Major Crimes - Season 5 Apr 2026

: Fritz Howard steps in as Acting Assistant Chief of Operations following Taylor's death, though he expresses a lack of interest in the permanent role.

: The unit eventually identifies Martin Borjas as the mastermind behind the hits ordered on Dwight Darnell and Chief Taylor.

: Following her leadership during a series of bomb threats, Commander Sharon Raydor is promoted to Commander at the end of the season in "Shockwave, Part 2". Major Crimes - Season 5

: In the multi-part episode "White Lies," a mass shooting at the Los Angeles County Courthouse results in the death of Assistant Chief Russell Taylor .

: Buzz Watson, with help from Rusty, brings his long-term investigation into the murder of his father and uncle to a resolution. Institutional & Leadership Shifts : Fritz Howard steps in as Acting Assistant

Season 5 is marked by high-stakes investigations and a major shift in the LAPD hierarchy:

: The relationship between Sharon and Andy Flynn reaches a milestone when Andy proposes to her in a romantic dinner at home. : In the multi-part episode "White Lies," a

This report covers the key events, character arcs, and institutional changes within . Critical Plot Developments