The Mysteries of Laura

2014 - 2016

Pilot

17th September 2014

Episode 1

A talented New York City homicide detective struggles to balance her demanding job with her hectic home life, which includes rambunctious twin boys and a husband who's reluctant to sign her divorce papers.

The Mystery of the Dead Date

24th September 2014

Episode 2

The use of an online dating service precipitates a woman's murder, so Laura decides to bait the killer by using the same service. As a consequence, she also considers personally getting back into dating.

The Mystery of the Biker Bar

1st October 2014

Episode 3

A popular biker-bar owner is killed, with the case leading Laura and Jake to the scene of their first date. The twins can't outwit their new ex-con babysitter but, just to be sure, Laura has Max spy on them.

The Mystery of the Sex Scandal

8th October 2014

Episode 4

Following a political sex scandal, Laura investigates the alleged mistress involved in it. Problems with surveillance emerge though, forcing detectives to enter the world of online gaming.

The Mystery of the Terminal Tenant

15th October 2014

Episode 5

An unidentified body is discovered in a bathroom and detectives try to determine who the victim is.

The Mystery of the Red Runway

22nd October 2014

Episode 6

A fashion designer's intern is murdered, so Laura infiltrates Fashion Week, where the suspects include top models and knockoff sellers.

The Mystery of the Art Ace

29th October 2014

Episode 7

A gambling ring is uncovered by the team while they investigate the murder of a gallery owner's son in Koreatown, and Laura reunites with her estranged dad as she prepares to go undercover as a high-stakes poker player.

The Mystery of the Mobile Murder

5th November 2014

Episode 8

A woman's body is found on a party bus, and the murder investigation leads to a beauty empire. The detectives become competitive during an annual mud race.

The Mystery of the Dysfunctional Dynasty

19th November 2014

Episode 9

Religious motives are suspected in a couple's murder. Meanwhile, Laura and Jake look for a new nanny and encounter a familiar face in their search.

The Mystery of the Fertility Fatality

10th December 2014

Episode 10

The detectives investigate when a woman suspects foul play after her husband, a fertility doctor, goes missing; the twins are accused of bullying at their Tae Kwon Do class.

The Mystery of the Frozen Foodie

7th January 2015

Episode 11

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.

The Mystery of the Fateful Fire

14th January 2015

Episode 12

Laura and her team investigate arson and the death of a teenage boy. Jake and a former firefighting flame create sparks. Laura tries to put work aside and concentrate on the twins' Winter Carnival.

The Mystery of the Deemed Dealer

4th February 2015

Episode 13

Romantic sparks fly when Laura and Jake investigate the murder of a star athlete at one of New York City's most elite prep schools.

The Mystery of the Popped Pugilist

11th February 2015

Episode 14

When a female impersonator is murdered, Laura and the team dive into the raucous New York City drag world. Meanwhile, Laura reconnects with an old friend, leading to a wild night out on the town.

The Mystery of the Alluring Au Pair

18th February 2015

Episode 15

A 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.

The Mystery of the Exsanguinated Ex

25th February 2015

Episode 16

When a former beauty queen is stabbed to death, Laura's ex-fiance becomes the prime suspect.

The Mystery of the Intoxicated Intern

25th March 2015

Episode 17

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.

The Mystery of the Sunken Sailor

Episode 18

Laura helps investigate a sailor's murder, and she uses the case to avoid celebrating her birthday. Meanwhile, Billy must team up with a hard-nosed naval investigator.

The Mystery of the Dodgy Draft

22nd April 2015

Episode 19

The team go inside the world of NCAA basketball while investigating the murder of a teacher's aide, and Laura must balance this case with a huge personal crisis.

The Mystery of the Crooked Clubber

Episode 20

A club patron's death is linked to jewelry 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.

The Mystery of the Deceased Documentarian

Episode 21

A young filmmaker is murdered, and an inexperienced detective causes problems with the investigation as Laura's team search for the killer.

The Mystery of the Corner Store Crossfire

Episode 22

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

Top Cast

Debra Messing•Josh Lucas•Laz Alonso

Mystery Crime Drama

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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Debra Messing Image

Debra Messing

Detective Laura Diamond

Josh Lucas Image

Josh Lucas

Jake Broderick

Laz Alonso Image

Laz Alonso

Billy Soto

Janina Gavankar Image

Janina Gavankar

Meredith Bose

Max Jenkins Image

Max Jenkins

Max Carnegie

Callie Thorne Image

Callie Thorne

Captain Nancy Santiani

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Alex R. Wagner

Production Assistant

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Greg Berlanti

Executive Producer

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Jeff Rake

Executive Producer

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