The BEST episodes written by Alison Cross
#1 - I Will, I'm Will
Raising the Bar - Season 1 - Episode 3
Jerry defends a mentally ill client and runs into problems with Judge Kessler. Richard defends a woman who caused problems due to a welfare check and may not be able to take care of her grandmother if she is convicted.
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#2 - Day of Dread
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 2 - Episode 21
The SWAT team finds itself under internal investigation after a civilian is killed as they attempted to bring in the city’s most wanted criminal. As the mission details are revealed, the force’s internal affairs team calls Hondo’s leadership into question.
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#3 - Funny Money
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 3 - Episode 3
The SWAT team bumps heads with Lynch when she signs them up for an off-book undercover operation to take down a local gang printing counterfeit money, without giving them enough time to prepare for the mission. Tensions rise at home for Hondo as his parents’ strained relationship becomes worse.
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#4 - Hotel L.A.
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 3 - Episode 17
The team must protect a hotel full of civilians after a joint task force mission with the LAPD Gang Division goes wrong, and the city’s most dangerous gang leaders scatter across the building to find an escape. Also, Luca’s efforts to coordinate the team’s mission are complicated when his brother, Terry, a freelance stringer reporter, crosses police lines to shoot footage.
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#5 - Daddy Dearest
Murder in the First - Season 3 - Episode 8
Terry and Hildy struggle to collect evidence against their new number one suspect. Terry attempts to repair his relationship with Hildy. The prosecution comes out swinging with an emotional witness who threatens Siletti’s chances at life on the outside.
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#6 - Fire and Smoke
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 2 - Episode 3
The SWAT team is enlisted by Hondo’s new romantic interest, Deputy District Attorney Nia Wells, to protect the jurors of a high-profile bribery trial, after some of them are targeted by organized crime in a series of fire-bombings.
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#7 - I Kissed a Girl
Rizzoli & Isles - Season 1 - Episode 6
Jane and Maura investigate what appears to be a hate crime, the brutal assault and murder of a woman leaving a lesbian bar. With Jane going undercover, they hope to lure the killer out in the open. Off the job, Maura hooks Jane up with a handsome yoga instructor.
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#8 - Payback
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 1 - Episode 16
When a young heiress, Juliette Carlton, is kidnapped for ransom, Hondo and the SWAT team go on a citywide search to bring her home before she is harmed. Also, the team worries that Mumford is moving too fast when he announces he’s getting married for the fourth time.
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#9 - Homecoming
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 1 - Episode 7
When Hondo’s imprisoned childhood friend asks him to protect his son from gang violence, the favor brings SWAT into contact with a new local crime outfit. Also, when Luca’s grandfather, a SWAT legend, passes away, he struggles with his grief and a painful family secret.
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#10 - Hopeless Sinners
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 4 - Episode 6
Chris brings the team to help a teenager girl from a predatory religious cult. Hondo receives bad news about Darryl. Tan's wedding plans hit a snag.
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#11 - Kat's Meow
Murder in the First - Season 3 - Episode 10
In this thrilling season finale, Terry and Hildy race to close one of their most complex cases. A new grisly murder hits close to home for the inspectors. Siletti learns his victory in court comes with a substantial price.
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#12 - Sins of the Fathers
S.W.A.T. (2017) - Season 4 - Episode 13
The team works together to hunt down a deadly band of mercenaries hired by a wealthy CEO trying to leave the country before he's arrested for running a massive Ponzi scheme. Hondo is forced to confront his changing relationship with Darryl.
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#13 - Nothing but the Truth
Murder in the First - Season 2 - Episode 10
While Jamie deals with the fallout from her tirade, witnesses begin to take the stand in the case against Dustin; Hildy makes a vow when her family is threatened.
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#14 - The Barbers of Seville
Murder in the First - Season 3 - Episode 4
Disturbing new information about Normandy parker lengthens the list of suspects in his murder. Siletti, fighting for his future, sabotages the D.A. who replaced him. Terry and Hildy face an ultimatum about their secret romance.
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#15 - Shop Till You Drop
Raising the Bar - Season 1 - Episode 10
The appeals court overturns the conviction of a black firefighter accused of stealing property from a body found during a fire. The court finds that Judge Kessler was wrong to disallow testimony. Roz and Balco have to go and retry the case and they find racism to play a major part. Jerry finds some information out about Bobbi's husband but doesn't know if he should share it. Charlie deals with conflict between him and Judge Kessler.
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#16 - Rats
The Protector - Season 1 - Episode 10
Gloria and Michelle investigate the death of a lab researcher; Nick catches Davey kissing Nora.
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#17 - Who's Your Daddy?
Murder in the First - Season 1 - Episode 3
The Inspectors search for clues that might link various suspects, including Erich Blunt, to Cindy Strauss' death. Meanwhile, Hildy is confronted by a young witness from a past investigation who worries for his mother's safety after she is physically abused by her new husband.
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#18 - The Mom Who Came to Dinner
Commander In Chief - Season 1 - Episode 9
Mac has more than Thanksgiving turkey on her plate. She juggles military base closures in her home town, a death penalty case the Supreme Court will not hear and a visit with Mom. Joining her team is a young and savvy media strategist/advisor.
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#19 - A Leg to Stand On
Raising the Bar - Season 1 - Episode 7
Jerry defends a client who he is sure is innocent. Jerry gets a sign that he should go with a bench trial, but it seems there are some politics going on in the background. Richard receives extra attention from his law student. Judge Kessler is called in for a favor.
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#20 - Revisions
The Protector - Season 1 - Episode 5
Gloria and Michelle dig through a long list of suspects to catch the murderer of a plastic surgeon; Gloria's ex-husband returns.
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#21 - State of the Unions
Commander In Chief - Season 1 - Episode 13
While Mac is busy working on her first State of the Union address, Rod becomes a tad tipsy and is found in compromising position with an intern for all the world to see. Meanwhile, Templeton sets out to find a way to sabotage Mac's Homeless Initiative Bill. Plus, Dickie and Jayne, who has gone back to being Templeton's chief-of-staff, go out on a dinner date.
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#22 - Burning Woman
Murder in the First - Season 1 - Episode 4
Despite the advice of his lawyer, Warren Daniels, Erich Blunt escapes for a drug-fueled weekend with his adoring CTO, Ivana West. Meanwhile, Terry and Hildy must deal with the repercussions of Hildy's officer involved shooting. As Hildy confronts the prospect of losing her job, Terry works to help his partner get out of trouble.
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#23 - The Curious Case Of Kellerman's Button
Raising the Bar - Season 2 - Episode 3
Jerry gets into a conflict with Judge Farnsworth. Jerry schemes to make Farnsworth a victim of his own rules.
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#24 - O! Say Can You Pee
Raising the Bar - Season 2 - Episode 14
Richard defends a law student accused of pouring beer on a cop at a sporting event. Marcus takes legal action against a father who stole food to feed his family, however, a videotape surfaces to tell another story. Bobbie and Jerry face an important personal decision.
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#25 - Rules of Engagement
Raising the Bar - Season 2 - Episode 2
Jerry and Michelle go before a new judge; Michelle becomes smitten with a cop who may be perjuring himself.
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#26 - Making Up Is Hard to Do
Raising the Bar - Season 2 - Episode 10
Bobbi defends a woman accused of smuggling cocaine; Michelle must rely on the testimony of her cop boyfriend.
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