Fair rating?Murder in the First· Season 1 · Episode 1
Pilot
When a junkie is murdered in the Tenderloin district, SFPD detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan are shocked to discover the case may be related to the city's youngest billionaire, tech genius Erich Blunt. But Terry's ability to focus is troubled as his wife battles stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
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#7In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#14All-timeof 32 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.5
2014First airedJune 9, 2014
Guest stars
Jamie McShaneas M.E. Justin Burnside
Peter Onoratias Jimmy Salter
Charles Bakeras Chris Walton
Brianne Davisas Cindy Strauss
Anne Gee Byrdas Betty Harbach
Kyle S. Moreas Jeremy Leonard
William Luckingas James Harbach
Sam Dalyas Stan Shaw
Geoffrey Blakeas Howey
Henri Lubattias Jean Lecort
Anne-Marie Johnsonas Emily English
Sandy Martinas Sue LeonardMichael Padillaas D-Hop
Emilio Fuentesas Franklin
Crew
Thomas SchlammeDirector
Eric LodalStory · Teleplay
Steven BochcoStoryShows like Murder in the First
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