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Rizzoli & Isles Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - See One, Do One, Teach One

First aired: Jul/12/2010
Writer: Janet Tamaro
Director: Michael M. Robin
Guest star: Billy Burke (FBI Special Agent Gabriel Dean), Julius Tennon (Prison Official), David Purdham (Senator Sam Conway), Marisa Ramirez (Marisa), Michael Massee ("The Surgeon" aka Hoyt), Chris Butler (Det. Darren Crowe), Maxwell Depaula (Delivery Man), Brendan McCarthy (The Apprentice), Anastasia Barnes (Gail Yeager), Dwayne Standridge (Dr. Martin Yeager), Patrick Wenk-wolff (Officer Casey Jones), Dominic Pace (Prison Guard #2), Teddy Lane, Jr. (Prison Guard #1), Kate Lacey (Kitty Vansen)

When Rizzoli and Maura investigate a murder of a wealthy couple, they find out that the serial killer is known as "The Surgeon", the one who almost killed Jane. With "The Surgeon" in prison, it is clearly his Protege that has picked up from where it ended. Guest star: Billy Burke.



2 :01x02 - Boston Strangler Redux

First aired: Jul/19/2010
Writer: Janet Tamaro
Director: Michael M. Robin
Guest star: Donnie Wahlberg (Lt. Grant), Chris Butler (Det. Darren Crowe), Patrick Fabian (Nate), Tom Bower (Redmond Jones), Omar J. Dorsey (Big Mo), Eve Brenner (Mrs. Jones), Chazz Palminteri (Frankie Rizzoli Sr.), Brian Dennehy (Det. Kenny Lahey), David Ury (Sandy Grotty), Sabin Rich (BRIC Tech)

A possible copycat to the Boston Strangler is lose and Rizzoli and her new boss don't see eye to eye. Meanwhile, Maura gets reprimanded for diagnosing everyone around her.



3 :01x03 - Sympathy for the Devil

First aired: Jul/26/2010
Writer: Joel Fields
Director: Roxann Dawson
Guest star: Allen Maldonado (Jerome "Cruncher"), Laura Leigh Hughes (Mrs. Malcolm Senna), Phyllis Lyons (Waitress), Charles Malik Whitfield (Father Osorio Coku / Reginald Perry), Michael Jace (Malcolm Senna), Deidrie Henry (Beatrice Senna), Donnie Wahlberg (Lt. Grant), Dabier (Mathias Senna)

When Rizzoli and Maura investigate a murder in Cape Verde of a young boy, all signs point to him dying during a botched exorcism. Rizzoli has to result in other methods to find out what happened. Howvever, Rizzoli is distracted when her mother, Angela, sets her up on a date.



4 :01x04 - She Works Hard for the Money

First aired: Aug/02/2010
Writer: David A. Caplan
Director: Arvin Brown
Guest star: Presciliana Esparolini (Soccer Coach), Rodney Eastman (Mo Monee), Jayson Blair (Brandon Lewis), Raphael Sbarge (Mr. Davis), Joel Brooks (Roger), Joe Egender (Lucas Bilton), Crystal Reed (Natalie Mason), Charles Mathers (College Student), Karah Donovan (Girl In Bed sheet), Thessa Beaudoin (Girl #2), Julia Natt (Girl #1), Jennifer Holland (Foil Bikini Girl), Peyton McDavitt (Danielle Davis), Louisa Abernathy (Shirley Campbell), Darryl Alan Reed (Rondo), Steve Berg (Campus Cop Kelly)

A student is killed during the day and the case shows that the girl murdered had more secrets to tell. Angela gets into an argument with Frank, Rizzoli's father, over a the old car.



5 :01x05 - Money for Nothing

First aired: Aug/09/2010
Writer: Joel Fields, David A. Caplan
Director: Nelson McCormick
Guest star: Peter Onorati (Robert Colburn), Warren Kole (Sumner Fairfield), Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Garrett Fairfield), Maxine Bahns (Jocelyn Fairfield), John Grady (Waiter), Tyler R. Brooks (Harbor Patrol Cop), Frank Noon (Coast Guard Officer), Rick Chambers (TV News Reporter)

When the oldest brother of a Boston "Brahmin" family is found dead in the harbor after a sailing accident, Rizzoli has doubts that it wasn't murder. Maura is close to the family and Rizzoli makes her resentment known when Maura's "friends" try to ruin the investigation. Angela tries to start a new thing and sells Polynesian Health Juice.



