Ties That Bind

Synopsis

Allison McLean is a tough and experienced police detective, mother and wife in suburban Seattle. When she and her police partner must arrest her brother for aggravated assault, her world drastically changes as he's convicted and sent to prison, leaving his two teenagers teetering on the brink of foster care. Ultimately, she takes them into her home, ending up with four teenagers to raise.

First Air Date: 2015-08-12

Last Air Date: 2015-10-14

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Sheryl J. Anderson

Networks: UP TV

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Top Cast

Kelli Williams as Allison McLean
Jonathan Scarfe as Matt McLean
Dion Johnstone as Devin Stewart
Natasha Calis as Rachel McLean
Mitchell Kummen as Jeff McLean
Matreya Scarrwener as Mariah
Rhys Matthew Bond as Cameron Olson
Lucia Walters as Ellen Wilkes
Luke Perry as Tim Olson
Meredith McGeachie as Jackie

Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2015-08-12)

Detective Allison McLean puts her law-breaking brother Tim behind bars, and quickly decides to move his two resentful teenaged kids in with her own two children and devoted husband. Meanwhile, Allison and her partner race the clock to find a wounded pregnant girl and her boyfriend who have committed a robbery.
Ep. 2: A Fresh Start (2015-08-19)

Allison and Devin are called in to investigate the mysterious murder of the owner of a restaurant that hires ex-cons, one of whom Allison has helped in the past. Meanwhile, Mariah and Cameron try to find ways to fit in at their new school with some unwanted help from Jeff and Rachel.
Ep. 3: Ghosts (2015-08-26)

Allison comes face-to face with the man who shot her and time is running out to charge him and get him off the streets. Matt suspects Cameron of theft.
Ep. 4: It Doesn't Show (2015-09-02)

Allison and Matt discover a dark secret in their friend’s marriage, drawing Allison and Devin into a surprising investigation. Mariah’s poetry worries her teacher.
Ep. 5: United Front (2015-09-09)

The complicated relationship between two brothers clouds an investigation for Allison and Devin. When Matt takes Allison on a romantic date, Cameron and Mariah break house rules challenging Rachel and Jeff.
Ep. 6: Controlled Substance (2015-09-16)

Allison and Devin investigate the breakdown of a star student at the high school and the teens deal with the social fallout of having Allison on campus.
Ep. 7: The Whole Picture (2015-09-23)

Allison has an altercation with a famous women’s soccer player and is accused of brutality. At home, Allison becomes concerned about Cameron’s friend Chris’s interest in Rachel.
Ep. 8: Paying For It (2015-09-30)

One of Matt’s employees gets caught up in a slavery ring and turns to Allison for help. Cameron and Mariah plan to visit Tim in jail for his birthday.
Ep. 9: Legacy (2015-10-07)

Allison and Devin investigate the death of a high-powered CEO. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mariah’s mother, Jackie comes home from rehab.
Ep. 10: Protect and Serve (2015-10-14)

Allison and Devin uncover the shocking truth at the heart of a turf war in Crestview. Allison and Matt take the entire family to visit Tim in prison. Jackie, feeling jealous of the way Cameron looks up to Allison, makes a tragic choice.