Major Crimes is an American television police procedural series starring Mary McDonnell. It is a spin-off of The Closer and premiered on TNT August 13, 2012, following the finale of The Closer. Following an average of over 7 million viewers for its first season, TNT renewed Major Crimes for a 15 episode second season on September 27, 2012, which the network increased to 19 episodes in April 2013. Season 2 premiered on June 10, 2013. The series was renewed for a third season of 15 episodes on August 15, 2013.