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Charlie Hudson is a fictional character portrayed by John Reardon in the TV series Hudson & Rex.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Hunt (season 1), they were 46 years old.
They appear in 85 episodes out of a total of 100 aired so far and have accumulated 5395 positive votes.
The character of Charlie Hudson is mainly associated with Sarah Truong, Sup. Joseph Donovan and Jesse Mills.

Charlie Hudson

by John Reardon

character

Episodes85

  • 7.2
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    The Hunt

    episode S1.E1 july 2022
    Detective Charlie Hudson teams up with what he calls his "highly trained law enforcement animal" German Shepherd dog named Rex who he prefers to team up with because he doesn't talk his ear off.
  • 7.5
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    Fearless Freaks

    episode S1.E2 april 2019
    Hudson and Rex investigate the death of a parkour daredevil.
  • 7.6
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    Haunted by the Past

    episode S1.E3 april 2019
    Charlie and Rex open a cold case that may be connected to a recent case; Donovan asks Charlie to spy on his daughter.
  • 7.4
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    School Daze

    episode S1.E4 april 2019
    When a controversial university professor is found dead in his classroom, Charlie and Rex investigate leads while Jesse goes undercover and soon finds himself danger.
  • 7.1
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    The Pet Sitter

    episode S1.E5 april 2019
    When a professional pet sitter is killed by a tree while looking after a tiny dog, Hudson and Rex take the case and discover everything from blackmail to a foot fetish.
  • 7.8
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    Murder, She Thought

    episode S1.E6 april 2019
    Hudson and Rex investigate a string of recent deaths at a retirement home.
  • 7.4
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    Trial and Error

    episode S1.E7 june 2019
    When Sara visits a friend at a lab, a gun man takes everyone hostage as he tries to find proof the lab altered his wife's brain in a drug trial.
  • 7.2
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    Fast Eddie's, Slow Food

    episode S1.E8 june 2019
    When a food truck blows up killing a young woman, it's up to Rex to sniff out the killer.
  • 7.6
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    The Mourning Show

    episode S1.E9 june 2019
    Charlie investigates the host of a local morning show after her media mogul husband is suddenly found dead.
  • 7.3
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    Art of Darkness

    episode S1.E10 july 2019
    With a gallery curator found murdered on his showroom floor and a missing sculpture, Charlie, Rex and Sarah are thrown into the world of high art. Jesse feels the burn when Sarah picks him as her new running buddy.
  • 7.6
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    Bad Water Rising

    episode S1.E11 july 2019
    A pair of activists break into a water bottling factory to get their message across when one is killed. But who did it? It's up to Hudson and Rex to find out.
  • 7.3
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    A Cult Education

    episode S1.E12 july 2019
    Charlie and Rex investigate a death that seems to be connected to a rehab centre whose practices allegedly border on those of a religious cult, more than a rehab clinic.
  • 7.3
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    The Rex Files

    episode S1.E13 july 2019
    While investigating a car accident Charlie and Rex are told about strange lights in the sky. What they find turns out to be more science, than the fiction suggested by the title.
  • 8
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    A Man of Consequence

    episode S2.E1 september 2019
    Charlie and Rex discover a wanted criminal has been living under a fake identity in St. John's for the past 20 years and end up in the cross-hairs when the man's past catches up with him.
  • 7.4
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    Over Ice

    episode S2.E2 october 2019
    While investigating the death of a figure skating coach, Charlie and Rex have to narrow down the suspects before Charlie and Sarah become the next victims.
  • 7.8
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    Blind Justice

    episode S2.E3 october 2019
    A murder at the St. John's docks opens an investigation into a high stakes smuggling operation where Charlie and Rex must team-up with an old antagonist of Charlie's. Who Rex in particular doesn't seem too fond of. Can she be trusted?
  • 7.4
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    Strangers in the Night

    episode S2.E4 october 2019
    After a lead singer's lifeless body is discovered on a beach, Hudson unravels a web of secrets including gambling, alcohol abuse, stolen songs and an affair.
  • 7.7
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    Dead Man Walking

