Rizzoli & Isles

A community parade turns deadly in a case that brings family tensions and politics to the forefront. Maura, who is dealing with family issues, is not quite herself. And a surprise visit from Lt. Col. Casey Jones reveals some shocking news.

While investigating the homicide of a student, Jane isn't happy when a colleague returns to BPD as the lieutenant of the drug unit. The murder she's investigating forces her to deal with him and the event wrecked their relationship.

TJ's christening turns grim when a body is discovered in the church. Jane almost abuses her power in order to protect Tommy when Lydia's fiance, Stuart Stawbridge threatens to take custody of TJ, and budget cuts cause tensions to run high.

Maura becomes the key suspect in a homicide case when Maura's date turns up dead and Maura can't remember their evening together. As the evidence against Maura piles up, Jane struggles between protecting her best friend and doing her job.

On the first day of Paddy's murder trial, Maura gains insight into her father. Korsak opens up about Cavanaugh's past. Maura must decide which side she's on when she and Jane unravel a secret about Paddy and Hope that affects them.

When a beleaguered Jane spills hot coffee on a stranger at Boston Joe's, a viral video of Jane's bad day potentially jeopardizes her career and reputation. The squad rushes to solve a puzzling murder case involving a conspiracy theorist.

A popular high school teacher is killed in a hit and run that is clearly no accident. The squad works to solve the case, but Jane is preoccupied with Lt. Martinez's apparent favoritism towards his own drug unit.

Frankie Jr. is brought in to help with a gruesome murder case involving a youth hockey league. Frustrated with Hope, Cailin asks to stay with Maura. Maura learns living with a teenager requires skills she does not have.

When Jane and Maura are asked to present the case of Charles Hoyt at a symposium, Jane worries her greatest challenge will be facing bad memories. As she and Maura begin a simulation, they come across a horrifying discovery.

When a late-night amateur drag race turns deadly, the squad works to solve what turns out to be a dangerous case. As evidence unfolds, Jane suspects that the motive for murder may have been an attempt to conceal drug trafficking.

A mock trial advisor dies tragically during a competition. Angela's increased interest in selling brownies has Jane concerned she may be hiding financial issues. Tommy hires a lawyer to settle his claim against the Storrow Center.

The squad rushes to solve a homicide case muddied by conflicting evidence. Maura is burdened with the decision of whether to take in her paroled grandfather. Jane and Casey are forced to decide between their careers and their relationship.

When a kidnapper dressed as a clown reemerges in Boston after more than 20 years, the squad is struck with fear. Desperate for clues, they dig through files from the unsolved abductions of the haunting 1988 Summer of the Clown.

A singer and guitar player is brutally and mysteriously stabbed in a bar. As details emerge in the case, the squad soon realizes that the victim had something to hide. Jane's dad returns after being gone for more than a year.

When a food truck chef dies, all signs point to a suspicious poisoning, but many questions remain unanswered. Tommy announces some plans that have Angela excited. And Maura's birth mother takes a step toward making amends with her daughter.

Homeland Security steps in when a senator's daughter is found murdered. The squad rushes to solve the case, which could put national security at risk. Tommy and Frankie get into a fight after Tommy starts slipping back into bad old habits.