
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.

Jane tries to find a way to get Maura to meet her biological mother; Angela gets involved in a political campaign; a nun from Jane and Frankie Jr.'s past returns.

Jane and Maura investigate when a financier is found in a trash can, wearing a cloak and mask; Maura makes a deeper connection with her biological mother and half-sister.

Detectives must piece together clues to find the murderer of two psychiatrists; a medical examiner offers to help Jane and Maura on a case.

Jane and Maura investigate the murder of a bride; Jane's new neighbor captures the attention of Angela, Frankie and Frost.