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The Mysteries of Laura
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The Mysteries of Laura

Wed, Sep 17, 2014
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama
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Synopsis

Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband — also a cop — who just can't seem to sign the divorce papers. Between cleaning up after her boys and cleaning up the streets, she’d be the first to admit she has her “hot mess” moments in this hilariously authentic look at what it really means to be a “working mom” today. Somehow, she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner, and things becomes even more complicated when her husband, ironically, becomes her boss at the precinct. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing
    as Detective Laura Diamond
  • Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    as Jake Broderick
  • Laz Alonso
    Laz Alonso
    as Billy Soto
  • Janina Gavankar
    Janina Gavankar
    as Meredith Bose
  • Max Jenkins
    Max Jenkins
    as Max Carnegie
  • Callie Thorne
    Callie Thorne
    as Captain Nancy Santiani
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Episodes

2 seasons · 38 episodes

Ended · 38 aired
Season 1
22 episodes · 22 aired
▾
  • E1
    Pilot
    Aired · Thu, Sep 18, 2014 · 60m

    Debra Messing stars as Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective who balances her professional day job with a crazy family life that includes unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband - also a cop - who just can't seem to sign the divorce papers. Somehow, she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.

  • E2
    The Mystery of the Dead Date
    Aired · Thu, Sep 25, 2014 · 60m

    When an online hook-up ends in murder, Laura creates her own dating website profile and - under Billy's watchful eye - uses herself to bait the killer. While Laura goes undercover at Manhattan's hottest night spots, Jake finally inks the divorce papers, prompting Laura to reconsider the dating scene for real.

  • E3
    The Mystery of the Biker Bar
    Aired · Thu, Oct 2, 2014 · 60m

    The beloved owner of a biker bar is found dead, leading Laura and Jake to return to the site of their first date for the investigation. Meanwhile, the twins have met their match with their new ex-con babysitter, but Laura sends Max on a secret mission to check up on them just in case.

  • E4
    The Mystery of the Sex Scandal
    Aired · Thu, Oct 9, 2014 · 60m

    When a powerful congressman's campaign is tainted by a sex scandal, the NYPD brass tasks Laura with finding out the truth behind the alleged mistress. But when surveillance goes awry, the 2nd Precinct team has to delve into the online gaming world to shut down a well-connected killer.

  • E5
    The Mystery of the Terminal Tenant
    Aired · Thu, Oct 16, 2014 · 60m

    The team finds the remains of a body that appears to have been killed in his own bathroom, but when the homeowner shows up alive and well, the detectives not only find themselves on the hunt for the killer, but must also determine who the victim is. Meanwhile, Laura and Jake try out "nesting" as a solution to their shared-custody struggles.

  • E6
    The Mystery of the Red Runway
    Aired · Thu, Oct 23, 2014 · 60m

    Our detectives head to NY's Fashion Week to investigate the murder of a luxury designer's gifted intern. Suspects range from supermodels to knock-off peddlers, taking Laura and Billy from the runway to Canal Street and everywhere in between. Jake reevaluates Max's position at the precinct.

  • E7
    The Mystery of the Art Ace
    Aired · Thu, Oct 30, 2014 · 60m

    The son of a prominent art gallery owner is found dead in Koreatown. Looking for clues, Laura and the team navigate through the neighborhood's karaoke scene where they uncover a gambling ring. To catch the killer, Laura must prepare to enter a high-stakes poker game, forcing her to reconnect with her estranged father.

  • E8
    The Mystery of the Mobile Murder
    Aired · Thu, Nov 6, 2014 · 60m

    When a woman is found dead on a party bus, Laura and the team take on a beauty empire and its leader to uncover the truth behind the murder. Meantime, an annual mud race creates some friendly competition amongst the detectives of the 2nd precinct.

  • E9
    The Mystery of the Dysfunctional Dynasty
    Aired · Thu, Nov 20, 2014 · 60m

    When a couple is found murdered in their apartment, Laura and the team investigate to determine if a religious motive was at play. Meanwhile at home, a familiar - if not so friendly -- face visits Laura and Jake during their search to find a replacement nanny for the boys.

