Status
Ended
Network
NBC
SEASON
EPISODE

Action, Crime, Drama

DESCRIPTION

Sexy New York detective and single mother Harlee Santos fell in with a tight-knit group of dirty cops, taking bribes and protection money that she uses to provide the best life for her honest, talented daughter. But when she's trapped by the FBI and forced to inform on her own "brothers," she'll have to walk the fine line between love, loyalty, honor and betrayal, and try to keep it together for her daughter's future.

Season 1

Aired 7 years ago - Mar 31, 2016

Unable to provide Donnie and Linklater to the FBI, Harlee makes a deal with Stahl to exchange her own immunity for that of her crew. Harlee comes face to face with Miguel who reveals his darkest side as he demands to be a part of Cristina's life.

Aired 8 years ago - Mar 24, 2016

Harlee and Wozniak must face the consequences of the disappearance of the heist's money. Out of options, Harlee approaches the FBI and promises to find the money and deliver Wozniak and his partners if Stahl keeps her in play.

Aired 8 years ago - Mar 17, 2016

On the day of the heist, Harlee realizes she misplaced her trust in Stahl but it's too late to back down. Harlee tries to get immunity for her crew as she participates in the heist knowing that it will lead to Wozniak's arrest. Miguel discovers Harlee's secret. Loman unwittingly witnesses the heist just as the exchange goes terribly wrong.

Aired 8 years ago - Mar 10, 2016

Harlee and Wozniak secure more details on the big score and meet Donnie's silent partner, who reveals himself to be an DEA agent. They learn the big score is an armored car heist. Wozniak takes interest in a fellow marine veteran who is suspected of murder under dubious circumstances.

Aired 8 years ago - Mar 03, 2016

Harlee's collaboration with Stahl (Warren Kole) uncovers Wozniak's secret relationship with Donnie. Wozniak decides to take charge of the big job after picking up a package that turns out to be a kidnapped man. A mysterious call to Saperstein's desk forces the crew to face their mixed feelings about their fallen friend and ultimately decide to preserve his memory. MORE -LESS

Recap of Shades of Blue Season 1 Episode 9 (S01E09) - 1
If we're listing regrets, I think I got you beat.
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Timeline? Details?
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I asked to wear that wire, for Sap.
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Donnie, I can't talk anymore.
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♪ I didn't think it'd be easy ♪
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♪ Damned if you do damned if you don't ♪
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[sighs]
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If I like it, then I'll brief the crew,
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I used to do this every day until I sank ten.
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Well, he's covering the alley with Tess.
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He was the next desk over from mine; he's my friend.
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He's got a stockpile of illegal prescription meds
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We just want to find the drugs.
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When can you get here?
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Even in retreat, you have to attack.
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Silence makes us culpable. We can't knowingly stand by.
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Package is in the trunk.
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I'm gonna see what gift you brought to the party.
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I don't know anything.
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[energetic music]
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No, Harlee, listen to me.
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and then there's bad ideas!
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Children. Please, call Saperstein.
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This will ultimately be in the public eye.
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or someone thinks they can get money to get you back.
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They... they made me tell my wife
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If you don't believe me...
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God. [sobs]
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Does Wozniak's crew read "global security fraud" to you?
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He was your source in the mole hunt?
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We'll leave the kidnapped guy on the boat for a few hours.
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Yes, but Ellen told me that there are option plans
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Absolutely. Would five work out for you?
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Zepeda is a viable lead.
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We almost tripped over each other.
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Most folks come in here
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I sat next to him every day, but, uh...
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It says the people who've sworn to serve justice
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He couldn't have known, Wozniak.
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What do I do?
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Don't forget about this.
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I had First Guardian Security fax over a list of employees.
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This is how you get out, right now.
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[dramatic music]
Aired 8 years ago - Feb 25, 2016

After Saperstein's death, Harlee realizes there are no lines Wozniak won't cross and decides to help Stahl's investigation. The crew retaliates against a pair of abusive cops after they harass Harlee's daughter Cristina and her boyfriend. Wozniak makes Loman feel like a part of the unit.

