Home > Major Crimes > Season 1 « TV Series Page Major Crimes: Season 1 (2012) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Want to see Episode List Season 1 Major Crimes Critics Consensus Major Crimes is the salient, well-constructed continuation of The Closer. 82% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 17 86% Audience Score User Ratings: 29 See score details Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 Reloaded Air date: Aug 13, 2012 In the series premiere, there is little time for adjustment as the department rushes to reach a plea bargain when a string of grocery store robberies turns fatal. After proving to be a valuable source for the case, undercover police detective and military veteran Detective Amy Sykes (series star KEARRAN GIOVANNI) is transferred to Major Crimes. Meanwhile, Raydor takes a big step to protect teenager Rusty Beck (series star GRAHAM PATRICK MARTIN) after he runs away from his foster family. More 2 Before and After Air date: Aug 20, 2012 Growing pains within Major Crimes become apparent as the division works to obtain justice in a brutal homicide that turns out to be more complicated than expected. Raydor struggles to gain the respect of her colleagues while also trying to supervise Rusty 24/7. The changes within the department may become more than Provenza can accept. More 3 Medical Causes Air date: Aug 27, 2012 The facts become blurry in a case involving a fatal car crash at a nightclub. Meanwhile, Rusty can finally look forward to his mother's return. More 4 The Ecstasy and the Agony Air date: Sep 3, 2012 A homicide case involving the Israeli mob and a self-proclaimed intuitive life strategist (guest star MICHAEL WEATHERLY NCIS) leads Major Crimes to partner with the FBI. Plus, Provenza opens up to a suspect in a rare display of vulnerability and Rusty's first day of school doesn't go as planned. More 5 Citizen's Arrest Air date: Sep 10, 2012 In a case involving a kidnapping-turned-homicide, the squad is pressured to work quickly before anyone else is hurt. Deputy District Attorney Andrea Hobbs (recurring guest star KATHE MAZUR The Closer) becomes a valuable resource in the case. Meanwhile, DNA evidence proves that Rusty is more closely connected to the justice system than anyone might have expected. More 6 Out of Bounds Air date: Sep 17, 2012 When a fatal shooting occurs in gang territory, Captain Raydor makes a bold move that could jeopardize her career and put Detective Sykes in harm's way. Meanwhile, Rusty makes it clear that he doesn't care to meet his biological father. More 7 The Shame Game Air date: Sep 24, 2012 In a case where political agendas rise to the forefront, Major Crimes has a tough time keeping important confidential facts from leaking. Making matters even more difficult for Captain Raydor, the Department of Children and Family Services makes a shocking discovery concerning Rusty. Recurring guest star IAN BOHEN (Teen Wolf, Breakout Kings) appears as Daniel Dunn. More 8 Dismissed with Prejudice Air date: Oct 1, 2012 When a murder conviction is overturned after eight years, Tao is forced to question his past actions. And Rusty struggles to be himself during his first outing with his father, Daniel Dunn (recurring guest star IAN BOHEN). More 9 Cheaters Never Prosper Air date: Oct 8, 2012 A man from Las Vegas is found dead after an apparent overdose, but the facts become unclear as gritty details begin to unfold. Meanwhile, a series of strange events leaves Rusty and Raydor wondering if Dunn (recurring guest star IAN BOHEN) can be trusted. More 10 Long Shot Air date: Oct 15, 2012 In the first season's finale, when a peaceful ceremony turns deadly, Major Crimes and the FBI team up to track down a dangerous sniper. Plus, Raydor negotiates a deal that even Provenza can get behind. More Major Crimes: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (42) Tv Season Info Go into bold new territory with TV's favorite squad of detectives! Set in L.A., Major Crimes picks up where The Closer leaves off, centering on how to secure an airtight conviction, and exploring how police and prosecutors work together to build a case. Genre: Drama Network: TNT Premiere Date: Aug 13, 2012 Creator: James Duff Exec. Producers: James Duff, Greer Shephard, Michael M. Robin Cast Mary McDonnell as Capt. Sharon Raydor G.W. Bailey as Lt. Provenza Tony Denison Anthony John Denison as Lt. Andy Flynn Michael Paul Chan as Lt. Mike Tao Raymond Cruz as Det. Julio Sanchez Phillip P. Keene as Buzz Watson Kearran Giovanni as Det. Amy Skyes Graham Patrick Martin as Rusty Beck Ian Bohen Jon Tenney as Fritz Howard Kathe Mazur as Andrea Hobbs Michael Weatherly Jonathan Del Arco as Dr. Morales Robert Gossett as Taylor Vyto Ruginis Chad Michael Collins Chad Collins John Prosky Show More Cast Episodes 1 Reloaded Air date: Aug 13, 2012 In the series premiere, there is little time for adjustment as the department rushes to reach a plea bargain when a string of grocery store robberies turns fatal. After proving to be a valuable source for the case, undercover police detective and military veteran Detective Amy Sykes (series star KEARRAN GIOVANNI) is transferred to Major Crimes. Meanwhile, Raydor takes a big step to