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Prime Suspect
Overview
Detective Jane Timoney finds that being a homicide detective in New York City is tough enough and having to contend with a male-dominated police department to get respect makes it that much tougher. She's an outsider who has just transferred to a new precinct dominated by an impenetrable clique of a boys' club. Timoney has her own vices too – with a questionable past – and she tends to be forceful, rude and reckless. But she's also a brilliant cop who keeps her eye on one thing: the prime suspect.
Status
Ended
Created By
Lynda La Plante, Alexandra Cunningham
Network
NBC
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Pilot
Jane gets a rough start in her new New York homicide squad when she questions her new colleagues' work on a mysterious murder case. After complaining to her lieutenant about not getting cases, Jane manages to find a unique angle to help solve a crime. Meanwhile, Jane goes to her father for advice.
Carnivorous Sheep
Jane is called into Duffy's homicide and kidnapping case after Sweeney calls for all hands on deck. Duffy gets irritated with Jane after she suggests talking with the deceased woman's employees.
Bitch
While helping out at her father's bar, Jane finds herself without her gun when she confronted with a robber. Calderon and Jane get assigned to solving the murder of a woman found in a dumpster. Meanwhile, Carolina Rivera tries to befriend Jane while working on her father's robbery case but gets the cold shoulder.
Great Guy, Yet: Dead
When a good-looking stockbroker is killed mysteriously, Jane automatically suspects his wife. Meanwhile, Jane enlists the help of a hypnotist to fight her addiction to smoking. Elsewhere, Matt is furious when his ex-wife suggests Jane shouldn't attend their son's birthday party.
Regrets, I've Had a Few
Jane's latest case involves a woman found dead in the park, which leaves Duffy and Velerio to find the victim's stepfather. Jane and Desmond observe an anniversary.
Shame
A middle-aged man is found mugged, naked and dead in a hotel - and the prime suspect may be a prostitute with a penchant for poison!
Wednesday's Child
When a five-year-old kid is found dead at school, the investigation gets personal for Jane.
Underwater
Jane and Reg take an uncomfortable road trip upstate to investigate the grisly murder of a young girl's parents.
Gone to Pieces
When a hit-and-run case looks unsolvable, Duffy tries to hand it off to Jane. Clues point to a porn king as the suspect in a case that Jane and Evrard are working. Sweeney receives some advice from Duffy.
A Gorgeous Mosaic
A Jewish diamond dealer's death is investigated by Jane and Augie. Matt gets a new job and celebrates with Jane.
The Great Wall of Silence
Jane and Evrard go to Chinatown to investigate a murder during a game of mahjong. Jane and Evrard can't seem to get a break on the case when a big shot lawyer seems to make all the witnesses disappear. Meanwhile, Reg lets Matt in on a little secret about Jane.
Ain't No Sunshine
Duffy and Calderon have the unpleasant task of telling a grandmother that her young granddaughter was raped and murdered. Jane and Augie are on the ritzy Upper East Side when a woman is found mysteriously shot during the night. Meanwhile, Jane has a heart to heart with Matt.
Stuck in the Middle With You
The team discovers an incarcerated man could be responsible for a recent crime; Sweeney orders round-the-clock security when a hit is ordered; Jane ends up accompanying two people on an uncomfortable date.
Top Cast
Maria Bello
Jane Timoney
Aidan Quinn
Kevin Sweeney
Brían F. O'Byrne
Reg Duffy
Kirk Acevedo
Luisito Calderon
Peter Gerety
Desmond Timoney
Tim Griffin
Augie Blando
Damon Gupton
Evrard Velerio
Kenny Johnson
Matt Webb
