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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Aliens in a Spaceship
    8.7/10(20 votes)

    S2:E9

    The bodies of twin boys, kidnapped five years earlier, are discovered. The investigation lead Booth and Brennan to a notorious kidnapper known as the Grave Digger. During the investigation, Brennan and Hodgins become the Grave Digger's next victims.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - We Don't Need Another Hero
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    S2:E1

    After taking a bullet in the Season Finale during a siege of the precinct, Jane Rizzoli is honored as a hero at a public event. The celebration is short-lived, however, when disaster strikes. The ensuing case reunites Jane with an old high-school flame, Sgt. Major Casey Jones, who may be just the person she needs to heal her emotional scars.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Burning Down the House
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S2:E15

    When a warehouse fire kills a firefighter, Jane and Maura must investigate whether it was arson or an accident. But the investigation hits a snag when a hit-and-run leaves someone in the hospital. Guest star Billy Burke returns as FBI Agent Gabriel Dean, who hopes to rekindle his relationship with Jane. And guest star Jacqueline Bissett reprises her role as Maura’s mother, Constance Isles.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - In Over Your Head
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S4:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    S4:E16

    A senator's daughter is found murdered; Tommy begins to slip back into old habits; Jane reveals some shocking news.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Food for Thought
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S4:E15

    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.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - When the Gun Goes Bang, Bang, Bang
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    S1:E10

    After an undercover cop working a narcotics-smuggling sting is shot dead, the killers next turn their sites on Boston homicide headquarters, leaving Jane, Maura and Frankie Jr. trapped in a fight for survival on their home turf. It's a situation that will force Maura to challenge herself like never before. On the home front, Jane's parents are excited that their oldest child, Tommy, is being released after serving time in prison.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - What Doesn't Kill You
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S3:E1

    Jane and Maura’s friendship suffers following the shooting of Maura’s biological father, gangster Paddy Doyle. Jane also finds herself in the middle of an Internal Affairs investigation. And her relationship with Agent Dean is exposed.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Don't Stop Dancing, Girl
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S2:E14

    The world of competitive dance turns deadly when the mother of a star performer is stabbed to death at a competition. Jane and the team search for clues, but they soon realize something is off about the woman’s history. Korsak has his hands full when his stepson is accused of shooting a cop. Guest star Lolita Davidovich returns as Korsak’s ex-wife Melody.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Do No Harm
    8.5/10(88 votes)

    S1:E20

    Jack tends to a severely wounded Boone after Locke returns him to the caves. In the confusion, Locke slips away to deal with his guilt over the crisis. Meanwhile, Claire unexpectedly goes into labor while deep in the forest.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Melt My Heart to Stone
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S3:E10

    When a statue breaks open to reveal a dead woman inside, Jane and Maura must find the killer quickly as the body count begins to rise. Back at headquarters, a new homicide detective is named to the squad. Meanwhile, Dennis Rockmond returns to Boston after disappearing on Maura and tries to woo her back. Lydia goes into labor.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Tears of a Clown
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S4:E13

    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.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Dance With the Devil
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S4:E5

    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.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - No One Mourns the Wicked
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S4:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Just Push Play
    8.3/10(7 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.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Home Town Glory
    8.3/10(6 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.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Don't Hate the Player
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S2:E5

    Jane and Maura investigate after the coach of the Boston Pilgrims baseball team is found dead in the locker room. The death comes as a star player and the team owners battle for control of the team. Meanwhile, Jane's brother Tommy returns home after being released from jail.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Can I Get A Witness?
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S2:E11

    The shooting of a community activist brings out a witness who's willing to testify. TV host Bill O'Reilly airs his disapproval of the police department.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Partners in Crime
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S4:E12

    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.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - But I Am a Good Girl
    8.2/10(6 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.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - I'm Your Boogie Man
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S1:E8

    Jane was once abducted and neared killed by imprisoned serial killer Charles Hoyt. Now a body found in a park has all the indications of being his work. Jane must do her best to keep her fear of this man in check while Maura attempts to get inside the mind of the killer.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Boston Strangler Redux
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S1:E2

    Tensions are high as the squad investigates a possible copycat of the legendary Boston Strangler…or could it be the Boston Strangler himself? Meanwhile, Jane butts heads with her new boss, Lt. Grant, who just happens to be from the same neighborhood where Jane grew up. And Maura gets into trouble with her habit of diagnosing everyone – including her date.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Remember Me
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E10

    A serial killer claims to have clues about the murder of another prisoner; Frankie Jr. prepares to take the detectives exam.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Player Under Pressure
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S3:E11

    All team members are working to identify the bones from a college athlete who suffered a lot of fractures. After the body is identified they talk to his sister and somebody who acted as a sort of an adviser for the deceased. Angela and Hodgins have an important talk. Zack is overwhelmed by having to reconstruct the crushed bones to form a skeleton.

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    Writer:Janet Tamaro

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Throwing Down the Gauntlet
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S3:E5

    Jane looks for a way for Maura to meet her biological mother, Dr. Hope Davis. Angela gets involved in a political campaign. And a nun from Jane and Frankie Jr.’s past returns.

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Janet Tamaro Ratings Summary

"Aliens in a Spaceship" is the best rated episode written by Janet Tamaro. It scored 8.7/10 based on 20 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/15/2006 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "We Don't Need Another Hero".