6 :01x06 - I Kissed A Girl

First aired: Aug/16/2010
Writer: Alison Cross
Director: Michael Zinberg
Guest star: Jarrod Bunch (Robert Thatcher / Roy Tomkins), Raya Meddine (Claire), Ethan Phillips (John J. Murray), Missi Pyle (Bartender), Antonio Sabato, Jr. (Jorge), Brenda Strong (Mel Gaynor-Randle), Bernadette Gambino (Police Tech), Deborah Stewart (Intense Woman), Melinda Ratner (Mary Anne (Nervous Woman)), Jay Ali (Brock), Kimberly Willess (Katie Gaynor-Randle)

After a woman is beaten and killed outside a Lesbian bar, Rizzoli and Maura automatically tail it as a hate crime. Going undercover, Rizzoli hopes to draw out the killer. Meanwhile, Maura sets Rizzoli up with her Yoga instructor for a night on the town.



7 :01x07 - Born to Run

First aired: Aug/23/2010
Writer: David Gould
Director: Matthew Penn
Guest star: Michael Rodrick (James Fillmore), Lily Knight (Mrs. Brown), Andrea Bogart (Courtney Brown), Sam Lerner (Quinn), Balthazar Getty (Ron Garvey), Brian Goodman (Lt. Det. Sean Cavanaugh), Chazz Palminteri (Frankie Rizzoli Sr.), John Hemphill (Sweaty Runner), Jordan Baum (Frat Boy), Sam Rubin (Sam Lloyd (WZJT Anchor)), Rick Chambers (Race Reporter), Darryl Alan Reed (Rondo)

When Rizzoli and Maura decides to run for the Boston Marathon, they have to, instead track down a killer when one of the runners is found murdered. Instead of trying to cancel the race, Rizzoli thinks that it is best to simply let the runners run and find the killer amongst the crowd.



8 :01x08 - I'm Your Boogie Man

First aired: Aug/30/2010
Writer: Janet Tamaro
Director: Mark Haber
Guest star: Billy Burke (FBI Special Agent Gabriel Dean), Scottie Thompson (Lola), Brian Goodman (Lt. Det. Sean Cavanaugh), Michael Massee (Charles Hoyt), Tony T. Bowie (Officer #1)

When a body is discovered in a park, Rizzoli and Maura discover that Charles Hoyt, a serial killer who tried to murder Rizzoli, is out and at large. Maura tries to find what Hoyt is up to while Rizzoli tries no to panic.



9 :01x09 - The Beast In Me

First aired: Sep/06/2010
Writer: Karina Csolty
Director: Adam Arkin
Guest star: Jack Conley (Murray), Omar J. Dorsey (Big Mo), Chazz Palminteri (Frankie Rizzoli Sr.), John Doman (Patrick 'Paddy' Doyle), Chris Coy (Drew Beckett), Tommy Franklin (Mad Driver), Dean Austin (Uniformed Cop), Michael Antosy (Colin Doyle)

A man with no identity is found murdered with an ice pick, Rizzoli is lead into the past of the Irish Mafia. When she discovers something crucial about the man, Maura is sent on a personal quest. Frankie Jr. tries to help his father with getting more customers.



10 :01x10 - When the Gun Goes Bang, Bang

First aired: Sep/13/2010
Writer: Janet Tamaro
Director: Michael M. Robin
Guest star: Sticky Fingaz (Gang Leader), Erik Palladino (Det. Bobby Marino), Melonie Diaz (Murder Witness), Brian Goodman (Lt. Det. Sean Cavanaugh), Jack Conley (Murray), Chazz Palminteri (Frankie Rizzoli Sr.), Christopher Bello (Det. Danny Clark), Russ J. Grant (SWAT Commander), Tom Billett (Officer Wolf)

After a undercover cop is killed, the killers are forced to get into the Boston Police Department and take what he had on him. This leaves Rizzoli, Maura and Frankie Jr. trapped inside the station. After Frankie is shot, Maura races to save his life. Guest stars: Chazz Paliminteri and Erik Palladino



11 :02x01 - We Don't Need Another Hero

First aired: Jul/11/2011
Writer: Janet Tamaro
Director: Michael Zinberg
Guest star: Chris Vance (LTC Charles 'Casey' Jones), Matthew Alan (Pvt. Gary Campbell), Brian Goodman (Lt. Det. Sean Cavanaugh), Charlie Hofheimer (Lt. Dan Forman), Anna Osceola (PFC Abigail 'Abby' Sherman), Larry Poindexter (Dr. Byron Slucky), McKinley Belcher III (Private Lawrence), Rick Chambers (Reporter), Gilbert Joseph Menchaca (Private Rodrigues), Karl T. Wright (Officer Sam Reynolds)

After getting shot in the stomach during last season finale, Rizzoli is awarded with a medal for her bravery and hailed as a hero. However, when a car bomb kills a decorated soldier, Rizzoli and Sgt. Colonel Casey Jones work together to get the killer before it is too late.



