Season 1

2001 · 22 episodes

Episodes

1PilotWhile handling a hostage situation, CD meets her new partner, Angela. While trying to figure out who murdered a famous psychiatrist, both also need to take shooting tests. Magda and Peter, acting on a tip, discover illegal Asian immigrants who are being forced to work in exchange for their being brought to America. Kate is dismayed when Jinny makes a mistake while trying to bust deadbeat dads and even more dismayed when her 18-year-old daughter, Amanda, announces her engagement to her slacker boyfriend.
2There but for FortuneWhen Magda and Peter bust a meth lab, Magda gets an unpleasant surprise. Jinny goes undercover to bring down the owner of a strip club who forces dancers to have sex with celebrity customers. CD and Angela investigate the death of an homeless man and try to figure out how he got to the streets . Kate is having a relationship with a younger man, the assistant district attorney.
3Seduced and AbandonedCandace (C.D.) and Angela disagree over how to investigate a female murder victim; Jinny thinks she is being punished when she is assigned to a case involving a murdered dog.
4Forces of DevianceKate spearheads an investigation of two officers who shoot and kill an unarmed man; Jinny's drinking problem causes her to miss a meeting with a star witness.
5Mother's DayIn this episode the whole division is trying to find a baby that was in the backseat of a car during a hijacking.
6Secrets and LiesAngela looks into the death of a reporter.
7The Fear FactorJinny Looks into the case of woman who was raped.
8Don't AskMagda and Jinny's investigation into the death of a college student exposes the rampant homophobia in the victim's fraternity. The case touches a nerve with Jinny, whose own brother's coming-out unleashes a fury of prejudice in her family. CD and Angela look into a case of alleged elder abuse and a shocking development causes them to question their earlier decisions. Angela learns of CD's marital woes. Kate and her younger boyfriend fight about the state of their relationship, which she wishes to keep secret.
9What Sharp Teeth You HaveWhile at a gun show peter & Magda find out that a dealer sells weapons.
10HeroA teen who set his school on fire is missing.
11AbsolutionKate reopens her first-ever homicide case when it is revealed that the wrong man may have been convicted. How will she handle the ramifications of past decisions? Jinny and Magda investigate the baffling murder of an Asian man. CD's problems with her husband's infidelities come to a head.
12Faces in the CrowdJinny is the target of a seemingly random shooting. The efforts of her brothers and boyfriend to make her feel safe do little to alleviate her feelings of vulnerability. CD and Angela investigate the murder of a pizza deliveryman. Magda struggles to resolve her conflicts with Peter.
13Partners in CrimeKate deals with heated community conflict surrounding an upcoming murder trial, as the entire squad pitches in to interview reluctant witnesses. The gun used to kill CD's former partner is discovered, dredging up painful memories. Jinny's boyfriend wants to take their relationship to a new level. Magda voices concerns about Jinny's drinking. Angela gives her husband a big surprise.
14The Parent TrapMagda and Jinny attempt to help a troubled teen take responsibility for her actions. During a stakeout, Angela and C.D. evaluate their partnership. Kate ruffles the feathers of her future son-in-law when she takes charge during her daughter's medical crisis. Will the young couple's relationship weather this storm?
15Deal with the DevilMagda's rejection of a judge's sexual overtures endangers the outcome of a trial in which she is a key witness. Much to C.D.'s consternation, her deceased partner's informant, the only suspect in his death, is brought into custody. Kate and her sister must deal with their mother's deteriorating health together and face their own troubled relationship.
16ObsessionsMagda and Jinny investigate the death of a compulsive gambler. C.D. reveals the truth about her partner's death to Angela, putting their personal and professional relationship to the test. Sparks fly and old wounds reopen when Magda bumps into Ben's estranged father, Gabriel.
17The First Hit's Free, BabyMagda goes undercover as a prison inmate during a murder investigation. C.D. and Angela get more than they bargain for when they take a documentary filmmaker on a ride-along to serve a subpoena. When Jinny meets Theodore's family and ex-girlfriend, her drinking problem resurfaces and threatens to destroy the romantic relationship.
18Mothers & DaughtersMagda and Jinny investigate a murder witnessed by a Latina gang member whose parents have strived to keep her out of the gang environment. Meanwhile, Angela is investigated for police brutality when she accidentally kills a violent man while subduing him in a choke hold.
19RedemptionC.D. and Angela investigate an attempted murder and discover that the victim is a former teen criminal who achieved celebrity because of her crimes. Jinny makes a surprising decision about going on a weekend trip with Teddy but gets a surprise of her own. When she is offered a deal that could end her investigation, Angela must make a decision that could end her association with The Division and faces pressure from her husband.
20High on the HogMagda is hurt and held at gunpoint.
21Virgin TerritoryA serial killer is homless woman herself.
22InterventionKate suspends Jinny after she shows up to make an arrest drunk and disheveled. Magda, secretly organizes an intervention in the hopes that Jinny will confront her addiction and go to rehab.