
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 body discovered in the park appears to be the work of an imprisoned serial killer; Jane tries to get into the mind of the killer, while keeping her fear in check.

A senator's daughter is found murdered; Tommy begins to slip back into old habits; Jane reveals some shocking news.

An investigation leads Jane into Boston's checkered past when an identity thief is murdered; Maura goes on a personal quest.

Jane works to solve the murder of a jogger; Jane tries to hide her pregnancy from her mother; Maura and Frankie face the aftermath of their kiss.