12 :02x02 - Living Proof

First aired: Jul/18/2011
Writer: Dee Johnson
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Joshua Biton (Hank Kelly (as Joshua Bitton)), Ever Carradine (Randi Gordon), Katie A. Keane (Mrs. Payson), Chris McKenna (Jim Tolliver), David Monahan (Tom Payson), Dylan Neal (Dr. Hanson / Russell Dempsey), Heather Tom (Linda Tolliver), Katie Enright (Tracy), Sandra McCoy (spa worker), Lak Rana (paramedic), Jane Park Smith (wife), K. Harrison Sweeney (RV camper)

Rizzoli and Maura relax at an outdoor spa, but it is interuppted when they find a pregnant woman, who was a surrogate mother, has been found murdered. They race to see if they can find the biological parents.



13 :02x03 - Sailor Man

First aired: Jul/25/2011
Writer: Joel Fields
Director: Michael Zinberg
Guest star: Ernie Hudson (Admiral Frost), Matthew Del Negro (Giovanni Gilberti), Jack McGee (bartender), Matthew Florida (Petty Officer Richard Salerno), Alan Rachins (Stanley), Erik Aude (Devon Bosko), Joshua De La Garza (young sailor), Brittany Renee Finamore (Kim Tretorn), Tommy Franklin (Terrell), Cristen Irene (petite blonde), P. J. Marino (hotel security), Brien Perry (shore patrol officer)

A young woman is found dead after sailors party on the streets of Boston during Fleet Week. Barry's father comes to town and Barry is tense through the entire ordeal. Meanwhile, Maura goes on a date with Angela's mechanic and Rizzoli is a little uneasy.



14 :02x04 - Brown Eyed Girl

First aired: Aug/01/2011
Writer: Julie Hébert
Director: Mark Haber
Guest star: Annie Wersching (Nicole Mateo), Jadin Gould (Mandy Mateo), Blake Robbins (Scott James), Cheryl Lynn Bowers (Heidi Rodman), Aramis Knight (Joey Mateo), Sonya Leslie (Sophie James), Tony Winters (Det. Derrick Womack), Max Martini (Dan Mateo), Noshir Dalal (police officer), James Huang (crime lab tech), LaNiesha Irvin (Chloe Cameron)

A girl, who is the daughter of an undercover police officer, is kidnapped and the entire police department is on it to find the girl before it is too late. When a girl is found dead in the woods, Jane fears the worse when she sees the body.



15 :02x05 - Don't Hate the Player

First aired: Aug/08/2011
Writer: David Gould, Janet Tamaro
Director: Holly Dale
Guest star: Colin Egglesfield (Tommy Rizzoli), Adrian Bellani (Manny Vega), Kevin Chapman (Chief Merck), Brian Goodman (Lt. Det. Sean Cavanaugh), Elaine Hendrix (Geena Young), Taylor Kinney (Jesse Wade), Cameron Monaghan (Jonathan McKenna), David Starzyk (Phil Young), Mel Fair (baseball pundit #1), Jim O'Heir (Dr. Little), Troy Winbush (baseball pundit #2), Tom Wright (Walt (Boston Pilgrims' attorney)), Marcus Brown (Clark Jacobs), Meredith Giangrande (townie girl), James Huang (crime lab tech), Virginia Montero (Delores Jones)

Jane and Maura are called when a member of the coaching team of the Boston Pilgrims baseball team is found dead. What looks like a accident, turns out to be more then that. After the death of their Star player, things get worse. Jane's brother Tommy comes home finally.



16 :02x06 - Rebel Without a Pause

First aired: Aug/15/2011
Writer: Elizabeth Benjamin, Janet Tamaro
Director: Nelson McCormick
Guest star: Richard Thomas (Prof. Dwayne Cravitz), Brian Goodman (Lt. Det. Sean Cavanaugh), Jackie Geary (Maggie McGee), Amy Stewart (Kathleen Dunn), Dendrie Taylor (Mrs. Dunn), Jacqueline Bisset (Constance Isles), Rick Chambers (Tom Martin), Cody Klop (Ben Dunn), Richard Kuegeman (Devon), Jack Pritchard (British Captain), Pranidhi Varshney (Nicole)

A killing at the site of a Revolutionary War reenactment puts Maura on the front lines of the investigation, as she must tap into her considerable knowledge of American history to crack the case. Elsewhere, Maura's mother (Jacqueline Bisset) arrives for an art exhibit. Richard...



