Rizzoli and Isles - Season 3 - Winter Episode Summaries

Episode 3.11 - "Class Action Satisfaction" – Tuesday, Nov. 27, 9 p.m. (ET/PT) – TV-14-DLV
When a man having breakfast in the Division 1 Café dies from poisoning, Jane and the team must quickly find the source as Angela and the irascible Stanley both come under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Tommy wants proof that he’s the biological father of Lydia’s baby as she returns to take the baby back. And Detective Korsak is reunited with one of his ex-wives.

Directed by Norman Buckley
Written by Antoinette Stella & Lindsay Sturman
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen


Episode 3.12 - "Love the Way You Lie" – Tuesday, Dec. 4, 9 p.m. (ET/PT) – TV-14-DLV
A famous young writer of memoirs is found dead in an apparent suicide, but Jane and Maura soon discover there’s more to the story. Meanwhile, Frost becomes obsessed with an old case involving a young African American student as his final appeal is denied. And Jane discovers Angela is involved in a secret romance.

Directed by Mark Haber
Written by Steve Lichtman & David Gould
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen


Episode 3.13 - "Virtual Love" – Tuesday, Dec. 11, 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
The virtual world and the real world collide when a microbrewer is killed. Angela tries to move on from a failed romance by seeing someone new. And Jane and the team begin to mentor underprivileged teenagers, a move that ends in near disaster.

Directed by Steve Robin
Story by Sam Lembeck & Sal Calleros
Teleplay by Sal Calleros & Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen


Episode 3.14 - "Over/Under" - Tuesday, Dec. 18, 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
When a former college football player is stabbed inside a carwash during a fundraiser for his alma mater, Jane, Maura and the team must piece together clues to track down the killer. Meanwhile, Frost's mother visits Boston with some unexpected news. And Lt. Col. Casey Jones (guest star Chris Vance) bumps into Jane and is forced to reveal some startling news of his own.

Directed by Paul Holahan
Story by Russell J. Grant & Janet Tamaro
Teleplay by Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen


Episode 3.15 - "No More Drama in My Life" Tuesday, Dec. 25, 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Dr. Hope Martin (guest star Sharon Lawrence) returns to ask Maura for a life-altering favor. Jane worries about the impending spinal surgery for Lt. Col. Casey Jones (guest star Chris Vance), and Tommy (guest-star Colin Egglesfield) shows off baby T.J. But all gets shoved to the side when a building collapses, trapping loved ones inside.

Directed by Michael Katleman
Written by Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen

Leverage - Season 5.01 - 5.10 - Episode Synopsis

Season Premiere: "The (Very) Big Bird Job" – Sunday, July 15, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
When a shipping CEO’s cost-cutting measures result in a plane crash, the Leverage team cons him into buying the largest plane ever built – the Spruce Goose – in order to expose him before a merger is completed that would put more lives at risk.

Directed by John Rogers
Written by John Rogers
Created by John Rogers & Chris Downey

"The Blue Line Job" – Sunday, July 22, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
While trying to save a stubborn hockey enforcer from sustaining permanent injury in the playoffs, the Leverage crew discovers that someone has nefarious designs on the team.

Directed by Marc Roskin
Written by M. Scott Veach & Paul Guyot
Created by John Rogers & Chris Downey

"The First Contact Job" – Sunday, August 5, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
The Leverage team takes down a wealthy scientist who stole his former research partner's discovery and ruined his reputation. Their tactic is to convince him he’s made first contact with aliens..

Directed by Jonathan Frakes
Written by Aaron Denius Garcia
Created by John Rogers & Chris Downey


"The French Connection Job" – Sunday, August 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
The Leverage team goes inside the world of culinary schools and celebrity chefs to bring down a corrupt restaurateur who destroys lives in his pursuit of fame and money.

Directed by Tawnia McTiernan
Written by Paul Guyot
Created by John Rogers & Chris Downey


"The Gimme a K Street Job" – Sunday, August 19, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
To take down a competitive cheerleading company that profits by putting teenage girls at risk, the team must tackle its most corrupt foe yet: Congress.

Directed by Jonathan Frakes
Written by Jeremy Bernstein
Created by John Rogers & Chris Downey


"The D.B. Cooper Job" – Sunday, August 26, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
A dying FBI Agent's greatest failure – allowing skyjacker D.B. Cooper to escape justice –becomes Nate's obsession as he looks back to the '70s to solve one of America's great mysteries.

Directed by Marc Roskin
Written by Chris Downey
Created by John Rogers & Chris Downey


"The Real Fake Car Job" – Sunday, September 2, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
The Leverage team fakes the discovery of a legendary antique car in order to convince a Wall Street fraud to break the immunity deal that protects him from prosecution.

