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Murder in the First: Season 1

10 episodes Premiered Jun 9, 2014 Updated Sep 14, 2026

Murder in the First is an American mystery‑drama television series that premiered in 2014. Created by Steven Bochco and Eric Lodal, the show is set in San Francisco and follows homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan as they investigate a single murder case. Season 1 presents the case in a continuous narrative, tracing the crime from its commission through the investigation, arrest and trial, rather than

Season overview

Murder in the First is an American mystery‑drama television series that premiered in 2014. Created by Steven Bochco and Eric Lodal, the show is set in San Francisco and follows homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan as they investigate a single murder case. Season 1 presents the case in a continuous narrative, tracing the crime from its commission through the investigation, arrest and trial, rather than resetting the story each episode. The series stars Taye Diggs as Terry English and Kathleen Robertson as Hildy Mulligan. By structuring the season around one investigation, the program emphasizes detailed procedural work and legal proceedings. The series aired for three seasons, beginning on June 9 2014, and is classified as a TV‑MA mystery, drama and crime program. The format aligns with the series’ premise of dissecting a single murder case across an entire season, offering a sustained focus on both the detectives’ work and the judicial process. This continuous‑case structure distinguishes the series from many procedural dramas that resolve a new crime each episode, allowing the first season to function as a single, extended investigation rather than an anthology.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Pilot

Jun 9, 2014

A murder case is taken a close look at from the the crime being committed and then through the investigation, arrest and actual trial.

S1·E2

The City of Sisterly Love

Jun 16, 2014

Terry English and Hildy Mulligan investigate the death of Erich Blunt's flight attendant, Cindy Strauss. Terry also attempts to deal with the recent death of his wife and the sudde

S1·E3

Who's Your Daddy

Jun 23, 2014

The team investigate the case of Cindy Strauss. Hildy meets up with a young witness who is concerned for his mothers safety.

S1·E4

Burning Woman

Jun 30, 2014

Erich Blunt dos not listen to his lawyer's advice and leaves for a drug-fueled weekend. Terry and Hildy have to try and deal with the repercussions of Hildy's officer involved shoo

S1·E5

Pants on Fire

Jul 7, 2014 · 40 min

Erich Blunt decides to take a lie-detector test in an effort to change the public's perception about him. Some problems surround a past suspect's alibi, which could ruin Hildy and

S1·E6

Punch Drunk

Jul 14, 2014 · 40 min

Six months have now passed and Erich Blunt is on trial for the murder of Cindy Strauss. Terry comes to a decision to try and atone for his behavior.

S1·E7

Suck My Alibi

Jul 21, 2014

An important witness is found dead potentially ruining the prosecution's case. Erich Blunt's high-profile attorney attempts to prove his client's innocence.

S1·E8

Win Some, Lose Some

Jul 28, 2014

Erich Blunt's trial comes to a dramatic conclusion. Warren Daniels thinks about calling Blunt to the stand. Terry believes that a previous investigation had some significant holes

S1·E9

Family Matters

Aug 4, 2014 · 40 min

The department looks into the death of a drug-addicted socialite and her husband. Terry and Hildy discover the witnesses in the Kevin Neyers case.

S1·E10

Blunt the Edge

Aug 11, 2014 · 40 min

Terry and Hildy investigate the Kevin Neyers murder and discover some shocking secrets.