Ties That Bind (2015)

Crime · Drama · Family

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.

IMDb rating: 6.5 (1,099 votes)
Episode average: 8.1 ↑ +1.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

8.05 avg 10 episodes 7.7 → 8.3 43 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Pilot	7.7	97
2	A Fresh Start	8.0	72
3	Ghosts	8.3	71
4	It Doesn't Show	8.4	70
5	United Front	7.9	56
6	Controlled Substance	7.8	52
7	The Whole Picture	8.0	46
8	Paying for It	8.0	42
9	Legacy	8.1	44
10	Protect and Serve	8.3	50