List of The Mysteries of Laura episodes
Appearance
The Mysteries of Laura is an American police procedural comedy-drama television series developed by Jeff Rake, and executive produced Greg Berlanti and McG. The series premiered on September 17, 2014, on NBC. The Mysteries of Laura stars Debra Messing in the lead role of Detective Laura Diamond, a New York City homicide detective who balances her day job with off-duty hours as a single mother of two unruly sons. On May 8, 2015, The Mysteries of Laura was renewed for a second season of 13 episodes.[1] The second season will premiere on September 23, 2015.[2]
As of May 20, 2015[update], 22 episodes of The Mysteries of Laura have aired, concluding the first season.
Series overview
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 22 | September 17, 2014 | May 20, 2015 |
Episodes
Season 1 (2014–15)
No. in Series | No. in Season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Production code |
U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | 1 | "Pilot" | McG | Teleplay by: Jeff Rake | September 17, 2014 | 276075 | 10.19[3] |
Laura Diamond must juggle her two mischievous twin boys with her job as an NYPD homicide detective, all while trying to persuade Jake, her former husband, to sign the divorce papers. | |||||||
2 | 2 | "The Mystery of the Dead Date" | McG | Jeff Rake | September 24, 2014 | 4X5852 | 10.01[4] |
Laura goes undercover, creating an online dating profile in an attempt to snare a killer. Meanwhile, Jake finally signs the divorce papers, which makes Laura reconsider her decision to join the dating world again. | |||||||
3 | 3 | "The Mystery of the Biker Bar" | Millicent Shelton | Amanda Green & Blair Singer | October 1, 2014 | 4X5853 | 8.98[5] |
A treasured friend of Laura's and Jake's is found dead, leading the ex couple to the place of their first date in order to catch the person who did it. Meanwhile, Laura sends Max to check out how the twins' new, ex-con babysitter is getting on. | |||||||
4 | 4 | "The Mystery of the Sex Scandal" | Bronwen Hughes | Margaret Easley & Laura Putney | October 8, 2014 | 4X5855 | 8.77[6] |
A sex scandal rocks the campaign of an influential congressman, Laura is then tasked with finding out the truth. However, when a curve ball is thrown their way, the precinct must explore the online gaming world to stop the perp. | |||||||
5 | 5 | "The Mystery of the Terminal Tenant" | Vince Misiano | Jeff Rake & Amanda Green | October 15, 2014 | 4X5856 | 8.67[7] |
The hunt is on for the killer of a man, who at first glance appears to have been killed in his own bathroom, but what happens when said man shows up alive and well. Meanwhile, Laura and Jake decide to try 'nesting' as a solution to their struggles surrounding shared custody of the boys. | |||||||
6 | 6 | "The Mystery of the Red Runway" | Michael Lange | Jeffrey Lippman & Rick Marin | October 22, 2014 | 4X5854 | 8.25[8] |
The intern of a high end designer is murdered and Laura explores the high fashion world to find the killer. Max's position at the precinct is also reevaluated. | |||||||
7 | 7 | "The Mystery of the Art Ace" | Jace Alexander | Rick Marin & Jeffery Lippman | October 29, 2014 | 4X5857 | 7.49[9] |
Laura looks for clues as to who murdered the son of a gallery owner and the team must navigate the local karaoke scene to find who did it. Laura is also forced to reconnect with her estranged father so he can help prepare her for a high-stakes poker game. | |||||||
8 | 8 | "The Mystery of the Mobile Murder" | Michael Schultz | Bill Chais & Diarra Kilpatrick | November 5, 2014 | 4X5858 | 7.87[10] |
The team delve into the beauty empire when a woman is found murdered on a party bus. Meanwhile, there is competition between the detectives in the lead-up to the annual mud race. | |||||||
9 | 9 | "The Mystery of the Dysfunctional Dynasty" | Michael Fields | Bill Chais & Beth Armogida | November 19, 2014 | 4X5859 | 8.61[11] |
Religion becomes a factor when Laura and the detectives investigate the murder of a couple. Meanwhile Laura and Jake's search for a replacement nanny brings them face to face with someone familiar. | |||||||
10 | 10 | "The Mystery of the Fertility Fatality" | Mike Listo | Margaret Easley & Laura Putney | December 10, 2014 | 4X5860 | 8.09[12] |
Everyone is off to the horse races in this episode, as Laura and the team investigate the disappearance of a fertility doctor. Meanwhile, a group of nosy mothers pry into Laura's mothering skills when the boys are accused of bullying a girl at their Tae Kwon Do class. | |||||||
11 | 11 | "The Mystery of the Frozen Foodie" | Cherie Nowlan | Jeffrey Lippman & Beth Armogida | January 7, 2015 | 4X5861 | 6.81[13] |
A chef at a restaurant is murdered and dumped into a garbage chute. | |||||||
12 | 12 | "The Mystery of the Fateful Fire" | Randy Zisk | Amanda Green & Diarra Kilpatrick | January 14, 2015 | 4X5862 | 6.13[14] |
A building is engulfed in flames when the scene opens. After the crisis a body of a teenager is found. Jake's old flame returns. | |||||||