Aired 8 years ago - Feb 18, 2016

Wozniak grapples with his guilt over attempting to kill Saperstein as he is faced with the need to finish the job. Harlee desperately tries to protect Saperstein as she struggles to keep the unit from being torn apart by suspicion and grief. Stahl gets closer to uncovering Harlee's relationship with Miguel.

Aired 8 years ago - Feb 11, 2016

Wozniak's suspicions land on Saperstein, forcing Harlee to convince Stahl to arrest Saperstein in order to keep him safe. Harlee visits her abusive ex, Miguel, who tasks her with tracking down the man who committed the murder for which he is imprisoned.

Aired 8 years ago - Feb 04, 2016

Harlee and Tess intercept a heroin shipment from a local drug lord who discovers Wozniak's secret and tries to use it as leverage to get his confiscated drugs back. Harlee fears Stahl's interest in her goes beyond the professional, believing he is invading her privacy, and resorts to spying on him with the help of an old friend. Tess tries to use Espada to get back at her husband. MORE -LESS

Aired 8 years ago - Jan 28, 2016

Loman's guilt over the death of an unarmed suspect becomes a liability for the crew, forcing them to test his loyalty. Wozniak sends Harlee on an errand that reveals he has a silent partner in the big score. Wozniak realizes Donny has been withholding information. Harlee feigns cooperation with Stahl, but unwittingly leads the FBI to incrimmating evidence, MORE -LESS

Aired 8 years ago - Jan 21, 2016

Harlee refuses to give Stahl incriminating evidence against Wozniak but hands over a fully resolved unofficial investigation that Tess and Espara initiated when they moved a body by Tess' house found to be murdered with a 3D printed gun. Wozniak confronts Harlee who executes a dangerous bluff.

Aired 8 years ago - Jan 14, 2016

Harlee struggles with becoming an FBI informant while Wozniak suspects every member of his crew. Paranoid that Wozniak's search will lead to her, Harlee suggests polygraphng the entire crew, a plan that backfires. An appeals case sends Wozniak to watch tapes from his first encounter with Harlee, revealing a dark secret from their past. Meanwhile, Espada helps Tess deal with her husband's infidelity. MORE -LESS

Recap of Shades of Blue Season 1 Episode 2 (S01E02) - 1
I mean, I'd go, but I already had a few.
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And this authority definitely puts an informant in our crew?
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Didn't Tufo say black import, white fenders?
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Black import with replacement fenders.
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Because you know I hate you dragging that cello
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The FBI profiles potential informants
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across the street might have some security footage.
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- Put Tess and Espada on it. - Okay.
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But there was no murder weapon found on the scene.
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Serious enough to break his legs for me?
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Trust me, if I knew you were gonna blow it like this,
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Excuse me?
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And do what you're told when you're told.
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and get her in line.
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'Cause this case is gonna make you.
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Well, pain spikes the heart rate on the control questions.
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in the car of her ex-boyfriend.
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I'm not stupid enough to shoot at the police.
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Hothead gunslinger, holes up on 61st and 5th.
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Your friends.
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No, there's a new development.
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Like how to get a sucker to spot you a 50.
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As it is, he'll be seeing the physical therapist.
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Little rude not to text on the day after, don't you think?
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- Two beautiful kids. - Hey, hey!
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Well, she missed the polygraph equipment that he snuck in.
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Give him reason to doubt his Intel,
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No, I think the one place we know is secure
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Don't even, man.
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- You don't know what I did. - I know you're still breathing, Loman.
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Even with a decent cover story, we'd still be tipping them.
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Don't... don't sell yourself short.
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Doesn't mean I won't give you crap for it later.
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We had thin walls and nosy neighbors.
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Yes.
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But he threatened to kill me.
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He started hanging around Cristina's school.
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I would do anything to protect Cristina.
Aired 8 years ago - Jan 07, 2016

NYPD Detective Harlee Santos' fierce loyalty - to her daughter and her family in blue - is put to the test when she's entrapped by the FBI.