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Take a former Assistant D.A. from "Law & Order" and a special agent from "NCIS," team them with a prolific character actor, throw in a beloved cast member from "The Sopranos" for added flavor, and let it simmer for seven seasons, and you've got one of the most popular procedurals ever to find its way to basic cable.
Based on a series of novels by Tess Garritsen, "Rizzoli & Isles" made its debut on TNT in 2010, focusing on Boston detective Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and medical examiner Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander) and their day-to-day lives. The premiere episode was the second-highest debut ever for a basic cable TV series, setting the stage for a successful first season, and when the second season premiere drew 6.3 milli