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About Motive

Motive is a mystery and drama TV series that premiered on CTV on February 3, 2013. It has 4 seasons and 52 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 13 "We'll Always Have Homicide", aired on August 30, 2016.

A team of Vancouver investigators, led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, sets out to uncover the motive of each puzzling murder by discovering the killer's connection to the victim. Viewers get a glimpse of the killer before and after the crime is committed.

  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

52 episodes · 4 seasons

Season 1

2013 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago

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    13. The One Who Got Away

    Finale

    The first season ends with Angie's son Manny preparing to leave for college. Meanwhile, an investigation into the murder of a teenage boy is linked to a past homicide that sparked Angie's interest in police work.

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    12. Ruthless

    Flynn and Vega identify a suspect in the death of an executive assistant, but there appears to be no motive.

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    11. Brute Force

    There is no lack of suspects when a famous boxer is discovered stabbed to death in his own gym.

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    10. Fallen Angel

    Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a controversial and outspoken priest.

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    9. Framed

    When a beautiful, young art aficionado is shot and killed, Detectives Flynn and Vega’s investigation proves that blood is indeed thicker than water.

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    8. Undertow

    Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a young man who was found beaten and suffocated. Clues indicate that the victim was involved with an engaged woman, and suspicion initially falls on the woman's father.

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    7. Out of the Past

    The murder of a news shop owner leads detectives to a respected pediatric doctor with a secret past.

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    6. Detour

    Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the death of a mortgage broker who was found strangled in his office parking lot.

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    5. Public Enemy

    Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a health food guru, while Manny tries to get better grades.

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    4. Against All Odds

    After a lawyer is murdered, his wife, who receives a $1 million life-insurance payment, is the prime suspect.

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    3. Pushover

    The murder of a limo driver leads detectives to a waitress who cons her prey to steal, lie and kill.

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    2. Crimes of Passion

    Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl.

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    1. Creeping Tom

    Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher in the opener of this crime-drama series.

Season 2

2014 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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    13. For You I Die

    Finale

    A case from Cross and Flynn's past reemerges and causes distress for both of them, making Flynn realize they have to be honest about their history.

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    12. Kiss of Death

    A bestselling mystery author is murdered. Meanwhile, Det. Lucas' personal life suffers; and Angie receives a welcome surprise.

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    11. A Bullet for Joey

    An investigation into the death of a successful real-estate agent grows complicated when the primary suspect's family get involved. Meanwhile, Angie tells prosecutor Samantha Turner that she won't testify during Cross' trial.

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    10. Nobody Lives Forever

    A man is trampled by his own horse, and the detectives suspect that the death was a homicide. Meanwhile, Vega discusses his concerns about the upcoming League of Nations Trial with Sgt. Cross; and Angie has a confrontation with prosecutor Samantha Turner.

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    9. Abandoned

    Flynn and Vega investigate a kitchen explosion at a popular diner that resulted in the owner's death. Meanwhile, Flynn decides whether she will testify for Sgt. Cross; and she tells Vega the truth about their past.

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    8. Angels with Dirty Faces

    Flynn and Vega go after an attacker who left a young man unconscious after a sexual encounter.

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    7. Pitfall

    Flynn and Vega are pulled away from Vega’s fathers wedding to investigate a skydiving jump gone wrong. While working the case, Angie makes an effort to regain Vega’s trust by sharing a sensitive file that contains information on Sgt. Cross.

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    6. Bad Blonde

    When the Homicide team investigates a blood-soaked crime scene, the pressure is on to find a missing and badly injured bartender. Sergeant Cross joins Detective Flynn on the case, which gives her a twinge of guilt for leaving her trusted partner Vega out of the action.

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    5. Dead End

    Flynn and Vega must solve a case involving the death of a promising high school senior. Angie takes an aggressive approach to the case that Vega doesn't agree with. Meanwhile, Detective Lucas and Officer Sung's relationship starts to get personal.

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    4. Deception

    A case hits close to home for the Homicide team when the victim is one of their own, coroner Dr. Matthews. Detectives Angie Flynn and Oscar Vega lead the investigation with dogged determination, and Dr. Rogers honours the memory of her friend by taking his place in a high-profile trial, only to discover that Dr. Matthews may not be the person she thought he was. Meanwhile, Sergeant Cross blurs the line between professional and personal, which doesn't sit well with Angie.

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    3. Overboard

    Flynn and Vega investigate the drowning death of a socialite, and an unlikely party becomes a suspect in the case. Meanwhile, tensions between Flynn and Sgt. Cross escalate.

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    2. They Made Me a Criminal

    A seemingly straightforward case of self-defense during a home invasion turns out to be more complicated than originally thought. Meanwhile, tensions flare when Cross asserts his authority and Angie pushes back.

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    1. Raw Deal

    Angie and Vega investigate a possible suicide in the Season 2 premiere. Meanwhile, former undercover detective Mark Cross takes over as the Metro Police Department's new commander, and it turns out he has a connection to Angie's past.

