In her first case since arriving in Los Angeles, Brenda investigates a murder at the home of a multi-millionaire computer company executive. Can Brenda prove to her critics that she is the right woman for the job?

Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson investigates the unusual murder of high-profile model Heather Treman. All of the leads seem, at first glance, to point to Heather's movie star husband Dean as the culprit.

Brenda investigates the death of a high-priced Russian call girl whose client list reveals the name of Danny Booth, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and close friend of Brenda's boss.

Brenda follows the trail of a suspected sniper who is assassinating members of the East Side Catorces, one of the city's most notorious gangs. When a retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel comes forward at the first crime scene and offers detailed information about the murders, Brenda agrees to work with him secretly to avoid scaring off the suspect.

Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson investigates the murder of a psychiatrist involved in a controversial trial for a new drug to treat teen depression and anxiety, with the trail leads to several suspects.

While investigating the murder of a US Congresswoman's daughter, Brenda discovers a dirty little secret that puts her own life in danger.