  • E10
    The Mystery of the Fertility Fatality
    Aired · Thu, Dec 11, 2014 · 60m

    The 2nd Precinct Detectives are off to the races - horse races, that is -- when a fertility doctor goes missing and his wife suspects foul play. Adding to Laura's docket, the twins are accused of bullying at their Tae Kwon Do class, angering a group of nosy mothers.

  • E11
    The Mystery of the Frozen Foodie
    Aired · Thu, Jan 8, 2015 · 60m

    The 2nd Precinct detectives enter New York's culinary world to take on a chilling case. But things start heating up for Laura when a potential suspect turns into a serious crush.

  • E12
    The Mystery of the Fateful Fire
    Aired · Thu, Jan 15, 2015 · 60m

    Arson finds our detective team investigating the death of a teenage boy. The case sparks chemistry between Jake and guest star Anastasia Griffith as Angela, a former firefighting flame, while Laura tries, unsuccessfully, to remove herself from police work to focus to the twins' Winter Carnival.

  • E13
    The Mystery of the Deemed Dealer
    Aired · Thu, Feb 5, 2015 · 60m

    An investigation into the death of a star athlete leads the detectives to the dark side of one of NYC's most elite prep schools. Laura and Jake team up undercover and sparks fly.

  • E14
    The Mystery of the Popped Pugilist
    Aired · Thu, Feb 12, 2015 · 60m

    When a female impersonator is murdered, Laura and the team dive into the raucous New York City drag world. But expectation is turned on its head when we find out that the victim was a member of an underground fight club. Meanwhile, Laura reconnects with an old friend, leading to a wild night out on the town and a surprise encounter with Tony.

  • E15
    The Mystery of the Alluring Au Pair
    Aired · Thu, Feb 19, 2015 · 60m

    Beautiful Au Pair's untimely death puts Laura and the team on the hunt for a murderer and into the middle of a female escort ring. Meanwhile, the precinct spirals into a frenzy when a new detective named Frankie Pulaski is sent from headquarters to investigate alleged indiscretions between Jake and Laura.

  • E16
    The Mystery of the Exsanguinated Ex
    Aired · Thu, Feb 26, 2015 · 60m

    After the stabbing of a former beauty queen, Laura is reunited with her ex-fiancée - only problem is he's the number one suspect. As Laura takes a trip down memory lane, the team follows a lead into the high price world of holistic healing.

  • E17
    The Mystery of the Intoxicated Intern
    Aired · Thu, Mar 26, 2015 · 60m

    The detectives probe the murder of an intern working at a trendy tech startup. Laura struggles to make time for intimacy with her new beau.

  • E18
    The Mystery of the Sunken Sailor
    Aired · Thu, Apr 2, 2015 · 60m

    Laura dodges her birthday while probing the murder of a sailor. Billy is forced to work alongside a headstrong naval investigator. Kathie Lee Gifford guest stars as Dr. Carlin, a psychiatrist that assists with the case.

  • E19
    The Mystery of the Dodgy Draft
    Aired · Thu, Apr 23, 2015 · 60m

    Laura deals with an epic personal crisis while searching for the killer of a teacher's aide. The investigation leads the cops into the madness of NCAA basketball.

  • E20
    The Mystery of the Crooked Clubber
    Aired · Thu, May 7, 2015 · 60m

    When a murdered club kid is tied to a string of Diamond District jewel heists, Laura and the team have to stop a robbery crew to solve a murder. Meanwhile, Jake's violation of divorced-parent etiquette forces Laura to reevaluate the seriousness of her relationship with Tony.

  • E21
    The Mystery of the Deceased Documentarian
    Aired · Thu, May 14, 2015 · 60m

    Laura and the team clash with a meddlesome amateur detective while tracking down a young filmmaker's killer. Melissa Joan Hart guest stars as an online radio host named KC Moss.

  • E22
    The Mystery of the Corner Store Crossfire
    Aired · Thu, May 21, 2015 · 60m

    As Jake lies in critical condition, Laura and the team hunt his shooter, an assailant armed with a high-tech new weapon.

Season 2
16 episodes · 16 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Mystery of the Taken Boy
    Aired · Thu, Sep 24, 2015 · 60m

    When a boy is kidnapped from his TriBeCa family, Laura and team are thrust into a high-stakes race against time and must uncover a host of family secrets in order to save the boy. The cast also includes Josh Lucas, Laz Alonso, Janina Gavankar, Max Jenkins and Callie Thorne.