17 :02x07 - Bloodlines

First aired: Aug/22/2011
Writer: Dee Johnson, Elizabeth Benjamin
Director: Michael Zinberg
Guest star: David Alpay (Grayson Bennett), Aimee-Lynn Chadwick (Sabrina Scott), Cameron Daddo (Robert Cranston), Marika Dominczyk (Theresa), Emily Foxler (Sage Molette), Lindsey Ginter (Reverend William Scott), Lola Bridges (Lily), Mary Oswaldwinterer (Helen Downey)

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.



18 :02x08 - My Own Worst Enemy

First aired: Aug/29/2011
Director: Terrence O'Hara
Guest star: Jonathan Cake (Dr. Ian Faulkner), John Diehl (Arthur Dunbar), Brian Hallisay (Chris Dunbar), Arden Cho (Lee), Nicole Duport (Emma Dunbar), Sonny Kang (Ted), Darryl Alan Reed (Rondo), Karl T. Wright (Officer Sam Reynolds), Price Carson (uniform), Kathleen M. Darcy (nurse), James Ingersoll (Evan Dunbar), Sabin Rich (crime lab tech), Benjamin Stockham (Aidan Dunbar), Patrick Wenk-wolff (Officer Casey Jones)

Jane and Maura delve into a family's background when a man is killed in what appears to be a mugging gone wrong. Meanwhile, a romantic and mysterious figure from Maura's past shows up, causing a rift when Jane suspects Maura is hiding something.



19 :02x09 - Gone Daddy Gone

First aired: Sep/05/2011
Writer: Dee Johnson, David Gould
Director: Frederick E. O. Toye
Guest star: Colin Egglesfield (Tommy Rizzoli), Alex Fernandez (Officer Ronald Duncan), Spencer Garrett (Bill Sutton), Gwen McGee (Carol Madigan), Sage Mears (Shannon Black), Robert Neary (Conroy), Chris Nelson Norris (Ray Murphy), Michael Olifiers (Axl Dwyer), Marcella Lentz-Pope (Melissa Joy Black), John Doman (Patrick 'Paddy' Doyle), Ed Begley, Jr. (Dr. T. Pike), Amanda Aday (female dockworker), Shanelle Gray (secretary), Bryan Krasner (married longshoreman)

The team investigates the death of a female dockworker in a case that comes with mob connections and possible revelations about Maura's biological father. And as Jane attempts to dodge sensitivity training, Maura inches closer to Jane's brother.



20 :02x10 - Remember Me

First aired: Sep/12/2011
Director: Randall Zisk
Guest star: Brian Goodman (Lt. Det. Sean Cavanaugh), Michael Massee (Charles Hoyt), Sylva Kelegian (Mrs. Randall), Conor O'Farrell (Warden Price), Peter Murnik (Rod Mason), Glen Powell (Graham Randall), Jesse Lee Soffer (Jacob Wilson), Noel Arthur (jail guard), Rick Chambers (Tom Martin), Denise Jaxon (female guard)

The gal pals snoop when a young man is killed in a jail bathroom just as he was to be released from prison. Enter sinister serial killer Charles Hoyt (Michael Massee), who claims to have the inside scoop on the slaying. Meanwhile, Frankie Jr. gears up for the detective's exam.



21 :02x11 - Can I Get a Witness?

First aired: Nov/28/2011
Writer: Elizabeth Benjamin, Janet Tamaro
Director: Andy Wolk
Guest star: Roselyn Sanchez (Valerie Delgado), Brian Goodman (Lt. Det. Sean Cavanaugh), Aaron Jennings (Dante Moore), Milauna Jemai (Relita Washington), Reginald Ballard (Officer Jermaine Walker), William O'Leary (Mr. Wooster), Christopher Curry (Judge Martin), Alan Rachins (Stanley), Bill O'Reilly (Himself), Russell Richardson (Terrence "Little T" Jones), Reggie Vaughn Watkins (Elmore Gregory), De'Aundre Bonds (Guy), Roger Rignack (Bar Patron), Brian Houtz (Man In Line), Stephanie McVay (Woman In Line)

When a community activist is gunned down, one brave witness comes forward to testify against a well-known gang member who is thought to have murdered 15 people. While the detectives work diligently to put him away, television host Bill O’Reilly comes to town for a book signing and criticizes the police department on-air. Roselyn Sanchez guest-stars as the gorgeous-and-driven Assistant District Attorney Valerie Hudson.



