List of The Protector episodes

The Protector is an American drama television series created by Michael Nankin and Jeffrey Bell and produced by ABC Studios and CBS Television Studios. It stars Ally Walker. The Protector premiered on Sunday, June 12, 2011, on Lifetime. The series was cancelled on September 8, 2011 due to low ratings.[1]

Contents

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired DVD release date
Season premiere Season finale Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
1 13 June 12, 2011 (2011-06-12) September 19, 2011 (2011-09-19) N/A N/A N/A

Episodes

# Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1 "Pilot" Peter O'Fallon Story by: Michael Nankin and Jeffrey Bell
Teleplay by: Jeffrey Bell		 June 12, 2011 (2011-06-12) 1.89[2]
LAPD homicide detective, Gloria Sheppard and her partner, Michelle Dulcett, probe a fatal mugging that may have been a targeted murder. At home, Gloria is tasked with creating a play costume for her youngest son. 
2 "Help" Sanford Bookstaver Michael S. Chernuchin June 19, 2011 (2011-06-19) 1.49[3]
A powerful player in the fashion industry is murdered and detectives wonder if it is an anomalous event. Meanwhile, Gloria is unhappy that Davey is dating the babysitter. 
3 "Class" Martha Mitchell Elle Triedman June 26, 2011 (2011-06-26) 1.22[4]
When a college professor is found stabbed in her apartment, Gloria and Michelle are on the case to find that parents, students and faculty will do anything to get into the prestigious school. At home, Gloria finds that Nick tested high on a test and is known as "gifted". Gloria has to make the choice as to whether or not to pay for private school that will cost more then she wants to pay. 
4 "Spoon" Peter O'Fallon Jeffrey Bell July 10, 2011 (2011-07-10) 1.16[5]
A young couple known as the Newlywed Bandits are found dead on the day they were supposed to report to jail, and a double suicide is suspected. However, Gloria and Michelle unearth evidence that then takes the case in a different direction. Meanwhile, Nick's nonstop texting with a girl raises concern for Gloria. 
5 "Revisions" Peter O'Fallon Alison Cross July 17, 2011 (2011-07-17) 1.24[6]
A successful plastic surgery doctor is found murdered in his hot tub and Gloria starts to think that this was personal. When she discovers the real killer, she will stop at nothing to make sure that they get what they deserve. James, Gloria's ex-husband, comes for a visit so that they can close on the house and things get a little "heated". 
6 "Beef" Christine Moore Jody Worth July 24, 2011 (2011-07-24) 1.21[7]
After a food truck owner is murdered in his truck, Gloria and Michelle investigate the possibilities that it could be in retaliation to the owner refusing to pay 20% for protection of a union. Gloria is also forced to do a ride-along to help raise money for Leo's school. 
7 "Wings" Jeff Bleckner Christine Roum August 1, 2011 (2011-08-01) 0.85[8]
Gloria and Michelle are surprised when the murder of a young woman found floating in a downtown lake leads them into a world of kinky sex parties. Meanwhile, Gloria and Davey's lives are complicated by an unexpected visit from their mother. 
8 "Bangs" Bethany Rooney Michael S. Chernuchin August 8, 2011 (2011-08-08) 0.60[9]
After a famous hairstylist is found dead and suicide is the theory, Gloria suspects foul play and together, she and Michelle go and find the killer. Meanwhile, Davey has a double life that Gloria starts to suspect that he has relapsed. 
9 "Affairs" Paul Holahan Elle Triedman August 15, 2011 (2011-08-15) N/A
A woman known for dating policemen is murdered, and the evidence suggests a cop may be the killer. Meanwhile, Davey's growing popularity with the women in the neighborhood results in some free meals but a huge headache for Gloria. 
10 "Rats" Kenneth Fink Allison Cross & Michael S. Chernuchin August 22, 2011 (2011-08-22) N/A
Gloria and Michelle's investigation into the death of a lab researcher leads them to believe it was a drug-related murder. Elsewhere, Nick blackmails Davey after he sees him kissing Nora. 
11 "Blood" Sanford Bookstaver Christine Roum August 29, 2011 (2011-08-29) N/A
Gloria and Michelle investigate a bartender's murder at a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Meanwhile, Gloria's mother (Patty Duke) makes an extended visit. 
12 "Ghosts" Peter O'Fallon Jody Worth September 12, 2011 (2011-09-12) 0.47[10]
Detectives Duclett and Rush investigate the robbery of a high-stakes poker game; Gloria waits to testify for the district attorney. 
13 "Safe" Jeannot Szwarc Jeffrey Bell & Michael S. Chernuchin September 19, 2011 (2011-09-19) N/A
Gloria and Michelle investigate the murder of a bookstore owner whose hippie lifestyle masked dark secrets. Meanwhile, Rush considers telling Michelle how he feels about her, and Gloria invites Brennan over for a family dinner. 

References

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