Season 1
10 episodes · first aired 2012-08-13
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | Reloaded 2012-08-13 | The department is still reeling with the recent departure of Deputy Chief Brenda Lee Johnson, creating a tough transition for the newly appointed head of Major Crimes, Captain Sharon Raydor. But there is little time for adjustment as the department rushes to reach a plea bargain when a string of grocery store robberies turns fatal. After proving to be a valuable source for the case, undercover police detective and military veteran Detective Amy Sykes is transferred to Major Crimes. Meanwhile, Raydor takes a big step to protect teenager Rusty Beck after he runs away from his foster family. | 2012-08-13 | 7.8 |
 | 02 | Before and After 2012-08-20 | Growing pains within Major Crimes become apparent as the division works to obtain justice in a brutal homicide that turns out to be more complicated than expected. Raydor struggles to gain the respect of her colleagues while also trying to supervise Rusty 24/7. The changes within the department may become more than Provenza can accept. | 2012-08-20 | 6.8 |
 | 03 | Medical Causes 2012-08-27 | The facts become blurry in a case involving a fatal car crash at a nightclub. Meanwhile, Rusty can finally look forward to his mother's return. | 2012-08-27 | 7.5 |
 | 04 | The Ecstasy and the Agony 2012-09-03 | The unit joins forces with the FBI when a homicide case spins around the Israeli mob and an "intuitive life strategist." Elsewhere, Provenza displays his vulnerable side, and Rusty's first school day takes an unexpected turn. | 2012-09-03 | 8.9 |
 | 05 | Citizen's Arrest 2012-09-10 | When a kidnapping turns deadly, the squad scrambles to crack the case and turns to a district attorney for help. Meanwhile, DNA evidence shows that Rusty has connections to the justice system. | 2012-09-10 | 8.9 |
 | 06 | Out of Bounds 2012-09-17 | The aftermath of a deadly shooting on gang turf finds Raydor making a daring maneuver that could threaten her career and jeopardize Det. Sykes' life. Elsewhere, Rusty makes it quite apparent that he has no interest in meeting his biological father. | 2012-09-17 | 8.9 |
 | 07 | The Shame Game 2012-09-24 | When an activist to end human trafficking is murdered, the investigation leads to a possible eyewitness, a young prostitute wanting to get out of the business, and the pimp she works for becomes their primary suspect. Meanwhile, child services arrange a meeting between Rusty and his father, against Rusty's wishes. | 2012-09-24 | 6.9 |
 | 08 | Dismissed with Prejudice 2012-10-01 | When a murder conviction is overturned after eight years, Tao is forced to question his past actions. And Rusty struggles to be himself during his first outing with his father, Daniel Dunn. | 2012-10-01 | 7.2 |
 | 09 | Cheaters Never Prosper 2012-10-08 | A man from Las Vegas is found dead after an apparent overdose, but the facts become unclear as gritty details begin to unfold. Meanwhile, a series of strange events leave Rusty and Raydor wondering if Dunn (Ian Bohen) can be trusted. | 2012-10-08 | 7.1 |
 | 10 | Long Shot 2012-10-15 | Season Finale. When a peaceful ceremony turns deadly, Major Crimes and the FBI team up to track down a dangerous sniper. And Raydor negotiates a deal that even Provenza can get behind. | 2012-10-15 | 9.1 |
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