TNT’s Hit Series 'Rizzoli & Isles' Returns for Season 2, Read Upcoming Episode Synopses
Written by Bob Suggs Tuesday, 21 June 2011 14:00
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Rizzoli & Isles - Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander photo: Matthew RolstonSecond Season of Top-Rated Series Set to Launch Monday, July 11, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
The wait is finally over. The #1 series on basic cable – TNT’s RIZZOLI & ISLES – returns with Angie Harmon (Law & Order) and Sasha Alexander (NCIS) as Boston’s top crime-solving duo. The second season of RIZZOLI & ISLES begins Monday, July 11, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), following the seventh-season premiere of TNT’s hit series THE CLOSER.
Based on characters created by best-selling crime novelist Tess Gerritsen, RIZZOLI & ISLES stars Harmon as Jane Rizzoli, a tough-as-nails Boston police detective, and Alexander as Maura Isles, a smart, impeccably dressed medical examiner from a privileged background. Despite being complete opposites, the two women share an offbeat chemistry and strong working relationship that has helped them bust some of Boston’s most notorious criminals.
Lorraine Bracco stars as Jane’s demanding and intrusive mother, Angela. Lee Thompson Young is Detective Barry Frost, Jane’s somewhat green partner. Bruce McGill plays Detective Vince Korsak, Jane’s seasoned former partner who resents her being paired with Frost. And Jordan Bridges is Jane’s brother, Frankie Jr., a patrol cop who hopes one day to become a detective.
As the second season of RIZZOLI & ISLES opens, Jane and Frankie Jr. are each recovering from bullets they took during a siege at the police station. As Jane struggles to overcome scars that are more emotional than physical, an old flame – Sergeant Major Charles “Casey” Jones (Chris Vance – Dexter, Burn Notice) – comes back into her life.
Season 2
Episode Synopses
“We Don’t Need Another Hero” - Monday, July 11, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
After taking a bullet in the Season Finale during a siege of the precinct, Jane Rizzoli is honored as a hero at a public event. The celebration is short-lived, however, when disaster strikes. The ensuing case reunites Jane with an old high-school flame, Sgt. Major Casey Jones (guest star Chris Vance), who may be just the person she needs to heal her emotional scars.
Directed by Michael Zinberg
Written by Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro based on characters created by Tess Gerritsen
“Living Proof”- Monday, July 18, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
Jane and Maura’s relaxing day at an outdoor spa is anything but when they discover the murder of a pregnant woman serving as a surrogate mother. Soon the hunt is on to find the baby’s biological parents.
Directed by Bethany Rooney
Written by Dee Johnson
Developed by Janet Tamaro based on characters created by Tess Gerritsen
“Sailor Man”- Monday, July 25, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
Shortly after sailors invade the streets of Boston for Fleet Week, a young girl is found dead. Frost’s father (guest star Ernie Hudson – Oz, Ghostbusters), a Navy Admiral, comes to town, causing tension with his son. And, Maura goes on a date with Angela’s mechanic (guest star Matthew Del Negro – United States of Tara, Parenthood).
Directed by Michael Zinberg
Written by Joel Fields
Developed by Janet Tamaro based on characters created by Tess Gerritsen
“Don’t Hate the Player”- Monday, August 1, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
Jane and Maura investigate after the coach of the Boston Pilgrims baseball team is found dead in the locker room. The death comes as a star player and the team owners battle for control of the team. Meanwhile, Jane’s brother Tommy (guest star Colin Egglesfield – Something Borrowed, Melrose Place) returns home after being released from jail.
Directed by Holly Dale
Written by David Gould & Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro based on characters created by Tess Gerritsen
“Rebel Without a Pause”- Monday, August 8, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
A Revolutionary War re-enactment becomes the scene of a real killing when a soldier turns up dead. Maura’s extensive knowledge of American history becomes important as she and Jane try to solve the case. And Maura’s brilliant mother, Constance Isles (guest star Jacqueline Bisset – nip/tuck, Joan of Arc), comes to Boston for an art exhibit.
Directed by Nelson McCormick
Written by Elizabeth Benjamin & Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro based on characters created by Tess Gerritsen
“Bloodlines” – Monday, August 15, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
Jane and the team investigate what appears to be a modern-day witch hunt in Salem. Meanwhile, Frankie’s old girlfriend returns to town with a surprise, and Jane has no problem speaking her mind about the situation.
