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Season 1 |
| 1 :01x01 - Pilot (Jun/13/2005) | | When an unidentified woman is found brutally murdered in the Hollywood home of a successful hi-tech millionaire, LAPD's newly appointed head of the Priority Murder Squad, Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson, finds herself challenged not only by the strangeness of the case, but by those who resent her appointment. With her Southern drawl and less than genteel ways, Brenda proceeds to show her skeptical team the skills she learned as a CIA trained interrogator and begins to unravel the mystery behind the high-profile murder. But when she discovers that the accused killer and the victim have a lot more in common than anyone guessed, the case takes an unexpected twist that surprises even the most senior member of the squad. | | Guest Stars: Allison Smith as Ellen Parks, John Livingston as Detective Garth, Anthony John Denison as Detective Flynn, John Rubinstein as Dr. Brown, John Prosky as Mr. Banks, Joanna Sanchez as Maid, Julius Tennon as Detective Waters, Raymond Cruz as Detective Sanchez, Michael Paul Chan (1) as Detective Lt. Tao, Gina Ravera as Detective Daniels, Clyde Kusatsu as Dr. Tinaka | Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: James Duff | | | |
| 2 :01x02 - About Face (Jun/20/2005) | | Glamorous former model Heather McCarty seemed to have it all: a movie-star husband, a fabulous Hollywood mansion, every luxury money could buy and she left behind a beautiful corpse. It soon becomes apparent to Chief Deputy Brenda Johnson that foul play is involved — and the victim's philandering actor-husband is the chief suspect. While getting her own Hollywood makeover as she retraces Heather's last days on Earth, Brenda discovers some unglamorous secrets about the former model's marriage. But as the Priority Murder Squad chips away at the perfect veneer of Heather McCarthy's life, the killer's motive hits a little too close to home for Brenda. | | Guest Stars: Adam Lieberman as Joe Melnick, Raymond Cruz as Detective Sanchez, Gina Ravera as Detective Daniels, James Avery as Medical Examiner, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz, Michael Paul Chan (1) as Detective Lt. Tao, Scarlett as Isabelle, Jennifer O'Dell as Allison Metcalf, Natalija Nogulich as Attorney to Dean Kingsley, Rachel Boston as Jennifer, Brad Rowe as Dean Kingsley, Una Damon as Janine, William Snow (2) as Donny Holt, Helen Tucker as Heather Kingsley, Kate Norby as Lindsay Hagan | Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: James Duff | | | |
| 3 :01x03 - The Big Picture (Jun/27/2005) | | The murder of a Russian call girl becomes a case for the Priority Homicide Division when it's discovered that her clients include some of Los Angeles' most high-profile VIPs. But as Brenda investigates the involvement of Russian mobsters and a crooked customs agent, she meets with opposition from Assistant Police Chief Pope, whose motives are not totally by the book. With the FBI breathing down her neck and her own team doubting her, Brenda finds herself out on a limb trying to bring the killer to justice. | | Guest Stars: Carrie Minter as Zoya Petrovna, Dean McDermott as FBI Agent Steven Simms, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz, Gina Ravera as Detective Daniels, Raymond Cruz as Detective Sanchez, Elya Baskin as Priest, Amy Hill as Franny | Director: Elodie Keene Writer: Nancy Miller (1) | | | |
| 4 :01x04 - Show Yourself (Jul/04/2005) | | When three members of a notorious Latino gang are gunned down in MacArthur Park, LA's Priority Homicide Division is brought in to investigate. There's little political interest in gang-on-gang violence, but Brenda discovers that the homicides may have been caused by a highly skilled military sniper bent on revenge. As the body count rises and eye-for-an-eye gang violence escalates, Brenda finds herself placing her trust in the father of the alleged killer, who claims he wants to stop his son's lethal mission. But as she zeroes in on the sniper, is Brenda leading her team on a wild-goose chase that will further undermine her credibility? | | Guest Stars: Conrade Gamble as Walter Jr., Amy Hill as Franny, Richard Roundtree as Colonel Walter, Christian Monzon as Jesus, Germaine De Leon as Guero, Rosie Garcia as Shy Girl, Magaly Colimon as Officer at Murder Scene, Raymond Cruz as Detective Sanchez, Michael Paul Chan (1) as Detective Lt. Tao, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz | Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: Wendy West | | | |