Directed by John Harrison
Written by Josh Schaer
Created by John Rogers & Chris Downey


"The White Rabbit Job" – Sunday, September 9, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
In order to prevent a businessman from destroying his company and the town it supports, the Leverage team must run the hardest con in grifter history: the White Rabbit.

Directed by P.J. Pesce
Written by Geoffrey Thorne
Created by John Rogers & Chris Downey


“The Frame-Up Job” – Sunday, September 16, 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
When Sophie is implicated in the theft of a valuable painting, Nate must use all his skills as an investigator to find the real culprit and clear her name.

Directed by Marc Roskin
Written by Geoffrey Thorne & Jeremy Bernstein
Created by John Rogers & Chris Downey


“The Rundown Job” – Sunday, September 16, 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
Eliot, Hardison and Parker join Colonel Vance in a race to stop a terrorist from launching a biological attack on Washington, D.C.

Directed by Dean Devlin
Written by Chris Downey & Josh Schaer
Created by John Rogers & Chris Downey

Rizzoli and Isles - Season 3 - Episode Synopsis

Episode 3.01 - "What Doesn’t Kill You"
Tuesday, June 5, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Jane and Maura’s friendship suffers following the shooting of Maura’s biological father, gangster Paddy Doyle (guest star John Doman). Jane also finds herself in the middle of an Internal Affairs investigation. And her relationship with Agent Dean (guest-star Billy Burke) is exposed. Jacqueline Bisset and Ed Begley, Jr. also guest-star.

Directed by Michael Katleman
Written by Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen


Episode 3.02 - "Dirty Little Secret"
Tuesday, June 12, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Tensions continue to mount between Jane and Maura, causing those close to them to be caught in the middle. But they must put aside their differences when they investigate the case of a college student who died in a tunnel. Meanwhile, Frankie Sr. (guest star Chazz Palminteri) returns with news that upsets Angela. Colin Egglesfield also guest-stars.

Directed by Aaron Lipstadt
Written by Steve Lichtman & Kiersten Van Home
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen


Episode 3.03 - "This Is How a Heart Breaks"
Tuesday, June 19, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
When Maura meets a new guy named Dennis (guest star Eddie Cibrian) in a very unusual way, he opens up a different side of her. And Jane is filled with mixed emotions after someone from her past returns. Chris Vance also guest-stars.

Directed by Steve Robin
Written by David Gould & Sal Calleros
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen


Episode 3.04 - "Welcome to the Dollhouse"
Tuesday, June 26, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Young female professionals dressed as dolls are turning up dead on the public transit system, and Jane and Maura must piece together the clues. Angela implements new ideas for the café. And Jane learns more about how Casey (guest star Chris Vance) was injured.

Directed by Mark Haber
Written by Russell J. Grant & Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen


Episode 3.05 - "Throwing Down the Gauntlet"
Tuesday, July 3, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Jane looks for a way for Maura to meet her biological mother, Dr. Hope Davis (guest star Sharon Lawrence). Angela gets involved in a political campaign. And a nun from Jane and Frankie Jr.’s past returns. Matthew Del Negro and Jenny O’Hara also guest-star.

Directed by Jamie Babbit
Written by Antoinette Stella & Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen


Episode 3.06 - "Money Maker"
Tuesday, July 10, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
When a rich financier is found stuffed in a trashcan wearing a cloak and mask, Jane and Maura must figure out what happened. Meanwhile, Maura makes a deeper connection with her biological mother, Dr. Hope Davis (guest star Sharon Lawrence), and half-sister, who still doesn’t know Maura is related to them.

Directed by Greg Beeman
Story by David Sonnenborn & Janet Tamaro
Teleplay by Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen

Leverage 4x12 - "The Office Job" Episode Preview

The winter run of Leverage promises fans the same exciting twists and grifts, but this time in some surprisingly non-traditional jobs. In “The Office Job,” airing Sunday, Dec. 4, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), a simple embezzlement scam becomes complicated when the team becomes part of a documentary shooting at the company they’re trying to save. Josh Randall guest stars in this mockumentary spoof.

Leverage centers on former insurance investigator turned thief Nate Ford (Hutton), who leads a crew determined to bring down rich and powerful people who exploit and take advantage of average, everyday people. His cohorts include Sophie Devereaux (Bellman), a brilliant grifter; Eliot Spencer (Kane), a retrieval specialist; Alec Hardison (Hodge), a gadget and technology wizard; and Parker (Riesgraf), a slightly off-center thief adept at rappelling off buildings.

Leverage premiered in 2008 and has become one of cable’s biggest hits. The show’s fourth season has averaged more than 4.7 million viewers, up 5% compared to the prior summer. Leverage is executive-produced by Dean Devlin (Independence Day, TNT’s The Librarian movie series) and creators John Rogers (Transformers) and Chris Downey (The King of Queens). The series is produced for TNT by Devlin’s Electric Entertainment.