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★ 7.8
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Overall Rating

★ 7.8
S4 E10
#1
★ 8.9

Time Bomb

The newly renamed Major Crimes Division investigates the death of a teenager that may be related to a planned massacre; the squad searches for a bomb before it can explode.

S4 E13
#2
★ 8.8

Power of Attorney

Brenda goes toe to toe with the tricky attorney of a man suspected of a brutal rape and murder. Going a few rounds to get to the truth, Brenda dukes it out with the lawyer who is just as clever in the ring as she is. Can she hang in there and get to the truth before the final bell?

S4 E3
#3
★ 8.7

Cherry Bomb

Brenda suspects something more than suicide when a high-school girl is found hanged in her bedroom; the investigation uncovers a ruthless sexual game being played at a private school.

S4 E7
#4
★ 8.6

Sudden Death

Det. Julio Sanchez' little brother Oscar is shot and killed, leaving Julio beside himself with grief and seeking his killer any way he can, which threatens the investigation.

S4 E5
#5
★ 8.5

Dial M For Provenza

Provenza and Flynn lose the evidence in an attempted murder case when Provenza's car is stolen; Pope is not happy when Brenda is forced to free the suspect and gives her and the squad 48 hours to retrieve the car, the evidence and the suspect.

S4 E1
#6
★ 8.3

Controlled Burn

When a massive fire breaks out in Griffith Park, Priority Homicide is on hand to help. But when an unidentified dead woman's body is found in the center of the scene, Deputy Chief Johnson is doing a lot more investigating then directing traffic. Meanwhile, Brenda and Fritz are living in a small apartment and getting on each other's nerves.

S4 E9
#7
★ 8.2

Tijuana Brass

An FBI informant is the prime suspect in the deaths of two Tijuana police officers; Pope, Taylor and Brenda must deal with a public relations mess when a newspaper prints an unflattering story about Priority Homicide.

S4 E15
#8
★ 8.1

Double Blind

Brenda and Fritz's attention is diverted by problems on the job even though their wedding day has finally arrived, and bad blood between the members of the Priority Homicide Division threatens to cause one of the officers to leave the department.

S4 E6
#9
★ 8.0

Problem Child

When a 12-year-old disappears, Brenda must decide whether to treat him as a runaway or a missing person.

S4 E12
#10
★ 8.0

Junk in the Trunk

The body of a man who stole $3 million in diamonds is found in the trunk of a car; the condition of the body makes determining the cause of death impossible.

S4 E11
#1
★ 7.7

Good Faith

Brenda and the team investigate an apparent suicide that the medical examiner believes was actually a murder; Brenda's parents are staying with Fritz and Brenda for a few days.

S4 E4
#2
★ 7.8

Live Wire

A man wearing a surveillance wire is shot to death at point blank range in downtown Los Angeles; interpersonal relationships on the squad force Brenda into a corner.

S4 E14
#3
★ 7.8

Fate Line

Fritz's sister agrees to use her psychic powers to help the Priority Homicide Division resolve one of their cases, and while her abilities appear to help her understand how Brenda works, they don't seem to stop her from offering misguided advice.

S4 E2
#4
★ 7.9

Speed Bump

Brenda and the team must determine if a murder was revenge or mere coincidence when a recently released murderer turns up dead, the victim of a hit-and-run. As usual, Brenda's personal life isn't much better: she must deal with a recently incapacitated Fritz.

S4 E8
#5
★ 7.9

Split Ends

Brenda and the squad investigate the murder of a hair stylist; Brenda's parents stop in for a visit on their way to Alaska; Brenda's father wants to know when she and Fritz are going to tie the knot.

S4 E6
#6
★ 8.0

Problem Child

When a 12-year-old disappears, Brenda must decide whether to treat him as a runaway or a missing person.

S4 E12
#7
★ 8.0

Junk in the Trunk

The body of a man who stole $3 million in diamonds is found in the trunk of a car; the condition of the body makes determining the cause of death impossible.

S4 E15
#8
★ 8.1

Double Blind

Brenda and Fritz's attention is diverted by problems on the job even though their wedding day has finally arrived, and bad blood between the members of the Priority Homicide Division threatens to cause one of the officers to leave the department.

S4 E9
#9
★ 8.2

Tijuana Brass

An FBI informant is the prime suspect in the deaths of two Tijuana police officers; Pope, Taylor and Brenda must deal with a public relations mess when a newspaper prints an unflattering story about Priority Homicide.