| 5 :01x05 - Flashpoint (Jul/11/2005) | | While administering an important drug test on a new anti-depressant to help addictive teenagers stay clean, a prominent doctor is murdered in his office. With the billion-dollar drug company refusing to cooperate and a growing list of suspects, Brenda and the Priority Homicide Division have their hands full. When Brenda disagrees with a member of her team over how to run the investigation, she finds her past coming back to haunt her, but as the allegations of her prior misconduct surface in the local press, Brenda discovers a suspect who has a dirty little secret of his own. | | Guest Stars: Shishir Kurup as Emergency Room Doctor, Jake Sandvig as Howard Quigley, Ned Bellamy as Mr. Schiller, Matthew Jones (1) as Officer Chilton, Gina Ravera as Detective Daniels, Raymond Cruz as Detective Sanchez, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz, Michael Paul Chan (1) as Detective Lt. Tao, Sam Murphy (1) as Eric Placton, Robin Bartlett (1) as Dr. Leah Rainey, Ellen Bry as Mrs. Schiller, John de Lancie as Dr. Dawson, Larry Joshua as Mr. Hammond, Mark Feuerstein as Dr. Jerome, Amanda Carlin as Mrs. Hammond, Heidi Heller Banks as Teri's Mother, Michelle Ewin as Teri, Danielle Savre as Gretchen Schiller | Director: Craig Zisk Writer: Rick Kellard | | | |
| 6 :01x06 - Fantasy Date (Jul/18/2005) | | When the daughter of a prominent Congresswoman is raped and murdered in her home, shocking evidence points to the victim's sexual predilections. Brenda and the Priority Murder squad delve into a seedy underworld of S&M and the case takes a surprising turn. As Chief Pope pushes Brenda for a conviction in the high-profile case, she discovers a secret that could make her the next victim. | Director: Greg Yaitanes Writer: Roger Wolfson | | | |
| 7 :01x07 - You Are Here (Jul/25/2005) | | Brenda's love life is put on hold (again) when she is called to investigate an execution-style murder and carjacking of a California State Judge with more than a few enemies. The good new is there is an eyewitness to the crime. The bad news: The witness is the Judge's autistic teenage son. Now to solve the case, Brenda must get inside the boy's head and unlock the secrets that will reveal the identity of the real killer. | | Guest Stars: Bubba Lewis as Keith Thompson | Director: Gloria Muzio Writer: John Coveny, Hunt Baldwin | | | |
| 8 :01x08 - Batter Up (Aug/01/2005) | | Chief Pope is under fire when a spree of hate crimes targeting the gay community escalates from robbery to murder. Determined to catch the killer before he strikes again, Pope reassigns the case to Brenda and the Priority Murder Division, much to the displeasure of Captain Taylor. But when a member of Brenda's team secretly provides Taylor with a lead that could close the case, Brenda hands Pope an ultimatum that will shake up the squad. | | Guest Stars: Kerr Smith as Blake Rawlings | Director: Arvin Brown Writer: James Duff | | | |
| 9 :01x09 - Good Housekeeping (Aug/08/2005) | | When the daughter of a maid in an affluent L.A. household is raped and murdered, the Priority Homicide Division is enlisted to find the girl's killer. Leads point to a registered sex offender, and the case seems open and shut until a cruel twist sends the investigation back to square one. But when Brenda uncovers shocking new evidence, she finds herself compromising a conviction to bring the real murderer to justice. | | Guest Stars: Jo Anderson (1) as Leslie Phillips | Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: Wendy West | | | |
| 10 :01x10 - The Butler Did It (Aug/15/2005) | The unexpected death of the young widow of one of L.A.'s wealthiest men and the subsequent suicide of their butler spells double trouble for Brenda and her team. With all the members of the dearly departed's dysfunctional family under suspicion, the Priority Homicide Division must separate the fact from fiction in a complicated who-dunnit. But as Brenda focuses on obtaining a conviction, is she being frozen out by Captain Pope and LAPD brass?
