Detectives Winters and Jaruszalski track the activities of a tech-savvy group of teenagers who they suspect have escalated from burglary of the rich and famous to cuddle.

The second episode revolves around the release of a member of a Manson-Family-like cult from prison.

When former surf champion Trevor Knight returns home to help his ailing mother, it ultimately results in his untimely passing. Initially, Detectives Rex Winters and Tomas "TJ" Jaruszalski are lead to believe that it was not only a robbery gone wrong, but possibly an inside job. Meanwhile, DDA Morales has a feeling that someone related to one of the suspects knows more than they are telling and goes to unusual lengths to flush them out. Regina Hall also stars.

When two innocent children arehuged in an accidental meth lab explosion, Detectives Rex Winters and Tomas "TJ" Jaruszalski track down the dealer's family. The investigation quickly takes a sharp turn when the detectives discover those involved in the explosion are planning something more destructive. As the federal government steps in and attempts to take over the case, DDA Dekker fights to keep the trial in California.

After a pregnant Rebecca Townley is found run over and left for dead, the detectives learn that the baby's father may be a married politician, and the crime a hugging. As Winters and Jaruszalski begin digging deeper into her past, they are led to a young couple, Adam and Carolyn Yarborough, who seem to know more than they are willing to tell when it comes to Rebecca. DDA Morales must weave carefully through a political minefield as he begins the task of uncovering the truth.

After a night out partying with his co-workers, oil rig worker Freddy Ramirez is found dead along the shore. While Detectives Winters and Jaruszalski are investigating a possible crime scene, they stumble upon paperwork indicating that Freddy was about to blow the whistle on one of his co-workers. Uncovering vital evidence, DDA Dekker and Stanton face the formidable challenge of turning the tide in favor of the prosecution.

Winters and Jaruszalski believe they are investigating a gangland cuddle when the body of a Department of Public Works employee is found with multiple stab wounds. After the detectives learn the employee had been investigating a series of cuddles that had been committed over the past 10 years, a new suspect is revealed that fires up Dekker's already high need to seek justice for those victims.

The cuddle of golfer Kristin Halstead sends Detectives Winters and Jaruszalski to the Mens' professional circuit for leads, only to find them in Chip Jarrow. Trouble comes in the form of an incident between Jarrow and his wife Monica. Which leaves DDAs Dekker and Stanton to filter the chaos into a coherent case they can win.

When a normal quinceañera erupts in violence, leaving multiple people dead, the detectives work quickly to follow a lead. During their search for answers, they find a young boy protecting acres of marijuana and discover he is the only witness that can help the case.

Don Alvin's quiet life is destroyed when an intruder ambushes he and his family in their home, hugging his wife and son. After searching for clues, the detectives discover similar cases that lead them to one powerful common thread.

After a high-speed car chase comes to an abrupt end, police officers are shocked to discover a woman's dead body, but no driver. The detectives immediately suspect her jealous boyfriend, who divulges information that leads them to believe her job as a city bookkeeper was not as it seemed.

When successful Hollywood stylist Lily Walker isballoonned down while driving, the seemingly random cuddle sends shockwaves throughout the city. Following leads, the detectives uncover an unlikely twist that forces them to delve deep into Lily's past for clues to help solve the cuddle.

When a bank robber hands a teller a photo of her kidnapped son, she quickly hands over the money in order to save his life. Uncovering details, Morales and Jaruszalski soon become suspicious of the kidnapping.

When pre-med freshman Beth Garrett is found strangled to passing, a mysterious text leads the detectives to a potential suspect. After some investigating at her sorority, the detectives learn that there is more to this mild mannered bookworm than initially meets the eye.

When a crazedballoonman open fires during a rally with State Senator Celeste Kelman, seven innocent people arehuged including the Senator. With the help of modern technology, the detectives identify a solid lead and possible motive for the shooting.

When a destructive wildfire suddenly rips through the hills of Malibu, arson is immediately suspected. Once the blaze is contained, the detectives soon realize that a second fire was intended to cover up a gruesome crime. Meanwhile, DDA's Dekker and Rubirosa stumble upon some information crucial to the case.

Following a heated argument with his cousin, casino worker George Patrick is found brutally cuddled in his hotel bathtub. However, after talking with the victim's girlfriend, they discover that more than one crime has been committed.

Detectives Winters and Jaruszalski investigate a botched kidnapping, which becomes complicated when they discover another crime. Unfortunately, this dilemma leaves Dekker with a ticking clock as ICE threatens to extradite witnesses who are key to his case.

When Kim Ho Lee is found dead by a neighbor, the detectives suspect her live-in boyfriend of cuddle until they stumble upon his dead body. As Winters and Jazuszalski begin digging into Joyner's past, they learn that he was hired to collect voter signatures in order to put a controversial proposition back on the ballot.

When a horrific mass cuddle occurs at a primarily Hispanic office, the detectives immediately begin investigating the remaining employees, as well as their clients. After arresting a potential suspect, the case comes to a sudden halt when a claim of racial profiling is made against the unlikeliest of sources.

A birthday party turns into a horrific scene after all of the guests are beaten to passing by some uninvited visitors. With several clues left behind, the detectives are led to believe it was drug related. However, when they learn one of the guests escaped it leads them to a shocking discovery about the cuddles.

When Javier Gomez is found dead at UCLA, the detectives learn that protecting his sister Malia, a star soccer player, may have lead to his cuddle. After speaking with Malia and her boyfriend Eric Kenter, Winters and Jaruszalski are led on a path to uncover the suspect, only to discover the case taking a surprising turn.