Season 3

2015 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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    13. A Problem Like Maria

    Finale

    Angie tries to take down a criminal who is determined to end her career.

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    12. Frampton Comes Alive

    A prime suspect in a murder case may be a victim of foul play herself.

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    11. The Amateurs

    The team searches for a common denominator in three homicides.

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    10. Purgatory

    The team discovers two bodies at a surgical clinic; Angie is afraid someone's following her.

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    9. Best Enemies

    The assistant to a successful but sleazy photographer is murdered; and later, all the detectives are questioned by an internal-affairs sergeant looking into Angie's connection with Neville Montgomery.

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    8. Reversal of Fortune

    A tarot card reader fails to predict her own murder; Vega hears from the doctor.

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    7. Pilot Error

    The team investigates a pilot who may be using his career for murder; Angie copes with Vega.

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    6. Fallen

    The team must balance law and justice in the murder of a street artist.

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    5. The Suicide Tree

    All clues in the murder of an armed robber lead the team to a sweet florist.

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    4. The Glass House

    A father is murdered and his daughter is kidnapped; Angie continues on the Neville Montgomery file.

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    3. Oblivion

    The investigation of two seemingly unrelated murders is hampered by Vega’s need to pass his weapons recertification.

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    2. Calling the Shots

    The detectives' investigation into the murder of a high-end call girl is complicated by the revelation of her shocking double life, while Angie tries to adjust to Lucas being the primary investigator and becomes distracted when surprising details of the Montgomery case come to light.

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    1. 6 Months Later

    Det. Flynn returns after her self-imposed six-month exile and takes on a sensitive, high-profile homicide case.

Season 4

2016 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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    13. We'll Always Have Homicide

    Finale

    Three years after a killer gets away, the team reunites to close the case.

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    12. Chronology of Pain

    Angie races to catch a killer who is an expert at covering their tracks.

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    11. Natural Selection

    A woman is murdered with what appears to be a medieval weapon.

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    10. In Plain Sight

    A woman is found nail-gunned to death. Angie embraces her relationship with Jack. Vega's frustrations force him to look for other options.

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    9. Remains To Be Seen

    The team goes on a hunt through the past to find the killer of a video game designer.

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    8. Foreign Relations

    Angie partners with an international agent to investigate the murder of a British politician's son.

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    7. The Dead Hand

    Angie stays with a soldier who demands justice by taking the bullpen hostage.

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    6. Interference

    The murder investigation of a suburban mom takes a turn when her child is abducted.

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    5. The Scorpion and the Frog

    A murder with a familiar signature could mean a woman was wrongly convicted of a crime.

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    4. The Score

    Angie and Paula investigate the murder of an ex-con. Vega faces his boundary issues with Dr. Rogers and Lucas.

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    3. Index Case

    The team goes after a killer who is spreading a lethal pathogen across the city.

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    2. The Dead Name

    Angie fills in as staff sergeant while investigating a football player's wife's murder.

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    1. The Vanishing Policeman

    While Detective Angie Flynn and Staff Sergeant Vega adjust to his new role, the suicide of an officer with whom Angie and Detective Brian Lucas worked on a crime scene turns the team’s investigation into a hunt for a cop killer.

Cast & crew

Created by Daniel Cerone

  • Cameron Bright

    Cameron Bright

    Manny Flynn

  • Katharine Isabelle

    Katharine Isabelle

    Leanne

  • Erica Cerra

    Erica Cerra

    Diane Torrance

  • Paul Campbell

    Paul Campbell

    Peter Ward

  • Alexis Bledel

    Alexis Bledel

    Robin Gould

  • Benjamin Hollingsworth

    Benjamin Hollingsworth

    Geoff Armstrong

  • Dani Alvarado

    Dani Alvarado

    Heidi

  • Luisa d'Oliveira

    Luisa d'Oliveira

    Maria Snow

  • Lisa Chandler

    Lisa Chandler

    Shauna Armstrong

  • Bruce Blain

    Bruce Blain

  • Victor Garber

    Victor Garber

    Neville Montgomery

  • Richard de Klerk

    Richard de Klerk

    Robert Montgomery

  • Jessica Lowndes

    Jessica Lowndes

    London Montgomery

  • Ally Sheedy

    Ally Sheedy

    Stephanie Carson

  • Bonnie Somerville

    Bonnie Somerville

    Erica Grey

  • Colin Lawrence

    Colin Lawrence

    Doug Grey

Motive FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Motive?

Motive has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 30, 2016.

When did the latest episode of Motive come out?

The most recent episode of Motive, Season 4 Episode 13 "We'll Always Have Homicide", aired on August 30, 2016.

How many seasons of Motive are there?

Motive has 4 seasons with 52 episodes in total.

When did Motive first air?

Motive first aired on CTV on February 3, 2013.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Motive are released?

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