| | Guest Stars: Stephen Tobolowsky as James Bloom, Thomas Ian Griffith as Thomas Yates | Director: Tawnia McKiernan Writer: Rick Kellard | | | |
| 11 :01x11 - L.A. Woman (Aug/22/2005) | | When a prominent Iranian businessman is gunned down in Hollywood, Brenda locks horns with the FBI over who will run the investigation. Reluctantly agreeing to work together, the FBI assigns Brenda's boyfriend, Agent Fritz Howard, to the case. But when it becomes apparent that the FBI has its own agenda, can Brenda's relationship with Fritz handle the pressure? | Director: Rick Wallace Writer: Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny | | | |
| 12 :01x12 - Fatal Retraction (Aug/29/2005) | | A case of mistaken identity results in the release of a convicted psycho-killer. Now Brenda and the Priority Homicide Division not only have to find the killer, but also the real identity of victim. As Brenda sorts through the complicated details surrounding the bizarre case, she discovers that a member of her team may have tampered with the evidence. But she may have bigger problems when the recently released killer fixates on her. | | Guest Stars: Jason O'Mara as Billy Croelick | Director: Gloria Muzio Writer: Wendy West, Roger Wolfson | | | |
| 13 :01x13 - Standards and Practices (Sep/05/2005) | While the Priority Homicide Division is busy investigating the murder of a Hollywood producer, an anonymous complaint is filed against Brenda that threatens to jeopardize her career. When Captain Pope offers assistance, Brenda is dubious. Is he trying to help, or edge her out? After she refuses to compromise, or temper her attitude, Brenda's team conspires behind her back and seals her fate, surprising everyone - especially Brenda.
| Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: James Duff | | | | Season 2 |
| 14 :02x01 - Blue Blood (Jun/12/2006) | | Brenda investigates the slaying of a detective and the drug dealer he was investigating, both of whom were found dead in an abandoned L.A. warehouse. Meanwhile, Brenda's undefined relationship with Fritz blossoms when they discuss living together. | Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: James Duff, Mike Berchem | | | |
| 15 :02x02 - Mom Duty (Jun/19/2006) | | Brenda's fastidious and conservative mother arrives from Atlanta, disrupting Fritz's plans to move in with Brenda. Meanwhile, Brenda investigates the mysterious death of a female juror in the trial of an Armenian mob kingpin. | | Guest Stars: Frances Sternhagen (1) as Willie Rae Johnson | Director: Gloria Muzio Writer: Wendy West | | | | | | |
| 17 :02x04 - Aftertaste (Jul/03/2006) | Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson investigates the murder of a young woman at a high-priced restaurant. Among the suspects are a slimy investor who has previously been investigated for murder and her husband, an ambitious chef. As the investigation unfolds, Brenda learns that the victim may have used unconventional ways to advance her career and the career of her husband.
Meanwhile, Brenda must also deal with a major landmark in her life: her 40th birthday. She attempts to hide the fact from the squad, but their investigative skills eventually uncover her secret. | | Guest Stars: Douglas Sills as Dennis Dutton | Director: Arvin Brown Writer: Steven Kane | | | | | | |
| 19 :02x06 - Out of Focus (Jul/17/2006) | Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson is called in to investigate the death of a paparazzi photographer who appears to have killed himself by jumping from a hotel window. Her team of investigators soon discovers that a popular celebrity was staying at the hotel and may have been the target of the photographers prying camera tactics.
Meanwhile, Fritz has been getting calls from a female colleague at the FBI, stirring up feelings of jealousy in Brenda. | Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny | | | |
| 20 :02x07 - Head over Heels (Jul/24/2006) | | Brenda investigates the slaying of a male adult-film star with HIV---and discovers that he may have exposed more than 200 women to the virus. In other events, Fritz finds a pregnancy test in Brenda's purse. | Director: Matt Earl Beesley Writer: Wendy West | | | |
| 21 :02x08 - Critical Missing (Jul/31/2006) | | When the drowned bodies of a mother and daughter are found by fishermen, Brenda and the team must determine if the apparent suicides are more than that. Following a strange coil of discoveries, the most surprising revelation that surfaces is one about the killer. | | Guest Stars: Ivan Shaw as Donny | Director: Rick Wallace Writer: Mike Berchem, James Duff | | | | | | |
| 23 :02x10 - The Other Woman (Aug/14/2006) | Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson is called to testify in the case of Pope vs. Pope, a custody hearing between her boss, Assistant Police Chief Will Pope and his estranged wife. But the proceedings may make Brendas past relationship with Pope public, causing Brenda concern that such a revelation may threaten the squads trust in her.
