Major Crimes

Season 4

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Season four focuses on themes of courage, both in the personal and professional lives of the squad. Plus, Rusty, who is now officially adopted by Sharon, finds a passion that drives him — something Provenza is not too pleased about.

Where to Watch Season 4

23 Episodes

A Rose is a Rose
E1
A Rose is a RoseThe squad investigates a double homicide related to an ongoing string of home invasions in the Hollywood Hills. Meanwhile, Sanchez attempts to reintegrate himself in the division after his suspension over a questionable use of force, while Captain Raydor makes a fateful choice in the life of her adopted son, Rusty.
Sorry I Missed You
E2
Sorry I Missed YouWhen a dead body pops out of the trunk at the end of a car chase, the squad must untangle connections between a superstar chef; a middle-aged pediatric psychiatrist and his second, much younger wife; and a bankruptcy lawyer whose problematic representation threatens to derail the investigation. Rusty continues his attempt to identify the murder victim who called herself Alice Herrera, inadvertently threatening the case against her murderer.
Open Line
E3
Open LineMajor Crimes investigates the murder of a super model with close ties to a pompous celebrity photographer (Jamie Bamber) with boundary issues. Meanwhile, Raydor and Rusty give Assistant Chief Taylor a headache when they are both served subpoenas for their entanglement in the Alice murder case.
Turn Down
E4
Turn DownDuring his first drive-along as a reserve officer, Buzz Watson discovers a dead body in a hotel room bathtub, not only threatening an extremely expensive wedding but also Flynn and Provenza's plans to take the division to a Fourth of July Dodger's game.
Snitch
E5
SnitchWhile the Major Crimes unit investigates a complicated gangland shooting, Det. Amy Sykes finds she must protect the identify of a witness capable of identifying the killer. Rusty struggles with how to manage newly gained information on the Alice case, and Lt. Flynn works to gain the courage to take his relationship with Captain Raydor to the next level.
Personal Effects
E6
Personal EffectsWhen the squad comes across a pile of bones, they fall into a web of connections as they find their victim has an unnerving past. Rusty continues to pursue his investigation of the Alice case with the help of a new friend. Meanwhile, Rusty also gets roped into helping Provenza make a major move.
Targets of Opportunity
E7
Targets of OpportunityAfter a shooting leaves two LA police officers dead, the Major Crimes unit must work with the Deputy Chief of the LAPD Special Operations Bureau, Fritz Howard, to piece together a high stakes case involving a fugitive witness. Meanwhile, Rusty works with the team on the case in order to secretly gather more background information to support his own, journalistic investigation into the life of the girl who called herself Alice Herrera..
Hostage of Fortune
E8
Hostage of FortuneNew information prompts the re-opening of an old kidnapping investigation, forcing Captain Raydor and her Major Crimes Division into partnership with a potentially corrupt FBI agent. Rusty has a major breakthrough in his investigation on Alice Herrera.
Wish You Were Here
E9
Wish You Were HereThe viral video of a fatally stabbed man leads to the discovery of several other bodies by a screwdriver serial killer. Gustavo wants help finding his surviving sister but remains guarded against giving out much information.
Fifth Dynasty
E10
Fifth DynastyAfter Major Crimes identifies a murder victim as the son of State Superior Court Judge known for being tough on criminals, the squad hunts through her current case load, which involves an Aryan motorcycle gang and, much to their surprise, connected to the disappearance of a thirteen-year-old boy.
Four of a Kind
E11
Four of a KindFour wealthy one percenters are left for dead outside a hospital emergency room in a twisty- curvy murder that leads through an impossible list of suspects, including a high school daughter with her father's iPhone password, a diabetic chauffeur, the owner of several LA parking lots and a mysterious woman with great legs who trips up Lt. Andy Flynn on her way to Mexico. Meanwhile, Rusty pursues a taboo subject for his next story on "Identity."
Blackout
E12
BlackoutJack Raydor (guest star Tom Berenger) is back again, defending a man who is attempting to withdraw a confession in the murder of his wife. A last-second video purporting to provide the defendant with an alibi alerts the Major Crimes team to the possibility of a conspiracy. Rusty interviews Slider, while Flynn is still living with Sharon due to his injury.
Reality Check
E13
Reality CheckSharon and the team investigate a murder during the taping of a reality competition show pitting married couples against each other. The case has a profound effect on Sanchez, bringing back memories of his late wife. Meanwhile, Rusty meets Slider's lawyer.
Taking the Fall
E14
Taking the FallThe Major Crimes team is called to investigate a follow up attack on a victim of road rage, as a business executive and his wife fall prey to a furious driver in a pickup truck. As Thanksgiving approaches, Flynn suffers a setback on his road to recovery. And Rusty finally gets the interview with Slider that he wanted.
The Jumping Off Point
E15
The Jumping Off PointSharon and the team investigate the murder of a young man pushed off the top of a parking structure who was somehow able to afford a high-end apartment without any visible means of support. Meanwhile, Lt. Andy Flynn suffers through the ministrations of an overly cheerful physical therapist.
Thick as Thieves
E16
Thick as ThievesWith Flynn on desk duty as he recovers from injuries, Sharon and the team investigate the murder of a fugitive diamond thief whose body was found by his bail bondsmen. Rusty is put in a tight spot when his relationship with Slider is discovered by Marianna's brother.
#FindKaylaWeber
E17
#FindKaylaWeberA professional baseball pitcher's daughter goes missing, and the Major Crimes team's investigation leads them to the very limits of the justice system. Rusty is put in an extremely awkward position as Slider approaches the last phase of his trial.
Penalty Phase
E18
Penalty PhaseA frustrated, failed filmmaker decides to create a film where he gets revenge and kills all of the people who failed him. Meanwhile, after the penalty phase in the trial, Rusty tries to come to terms with his feelings for Gus.
Hindsight (1)
E19
Hindsight (1)A young woman and her 3-year-old son are shot to death while driving through gang territory in the wrong colored car, and the gun used in the murder is quickly connected to the most troubling series of unsolved homicides in LAPD history. As Captain Sharon Raydor and the rest of her division attempt to solve the mystery, Amy Sykes begins an uneasy alliance with a disgraced former LAPD detective with a novel theory and a corrupt past.
Hindsight (2)
E20
Hindsight (2)A startling discovery is made in a church. Meanwhile, Stephanie and Sanchez bond over lost loved ones; Rusty discovers that his biological mother's ex is an on-the-run fugitive; and Tao is pushed too far by an old partner.
Hindsight (3)
E21
Hindsight (3)A major figure in the case is dead from a suspected overdose, but Tao thinks he was murdered. A major revelation casts Mark Hickman's motives in doubt, and a new suspect emerges on the day of the memorial service for the original victims.
Hindsight (4)
E22
Hindsight (4)The team has a new theory about the mysterious third gunman in the original shooting, which leads them to the discovery of who's dealing drugs out of the church. Meanwhile, the team discovers that Rusty's life has been threatened.
Hindsight (5)
E23
Hindsight (5)The seven murders are finally tied together and the number of suspects is narrowed down to three. Mark Hickman attempts to deal the truth about his past. Provenza and Patrice sort out their wedding issues.