    episode S2.E5 october 2019
    The clock is ticking as Charlie and Rex attempt to find a murderer before the victim can succumb to the poison slowly killing them.
  • 7.1
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    Under the Influencer

    episode S2.E6 october 2019
    Charlie and Rex are on the case after a social media star dies while live-streaming her wedding.
  • 7.8
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    The Woods Have Eyes

    episode S2.E7 november 2019
    As Charlie and Rex head into the woods to track a missing photographer, a mysterious organization throws the investigation off its trail.
  • 7.4
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    Game of Bones

    episode S2.E8 november 2019
    Charlie and Rex investigate a fantasy role-playing game turned deadly when a player is found slain by a sword.
  • 7.7
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    Bullet in the Water

    episode S2.E9 november 2019
    Charlie and Rex are in deep water after a university rower is shot by a sniper during team practice.
  • 7.8
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    The French Connection

    episode S2.E10 november 2019
    Cultures clash when the death of a Parisian journalist has Charlie and Rex partnering with a French detective, in an investigation that whisks the team to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
  • 7.9
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    Rex Machina

    episode S2.E11 january 2020
    When the creator of a fully self driving car is found dead behind the wheel, our human K-9 team have to discover the why and the who, which is made harder as the only witness is a the victims robotic dog companion.
  • 7.8
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    Rex and the City

    episode S2.E12 january 2020
    When a prominent member of exclusive dating app is found with an Arrow through his heart, Charlies is forced to go undercover in online dating scene.
  • 7.5
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    In Pod We Trust

    episode S2.E13 january 2020
    When the circumstance of a murder appears to mimic a contentious crime from 20 years earlier, Charlie and Rex must connect the past to the present while fending off a true crime pod caster.
  • 7.9
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    Tunnel Vision

    episode S2.E14 february 2020
    Charlie and Rex head underground into a supposedly haunted mine after a crew member turns up dead during a horror film shoot.
  • 7.3
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    Finger Foodie

    episode S2.E15 february 2020
    Charlie and Rex investigate the long list of enemies surrounding a vitriolic celebrity chef after a finger turns up in his Beef Wellington.
  • 8.1
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    Flare of the Dog

    episode S2.E16 february 2020
    Charlie is unable to let a serial arsonist case rest even when he is in the hospital with a broken leg; working from his bed Charlie hopes to identify the arsonist before he strikes again.
  • 7.5
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    The Graveyard Shift

    episode S2.E17 march 2020
    Charlie and Rex find themselves at the mercy of a dangerous crime kingpin from their past when they enlist his help on a case.
  • 7.8
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    Old Dog, New Tricks

    episode S2.E18 march 2020
    When Sarah's former professor is allegedly framed for murder, Sarah calls Charlie and Rex to untangle the perfect crime.
  • 7.6
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    In a Family Way

    episode S2.E19 march 2020
    After a woman is found dead in the snow, have a pool of unconnected suspects with only one thing in common -- the victim was convinced they were all her family.
  • 8
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    Origin Story

    episode S3.E1 january 2021
    On the third anniversary of Charlie and Rex's partnership, Charlie recounts how a high-stakes kidnapping brought the duo together on their first case.
  • 7.4
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    Manhunt

    episode S3.E2 january 2021
    On the hunt for an escaped murderer, Charlie and Rex are held hostage. But when a greater threat emerges, Charlie and his captor are forced to work together if they're going to make it out alive.
  • 7.4
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    Into the Wild

    episode S3.E3 january 2021
    After a mummified body is discovered in Newfoundland's tundra, Charlie and Rex set off in search of a community of survivalists who may be harbouring a murderer.
  • 7.5
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    Under Pressure

    episode S3.E4 january 2021
    A scuba diver washes ashore with his oxygen supply severed; Charlie dives into the Atlantic Ocean to uncover the secret he was killed to protect.
  • 7.4
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    Prescription - Rex!