Meanwhile, Brendas team investigates the death of a woman whose identity may have been stolen by a drug addict. | | Guest Stars: Ray Wise as Tom Blanchard, Jason Butler Harner as Sammy Rawley, Robin Riker as Barbara | Director: Lesli Linka Glatter Writer: Steven Kane | | | | | | |
| 25 :02x12 - No Good Deed (a.k.a. Assumption High) (Aug/28/2006) | | Once again, the PHD finds themselves wading through suspects in the murder of the star witness in a corporal punishment case. When Estelle, Pope's angry ex-wife, spills the beans about Brenda to her team, Fritz begins to wonder how she really feels. | | Starring Roles: Gina Ravera as Detective Irene Daniels, Raymond Cruz as Detective Julio Sanchez, Michael Paul Chan (1) as Lieutenant Mike Tao, | Guest Stars: Aaron Fors as Carl Nelson, Conan McCarty as Detective Ross, James Patrick Stuart as Deputy D.A. Garnett, Shannon O'Hurley as Estelle, Keir O'Donnell as Gerald Curtis, Chris Conner (1) as Father Watson, Hillary Tuck as Kendall Price, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz, Tom Virtue as Richard Nelson | Director: Charles Haid Writer: Wendy West, James Duff | | | |
| 26 :02x13 - Overkill (Sep/04/2006) | | Brenda teams up with her FBI boyfriend Fritz to investigate the attempted assassination of a federally protected witness at a mob bigwig's trial. The case soon becomes extremely perilous when Brenda and her team are pitted against a professional killer. | | Guest Stars: Dayton Callie as Martin DeLuca | Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: James Duff, Adam Belanoff | | | | | | | | | | Season 3 |
| 29 :03x01 - Homewrecker (Jun/18/2007) | | Brenda and the PHD look into the murder of a family and the one survivor -- the drug-addicted teenaged son. Meanwhile, budget cuts lead to dramatic changes at the LAPD. Elsewhere, Fritz thinks Brenda should find a new house. | | Guest Stars: Kevin Sheridan as Kim Reichter, Kyle Gallner as Eric Wallace, Brando Eaton as Justin Darcy, Molly Hagan as Mrs. Reichter, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz, | Co-Guest Stars: Jose Angel Rios as Rapid Deployment Officer, Bari K. Willerford as Lompoc Police Captain, Paul Sanchez as Patrol Officer | Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: James Duff, Mike Berchem | | | |
| 30 :03x02 - Grave Doubts (Jun/25/2007) | | The body of a missing teenaged gang member is found with Provenza's business card in his pocket. The investigation finds that the teen tried to make contact with Provenza years ago, but disappeared shortly after. As the crime is investigated, a priest is caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Fritz accidentally reveals to Brenda's father that they're living together. | | Guest Stars: Mark Rolston as Father Jack, Dohn Norwood as Kenyon Richards, Beverly Todd as Mrs. Richards, David Zayas as Brian, Keith Diamond as Terry Miller, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson, James Avery as Dr. Crippen | Director: Arvin Brown Writer: Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny | | | |
| 31 :03x03 - Saving Face (Jul/02/2007) | | During a funeral for one of their own, the squad discovers a body of a blonde in a friend's casket. As Brenda investigates, Flynn and Provenza realize they may know something about the victim. | | Guest Stars: Robert Picardo as Edward Eckhart, Anne DeSalvo as Maggie Hodge, Robin Thomas as Michael Morgan, David Shatraw as Dr. Johnathan Stone, Rachelle LeFevre as Michelle Morgan, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson, James Avery as Dr. Crippen, Lawrence Monoson as Scott Hauser, | Co-Guest Stars: John Fletcher (1) as Rev. Compton, Suzan Brittan as Caterer | Director: Michael Pressman Writer: Adam Belanoff | | | | | | |
