Grace and her team investigate the murder of an oilman. Meanwhile, Ham discovers Grace's romantic past with Butch Stillwater, which puts a strain on their relationship. Grace sets out to prove her courage by challenging Earl to a wrestling match.

Grace and her team investigate the murder of a manager of a sleazy local motel. The investigation eventually leads to a maid, who claims the victim was trying to rape her. Complications arise when a local priest offers her the right of sanctuary. Meanwhile, Grace begins to accept Earl's presence in her life.

Grace and Ham play cops and robbers with toy guns. Grace’s favorite Aunt Cathy comes to town – has a run in with Earl, clashes with Betty – and reveals some shocking news. But first-- Rhetta, Grace, and Aunt Cathy get drunk and remember old times. Meanwhile, cattle tycoon Alvin Green’s world begins to crumble after his lucky bull statue is stolen. He insists Major Crimes take the case. When Grace’s father has a fire station named after him, Grace’s family comes together for the dedication ceremony. Henry’s cat dies and Grace comforts him the only way she knows how.

The death of an alleged call girl in a flight attendant’s uniform leads Grace and the guys to investigate a notorious Oklahoma crime family. Grace is finally confronted by Ham’s wife about the affair. A financially-strapped Rhetta gets excited about making two grand as an expert witness. And Grace and Rhetta hatch a secret plan for Rhetta to meet Earl.

Grace and the guys investigate the murder of a “crispy critter” in the Oklahoma countryside and Bobby soon discovers the deceased was one of his mentees. Grace enlists the help of her Native American grandfather, “Geepaw,” to help with the case, but is shocked when she sees how quickly his health is deteriorating. Grace and her sister, Paige, fight over many things, including Geepaw’s future in a nursing home. Earl tries to make Grace realize the importance of family… and Grace and Butch rekindle their passion.

A crime from 11 years ago is on Grace's thoughts due to a new case.

3 children are killed in a bus accident and Grace's investigation is interrupted by bad weather as tornadoes rip through the city.

A home for the mentally challenged is the target area of investigation when a robbery occurs involving a man with Down Syndrome.

A defense attorney from Los Angeles comes to town for a murder trial and his presence may influence the team in professional and personal areas of their lives.

Grace struggles with what she should do about father Murphy. Off duty from calling in sick she winds up capturing number six on the FBI's most wanted list while meeting Gretta. After Grace brings in father Murphy he winds up dead and she's suspected.

A woman is brutally murdered and her son is abducted; the squad works frantically to find the missing boy; Bobby surprises the squad and his family by going under cover; Ham continues to struggle with his personal loss.

A young Mexican woman dies at the hospital after being dropped off by a known white supremacist; Ham continues to struggle.

The squad tracks down a serial killer who has been mutilating women; Ham is temporarily partnered with Butch during Bobby's absence; Earl tries to persuade Grace to help Leon.

The team blows Bobby's cover when they investigate a murder; Grace has suspicions about Abby; Rhetta and Johnny meet with Leon.

Grace takes on an investigation when a jogger with a intricate love life is found dead. Meanwhile, Clay's father and a new bartender from a local joint begin dating, and Grace worried that this will have a negative impact on Clay. Leon gets a visit from a former high school classmate.

As the squad investigates a fatal shooting by an elderly woman, Leon Cooley’s execution date arrives. Grace, who has discovered that Leon once helped her sister and was invited to a family birthday party, struggles with whether or not to lend a hand towards stopping the execution. Grace also finds a connection with a young woman, who may also be getting visits from Earl. And Ham’s divorce is finalized, which he hopes will make things between him and Grace more permanent.