Best Episodes
Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament — she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.
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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.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 425 votes.
A viral video of Jane jeopardizes her career and reputation; the squad tries to solve a murder case involving a conspiracy theorist.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 442 votes.
A mock trial advisor dies during a competition; Jane is concerned that Angela may be hiding financial issues; Tommy hires a lawyer to settle his claim against the Storrow Center.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 398 votes.
The squad tries to solve a homicide case that is muddied by conflicting evidence; Maura must decide if she is going to take in her recently paroled grandfather; Jane and Casey must decide between their careers and their relationship.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 423 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 440 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 439 votes.
Frankie Jr. is brought in to help with a murder case involving a youth hockey league; Cailin asks to stay with Maura; Maura has trouble living with a teenager.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 419 votes.
The squad investigates when an amateur drag race turns deadly; Jane turns to Lt. Martinez for help and he seems to be thwarting her investigation.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 423 votes.
A community parade turns deadly; Maura does not seem like herself; Lt. Col. Casey Jones reveals some shocking news.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 487 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.02 from 411 votes.
Jane and Maura are asked to present the case of a serial killer at a symposium for law enforcement; Jane and Maura make a discovery.
The episode was rated 8.02 from 435 votes.
A popular high-school teacher is killed in a hit and run; Jane is preoccupied with Lt. Martinez's apparent favoritism toward his own drug unit.
The episode was rated 8.02 from 427 votes.
A senator's daughter is found murdered; Tommy begins to slip back into old habits; Jane reveals some shocking news.
The episode was rated 8.04 from 431 votes.
Maura gains insight into her father; Korsak opens up about Cavanaugh's tragic past; Maura and Jane unravel a shocking secret about Paddy and Hope.
The episode was rated 8.11 from 441 votes.
Maura becomes a murder suspect when her date is found dead and she can not remember their evening together; Jane struggles to protect her best friend while doing her job.
The episode was rated 8.16 from 472 votes.