    episode S3.E5 february 2021
    The near poisoning of a wealthy socialite throws the team into a perilous investigation that puts Charlie, Rex, and even Jesse in harms way.
  • 7.1
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    Endless Summer

    episode S3.E6 february 2021
    A young woman is abducted from the very spot her friend was murdered two years earlier; Charlie and Rex race against time as they trail the suspects from the original investigation.
  • 7.8
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    All in the Litter

    episode S3.E7 february 2021
    Rex is a suspect after his DNA was found at the scene of the murder of Donovan's former police informant.
  • 7.3
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    Sleeping Beauty

    episode S3.E8 february 2021
    Charlie and Rex investigate a fairytale-turned-nightmare when a princess performer suspiciously dies at a child's birthday party.
  • 7.8
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    Grave Matters

    episode S3.E9 march 2021
    Charlie and Rex are in grave danger as they find themselves captives of a kidnapper seeking vengeance.
  • 7.4
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    Fanning the Flames

    episode S3.E10 march 2021
    When an arsonist begins terrorizing a neighbourhood with car bombs, Charlie and Rex race to find the next target before the case goes up in smoke.
  • 7.1
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    Blood on the Tracks

    episode S3.E11 march 2021
    When a murder appears to mimic an infamous crime spree from the past, Charlie and Rex rush to stop the culprit from continuing a serial killer's legacy.
  • 7.3
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    Top Dog

    episode S3.E12 march 2021
    Charlie lets Rex take the lead as they investigate a murder at a prestigious dog show.
  • 7.5
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    Mansion on a Hill

    episode S3.E13 march 2021
    Trapped in an isolated mansion during a storm, Charlie and Rex must uncover a wannabe-killer after the hostess is drugged, while Sarah fights to keep her alive.
  • 7
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    The Secret Life of Levi

    episode S3.E14 april 2021
    After Jesse's close friend vanishes, Charlie and Rex discover the man was living two separate lives.
  • 7.4
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    Seeing is Deceiving

    episode S3.E15 april 2021
    A magician dies during a practice-run of her latest routine; Charlie and Rex must look beyond the smoke and mirrors to uncover the truth.
  • 7.5
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    The Art of the Steal

    episode S3.E16 april 2021
    Charlie and Rex witness an armed robbery during a trip to the bank; they discover a connection to a string of ingenious unsolved heists.
  • 7.3
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    Sid and Nancy

    episode S4.E1 october 2021
    When two hikers are discovered murdered near a remote coastal trail, the team is on the hunt for a fugitive duo wanted in a series of grisly campsite murders.
  • 7.2
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    Oops I Bit It Again

    episode S4.E2 october 2021
    When a troubled popstar is suspected of killing her fiancé, the team's investigation uncovers the distorted loyalties formed when personal ties meet the trappings of fame.
  • 7.5
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    Rex Marks the Spot

    episode S4.E3 october 2021
    After a journalist is killed searching for buried pirate treasure, Charlie and Rex dig deep into the competitive world of treasure-hunters to unearth the killer.
  • 7.4
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    Leader of the Pack

    episode S4.E4 october 2021
    While Sarah embarks on a wilderness adventure, Charlie and Rex investigate the murder of a college professor.
  • 7.3
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    Rex To Riches

    episode S4.E5 november 2021
    A stock market guru's fortune is stolen, setting Charlie and Rex on the trail of a very surprising thief.
  • 7.2
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    Dead Man's Bridge

    episode S4.E6 november 2021
    After a truck transporting liquid explosive is hijacked by criminals, Charlie and Rex find themselves in a race against time to prevent the case from blowing sky high.
  • 7.3
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    A Stab in the Dark Web

    episode S4.E7 november 2021
    When a magic mushroom-growing florist is killed, Hudson and Rex investigate the seamy underbelly of the Internet.
  • 7.2
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    Sudden Death

    episode S4.E8 november 2021
    The new and celebrated Russian star player of the Ice Pirates hockey team is found murdered the morning after joining other members in a team building overnight hike. Suspicion falls immediately on the team captain.
  • 7.5
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    Impawster Syndrome

    episode S4.E9 january 2022
    The Major Crimes team is forced to turn against Jesse when he becomes the prime suspect in a bank robbery.
  • 7.2
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    Blood & Diamonds

    episode S4.E10 january 2022
    After a raw diamond is found at the crime scene of a murder, Major Crimes sets up a stakeout to take down the suspected gem smugglers, but an undisclosed team connection threatens to derail the investigation.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Capital Punishment

