Major Crimes - Season 5 Apr 2026

: Fritz Howard steps in as Acting Assistant Chief of Operations following Taylor's death, though he expresses a lack of interest in the permanent role.

: In the multi-part episode "White Lies," a mass shooting at the Los Angeles County Courthouse results in the death of Assistant Chief Russell Taylor . Major Crimes - Season 5

: Buzz Watson, with help from Rusty, brings his long-term investigation into the murder of his father and uncle to a resolution. Institutional & Leadership Shifts : Fritz Howard steps in as Acting Assistant