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 19 - The Mystery of the Dodgy Draft
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #13 - The Mystery of the Dodgy Draft

    S1:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 22 - The Mystery of the Corner Store Crossfire
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #14 - The Mystery of the Corner Store Crossfire

    S1:E22

    As Jake lies in critical condition, Laura and the team hunt his shooter, an assailant armed with a high-tech new weapon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 9 - The Mystery of the Triple Threat
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #15 - The Mystery of the Triple Threat

    S2:E9

    While tracking a killer, Laura navigates two love triangles: her own and one that may have ended in murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 16 - The Mystery of the End of Watch
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #16 - The Mystery of the End of Watch

    S2:E16

    Efforts to down an international drug kingpin result in tragedy. Meanwhile, Jake makes a huge decision about his future with Laura.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 14 - The Mystery of the Popped Pugilist
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #17 - The Mystery of the Popped Pugilist

    S1:E14

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 11 - The Mystery of the Unwelcome Houseguest (2)
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #18 - The Mystery of the Unwelcome Houseguest (2)

    S2:E11

    A stunning development leaves Laura in mortal danger and makes it clear that the murder case of Michael Dunham is far from resolved. It's a race against the clock as Laura fights to save her own life and take down a killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 14 - The Mystery of the Political Operation
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #19 - The Mystery of the Political Operation

    S2:E14

    Laura and Jake must protect a high-profile foreign dignitary who is dealing with death threats and protests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Mysteries of Laura Season 2 Episode 15 - The Mystery of the Unknown Caller
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #20 - The Mystery of the Unknown Caller

    S2:E15

    Laura's sister becomes a suspect in a murder investigation in Brooklyn, so Laura tries to stay one step ahead of the detective assigned to the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 2 - The Mystery of the Dead Date
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #22 - The Mystery of the Dead Date

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 5 - The Mystery of the Terminal Tenant
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #23 - The Mystery of the Terminal Tenant

    S1:E5

    An unidentified body is discovered in a bathroom and detectives try to determine who the victim is.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 17 - The Mystery of the Intoxicated Intern
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - The Mystery of the Intoxicated Intern

    S1:E17

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Mysteries of Laura Season 1 Episode 3 - The Mystery of the Biker Bar
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #25 - The Mystery of the Biker Bar

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Mystery of the Maternal Instinct" is the worst rated episode of "The Mysteries of Laura". It scored 5.4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/4/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Mystery of the Dysfunctional Dynasty".