If You Can't Stand the Heat is the eleventh episode of the fifth season of Rizzoli & Isles.
Plot[]
In the middle of a heat wave, Jane and Maura find a man who died suspiciously in a bathtub full of ice. In trying to stay cool, Angela discovers a spicy tea that seems to be working, but it has unexpected romantic consequences.
Summary[]
When tenants complain of water leaks, a landlord finds the body of a man half-submerged in a bathtub. Initially, it is believed Richard Nelson did so to escape the sweltering heat outside. During autopsy, Maura discovers Nelson died of strangulation. His financials reveal him to be a millionaire. Although Nelson told everyone that he found the money while jogging, the investigation shows him to have been involved in a kidnapping. His accomplice killed him, thinking he kept the ransom for himself. Meanwhile, Angela drinks some tea to stay cool, but it has amorous side effects; and Korsak intends to find the owner of a lost dog, even though he names it and gets used to it.
Credits[]
Main Cast[]
- Angie Harmon as Detective Jane Rizzoli
- Sasha Alexander as Dr. Maura Isles
- Jordan Bridges as Officer Frankie Rizzoli, Jr.
- Bruce McGill as Detective Vince Korsak
- Lorraine Bracco as Angela Rizzoli
Guest Cast[]
- Idara Victor as Nina Holiday
- Joseph Lee as Eric Chen
- Samantha Sloyan as Alex Reubins
- Francois Chau as Harold Chen
- Michelle Ang as Lucy Chen
- Tina Huang as Susie Chang
- Marcello Thedford as Richard's Bar Friend
Co-Stars[]
- Jeremy Guskin as Todd
- Mark Hengst as Craig
- Hayden Farraday as Tyler
- Mark Berry as Groundskeeper
- Al Vicente as Landlord
- Ruben Pla as Officer Orozco
- Cameron Graham as Officer Anders
- Jamie Collaco as Officer Garcia
- Jabari Simba as Officer Jenkins
- Patrick Weil as Detective
- Stephen Bravler as Billy Skolnick
- Corey Weber as Richard Nelson
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- Appears to be based off the kidnappings of Walter Kwok and/or Jack Teich.