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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The squad is forced to join forces with an over-eager private investigator when a successful clothing designer is found poisoned and his wife reported missing. Jane notices Angela is spending too much money and asks Maura to teach her mom how to handle her finances.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 409 votes.
When a woman finds her husband has been murdered, the ensuing investigation reveals that the victim may have been living a double life.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 417 votes.
After Jane jumps from a bridge to save a prosecutor suspected of his murdering his mistress, Maura is terrified that she has lost her best friend. The squad must now renew the search to find the real killer. Meanwhile, Angela enlists Frankie's help as she applies to new jobs.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 385 votes.
Jane and Maura are brought into the world of Keltic writings by the murder of a rare bookseller; Angela's relationship with Cavanaugh changes and Maura prepares Jane to meet her new man.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 456 votes.
While Maura is away at a convention, Jane needs Susie's help to solve a murder; Korsak is forced to deal with painful unfinished business.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 429 votes.
A man is found murdered inside his doomsday fallout shelter; Jane finds out that Korsak is considering retirement; Frankie keeps a secret.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 447 votes.
Jane and Maura find a man who died in a bathtub full of ice; while trying to stay cool during a heatwave, Angela discovers a spicy tea that brings unexpected romantic consequences.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 450 votes.
The team investigates the murder of a wealthy woman with terminal cancer; Maura meets a man while teaching a class.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 437 votes.
The team helps Korsak investigate a cold case; Jane refuses to believe that she is not ready to go back on duty.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 451 votes.
A killer uses online ads to find victims; Jane discovers that it will be difficult to keep her pregnancy quiet.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 473 votes.
The team's skills are tested when the mummified remains of a woman are found; Jane tries to recover from a devastating loss.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 433 votes.
The team tries to find a witness to the contract killing of a woman outside of a nightclub; Jane puts herself in the line of fire.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 472 votes.
A notable county prosecutor is arrested for murder; when Angela hears that Maura is planning to meet Jack's daughter, she sets out to educate Maura about the interests of children today.
The episode was rated 7.97 from 469 votes.
Jane works to solve the murder of a jogger; Jane tries to hide her pregnancy from her mother; Maura and Frankie face the aftermath of their kiss.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 504 votes.
A woman walks into the station and confesses to killing someone; the team tries to unravel a bizarre case while dealing with the loss of a colleague.
The episode was rated 8.24 from 484 votes.