S4 E1
#10
★ 8.3

Controlled Burn

When a massive fire breaks out in Griffith Park, Priority Homicide is on hand to help. But when an unidentified dead woman's body is found in the center of the scene, Deputy Chief Johnson is doing a lot more investigating then directing traffic. Meanwhile, Brenda and Fritz are living in a small apartment and getting on each other's nerves.

S4 E1
★ 8.3

Controlled Burn

When a massive fire breaks out in Griffith Park, Priority Homicide is on hand to help. But when an unidentified dead woman's body is found in the center of the scene, Deputy Chief Johnson is doing a lot more investigating then directing traffic. Meanwhile, Brenda and Fritz are living in a small apartment and getting on each other's nerves.

S4 E2
★ 7.9

Speed Bump

Brenda and the team must determine if a murder was revenge or mere coincidence when a recently released murderer turns up dead, the victim of a hit-and-run. As usual, Brenda's personal life isn't much better: she must deal with a recently incapacitated Fritz.

S4 E3
★ 8.7

Cherry Bomb

Brenda suspects something more than suicide when a high-school girl is found hanged in her bedroom; the investigation uncovers a ruthless sexual game being played at a private school.

S4 E4
★ 7.8

Live Wire

A man wearing a surveillance wire is shot to death at point blank range in downtown Los Angeles; interpersonal relationships on the squad force Brenda into a corner.

S4 E5
★ 8.5

Dial M For Provenza

Provenza and Flynn lose the evidence in an attempted murder case when Provenza's car is stolen; Pope is not happy when Brenda is forced to free the suspect and gives her and the squad 48 hours to retrieve the car, the evidence and the suspect.

S4 E6
★ 8.0

Problem Child

When a 12-year-old disappears, Brenda must decide whether to treat him as a runaway or a missing person.

S4 E7
★ 8.6

Sudden Death

Det. Julio Sanchez' little brother Oscar is shot and killed, leaving Julio beside himself with grief and seeking his killer any way he can, which threatens the investigation.

S4 E8
★ 7.9

Split Ends

Brenda and the squad investigate the murder of a hair stylist; Brenda's parents stop in for a visit on their way to Alaska; Brenda's father wants to know when she and Fritz are going to tie the knot.

S4 E9
★ 8.2

Tijuana Brass

An FBI informant is the prime suspect in the deaths of two Tijuana police officers; Pope, Taylor and Brenda must deal with a public relations mess when a newspaper prints an unflattering story about Priority Homicide.

S4 E10
★ 8.9

Time Bomb

The newly renamed Major Crimes Division investigates the death of a teenager that may be related to a planned massacre; the squad searches for a bomb before it can explode.

S4 E11
★ 7.7

Good Faith

Brenda and the team investigate an apparent suicide that the medical examiner believes was actually a murder; Brenda's parents are staying with Fritz and Brenda for a few days.

S4 E12
★ 8.0

Junk in the Trunk

The body of a man who stole $3 million in diamonds is found in the trunk of a car; the condition of the body makes determining the cause of death impossible.

S4 E13
★ 8.8

Power of Attorney

Brenda goes toe to toe with the tricky attorney of a man suspected of a brutal rape and murder. Going a few rounds to get to the truth, Brenda dukes it out with the lawyer who is just as clever in the ring as she is. Can she hang in there and get to the truth before the final bell?

S4 E14
★ 7.8

Fate Line

Fritz's sister agrees to use her psychic powers to help the Priority Homicide Division resolve one of their cases, and while her abilities appear to help her understand how Brenda works, they don't seem to stop her from offering misguided advice.

S4 E15
★ 8.1

Double Blind

Brenda and Fritz's attention is diverted by problems on the job even though their wedding day has finally arrived, and bad blood between the members of the Priority Homicide Division threatens to cause one of the officers to leave the department.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
7 ★ 8.3 21
★ 9.0 The Last Word
★ 7.9 Repeat Offender
3 ★ 8.2 15
★ 8.7 Homewrecker
★ 7.7 Four to Eight
5 ★ 8.2 15
★ 8.8 Waivers of Extradition
★ 7.8 Blood Money
4 ★ 8.2 15
★ 8.9 Time Bomb
★ 7.7 Good Faith
6 ★ 8.2 15
★ 8.6 War Zone
★ 7.9 The Big Bang
2 ★ 8.2 15
★ 9.0 To Protect & To Serve
★ 7.8 Aftertaste
1 ★ 8.1 13
★ 8.7 Fatal Retraction
★ 7.7 Show Yourself