Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as one of the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.
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- Seasons
- 7
- Episodes aired
- 109
- Latest aired
- S07E21
- Total runtime
- 3d 11h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 June 2005 – September 2005 13 episodes
- Season 2 June 2006 – December 2006 15 episodes
- Season 3 June 2007 – December 2007 15 episodes
- Season 4 July 2008 – February 2009 15 episodes
- Season 5 June 2009 – December 2009 15 episodes
- Season 6 July 2010 – January 2011 15 episodes
- Season 7 July 2011 – August 2012 21 episodes
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S06E01 The Big Bang
July 12 · 46min find the promo
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After a man is murdered while taking pictures of the stars from his balcony, the squad suspects the crime is somehow connected to the woman with whom he was having an affair. But their investigation is hindered by a missing murder weapon, as well as the difficult adjustment of moving into a new office.
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S06E02 Help Wanted
July 19 · 46min find the promo
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Capt. Raydor (special guest Mary McDonnell) accompanies Brenda on an investigation involving the disappearance of a nanny working for close friends of the mayor. Meanwhile, Raydor’s real purpose in taking part in the investigation could have big career implications for Brenda.
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S06E03 In Custody
July 26 · 46min find the promo
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While investigating a suspicious suicide, the squad wades into a nasty child-custody dispute between a dying man and his meth-addicted ex-wife. Meanwhile, Pope applies for the police chief job, but Brenda might have something to say about whether or not he gets it.
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S06E04 Layover
August 2 · 46min find the promo
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Provenza once again finds himself in a professionally embarrassing situation when he discovers a dead body in the condo of a flight attendant he picked up while extraditing a prisoner.
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S06E05 Heart Attack
August 9 · 46min find the promo
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At the request of Detective Mikki Mendoza, the squad becomes involved in investigating a series of brutal murders that indicate a Mexican drug cartel may have moved into the city.
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S06E06 Off The Hook
August 16 · 46min find the promo
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After a parole board member is viciously murdered during a panicked phone call with Sgt. Gabriel, Pope announces an overreaching plan to boost the police department’s image. His plan, however, hinges on Brenda first being able to solve the crime.
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S06E07 Jump the Gun
August 23 · 46min find the promo
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A bank robbery supposedly committed by a known gang of thieves leaves a security guard dead. It also leaves a lot of unanswered questions about the prime suspects and why this latest robbery doesn't fit their regular pattern. Meanwhile, Pope gets some news about his chances at becoming the city's police chief.
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S06E08 War Zone
August 30 · 46min find the promo
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In a case that could carry national security implications, three soldiers are gunned down outside an LA club two days after returning home from duty in Afghanistan. Brenda’s investigation puts her on a collision course with Major Edward Dorset (guest star Gary Cole), a military liaison officer.
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S06E09 Last Woman Standing
September 6 · 46min find the promo
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Brenda's next case has her investigating the brutal murder of an actress who was dating through an online service, unfortunately the case takes a backseat because Brenda has an interview with the mayor for the next chief of police. Brenda still has second thoughts about whether she'd like the job.
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S06E10 Executive Order
September 13 · 46min find the promo
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The murder of two paramedics leads the LAPD and the FBI on separate investigations on a case that could be the precursor to a major terrorist attack. But Brenda fights to remain a step ahead, even though she's forced to work with the counter-terrorism unit's Chief Tommy Delk, who happens to be one of Brenda's fellow finalists for the job of Chief of Police.
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S06E11 Old Money
December 6 · 46min find the promo
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One of Brenda's detectives is ambushed on the street, and the main clue to figuring out the motive behind the attack is a garbage bag containing more than $37,500. The investigation then turns into a race to clear the detective's name over allegations of witness tampering.
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S06E12 High Crimes
December 13 · 46min find the promo
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Chief of Police Tommy Delk (guest star Courtney B. Vance) assigns Major Crimes a seemingly minor case involving the armed robbery of several medical marijuana dispensaries. But when one of the robberies turns into a murder, the case becomes a test of Brenda’s readiness to move up in the department.
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S06E13 Living Proof (1)
December 20 · 46min find the promo
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Brenda's holiday plans change suddenly when a man is attacked by a knife-wielding assailant who is accidentally run over and killed by the police officer responding to the 911 calls. Brenda & Fritz receive a huge surprise for Christmas from Brenda's parents.
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S06E14 Living Proof (2)
December 27 · 46min find the promo
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Brenda finds she has another victim and later learns that her parents have been robbed and the Christmas gifts stolen from the RV. The investigation has to continue through Christmas day.
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S06E15 An Ugly Game
January 3 · 46min find the promo
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The routine arrest of a crack addict exposes a questionable rehab facility and leads Brenda and her squad on a race to find a missing young woman. The case leads Gabriel to question Brenda’s judgment and Fritz to reveal to Brenda the some ugly truths about his past.