22 :02x12 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

First aired: Dec/05/2011
Guest star: Tessa Thompson (FBI Agent Anna Farrell), Colin Egglesfield (Tommy Rizzoli)

Boston Homicide teams up with the FBI after a bank manager is shot during a robbery. Jane’s brother Tommy (guest star Colin Egglesfield) may be facing more trouble just as his relationship with Maura begins to grow. Tessa Thompson guest-stars as by-the-book FBI Agent Anna Farrell, who has a complicated history with Detective Frost.



23 :02x13 - Seventeen Ain't So Sweet

First aired: Dec/12/2011
Writer: Darin Goldberg, Shelley Meals
Director: Rod Holcomb
Guest star: Brett Tucker (Steve Sanner), Teddy Sears (Rory Graham), Susan Santiago (Maria Korkman), Christopher Redman (Eddie Tibbet), Erin Matthews (Emily Sanner), Rizwan Manji (Private Eye), Sarah Lafleur (Debbie Nichols Tibbet), Erin Daniels (Kate Graham), Matthew Del Negro (Giovanni Gilberti), Chris Vance (LTC Charles 'Casey' Jones), Lolita Davidovich (Melody Patterson)

Jane attends her high school reunion and brings Maura along for the ride, but the fun is cut short when one of her old classmates turns up dead on the football field. Jane must focus on the past when she realizes everyone in her class is a potential suspect. Meanwhile, Korsak gets a visit from ex-wife Melody Patterson (guest star Lolita Davidovich), who hopes he’ll invest in her new business. Chris Vance returns as Sgt. Major Charles “Casey” Jones, an old flame of Jane’s, and Matthew Del Negro guest-stars as Angela’s car mechanic, Giovanni, who once had eyes for Maura.



24 :02x14 - Don't Stop Dancing, Girl

First aired: Dec/19/2011
Director: Mark Haber
Guest star: Lolita Davidovich (Melody Patterson)

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.



25 :02x15 - Burning Down the House

First aired: Dec/26/2011
Guest star: Billy Burke (FBI Special Agent Gabriel Dean), Jacqueline Bisset (Constance Isles)

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.



26 :03x01 - What Doesn't Kill You

First aired: Jun/05/2012
Writer: Janet Tamaro
Director: Michael Katleman
Guest star: Billy Burke (FBI Special Agent Gabriel Dean), John Doman (Patrick 'Paddy' Doyle)

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.



27 :03x02 - Dirty Little Secret

First aired: Jun/12/2012
Writer: Steve Lichtman
Director: Aaron Lipstadt
Guest star: Chazz Palminteri (Frankie Rizzoli Sr.), Colin Egglesfield (Tommy Rizzoli)

Tensions continue to mount between Jane and Maura, causing those close to them to be caught in the middle. But they must put aside their differences when they investigate the case of a college student who died in a tunnel. Meanwhile, Frankie Sr. returns with news that upsets Angela.



28 :03x03 - This Is How a Heart Breaks

First aired: Jun/19/2012
Guest star: Eddie Cibrian (Dennis), Chris Vance (LTC Charles 'Casey' Jones)

When Maura meets a new guy named Dennis in a very unusual way, he opens up a different side of her. And Jane is filled with mixed emotions after someone from her past returns.



29 :03x04 - Welcome to the Dollhouse

First aired: Jun/26/2012
Writer: Janet Tamaro, Russ J. Grant
Director: Mark Haber
Guest star: Chris Vance (LTC Charles 'Casey' Jones)

Young female professionals dressed as dolls are turning up dead on the public transit system, and Jane and Maura must piece together the clues. Angela implements new ideas for the café. And Jane learns more about how Casey was injured.



30 :03x05 - Throwing Down the Gauntlet

First aired: Jul/03/2012
Writer: Janet Tamaro, Antoinette Stella
Director: Jamie Babbit
Guest star: Sharon Lawrence (Dr. Hope Davis), Matthew Del Negro (Giovanni Gilberti)

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.



31 :03x06 - Money Maker

First aired: Jul/10/2012
Writer: David Sonnenborn
Director: Greg Beeman
Guest star: Sharon Lawrence (Dr. Hope Davis)

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.



32 :03x07 - Crazy for You

First aired: Jul/17/2012



33 :03x08 - Cuts Like a Knife

First aired: Jul/24/2012