protect teenager Rusty Beck (series star GRAHAM PATRICK MARTIN) after he runs away from his foster family. More 2 Before and After Air date: Aug 20, 2012 Growing pains within Major Crimes become apparent as the division works to obtain justice in a brutal homicide that turns out to be more complicated than expected. Raydor struggles to gain the respect of her colleagues while also trying to supervise Rusty 24/7. The changes within the department may become more than Provenza can accept. More 3 Medical Causes Air date: Aug 27, 2012 The facts become blurry in a case involving a fatal car crash at a nightclub. Meanwhile, Rusty can finally look forward to his mother's return. More 4 The Ecstasy and the Agony Air date: Sep 3, 2012 A homicide case involving the Israeli mob and a self-proclaimed intuitive life strategist (guest star MICHAEL WEATHERLY NCIS) leads Major Crimes to partner with the FBI. Plus, Provenza opens up to a suspect in a rare display of vulnerability and Rusty's first day of school doesn't go as planned. More 5 Citizen's Arrest Air date: Sep 10, 2012 In a case involving a kidnapping-turned-homicide, the squad is pressured to work quickly before anyone else is hurt. Deputy District Attorney Andrea Hobbs (recurring guest star KATHE MAZUR The Closer) becomes a valuable resource in the case. Meanwhile, DNA evidence proves that Rusty is more closely connected to the justice system than anyone might have expected. More 6 Out of Bounds Air date: Sep 17, 2012 When a fatal shooting occurs in gang territory, Captain Raydor makes a bold move that could jeopardize her career and put Detective Sykes in harm's way. Meanwhile, Rusty makes it clear that he doesn't care to meet his biological father. More 7 The Shame Game Air date: Sep 24, 2012 In a case where political agendas rise to the forefront, Major Crimes has a tough time keeping important confidential facts from leaking. Making matters even more difficult for Captain Raydor, the Department of Children and Family Services makes a shocking discovery concerning Rusty. Recurring guest star IAN BOHEN (Teen Wolf, Breakout Kings) appears as Daniel Dunn. More 8 Dismissed with Prejudice Air date: Oct 1, 2012 When a murder conviction is overturned after eight years, Tao is forced to question his past actions. And Rusty struggles to be himself during his first outing with his father, Daniel Dunn (recurring guest star IAN BOHEN). More 9 Cheaters Never Prosper Air date: Oct 8, 2012 A man from Las Vegas is found dead after an apparent overdose, but the facts become unclear as gritty details begin to unfold. Meanwhile, a series of strange events leaves Rusty and Raydor wondering if Dunn (recurring guest star IAN BOHEN) can be trusted. More 10 Long Shot Air date: Oct 15, 2012 In the first season's finale, when a peaceful ceremony turns deadly, Major Crimes and the FBI team up to track down a dangerous sniper. Plus, Raydor negotiates a deal that even Provenza can get behind. More Critic Reviews for Major Crimes Season 1 All Critics (17) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (3) The series is off to a muddled start. Aug 13, 2012 | Full Review… Tom Conroy Media Life Top Critic Here's one thing you don't do: replace the star by making the dullest character from the old show the central figure of the new one. Aug 13, 2012 | Full Review… Mike Hale New York Times Top Critic This handoff is clean. Aug 13, 2012 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic It just could be that very rare occasion when a spinoff equals or even exceeds the quality of the original. Aug 13, 2012 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic A sharply written, acted and directed start that will hook fans immediately. Aug 13, 2012 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic I'm cautiously optimistic. Aug 13, 2012 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic Major Crimes is more personal and that is what makes the show work. Sep 6, 2013 | Rating: 4.7/5 | Full Review… Miranda Wicker TV Fanatic Major Crimes displays both the strengths and the weaknesses of its predecessor, not surprisingly, since it comes from the same production team, and features almost the same cast. Aug 13, 2012 | Rating: 5/10 | Full Review… Lesley M. Smith PopMatters Comfort food for longtime fans in its solid whodunit structure and rhythms. Aug 13, 2012 | Full Review… Matt Roush TV Guide In its first hour, at least, "Major Crimes" appears to be making a pretty seamless transition. Aug 13, 2012 | Full Review… Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "The Closer" may be moving on, but she's left the franchise in good hands. Aug 13, 2012 | Full Review… Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News McDonnell makes a powerful center to build a show around, and she's utterly relatable as a strong woman doing her level best in a very difficult job. Aug 13, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media View All Critic Reviews (17) Audience Reviews for Major Crimes: Season 1 Apr 24, 2017 The greatest show ever!!! Janie M Aug 22, 2016 Tempers the wit of The Closer with touches of pragmatism and heart. Better than its predecessor. 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