    episode S4.E11 january 2022
    Charlie and Rex receive an award for heroism while Major Crimes investigates an extremist threat.
  • 7.8
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    No Man is an Island

    episode S4.E12 march 2022
    Charlie, Rex, and Sarah travel to an isolated island community caught up in a resettlement dispute. Donovan tries to stop a British police officer from derailing the investigation.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Roses of Signal Hill

    episode S4.E13 march 2022
    Rex's starring role in a television commercial is interrupted by the murder of one of the agency's ad executives.
  • 8.1
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    Roll the Bones

    episode S4.E14 april 2022
    After the owner of a construction company is found dead, Charlie and Rex track the killer to an underground casino. Major Crimes goes undercover to solve the case.
  • 7.7
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    Nightmare on Water St.

    episode S4.E15 april 2022
    While St. John's celebrates Mardi Gras, Charlie and Rex investigate a targeted killing spree.
  • 7.6
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    Dog Days Are Over

    episode S4.E16 april 2022
    When Officer Power and her K9 partner Rebel are violently attacked responding to a call about a warehouse break-in, Major Crimes is at the ready, but their hearts are heavy as the case hits close to home.
  • 7.3
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    Lost in the Barrens

    episode S5.E1 january 2024
    When a young woman goes missing in The Barrens, suspicion turns to the woman's boyfriend and it's up to the team to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.
  • 7.2
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    Punch Drunk Glove

    episode S5.E2 january 2024
    When Charlie's estranged brother is accused of the death of his recent boxing opponent, Charlie and the team wrestle with the possibility of his guilt.
  • 7.1
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    Run, Donovan, Run

    episode S5.E3 january 2024
    Donovan volunteers to drive his old partner, now a convicted criminal, to transfer him to a new prison. Criminals double-crossed by his former partner try to derail them. Jesse investigates an old robbery of musical memorabilia and snags an unlikely perpetrator.
  • 7.3
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    Hand of Cod

    episode S5.E4 october 2022
    A Jamaican ex-pat who owns a seafood export company is murdered. Charlie and Rex discover a recently fired employee may hold the key to finding her killer.
  • 7.6
    /10

    The Good Shepherd

    episode S5.E5 october 2022
    Rex is suspended after a medically retired officer accuses him of causing him injury. Charlie silently investigates the former officer's claims to help restore Rex to the force. Jesse's firearms skills get him an invitation to join SWAT.
  • 7.2
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    Den of Snakes

    episode S5.E6 october 2022
    A reality game creator is murdered by a venomous Black Mamba snake. Charlie and Rex search for the killer while Sarah overcomes her fear of snakes and eventually captures the snake. Jesse secretly sets up Donovan on a dating app.
  • 7.2
    /10

    The Date Escape

    episode S5.E7 november 2022
    Charlie and Rex respond to a women's prison break allowing a convicted murderer and an incarcerated ex-cop escape. During the investigation Sarah discovers systemic abuse in the prison infirmary.
  • 7.1
    /10

    Bury the Lead

    episode S5.E8 november 2022
    A student is found murdered by Donovan's daughter Camilla at a college rave. Charlie, Sarah and Jesse work to find the killer while stumbling on Camilla's meddling to get the story for her journalism internship.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Rexpert Witness

    episode S5.E9 november 2022
    When Sarah's expert testimony in an arson court case is unraveled by a former colleague, the team has only 48 hours to discover the truth before the suspect is released. Sarah returns to the lab to get to the truth, and Rex assists in uncovering manipulated evidence to solve the arson and a murder.
  • 7.3
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    One Wild Night

    episode S5.E10 november 2022
    When the maid-of-honor winds up dead after a bachelorette party, it s up to Charlie and Rex to untangle the events of the night.
  • 7.7
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    Working for the Weekend

    episode S5.E11 january 2023
    When Rex finds a body with signs of foul play, Charlie discovers the idyllic community he's staying in may be more hostile than it looks.
  • 7.4
    /10

