: Due to her close professional relationship with Susie, Maura is forced to recuse herself and is eventually suspended by the state governor.
: In a lighter final moment, the team discovers Susie's surprising passion for heavy metal music. Legal and Professional Context
: Investigating officers find a "stash" of evidence in Susie's apartment, which initially makes her look like a corrupt employee ("dirty"). [S6E5] Misconduct
The episode's title, , refers to several layers of professional and legal violations explored in the story:
: Jane and Maura use their combined expertise to identify specific chemical-coated fibers on a tarp, eventually leading them to the true perpetrators—Langdon and a co-conspirator motivated by political ambition. : Due to her close professional relationship with
The plot escalates when evidence found at Susie's apartment suggests she may have been in previous cases. This discovery leads to the immediate suspension of Chief Medical Examiner Maura Isles, who was Susie's direct supervisor. Detective Jane Rizzoli, convinced of Susie's innocence, works tirelessly to find the real killer and prove that the evidence was planted to frame her colleague and discredit the department. Episode Highlights
In the television series , Season 6 Episode 5 is titled "Misconduct" (also known as "Misconduct Game"). The episode centers on the tragic murder of Susie Chang, a beloved crime scene technician, whose death sends shockwaves through the Boston Police Department. The episode's title, , refers to several layers
: A serious ethical breach that involves misleading a court or compromising the administration of justice.