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Motive - Episode Guide

Season 1

Creeping Tom

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2013

Creeping Tom

Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher in the opener of this crime-drama series.

Crimes of Passion

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2013

Crimes of Passion

When a teenage girl is killed in a hit-and-run accident, Flynn and Vega search for a connection between the victim and an eminent prosecutor in the midst of a mayoral campaign.

Pushover

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2013

Pushover

An average Joe finds himself caught up in a fool's game that leads to murder.

Against All Odds

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2013

Against All Odds

A high-priced lawyer is discovered murdered in his home. While Flynn and Vega work the case, Manny is arrested for vandalism.

Public Enemy

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2013

Public Enemy

When a health food guru is found dead in his hot tub, Flynn and Vega pursue a trail of clues that lead them to a young woman with a secret motive to kill.

Detour

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2013

Detour

A mortgage broker found strangled in his office parking lot leads Flynn to a man who'll stop at nothing to conceal his motive for murder.

Out of the Past

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2013

Out of the Past

After the execution-style slaying of a news shop proprietor with high-level military training, Flynn and Vega struggle to find the connection to a pediatrician.

Undertow

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2013

Undertow

Flynn and Vega's investigation uncovers a Hitchcockian tale of tragedy and desperation, in which the deadly act of murder may ultimately have the power to heal.

Framed

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2013

Framed

When a beautiful, young art aficionado is shot and killed, Detectives Flynn and Vega's investigation proves that blood is indeed thicker than water.

Fallen Angel

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2013

Fallen Angel

Detectives Flynn and Vega's investigation takes them from realm of the spirit to the seedy world of organized crime, and reveals that even the best intentions can lead to murder.

Brute Force

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: May 2, 2013

Brute Force

In a case where every suspect seems to have a motive, Flynn and Vega discover that every family has its secrets, and that brotherly love can exact a heavy toll.

Ruthless

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: May 9, 2013

Ruthless

Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of an executive assistant and discover an unexpected link between the killer and the victim… a link that threatens to expose an even more deadly secret.

The One Who Got Away

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: May 16, 2013

The One Who Got Away

Angie's past comes back to haunt her while investigating the murder of a teenage boy.

Season 2

Raw Deal

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2014

Raw Deal

Flynn and Vega investigate a suspicious suicide, but Angie gets distracted by the arrival of Mark Cross.

They Made Me a Criminal

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2014

They Made Me a Criminal

What looks like a self-defense case turns out to be something much more calculated; Cross tries to establish himself in his new position.

Overboard

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2014

Overboard

Angie and Oscar try to solve a mystery when a socialite drowns and are led to an unlikely killer.

Deception

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2014

Deception

One of the team's own is murdered, causing Sgt. Cross to cross the line between professional and personal.

Dead End

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2014

Dead End

Angie takes an aggressive approach to solve the murder of a high school student; Lucas and Sung's relationship gets personal.

Bad Blonde

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2014

Bad Blonde

The team tries to find a missing and injured bartender and Flynn feels guilty about leaving Vega out of the action.

Pitfall

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2014

Pitfall

Angie is forced to leave her father's wedding to investigate a skydiving jump gone wrong and tries to regain Vega's trust by sharing information about Sgt. Cross.

Angels With Dirty Faces

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Apr 24, 2014

Angels With Dirty Faces

Angie and Oscar search for an attacker and call in a professional favour; Lucas has trouble at home.

Abandoned

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: May 1, 2014

Abandoned

Angie and Flynn investigate a kitchen explosion; Angie shares the truth about her past and that of Sgt. Cross.

Nobody Lives Forever

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: May 8, 2014

Nobody Lives Forever

While investigating the death of a man trampled by his horse, Flynn and Vega suspect homicide; Vega explains his concerns; Angie is confronted by prosecutor Samantha Turner.

A Bullet for Joey

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: May 15, 2014

A Bullet for Joey

Flynn and Vega search for a motive in the death of a real estate agent; Angie may be forced to testify in the trial.

Kiss of Death

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: May 22, 2014

Kiss of Death

A murder mystery author is poisoned; Lucas' personal life takes a hit; Angie gets a nice surprise.

For You I Die

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: May 29, 2014

For You I Die

A major case from the past resurfaces; Angie thinks that she and Cross should come clean.

Season 3

Six Months Later

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2015

Six Months Later

After six months of self-imposed exile, Detective Angie Flynn returns to Homicide to investigate a sensitive high-profile case.

Calling the Shots

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2015

Calling the Shots

Angie struggles to accept Lucas's new position as primary investigator in the murder of a high-end call girl.

Oblivion

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2015

Oblivion

Angie investigates the death of a civic urban planner and a part- time scuba diving instructor.

The Glass House

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2015

The Glass House

A homicide investigation develops into a kidnapping case after the murder victim's 16 year-old daughter is abducted. Later, Angie's interest in the Neville Montgomery file continues in secret.

The Suicide Tree

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2015

The Suicide Tree

All clues in the murder of an armed robber lead the team to a sweet florist.

Fallen

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2015

Fallen

The team must balance law and justice in the murder of a street artist.

Pilot Error

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2015

Pilot Error

While investigating an airline pilot who may be using his career to his murderous advantage, Angie copes with an increasingly distant Vega.

Reversal of Fortune

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2015

Reversal of Fortune

The death of a free-spirited tarot-card reader is investigated; and Vega's doctor dispenses some unnerving news.

Best Enemies

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: May 3, 2015

Best Enemies

A sleazy photographer is the prime suspect in the murder of his assistant; each of the detectives are interviewed about Angie's methods.

Purgatory

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: May 10, 2015

Purgatory

A plastic surgeon is the focus of Angie's investigation, the prime suspect is owner/operator of a recently renamed strip club.

The Amateurs

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: May 24, 2015

The Amateurs

The detectives must find the common denominator in three separate homicides in order to catch a killer in the midst of a crime spree.

Frampton Comes Alive

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: May 31, 2015

Frampton Comes Alive

Angie and Vega realize their prime suspect in the murder of an insurance adjuster, the victim's wife, may be a victim of foul play herself.

A Problem Like Maria

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2015

A Problem Like Maria

In the season finale, Flynn, Vega and Lucas are determined to prove that Neville Montgomery is behind the murder of Maria Snow.

Season 4

The Vanishing Policeman

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2016

The Vanishing Policeman

Angie and newly minted Staff Sergeant Vega must adjust on the fly to their changed working dynamic, while dealing with the added pressure of bringing a cop killer to justice.

The Dead Name

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2016

The Dead Name

Angie temporarily steps in as Staff Sergeant as she investigates the murder of a football player's wife.

Index Case

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2016

Index Case

Angie and the team's investigation of a death in a spa takes a turn when the body is discovered to be infected with a mysterious disease.

The Score

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2016

The Score

Angie and Paula find their personal boundaries tested when they investigate the murder of an ex-con who may have returned to a life of crime. Meanwhile, Vega is forced to address boundary issues of his own with both Dr. Rogers and Lucas.

The Scorpion and the Frog

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2016

The Scorpion and the Frog

A gruesome murder with the same signature as one of Paula's previous homicide cases could mean an innocent woman was convicted of a crime she didn't commit.

Interference

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2016

Interference

The team's investigation into the murder of a suburban mom takes a drastic turn when the victim's ill child is abducted.

The Dead Hand

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Jul 5, 2016

The Dead Hand

Flynn and Vega butt heads over their approach to solving a case involving a high-school student's death. Meanwhile, things get personal between Lucas and Sung.

Foreign Relations

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Jul 12, 2016

Foreign Relations

Angie partners with an international agent to investigate the murder of a British politician's son.

Remains to Be Seen

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Jul 19, 2016

Remains to Be Seen

The team goes on a hunt through the past to find the killer of a video game designer.

In Plain Sight

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2016

In Plain Sight

A woman is found nail-gunned to death; Angie embraces her relationship with Jack; Vega's frustrations force him to look for other options.

Natural Selection

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Aug 2, 2016

Natural Selection

The team investigates the death of a costumed woman who appears to have been killed with a medieval weapon.

Chronology of Pain

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Aug 23, 2016

Chronology of Pain

When Detective Angie Flynn and the team investigate an explosion at Judge Natalie Rodman's home, Angie is grateful her mentor survived. But when the judge dies a short while later, Angie races to catch a sophisticated killer.

We'll Always Have Homicide

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2016

We'll Always Have Homicide

Three years after Judge Natalie Rodman's killer got away, Detective Angie Flynn returns to Vancouver from her assignment in Paris, to finally bring the killer to justice.

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