| 33 :03x05 - The Round File (Jul/16/2007) | | The squad confronts a man who refuses to reveal his identity, but admits to the murder of seven people. Meanwhile, Fritz and Brenda's house-hunting begins to pay off. | | Guest Stars: Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson, Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales, David Andrews (1) as Ray Baxter, Jim Ortlieb as Judd Whaley, Nina Foch as Doris Donnelly, Kathryn Joosten as Nurse Townsend, Orson Bean as Donald Baxter, French Stewart as Gary Evans, | Co-Guest Stars: Debra Azar as Nurse Stiles | Director: Greer Shephard Writer: Michael Alaimo | | | |
| 34 :03x06 - Dumb Luck (Jul/23/2007) | | Brenda and Co. probe the slaying of a fitness trainer who was wooing a married woman with a territorial, hotheaded hubby. Emerging as the sole witness is a jittery valet with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Elsewhere, the officers tilt and topple around the office when they must wear hazmat suits for anti-terrorism training. | | Guest Stars: Brian Patrick Wade (1) as Eric Ellis, Paul Rae as Rodney Cox, Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales, Robert Clendenin as Terence, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson, Richard Fancy as Bob Lewis, Lisa Arturo as Tiffany Lewis, Ryan Bollman as Kenny Woods, | Co-Guest Stars: Rick Scarry as Dr. Jackson, Bonnie Burroughs as Nurse | Director: Elodie Keene Writer: Duppy Demetrius | | | | | | | | | |
| 37 :03x09 - Blindsided (Aug/13/2007) | | Brenda, pulled out of duty because of a psychologically traumatic encounter with a serial killer, is tasked with escorting a TV reporter who's pursuing a story on the LAPD---but their squad car is riddled with a deadly barrage of bullets. Elsewhere, Brenda's parents arrive for a visit. | | Special Guest Stars: Frances Sternhagen (1) as Willie Rae Johnson, Barry Corbin as Clay Johnson, | Guest Stars: Brendan Wayne as Roy, Jason Grutter as Chad, Brian Goodman as Vince Kemble, Steve Braun (1) as Greg Pierson, Michelle Clunie as Dr. Leonard, Blake Shields as Bill Hawthorn, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson, | Co-Guest Stars: Frank Kopyc as Deke Hawthorn, Kia Skrine as LAPD Uniform | Director: Kevin Bacon Writer: John Coveny, Hunt Baldwin | | | |
| 38 :03x10 - Culture Shock (Aug/20/2007) | | Brenda springs into action to investigate the murder of a young Chinese woman, who was the owner of a big-money tour company. While Brenda is busy working, Fritz is tasked to entertain her parents. | | Special Guest Stars: S. Epatha Merkerson as Dr. Rebecca Dioli, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Willie Rae Johnson, Barry Corbin as Clay Johnson, | Guest Stars: Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson, Kelvin Yu as Ren-Di Chen, Raymond Ma as Guay-Lai Chen, Elaine Kao as An-Li Wong, John Wesley Shipp as Chris Conroy, Thomas Vincent Kelly (1) as James Lance, George Cheung as Tourist, Juting Tsang as Ping-Mei Zhang, | Co-Guest Stars: Samuel Shen Chong as Yi Chu | Director: Elodie Keene Writer: Adam Belanoff | | | | | | |
| 40 :03x12 - Til Death Do Us Part (1) (Sep/03/2007) | | In Part 1 of the two-part Season 3 finale, Brenda investigates the slaying of a prominent Hollywood divorce lawyer. But when she's unable to coerce a confession from the main suspect, she must testify at trial for the prosecution. Elsewhere, Brenda unearths an alarming secret about Fritz's past. | | Guest Stars: Megan Hilty as Michelle Edwards, Jennifer Aspen as Valerie Henry, Leticia Castillo as Court Clerk, Julia Di Angelo as 12-year-old daughter, Dominick Dunne as Himself, Sarah Brown (1) as Kristin Shafer, Michael Wiseman as Jonathan Shafer, Steven Culp as Lucas Cordry, Lillian Lehman as Judge Tiano, James Patrick Stuart as DDA Martin Garnett, Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson | Director: Roger Young (2) Story: James Duff | Teleplay: Michael Alaimo | | | |