13 | 13 | "The Mystery of the Deemed Dealer" | Bethany Rooney | Jeff Rake & Blair Singer | February 4, 2015 | 4X5863 | 6.37[15] |
The team investigates the murder of a star athlete, also, Laura and Jake reconnect. | |||||||
14 | 14 | "The Mystery of the Popped Pugilist" | Norman Buckley | Bill Chais & Rick Marin | February 11, 2015 | 4X5864 | 5.82[16] |
Laura go to downtown to investigate a murder of a Drag Queen. Also, Laura has a wild night with an old friend. | |||||||
15 | 15 | "The Mystery of the Alluring Au Pair" | Cherie Nowlan | Laura Putney & Margaret Easley | February 18, 2015 | 4X5865 | 5.86[17] |
A Detective comes to town and put Laura and the Precinct in a frenzy when Laura and Jake are investigated about their relationship. | |||||||
16 | 16 | "The Mystery of the Exsanguinated Ex" | Randy Zisk | Amanda Green & Jason Ning | February 25, 2015 | 4X5866 | 7.63[18] |
Laura is forced to reunite with her ex-boyfriend (Eric McCormack) as she investigates a murder in which he is involved. | |||||||
17 | 17 | "The Mystery of the Intoxicated Intern" | Vince Misiano | Jeffrey Lippman & Diarra Kilpatrick | March 25, 2015 | 4X5867 | 6.42[19] |
The team investigates a murder of a new young intern at a high rise business. Laura struggles to find time to be with her new boyfriend. | |||||||
18 | 18 | "The Mystery of the Sunken Sailor" | Michael Schultz | Rick Marin & Beth Armogida | April 1, 2015 | 4X5868 | 6.19[20] |
Laura and Billy investigate the murder of an Sailor on a Military ship. Also, Laura tries to avoid her upcoming birthday. | |||||||
19 | 19 | "The Mystery of the Dodgy Draft" | Vince Misiano | Story by: Bill Chais & Blair Singer Teleplay by: Bill Chais | April 22, 2015 | 4X5869 | 6.41[21] |
Laura has to deal with a personal crisis as she investigates the murder of a teacher's aide. | |||||||
20 | 20 | "The Mystery of the Crooked Clubber" | Tricia Brock | Amanda Green & Jacob Copithorne | May 6, 2015 | 4X5870 | 6.04[22] |
A club patron's death is linked to jewellery heists, so the detectives must halt a thievery ring in order to solve a murder. Meanwhile, Jake breaks divorced-parent protocols, leading Laura to reexamine her involvement with Tony. | |||||||
21 | 21 | "The Mystery of the Deceased Documentarian" | Mel Damski | Laura Putney & Margaret Easley | May 13, 2015 | 4X5871 | 6.17[23] |
A young filmmaker is murdered, and an inexperienced detective causes problems with the investigation as Laura and the team search for the killer. At the end of the episode, Jake tries to thwart a bodega robbery and gets shot. | |||||||
22 | 22 | "The Mystery of the Corner Store Crossfire" | Bethany Rooney | Jeff Rake | May 20, 2015 | 4X5872 | 7.05[24] |
Jake is in critical condition as Laura and the team attempt to find the person who shot him. |
References
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 8, 2015). "'The Night Shift', 'Undateable' & 'The Mysteries of Laura' Renewed by NBC". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 10, 2015). "NBC 2015-2016 Schedule: 'Blindspot' Gets Post-'Voice' Spot, Live 'Undateable' Goes to Friday, + 'Heroes Reborn' Gets Pre 'Blacklist' Thursday Spot". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
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- ^ Bibel, Sara (January 9, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: No Adjustments Beyond Previously Released Increases for 'Empire' & 'American Idol'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 16, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' & 'The Mentalist' Adjusted Up; 'The Mysteries of Laura' and 'black-ish' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
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- ^ Bibel, Sara (February 19, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Empire', 'Arrow', 'American Idol' & 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'The 100' & 'Stalker' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 26, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Empire', 'American Idol', 'Suvivor' & 'Arrow' Adjusted Up; 'The 100', 'black-ish' & 'Nashville' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 26, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor', 'The Middle', 'The Goldbergs', 'Modern Family' & Criminal Minds' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
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- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (April 23, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family', 'Arrow', 'Criminal Minds' & 'Survivor' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 7, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Arrow', 'Nashville', & 'The Goldbergs' Adjusted Up; 'American Idol', 'Criminal Minds' 'Supernatural' & 'Blacki-ish' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (May 14, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Law & Order: SVU', 'Survivor, 'The Middle' & 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'Supernatural', 'black-ish' & 'Nashville' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
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