
Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament -- she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.

Detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles investigate the murder of a wealthy couple.

A musician is stabbed in a bar; the squad realizes that the stabbing victim had something to hide; Jane's father returns with shocking news.

The squad investigates a possible copycat of the Boston Strangler; Jane clashes with her new boss; Maura gets in trouble with her habit of diagnosing everyone's problems.

Jane and Maura investigate the mysterious death of a boy whose family is from Cape Verde; Jane's mother arranges a surprise date for her.