| 41 :03x13 - Til Death Do Us Part (2) (Sep/10/2007) | | In the conclusion of the Season 3 finale, courtroom dramas escalate in the complex case of a slain Hollywood divorce lawyer, as Brenda races against time to break her prime suspect's alibi. Meanwhile, unearthed secrets jeopardize Brenda and Fritz's relationship. | | Guest Stars: Michael Wiseman as Jonathan Shafer, Sarah Brown (1) as Kristin Shafer, Megan Hilty as Michelle Edwards, Jennifer Aspen as Valerie Henry, Leticia Castillo as Court Clerk, Julia Di Angelo as 12-year-old daughter, Steven Culp as Lucas Cordry, Lillian Lehman as Judge Tiano, James Patrick Stuart as DDA Martin Garnett, Larry King (1) as Himself, Rikki Klieman as Herself, Dominick Dunne as Himself, Loretta Sanchez as Herself, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson, Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales | Director: Michael M. Robin Story: James Duff | Teleplay: Duppy Demetrius | | | |
| 42 :03x14 - Next of Kin (1) (Dec/03/2007) | | Brenda and Fritz head to Georgia in search of a fugitive who is wanted for a deadly L.A. robbery. | | Guest Stars: Julia Di Angelo as Beverly Schafer, Leticia Castillo as Court Clerk, Jennifer Aspen as Valerie Henry, Megan Hilty as Michelle Edwards, Sarah Brown (1) as Kristin Schafer, Michael Wiseman as Jonathan Schafer, Lillian Lehman as Judge Tiano, Steven Culp as Lucas Cordry, Dominick Dunne as Himself, James Patrick Stuart as DDA Martin Garnett, Barry Corbin as Clay Johnson, Bill Heck as Wesley Reed, Sterling Knight as Grady Reed, Jeff Witzke as Brett, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Willie Ray Johnson, Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson | Director: Roger Young (2) Story: James Duff | Teleplay: Michael Alaimo | | | |
| 43 :03x15 - Next of Kin (2) (Dec/03/2007) | | While headed back to California with their fugitive in tow, Brenda makes a stop to her hometown to spend the holidays with her parents. | | Guest Stars: Loretta Sanchez as Herself, Megan Hilty as Michelle Edwards, Fredric Lane (1) as Eugene "Topper" Barnes, Jennifer Aspen as Valerie Henry, Julia Di Angelo as Schafer's Daughter, Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson, James Patrick Stuart as DDA Martin Garnett, Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales, Dominick Dunne as Himself, Larry King (1) as Himself, Rikki Klieman as Herself, Barry Corbin as Clay Johnson, Bill Heck as Wesley Reed, Sterling Knight as Grady Reed, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Willie Ray Johnson, Michael Wiseman as Jonathan Schafer, Lillian Lehman as Judge Tiano, Steven Culp as Lucas Cordry, Sarah Brown (1) as Kristin Schafer | Director: Roger Young (2) Story: James Duff | Teleplay: Michael Alaimo | | | | Season 4 | | | |
| 45 :04x02 - Speed Bump (Jul/21/2008) | When the murderer of the daughter of a wealthy producer is paroled after ten years, her parents initiate a campaign of harassment against the man, now living in a halfway house.
The man turns up dead and Homicide must investigate. The girl's parents become their prime suspects.But is the halfway house where the man lived all it seemed to be? | | Guest Stars: Paul Michael Glaser as Davis Mayhan, Zia Harris as Jim Francis, Robert Cicchini as Parole Officer, Amy Aquino as Laura Mayhan, Jenny O'Hara as Karen Silva, Wendy Phillips as Patricia Simmons, Jeannine Goya as LA Reporter, Dee Jay Jackson as LA Reporter | Director: Arvin Brown Writer: John Coveny, Hunt Baldwin | | | | | | |
| 47 :04x04 - Live Wire (Aug/04/2008) | Brenda and Lt. Tao have to make a death notification to a woman whose husband was murdered. She believes her husband was at work, when in reality, he had been fired six months before. Sgt Gabriel and Det. Daniels are having relationship issues and it is affecting their work.
