2.16- “Risk Assessment”, Original Airdate December 23rd, 2013
When a well-off graduate student gets shot to death in a gang-riddled neighborhood, the Major Crimes Division must work with the FBI, including Fritz Howard (guest star Jon Tenney) to find his killer. Throughout the investigation, it is revealed how each member of the unit became interested in joining the police force.
Directed by Stacey K. Black
Written by Duppy Demetrius
Created by James Duff
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Winter Episode Descriptions
“Pick Your Poison” – Monday, Nov. 25, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) – TV-14-DLV
After a bad batch of drugs claims the lives of two brothers, the race is on for the squad to find the dealer before more of their fellow high school students are threatened. Feeling smothered by his new around-the-clock security detail, Rusty faces a big decision.
Directed by Steve Robin
Written by Jim Leonard
Created by James Duff
“Jailbait” – Monday, Dec. 2, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) – TV-14-DLV
When a newly released prisoner misses two back-to-back parole meetings, the squad is called in to track him down after the suspect’s therapist expresses concerns over his mental state. Meanwhile, Sharon invites therapist, Dr. Joe Bowman (guest star Bill Brochtrup), to the office to evaluate Rusty over a game of chess. Esai Morales also guest stars.
Directed by Michael M. Robin
Written by Ralph Gifford & Carson Moore
Created by James Duff
“All In” – Monday, Dec. 9, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) –TV-14-DLV
When a body turns up at a posh country club in a quiet neighborhood, the squad’s investigation leads them down a money trail full of surprises. Flynn is noticeably distracted on the job, and Emma’s actions have Rusty questioning her intentions, causing him to distrust her even more.
Directed by Anthony Hemingway
Written by James Duff & Mike Berchem
Created by James Duff
“Curve Ball” – Monday, Dec. 16, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Christmas vacation is interrupted for the Major Crimes Division when a baseball scout is found dead in his RV. The squad works through the murder case, unfolding a complicated kidnapping scheme. Meanwhile, Rusty opens up to Dr. Joe (guest star Bill Brochtrup) about his mom.
Directed by Jon Tenney
Written by Michael Alaimo
Created by James Duff
“Risk Assessment” – Monday, Dec. 23, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
When a well-off graduate student gets shot to death in a gang-riddled neighborhood, the Major Crimes Division must work with the FBI, including Fritz Howard (guest star Jon Tenney) to find his killer. Throughout the investigation, it is revealed how each member of the unit became interested in joining the police force.
Directed by Stacey K. Black
Written by Duppy Demetrius
Created by James Duff
“Year-End Blowout” – Monday, Dec. 30, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
A year-end blowout sale becomes literal for a used-car lot after one of its owners is killed when a bomb explodes. While the squad tries to find who is responsible, Rusty dons a bullet-proof vest under the watchful eye of Lt. Chuck Cooper (guest star Malcolm-Jamal Warner), a SIS (Special Investigation Section) supervisor, in an attempt to catch the person responsible for threatening his and Sharon’s life.
Directed by David McWhirter
Written by Leo Geter & Ralph Gifford & Carson Moore
Created by James Duff
“Return to Sender” – Monday, Jan. 6, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
The squad must work quickly to track down a serial killer before he strikes again. Meanwhile, things get dangerous over a game of chess. Malcolm-Jamal Warner guest stars.
Directed by Rick Wallace
Written by Michael Alaimo
Created by James Duff
“Return to Sender Part 2″ – Monday, Jan. 13, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
The Major Crimes unit draws closer to finding a dangerous serial killer. Rusty faces his biggest challenge yet when he bravely takes the stand against Phillip Stroh. Complicating the case further, the team goes head to head with Linda Rothman (guest star Jeri Ryan) a tough, powerful attorney who doesn’t let morals stand in her way of winning a case. Jon Tenney also guest stars.
Directed by James Duff
Written by Adam Belanoff
Created by James Duff
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In a new interview with Smashing Interviews, Tony Denison discusses the success of Major Crimes, a few things we can expect in the upcoming winter episodes, and reveals that he’s sworn to secrecy on some plot points!
Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): Very cool. What can we look forward to in the upcoming winter episodes?
Tony Denison: We’re on track to try to straighten out the situation with Phillip Stroh and protect Rusty. There’s a beginning of more conversations between Flynn and (Sharon) Raydor. But beyond that, I’m apparently sworn to secrecy. I’m not kidding. They sent me a release saying that there are certain things I couldn’t talk about in specificity (laughs).
Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): I totally believe you (laughs). Flynn made some subtle overtures to Sharon in earlier episodes, so it appeared that relationship might be explored in the future.
Tony Denison: What I understand is that more relationships between us all will be more of the focus on the show next year while we’re in the middle of solving crimes. Again, I don’t know what it means. I just know that’s the language G.W. was talking to me about. I know one year we had Lt. Tao’s family. Maybe we do an episode where we travel home with him again. Maybe Flynn’s kids will show up … his married daughter may show up or his ex-wife. I really don’t know, but I imagine that’s some of the stuff they’ll consider doing.
Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): Graham Patrick Martin (who plays Rusty Beck) is a fine young actor.
Tony Denison: Yes he is a very talented boy.
Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): How has Graham blended in with the rest of the cast?
Tony Denison: He’s just great. He fits right in. I think Graham is about 21, and it’s almost like how we treat the character. We all treat him like we’re his uncles and stuff like that. He’s a super good kid, and he’s super talented. When he’s in a scene, he smacks the ball out of the park.
Graham brings as much as he can bring to whatever scene he’s in, and it’s good because he’s interwoven in and out of the story. When the plot sort of turns the attention to him, he’s ready to bang at it real hard.
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MajorCrimesTV.net would like to congratulate the cast and crew on their final day of prinicpal photography of season 2. Thank you for all for your hard work, and we can’t wait to see what surprises you have in store for us all!
Photo Credit: Michael Paul Chan, used with permission.