
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.

A bank manager is shot during a robbery; Jane's brother may face more trouble as his relationship with Maura begins to grow.

A former classmate is found dead at Jane's high school reunion; Korsak gets a visit from his ex-wife; Jane's old flame returns.

The mother of a performer is stabbed to death at a dance competition; Korsak's stepson is accused of shooting a police officer.

Jane and Maura investigate a warehouse fire; Gabriel Dean hopes to rekindle his relationship with Jane.