Storyline

Gloria Sheppard is an intuitive LAPD homicide detective who juggles her demanding personal and professional lives while raising two sons with the help of her troubled younger brother, Davey.

First Aired

2011-06-12
Last Aired

2011-09-19
Creator

Michael Nankin
Genre

Drama, Crime
Seasons

1
Episodes

13
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Lifetime

Keywords:

police los angeles, california single mother female cop lapd homicide detective police procedural

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Season 1

1. Pilot

LAPD Detective Gloria Sheppard and her partner Michelle investigate what looks to be a mugging gone wr...More

LAPD Detective Gloria Sheppard and her partner Michelle investigate what looks to be a mugging gone wrong. But when Gloria uncovers evidence that links the victim to a psychic, it appears that it may have been a targeted murder. At home, Gloria's life as a divorced mom, raising two boys with the help of her younger brother Davey, has its own challenges, especially when her youngest son wants an elaborate homemade costume for his school play.Less

43mins 2011-06-12

2. Help

Gloria and Michelle investigate the brutal murder of a controversial fashion titan and question whethe...More

Gloria and Michelle investigate the brutal murder of a controversial fashion titan and question whether this is an isolated incident. Meanwhile, Davey begins dating the babysitter, Nora, much to Gloria's dismay.Less

43mins 2011-06-19

3. Class

A prestigious private school is rocked when a beloved college advisor is found stabbed to death in her...More

A prestigious private school is rocked when a beloved college advisor is found stabbed to death in her apartment. During the course of their investigation, Gloria and Michelle discover a world where parents, students and professors will do anything for an Ivy league acceptance letter. When Gloria's son, Nick, gets a high score in a statewide exam and is thought to be gifted, Gloria must decide whether she wants to send her son into the high stress world of a private school.Less

43mins 2011-06-26

4. Spoon

When two young lovers, known as the "Newlywed Bandits", are found dead in their honeymoon suite on the...More

When two young lovers, known as the "Newlywed Bandits", are found dead in their honeymoon suite on the morning they were to report to jail, all signs point to a double suicide. However, Gloria and Michelle uncover some evidence that may prove otherwise. The duo delves further into the romantic lives of the couple, leading to some interesting conversations about love and relationships. Back at home, Gloria deals with her son, Nick, who is obsessively texting with a girl.Less

43mins 2011-07-10

5. Revisions

Gloria and Michelle dig through a long list of suspects to catch the murderer of a plastic surgeon; Gl...More

Gloria and Michelle dig through a long list of suspects to catch the murderer of a plastic surgeon; Gloria's ex-husband returns.Less

43mins 2011-07-17

6. Beef

Gloria and Michelle investigate the murder of the owner of a popular food truck; Davey helps set up th...More

Gloria and Michelle investigate the murder of the owner of a popular food truck; Davey helps set up the PTA's online auction.Less

43mins 2011-07-24

7. Wings

A murder investigation leads Gloria and Michelle into a world of sex parties; Gloria and Davey's mothe...More

A murder investigation leads Gloria and Michelle into a world of sex parties; Gloria and Davey's mother makes an unexpected visit.Less

43mins 2011-08-01

8. Bangs

Gloria and Michelle investigate the death of an elite hairstylist; Gloria tries to discover why Davey ...More

Gloria and Michelle investigate the death of an elite hairstylist; Gloria tries to discover why Davey has been sneaking out at night.Less

43mins 2011-08-08

9. Affairs

Gloria, Michelle and Valdez investigate one of their own when a woman known for dating cops is murdere...More

Gloria, Michelle and Valdez investigate one of their own when a woman known for dating cops is murdered; Davey grows popular with the women of the neighborhood.Less

43mins 2011-08-15

10. Rats

Gloria and Michelle investigate the death of a lab researcher; Nick catches Davey kissing Nora.

Gloria and Michelle investigate the death of a lab researcher; Nick catches Davey kissing Nora.Less

43mins 2011-08-22

11. Blood

A bartender's murder leads Gloria and Michelle to a family-owned Mexican restaurant; Gloria's mother w...More

A bartender's murder leads Gloria and Michelle to a family-owned Mexican restaurant; Gloria's mother wears out Davey and the boys.Less

43mins 2011-08-29

12. Ghosts

Detectives Duclett and Rush investigate the robbery of a high-stakes poker game; Gloria waits to testi...More

Detectives Duclett and Rush investigate the robbery of a high-stakes poker game; Gloria waits to testify for the district attorney.Less

43mins 2011-09-12

13. Safe

Detectives Sheppard and Dulcett investigate the murder of a book store owner; Rush considers revealing...More

Detectives Sheppard and Dulcett investigate the murder of a book store owner; Rush considers revealing his feelings to Michelle; Gloria second guesses her decision to invite Detective Brennan over for dinner.Less