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The Protector Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2011 - 0
Divorced homicide detective Gloria Sheppard (Ally Walker) tries to balance her professional life with motherhood in this drama. She and partner Michelle Dulcett (Tisha Campbell-Martin) investigate crimes as part of the Los Angeles Police Department's robbery-homicide division, which includes detective Ramon "Romeo" Rush (Terrell Tilford) and Lieutenant Felix Valdez (Miguel Ferrer). At home, she receives help in raising her twin boys, Leo (Thomas Robinson) and Nick (Sage Ryan), from her live-in younger brother Davey (Chris Payne Gilbert).
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Jun 12, 2011 60 mins
Divorced homicide detective Gloria Sheppard (Ally Walker) tries to balance her professional life with motherhood. In the pilot episode, Gloria and her partner, Michelle (Tisha Campbell-Martin), probe a fatal mugging that may have been a targeted murder. At home, Gloria is tasked with creating a play costume for her youngest son.
Episode 2
Help
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 60 mins
Gloria and Michelle investigate when a powerful player in the fashion industry is murdered. Elsewhere, Gloria is unhappy that Davey is dating the babysitter.
Episode 3
Class
Sun, Jun 26, 2011 60 mins
Gloria and Michelle investigate the murder of an adviser at a prestigious college and learn about the intense competition for Ivy League admittance. Meanwhile, Nick's exam scores label him as gifted, but Gloria has doubts about enrolling him in private school.
Episode 4
Spoon
Sun, Jul 10, 2011 60 mins
A young couple known as the Newlywed Bandits are found dead on the day they were supposed to report to jail, and a double suicide is suspected. But Gloria and Michelle unearth evidence that takes the case in a different direction. Meanwhile, Nick's nonstop texting with a girl raises concern for Gloria.
Episode 5
Revisions
Sun, Jul 17, 2011 60 mins
Gloria and Michelle look into the death of a plastic surgeon killed in his home. Meanwhile, Gloria's ex-husband returns to tie up some loose ends.
Episode 6
Beef
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 60 mins
Gloria and Michelle look into the death of a food-truck owner who had bitter rivals. Elsewhere, Davey volunteers Gloria to take a parent on a police-car ride as part of a PTA auction.
Episode 7
Wings
Mon, Aug 1, 2011 60 mins
A murder case involving a woman found in a lake leads Gloria and Michelle into a kinky subculture; and Gloria and Davey's mom (Patty Duke) arrives and turns their lives upside down.
Episode 8
Bangs
Mon, Aug 8, 2011 60 mins
The death of a hairstylist is investigated by Gloria and Michelle; and Davey angers Gloria when he keeps sneaking out at night.
Episode 9
Affairs
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 60 mins
A woman known for dating policemen is murdered, and the evidence suggests a cop may be the killer. Meanwhile, Davey's growing popularity with the women in the neighborhood results in some free meals but a huge headache for Gloria.
Episode 10
Rats
Mon, Aug 22, 2011 60 mins
Gloria and Michelle's investigation into the death of a lab researcher leads them to believe it was a drug-related murder. Elsewhere, Nick blackmails Davey after he sees him kissing Nora.
Episode 11
Blood
Mon, Aug 29, 2011 60 mins
Gloria and Michelle investigate a bartender's murder at a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Meanwhile, Gloria's mother (Patty Duke) makes an extended visit.
Episode 12
Ghosts
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 60 mins
A bodyguard and a top divorce attorney are killed during a robbery at a high-stakes poker game. Valdez's ex-wife (Vivica A. Fox) is assigned to handle the press, which causes tension within the department. Meanwhile, Gloria gets stuck at the courthouse waiting to testify for the DA.
Episode 13
Safe
Mon, Sep 19, 2011 60 mins
Gloria and Michelle investigate the murder of a bookstore owner whose hippie lifestyle masked dark secrets. Meanwhile, Rush considers telling Michelle how he feels about her, and Gloria invites Brennan over for a family dinner.
