The Protector (2011) Episode Guide

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.

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

Gloria and Michelle investigate a bartender's murder at a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Meanwhile, Gloria's mother (Patty Duke) makes an extended visit.

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.

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

The death of a hairstylist is investigated by Gloria and Michelle; and Davey angers Gloria when he keeps sneaking out at night.

A murder case involving a woman found in a lake leads Gloria and Michelle into a kinky subculture; and Gloria and Davey's mom arrives and turns their lives upside down.

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.

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.

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.

A prestigious private school is rocked when a beloved college advisor is found stabbed to death in her apartment. During the course of their investigation, Gloria and Michelle discover a world where parents, students and professors will do anything for an Ivy League acceptance letter. When Gloria's son, Nick, gets a high score in a statewide exam and is thought to be gifted, Gloria must decide whether she wants to send her son into the high stress world of a private school.

Gloria and Michelle investigate when a powerful player in the fashion industry is murdered. Elsewhere, Gloria is unhappy that Davey is dating the babysitter.

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.