    Lost Lives Club

    episode S5.E12 january 2023
    After a popular physiotherapist is murdered, the team must investigate the victims of his alleged sexual assaults in order to track down the killer before they strike again.
  • 7.4
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    The Miranda Act

    episode S5.E13 january 2023
    Charlie's beloved Aunt Miranda and her friends are caught investigating an investment fraud scheme, it's up to Charlie and Rex to get to the source of the fraud.
  • 7.2
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    Rexit, Stage Left

    episode S5.E14 march 2023
    When a famous starlet is killed onstage during a preview performance of a beloved Newfoundland play, Rex takes on a starring role while Charlie goes behind the scenes.
  • 7.1
    /10

    Northern Rexposure

    episode S5.E15 april 2024
    When Jesse's sister contacts him for help, he, Sarah and Rex head to Northern Ontario and find themselves in the middle of a deadly situation.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Due North

    episode S5.E16 march 2023
    When Rex seeks help from Detective Sidney Scott in order to save his stranded and injured friends.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Lost and Found

    episode S5.E17 april 2023
    Charlie gets a break in a long-unsolved kidnapping case that has haunted him, but runs into trouble when the abductee refuses his help.
  • 7.1
    /10

    Jail Break

    episode S5.E18 april 2023
    Rex springs into action when desperate criminals escape lock-up and take a wounded officer hostage.
  • 8.2
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    The Cook, the Chief, the Cop and His Lover

    episode S5.E19 april 2023
    The team unites to solve the poisoning and death of Chief Archer at a local restaurant. Charlie and Sarah make their relationship public.
  • 8.3
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    One for the road

    episode S5.E20 april 2023
    Jesse is critically wounded attempting to stop an auto theft. The investigation leads the team to an international auto theft ring supporting terrorists.
  • 7.6
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    Ghost Ship

    episode S6.E1 october 2023
    When a local whale watching boat mysteriously returns to harbor without its passengers, Charlie and Rex must race against time to find the missing tourists.

Best moments10

  • 7.5
    /10
    94% of the votes

    Lost and Found

    episode S5.E17 april 2023
    Charlie gets a break in a long-unsolved kidnapping case that has haunted him, but runs into trouble when the abductee refuses his help.
  • 7.6
    /10
    91% of the votes

    Dog Days Are Over

    episode S4.E16 april 2022
    When Officer Power and her K9 partner Rebel are violently attacked responding to a call about a warehouse break-in, Major Crimes is at the ready, but their hearts are heavy as the case hits close to home.
  • 7.5
    /10
    90% of the votes

    Rex Marks the Spot

    episode S4.E3 october 2021
    After a journalist is killed searching for buried pirate treasure, Charlie and Rex dig deep into the competitive world of treasure-hunters to unearth the killer.
  • 7.3
    /10
    90% of the votes

    A Stab in the Dark Web

    episode S4.E7 november 2021
    When a magic mushroom-growing florist is killed, Hudson and Rex investigate the seamy underbelly of the Internet.
  • 7.2
    /10
    90% of the votes

    Blood & Diamonds

    episode S4.E10 january 2022
    After a raw diamond is found at the crime scene of a murder, Major Crimes sets up a stakeout to take down the suspected gem smugglers, but an undisclosed team connection threatens to derail the investigation.
  • 7.9
    /10
    89% of the votes

    Capital Punishment

    episode S4.E11 january 2022
    Charlie and Rex receive an award for heroism while Major Crimes investigates an extremist threat.
  • 7.1
    /10
    88% of the votes

    Jail Break

    episode S5.E18 april 2023
    Rex springs into action when desperate criminals escape lock-up and take a wounded officer hostage.
  • 7.5
    /10
    88% of the votes

    Roses of Signal Hill

    episode S4.E13 march 2022
    Rex's starring role in a television commercial is interrupted by the murder of one of the agency's ad executives.
  • 7.8
    /10
    87% of the votes

    Murder, She Thought

    episode S1.E6 april 2019
    Hudson and Rex investigate a string of recent deaths at a retirement home.
  • 8
    /10
    87% of the votes

    A Man of Consequence

    episode S2.E1 september 2019
    Charlie and Rex discover a wanted criminal has been living under a fake identity in St. John's for the past 20 years and end up in the cross-hairs when the man's past catches up with him.

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