  • E2
    The Mystery of the Cure to Loneliness
    Aired · Thu, Oct 1, 2015 · 60m

    A cancer patient dies under puzzling circumstances, so the police investigate her death and unearth some surprises as they delve into the world of cancer survivors and supporters.

  • E3
    The Mystery of the Locked Box
    Aired · Thu, Oct 8, 2015 · 60m

    When a technology wunderkind is murdered in a seemingly impenetrable high-security building, Laura and team must unravel the puzzling murder before someone steals the victim's billion-dollar ideas.

  • E4
    The Mystery of the Convict Mentor
    Aired · Thu, Oct 15, 2015 · 60m

    When two convicted killers break out of a maximum security prison, Laura and team join the manhunt, but their loyalties are called into question, since one of the escapees is their former captain.

  • E5
    The Mystery of the Watery Grave
    Aired · Thu, Oct 22, 2015 · 60m

    When the wife of a national media baron is driven off the West Side Highway, Laura and her team soon discover not everything is as it seems and unravel a dark secret in a case long thought closed.

  • E6
    The Mystery of the Dead Heat
    Aired · Thu, Oct 29, 2015 · 60m

    When the owner of a local gym is cooked alive in his sauna, Laura and team delve into the world of fitness freaks and crossfit commandos and soon realize the threat is bigger than they could have imagined.

  • E7
    The Mystery of the Maternal Instinct
    Aired · Thu, Nov 5, 2015 · 60m

    Laura and her team are hot on the trail of an international smuggling ring when a pregnant woman is found dead on the side of the side of the road, but they quickly discover the goods being trafficked are not what they appeared to be.

  • E8
    The Mystery of the Ghost in the Machine
    Aired · Thu, Nov 19, 2015 · 60m

    As Laura and the team investigate who exposed an undercover cop and caused his murder, an unseen attacker breaches their systems and targets them, forcing the 2nd Precinct to switch tactics in order to find him before he gets another officer killed.

  • E9
    The Mystery of the Triple Threat
    Aired · Thu, Jan 7, 2016 · 60m

    Laura and the team delve into an Urban Treasure Hunt and track a killer from the gritty rooftops of New York to the opulent halls of the symphony. Along the way, Laura is forced to consider new configurations of modern love.

  • E10
    The Mystery of the Downward Spiral
    Aired · Thu, Jan 14, 2016 · 60m

    The violent death of a perfume magnate leaves the detectives wondering who they can trust. As secrets are revealed, Laura and Jake find agreeing on a primary suspect as difficult as agreeing on the state of their relationship.

  • E11
    The Mystery of the Unwelcome Houseguest
    Aired · Thu, Jan 21, 2016 · 60m

    A stunning development leaves Laura in mortal danger and makes it clear that the murder case of Michael Dunham is far from resolved. It's a race against the clock as Laura fights to save her own life and take down a killer.

  • E12
    The Mystery of the Morning Jog
    Aired · Thu, Feb 4, 2016 · 60m

    Laura and team investigate a Men's Rights group implicated in the murder of the city's top sports surgeon, while Billy and Meredith take their relationship to the next level.

  • E13
    The Mystery of the Dark Heart
    Aired · Thu, Feb 11, 2016 · 60m

    Valentine's Day turns deadly when Laura suspects a long-dormant serial killer may have reemerged. Meanwhile, secrets run rampant in the squad room when it comes to romance.

  • E14
    The Mystery of the Political Operation
    Aired · Thu, Feb 18, 2016 · 60m

    Laura and Jake are tasked with keeping a high-profile foreign dignitary safe amidst protests and death threats.

  • E15
    The Mystery of the Unknown Caller
    Aired · Thu, Feb 25, 2016 · 60m

    Laura must stay one step ahead of a Brooklyn detective's murder investigation when a phone call uncovers the prime suspect - Laura's sister.

  • E16
    The Mystery of the End of Watch
    Aired · Thu, Mar 3, 2016 · 60m

    The takedown of an international drug kingpin leads to tragedy at the 2nd precinct. Meanwhile, Jake makes a life-changing decision regarding his future with Laura.