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The Protector

The Protector

★ 8.0/10•2011•43m•TV-14•Drama•Crime
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Gloria Sheppard is an intuitive LAPD homicide detective who juggles her demanding personal and professional lives while raising two sons with the help of her troubled younger brother, Davey.

StatusCanceled
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 12, 2011

Episodes

E143m

Pilot

LAPD Detective Gloria Sheppard and her partner Michelle investigate what looks to be a mugging gone wrong. But when Gloria uncovers evidence that links the victim to a psychic, it appears that it may have been a targeted murder. At home, Gloria's life as a divorced mom, raising two boys with the help of her younger brother Davey, has its own challenges, especially when her youngest son wants an elaborate homemade costume for his school play.

Jun 12, 2011

E243m

Help

Gloria and Michelle investigate the brutal murder of a controversial fashion titan and question whether this is an isolated incident. Meanwhile, Davey begins dating the babysitter, Nora, much to Gloria's dismay.

Jun 19, 2011

E343m

Class

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.

Jun 26, 2011

E443m

Spoon

When two young lovers, known as the "Newlywed Bandits", are found dead in their honeymoon suite on the morning they were to report to jail, all signs point to a double suicide. However, Gloria and Michelle uncover some evidence that may prove otherwise. The duo delves further into the romantic lives of the couple, leading to some interesting conversations about love and relationships. Back at home, Gloria deals with her son, Nick, who is obsessively texting with a girl.

Jul 10, 2011

E543m

Revisions

Gloria and Michelle dig through a long list of suspects to catch the murderer of a plastic surgeon; Gloria's ex-husband returns.

Jul 17, 2011

E643m

Beef

Gloria and Michelle investigate the murder of the owner of a popular food truck; Davey helps set up the PTA's online auction.

Jul 24, 2011

E743m

Wings

A murder investigation leads Gloria and Michelle into a world of sex parties; Gloria and Davey's mother makes an unexpected visit.

Aug 1, 2011

E843m

Bangs

Gloria and Michelle investigate the death of an elite hairstylist; Gloria tries to discover why Davey has been sneaking out at night.

Aug 8, 2011

E943m

Affairs

Gloria, Michelle and Valdez investigate one of their own when a woman known for dating cops is murdered; Davey grows popular with the women of the neighborhood.

Aug 15, 2011

E1043m

Rats

Gloria and Michelle investigate the death of a lab researcher; Nick catches Davey kissing Nora.

Aug 22, 2011

E1143m

Blood

A bartender's murder leads Gloria and Michelle to a family-owned Mexican restaurant; Gloria's mother wears out Davey and the boys.

Aug 29, 2011

E1243m

Ghosts

Detectives Duclett and Rush investigate the robbery of a high-stakes poker game; Gloria waits to testify for the district attorney.

Sep 12, 2011

E1343m

Safe

Detectives Sheppard and Dulcett investigate the murder of a book store owner; Rush considers revealing his feelings to Michelle; Gloria second guesses her decision to invite Detective Brennan over for dinner.

Sep 19, 2011

Actors

Ally Walker

Ally Walker

Gloria Sheppard

Tisha Campbell

Tisha Campbell

Michelle Dulcett

Terrell Tilford

Terrell Tilford

Ramon 'Romeo' Rush

Miguel Ferrer

Miguel Ferrer

Felix Valdez

Chris Payne Gilbert

Chris Payne Gilbert

Davey Sheppard

Thomas Robinson

Thomas Robinson

Leo Sheppard

Sage Ryan

Sage Ryan

Nick Sheppard

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