| | Guest Stars: David Kelsey as Benjamin Masters, Jackie Debatin as Trisha Masters, Kevin Rankin as Dean Murphy, Stephen Martines as Ricardo Ramos | Director: Elodie Keene Writer: Steven Kane | | | | | | | | | |
| 50 :04x07 - Sudden Death (Aug/25/2008) | | When Detective Sanchez's brother is shot, the events for Brenda and the squad become personal. Departmental leaks and a fiery detective has the team scrambling to find the shooter. | | Guest Stars: Walter Perez as Oscar Sanchez, Patricia Rae as Mrs. Guzman, Saul Huezo as Gangster #1, Danny Martinez as Gangster #2, Sonny Ayon as Gangster #3, Terrance Christopher Jones (1) as Paramedic, Conan McCarty as Detective Ross, Patti Yasutake as Cathy Tao, Izzy Diaz as Miguel, Stephen Martines as Ricardo Ramos, Emily Rios as Elena Contreras, Kurt Caceres as Puppet, Mario Ardila, Jr. as Tony Guzman, Alex Fernandez as ATF Agent Mara, Joseph Lucero as Juan Guzman | Director: Kevin Bacon Writer: John Coveny, Hunt Baldwin | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 56 :04x13 - Power Of Attorney (Feb/09/2009) | The police find the murderer that fled a crime scene as he is stuck up on a tree, hiding. They believe he's responsible for a series of rapes followed by death but they also believe he has an accomplice. They also realize that as he was hiding in his tree, Chris Dunlap only made one call. To his lawyer.
The lawyer, in exchange for the name of his accomplice, gets a nice deal for his client. They agree to the deal but when they learn of the identity of the accomplice, they realize they have been made and they might not be able to prosecute the accomplice. | | Guest Stars: Brianna Brown as Lauren Clark, Billy Burke (2) as Mr. Stroh, esquire, James Jordan (1) as Chris Dunlap, James Patrick Stuart as DDA Martin Garnett | Director: Rick Wallace Writer: Michael Alaimo | | | | | | |
| 58 :04x15 - Double Blind (Feb/23/2009) | | Obsessive investigations jeopardize Brenda and Fritz's wedding plans with only a few days remaining before the big event. Brenda investigates a murder at an escort service, while Fritz focuses on finally capturing a high scaled drug figure. Brenda's parents and Fritz's sister plan on helping with the wedding plans. | | Special Guest Stars: Frances Sternhagen (1) as Willie Rae Johnson, | Guest Stars: Jamie Brown (1) as Kelli Malone, Patti Yasutake as Cathy Tao, Travis Aaron Wade as Vince Malone, Adam Shapiro as Wedding Photographer, Amy Sedaris as Claire Howard, Cameron Goodman as Erica "Whisper" carr, Bob Glouberman as Evan Young, Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales, Barry Corbin as Clay Johnson | Director: Matthew Penn Writer: Ken Martin (2), Leo Geter | | | | Season 5 |
| 59 :05x01 - Products of Discovery (Jun/08/2009) | | Brenda and her crew dig for clues when a family of four is found murdered, but the case changes it's direction when Brenda unwittingly tumbles into an FBI investigation. Elsewhere, Provenza's usually upbeat mood has turned into a downward spiral. | | Guest Stars: Lee Tergesen as Detective Nick Carey, Jacqueline Piñol as Aria Mazon, M'fundo Morrison as FBI Agent Horlacher, Luis Moncada as Tavio Baran, Zilah Mendoza as unknown, Rosie Garcia as Dina Lopez, Ransford Doherty as Medical Examiner, Lombardo Boyar (1) as Victor Rivera, Stephen Martines as Ricardo Ramos | Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: Michael Alaimo | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 66 :05x08 - Elysian Fields (Jul/27/2009) | The squad investigates the murder of a man who, 10 years ago, was the lead suspect in the murder of two girls. The state of the body indicates he was dragged behind a truck or SUV a full day before being shot twice in the head and dumped in Elysian Park. A detective comes out of retirement to help with the investigation, but his obsession with closing his decade-old case threatens Brenda’s own inquiry.
