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Ties That Bind

"Detective McLean" revolves around Allison McLean (Kelli Williams), a tough and experienced police detective, mother and wife in suburban Seattle. When she and her police partner (Dion Johnstone) must arrest her brother (Luke Perry) for aggravated assault, her world drastically changes as he's convicted and sent to prison, leaving his two teenagers teetering on the brink of foster care. Ultimately, she takes them into her home, ending up with four teenagers to raise as well as her demanding job solving local crimes.

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Cast & Crew See All

Kelli Williams
Allison McLean
Jonathan Scarfe
Matt McLean
Dion Johnstone
Devin Stewart

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Pilot

Wed, Aug 12, 201543 mins

In this pilot episode Detective Allison McLean puts her law-breaking brother Tim behind bars, and quickly decides to move his two resentful teenaged kids in with her own two children and devoted husband. Meanwhile, Allison and her partner race the clock to find a wounded pregnant girl and her boyfriend who have committed a robbery.

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Awards

  • 2015 - Joey Award - Best Actress in a TV Drama Featured Role 10-19 Years - nominated
  • 2015 - Joey Award - Best Actress in a TV Drama Featured Role 10-19 Years - winner
  • 2016 - Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor (14 - 21) - winner
  • 2016 - Leo - Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series - winner

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