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    • Welcome to Mary McDonnell Vault, your online resource dedicated to actress Mary McDonnell. You better know Mary for her role as Captain Sharon Raydor for the TNT crime series The Closer & Major Crimes. But she also did others like Battlestar Galactica, Independence Day, Donnie Darko, Dances with Wolves, Sneakers and many others. Site is comprehensive of a big photogallery with events, photoshoots, magazines, stills, a media archive dedicated to all fans fanarts on Mary, an extensive press library to collect all the articles and interviews on her and a video gallery section for recorded interviews, sneak peeks and trailers of her projects. We claim no rights to know her personally and it's absolutely respectful of her privacy and paparazzi-free!!!
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    Season 1
      ← return to Major Crimes
    1.01 – Reloaded
    aired on August 13, 2012
    Directed by: Michael M. Robin | Written by: James Duff


    The Major Crimes Division (MCD) is still in shock over Chief Johnson’s departure; Captain Sharon Raydor, their new leader, now has to gain the trust of the team. With little time to adjust to a new department policy, MCD must reach a plea bargain after several deaths during a rash of grocery store robberies. Detective Amy Sykes joins Major Crimes after helping with the case. Raydor decides to look after Rusty Beck, a teenaged witness in the Phillip Stroh case (see The Closer episode, “The Last Word”) who has run away from his foster family.
    I put a murderer away for life in less than 48 hours, which is not the usual routine around here; so, yes, I feel excellent. Thank you for asking.
    1.02 – Before and After
    aired on August 20, 2012
    Directed by: Steve Robin | Written by: Steven Kane


    Raydor mentions to Taylor that part of the internal problems at MCD is her rank, noting that she barely outranks Provenza. Taylor tells her that there is a freeze on all positions. The unit works to solve a brutal complicated homicide case.
    1.03 – Medical Causes
    aired on August 27, 2012
    Directed by: Paul McCrane | Written by: Michael Alaimo


    The facts become blurry in a case involving a fatal car crash at a nightclub. Meanwhile, Rusty is forced to face a harsh reality when Raydor fulfills her promise to track down his mother.
    1.04 – The Ecstasy and the Agony
    aired on September 3, 2012
    Directed by: Arvin Brown | Written by: Adam Belanoff


    A life strategist is enlisted to help MCD along with the FBI to solve a case having to do with the Israeli mob that could lead to trouble for major crimes. Provenza displays rare emotion with a suspect who is in a vulnerable state. Rusty has a bad day at school.
    Right now, you’ll be a stranger no matter where you go. The longer you avoid sticking in one place, the harder it’ll get.
    1.05 – Citizen’s Arrest
    aired on September 10, 2012
    Directed by: David McWhirter | Written by: Duppy Demetrius


    MCD’s latest case gets help from ADA Hobbs. A DNA test reveals something about Rusty that surprises everybody.
    1.06 – Out of Bounds
    aired on September 17, 2012
    Directed by: Rick Wallace | Written by: Ralph Gifford, Carson Moore


    After a gang shooting turns fatal, Sharon Raydor makes an unexpected move that could end her career and harm a team member. Rusty expresses a lack of interest in meeting his biological father.
    1.07 – The Shame Game
    aired on September 24, 2012
    Directed by: Leo Geter | Written by: Leo Geter


    MCD tries to close a case with political ties, but confidential information keeps getting leaked. Captain Raydor’s decision to be temporary guardian of Rusty gets more complicated as children and family services finds out some information that may cause Rusty to be removed from her home.
    1.08 – Dismissed with Prejudice
    aired on October 1, 2012
    Directed by: Jon Tenney | Written by: Jim Leonard


    Det. Tao has to question his actions due to a murder conviction being overturned eight years later. Rusty meets his father and must learn to control his emotions as he spends some time with him.
    1.09 – Cheaters Never Prosper
    aired on October 8, 2012
    Directed by: Stacey K. Black | Written by: Mike Berchem


    The team investigates the murder of a Las Vegas police officer, found dead in a men’s room stall. Captain Raydor’s fears about the irresponsibility of Rusty’s father are realized.
    We are past the apology stage of our relationship with Mr. Dunn, and we have moved on to the “please don’t let me drive over to his house and shoot him in the head” phase.
    1.10 – Long Shot
    aired on October 15, 2012
    Directed by: Sheelin Choksey | Written by: Michael Alaimo


    When an important figure is shot, similarities to other cases lead MCD to cede the case to the FBI, but the team has to race against the killer to save a witness. Dealings with Rusty’s father are resolved in an unusual manner.
    If it’s any comfort to you, Daniel, yesterday I was reminded just how much good fathers are willing to sacrifice for their children. You’re not cut out for the job.