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.
- Metascore53
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- UPtv
- Suspense, Drama, Family
- TV-PG
"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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Aug 12, 2015 43 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.
Episode 2
A Fresh Start
Wed, Aug 19, 2015 43 mins
Allison and Devin are called in to investigate the mysterious murder of the owner of a restaurant that hires ex-cons, one of whom Allison has helped in the past. Meanwhile, Mariah and Cameron try to find ways to fit in at their new school with some unwanted help from Jeff and Rachel.
Episode 3
Ghosts
Wed, Aug 26, 2015 43 mins
Allison comes face-to face with the man who shot her and time is running out to charge him and get him off the streets. Matt suspects Cameron of theft. Guest stars Jason Priestley.
Episode 4
It Doesn't Show
Wed, Sep 2, 2015 43 mins
Allison and Matt discover a dark secret in their friend's marriage, drawing Allison and Devin into a surprising investigation. Mariah's poetry worries her teacher.
Episode 5
United Front
Wed, Sep 9, 2015 43 mins
The complicated relationship between two brothers clouds an investigation for Allison and Devin. When Matt takes Allison on a romantic date, Cameron and Mariah break house rules challenging Rachel and Jeff.
Episode 6
Controlled Substance
Wed, Sep 16, 2015 43 mins
Allison and Devin investigate the breakdown of a star student at the high school and the teens deal with the social fallout of having Allison on campus.
Episode 7
The Whole Picture
Wed, Sep 23, 2015 43 mins
Allison has an altercation with a famous women's soccer player and is accused of brutality. At home, Allison becomes concerned about Cameron's friend Chris's interest in Rachel.
Episode 8
Paying for It
Wed, Sep 30, 2015 43 mins
One of Matt's employees gets caught up in a slavery ring and turns to Allison for help. Cameron and Mariah go to visit Tim in jail for his birthday.
Episode 9
Legacy
Wed, Oct 7, 2015 43 mins
Allison and Devin investigate the death of a high-powered CEO. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mariah's mother, Jackie comes home from rehab.
Episode 10
Protect and Serve
Wed, Oct 14, 2015 43 mins
Allison and Devin uncover the shocking truth at the heart of a turf war in Crestview. Later, Allison and Matt take the entire family to visit Tim in prison and Jackie, feeling jealous of the way Cameron looks up to Allison, makes a tragic choice.