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The Major Crimes episode (Season 4, Episode 14), which aired on November 23, 2015, is generally well-regarded for its balance of a tense procedural case and significant character-driven subplots. Reviewers often highlight it as a standout "Thanksgiving" episode that masterfully mixes drama and humor. Critical & Audience Consensus
: The unit investigates a deadly follow-up attack on a business executive and his wife, initially thought to be a road rage incident. The investigation reveals a more personal motive involving domestic abuse and financial gain (stock options worth $2 million). "Major Crimes" Taking the Fall(2015)
: Critics from TV Fanatic noted that while the central murder case was interesting, the "aftermath of Flynn’s illness" made the episode truly memorable. The Major Crimes episode (Season 4, Episode 14),
: Rusty Beck finally secures a long-awaited interview with Slider, furthering his journalistic investigation. The investigation reveals a more personal motive involving
: The episode is praised for deepening the interpersonal bonds of the squad, particularly showing how they have evolved into a "second family".
: Andy Flynn passes out and hits his head, causing a blood clot to move dangerously close to his brain. He undergoes emergency surgery on Thanksgiving Day.
Watch this clip for a look at the lighter side of the episode's Thanksgiving theme: