The Mysteries of Laura

The Mysteries of Laura

Catching bad guys, raising naughty ones.

Created by Jeff Rake

On NBC

2014–20162 seasons38 episodes7.1 / 10

A comedic procedural that pairs homicide cases with domestic chaos, treating the detective's personal life as equally central to the crime-solving.

Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband — also a cop — who just can't seem to sign the divorce papers. Between cleaning up after her boys and cleaning up the streets, she’d be the first to admit she has her “hot mess” moments in this hilariously authentic look at what it really means to be a “working mom” today. Somehow, she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner, and things becomes even more complicated when her husband, ironically, becomes her boss at the precinct. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.

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  • Is The Mysteries of Laura sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.

  • Is The Mysteries of Laura easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is The Mysteries of Laura scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Does The Mysteries of Laura leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is The Mysteries of Laura violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% of series.

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