Source: TNT.com | | Special Guest Stars: Tom Skerritt as Retired detective "Joey O" Olin, | Guest Stars: Myk Watford as Todd west, Alan Fudge as Jay Clarkson, Ransford Doherty as Medical Examiner, Georgina Cates as Kim Sherman, Stephen Martines as Ricardo Ramos, Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales, | Co-Guest Stars: Eileen Grubba as Amy Clarkson, Aviva as Jenna West | Director: Nicole Kassell Writer: Michael Alaimo | | | |
| 67 :05x09 - Identity Theft (Aug/03/2009) | | Brenda needs to reopen a case in which a man had confessed to murder while she was away on her honeymoon, but got the details of the crime wrong during his allocution. First she thinks he is trying to cover for his schizophrenic son, because his doctor is the victim. Brenda's investigation is interrupted by her mother's visit, who hopes Brenda and Fritz will take in her troublesome niece for the summer. | | Special Guest Stars: Frances Sternhagen (1) as Willie Rae Johnson, | Guest Stars: Cynthia Watros as Robin Milano, Steve Tom as Judge Richwood, Kathe Mazur as ADA Andrew Hobbs, Bruce Davison as Russell Clark, Rob Brownstein (2) as Jeb Kelly, Michael Arden as James Clark, Sosie Bacon as Charlie Johnson | Director: Rick Wallace Story: Ken Martin (2) | Teleplay: Steven Kane, James Duff | | | |
| 68 :05x10 - Smells Like Murder (Aug/10/2009) | | The squad room receives a large box which is stuffed with a dead body, and the suspects are piling up. Among the group is a religious stepfather; a moody ex-flame; an exploited buddy; and a hateful landlord. Meanwhile, Brenda and Fritz are sorely tested by her troubled visiting niece and her behavior. | | Guest Stars: Jason Stuart as Greg Lewis, Drew Rausch as Jordan Wallace, Jeffrey Markle as Mr. Gaviola, Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales, Tim De Zarn as Mr. Dobson, Annie Corley as Mrs. Sara Dobson, Robert Clendenin as Terence, Sosie Bacon as Charlie Johnson, Scottie Thompson as Tara Latimer | Director: Michael M. Robin Writer: Duppy Demetrius | | | |
| 69 :05x11 - Maternal Instincts (Aug/17/2009) | | One person is dead and another is critically wounded and a car loaded with marijuana after a shooting in a school parking lot. Meanwhile, Brenda and Fritz spar over how to handle Charlie, especially after Brenda's niece is entered into the case. Also, Provenza feels its time for a life change. | | Guest Stars: Daniel Zacapa as Mr. DeLeon, Mandy June Turpin as Dr. Elyse Cathcart, Amy Tolsky as Nurse, Michael Edward Rose as Mr. Almassian, Will Morales as Oscar DeLeon, Norma Maldonado as Mrs. DeLeon, Inbar Lavi as Vanessa Almassian, Philip Ettinger as Jake Burrell, Sosie Bacon as Charlie Johnson | Director: David McWhirter Writer: Leo Geter | | | |
| 70 :05x12 - Waivers Of Extradition (Aug/24/2009) | In the summer finale, the stabbing death of a woman who was apparently killed by someone wearing a Ninja outfit leads Brenda and the squad to suspect that they might have a bigger case on their hands than they thought. A detective from El Paso, Texas (guest star Xander Berkeley), where a similar crime occurred, comes to LA to help in the investigation, but his primary interest is in bringing the killer back to Texas to face the death penalty. Meanwhile, Brenda’s father, Clay (guest star Barry Corbin), arrives to take her niece, Charlie, home to Atlanta.
Source: TNT | | Special Guest Stars: Barry Corbin as Clay Johnson, | Guest Stars: Cory Tucker as Rob Price, Connor Trinneer as Jeff Webb, Geoff Meed as Jesse Ray Moore, Fiona Gubelmann as Lisa Price, Xander Berkeley as Detective Curt Landry, Sosie Bacon as Charlie Johnson | Director: Kevin Bacon Writer: Adam Belanoff | | | | | | | | | |
| 73 :05x15 - Dead Man's Hand (Dec/21/2009) | Capt. Raydor (special guest star Mary McDonnell) approaches Major Crimes about delicately looking into a possible case of spousal abuse involving one of her female officers. On the home front, Fritz becomes increasingly irritated at feeling ignored by Brenda.
Source: TNT | | Special Guest Stars: Mary McDonnell (1) as Captain Sharon Raydor | | | |
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