Major Crimes- Season 2
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