The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various murder investigations by homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder.
Writer: Veena Sud
Air date: 2012-04-01
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: In the aftermath of the shooting at City Hall and Linden's discovery that the photo leading to Councilman Darren Richmond's arrest was forged, Sarah returns to Seattle to investigate a possible cover up and wonders if she can trust her partner.
Writer: Nicole Yorkin
Air date: 2012-04-01
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: An ominous discovery is made at the Larsen house while Sarah travels to Tacoma to learn Councilman Richmond's dark secret. Meanwhile, Richmond is forced to come to grips with the fallout from the attack at City Hall.
Writer: Eliza Clark
Air date: 2012-04-08
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Sarah hunts down Rosie's backpack as Holder falls from grace. Mitch re-emerges while Stan continues to entangle himself with the mob. Richmond faces up to his situation.
Writer: Jeremy Doner
Air date: 2012-04-15
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Sarah and Holder identify the mystery man with the tattoo while Jamie attempts to enlist Gwen's help and Stan learns his past may have come back to haunt him.
Writer: Wendy Riss Gatsiounis
Air date: 2012-04-22
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Sarah receives a message from the dead that may shed light on the identity of Rosie's killer. Meanwhile, Mitch befriends a young runaway; and Richmond has grave doubts about his future in politics.
Writer: Aaron Zelman
Air date: 2012-04-29
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Sarah zeros in on a Larsen-family secret; Stan comes to grips with some past indiscretions; and Mitch takes in a runaway girl. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign entertains a surprise visitor.
Writer: Dan Nowak
Air date: 2012-05-06
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: The investigation refocuses on the casino; Stan has an uneasy face-to-face with Richmond; tension grips the Larsen house.
Writer: Nathaniel Halpern
Air date: 2012-05-13
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Holder disappears and a desperate Sarah goes looking for him; Stan decides to take matters into his own hands; and Richmond returns to City Hall.
Writer: Nicole Yorkin
Air date: 2012-05-20
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Richmond lends support to the investigation; Sarah tries to track down Rosie's key; and Stan deals with his troubled son.
Writer: Eliza Clark
Air date: 2012-05-27
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Sarah teeters on the edge. Stan attempts to make amends. Richmond receives an unexpected boost in the mayoral race.
Writer: Jeremy Doner
Air date: 2012-06-03
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: A return to the casino winds up sending Sarah and Holder on the run, while Stan and Richmond face life-altering decisions.
Writer: Wendy Riss Gatsiounis
Air date: 2012-06-10
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Sarah and Holder close in on the murderer. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign preps for the election; and the Larsens seek to get their lives back in order.
Writer: Dan Nowak
Air date: 2012-06-17
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Sarah and Holder's investigation comes to a close. Meanwhile, Richmond sets out on a bold new course; and a surprise source helps bring closure to the Larsens.
