
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 is honored as a hero at a public event; a case leads Jane to be reunited with an old high-school flame.

A killer uses online ads to find victims; Jane discovers that it will be difficult to keep her pregnancy quiet.

While trying to have a relaxing day at an outdoor spa, Jane and Maura discover the murder of a pregnant woman.

A girl is found dead shortly after sailors invade Boston for Fleet Week; Frost's father comes to town; Maura goes on a date with Angela's mechanic.