Directed by Michael Zinberg
Written by Elizabeth Benjamin & Dee Johnson
Developed by Janet Tamaro based on characters created by Tess Gerritsen
Rizzoli & Isles: The Complete First Season
 14 New from $16.93 2 Used from $17.80 as of 05/24/2013 16:47 MST details Technical Details Add To Baby Registry Add To Wedding Registry Add To Wishlist Tell A Friend All Customer Reviews All Offers | Actor: Sasha Alexander Actor: Angie Harmon Actor: Lorraine Bracco AspectRatio: 1.77:1 AudienceRating: Unrated Binding: DVD Brand: Warner Brothers EAN: 0883929173334 EANList: Feature: DVD Feature: Standard Edition Feature: VIVA 3 Disc 15mm Case Feature: Multi Disc Feature: Dolby Surround 5.1 - English Stereo - Portuguese Feature: Rizzoli & Isles: Bringing the Characters to Life – Series Developer Janet Tamaro Discusses Adapting Dr. Tess Gerritsen’s Novels Rizzoli & Isles: Chicks in a Bottle – Explore the Dynamics of One of TV’s Most Compelling Female Relationships Via Cast/Creator Interviews and Behind-the-Scenes Footage Deleted Scenes Gag Reel Format: Dolby Format: Box set Format: Color Format: Widescreen Format: NTSC IsAutographed: 0 IsEligibleForTradeIn: 1 IsMemorabilia: 0 Label: Warner Home Video Languages: ListPrice: Manufacturer: Warner Home Video MPN: WARD181817D NumberOfDiscs: 3 PackageDimensions: PackageQuantity: 1 PartNumber: WARD181817D ProductGroup: DVD ProductTypeName: ABIS_DVD Publisher: Warner Home Video RegionCode: 1 ReleaseDate: 2011-06-28 RunningTime: 434 SKU: A883929173334 Studio: Warner Home Video Title: Rizzoli & Isles: The Complete First Season TradeInValue: UPC: 883929277292 UPCList: |
Product Description Tough & smart. Edgy & humorous. Rizzoli & Isles. Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander star as combative, working-class Boston detective Jane Rizzoli and cool, cerebral medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles in an exciting police procedural with a compelling point of view, based on the bestselling novels by Tess Gerritsen. The two women have each other's backs as they investigate their city’s grittiest and most puzzling homicides, from the Back Bay to back alleys. The high-caliber supporting cast includes Lorraine Bracco (The Sopranos) as Jane’s overprotective mom. Some best friends shop together, some meet for Mojitos, some join book clubs. Rizzoli and Isles bust crime. Amazon.com Talk about grrrl power! Rizzoli & Isles features the best two-woman crime-solving duo since Cagney & Lacey--supported by terrific writing and outside-the-box cases. Angie Harmon has never been better, as the tough Boston detective Jane Rizzoli. Her partner in crime (solving) is the equally impressive Sasha Alexander as Dr. Maura Isles, the by-the-books medical examiner who always has Rizzoli's back, but is often appalled at the cop's hard-charging tough-Boston-girl approach. Rizzoli & Isles is based on the series of popular mysteries by Tess Gerritsen, and adapted faithfully and engagingly for TV viewers. One thing that sets Rizzoli & Isles apart from the average police procedural is its crisp direction and subtle writing; even the most die-hard cop-show viewer will be engaged and surprised by the plots' twists and turns. And then there's the acting. Harmon has harnessed her dramatic chops and uses them perfectly as Rizzoli, and Alexander is both ideal sidekick and sometime foil as she tries to steer Rizzoli to follow the rules. The key in any double-starring series is chemistry, and Harmon and Alexander have it in spades--their sparring and intellectual one-upmanship are completely believable. The cases in season one are varied, though focus mostly on serial killers, with one particularly gripping case flashing back to the notorious Boston Strangler case. The first season of Rizzoli & Isles features two great behind-the-scenes features, one with series creator Janet Tamaro on how she adapted the Gerritsen books, and another with the cast and crew about the making of the series. There's also a hilarious gag reel that shows just how much fun everyone is really having on the set. A must for crime-show buffs and fans of great actresses heading their own series. --A.T. Hurley | |
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