The Mysteries of Laura The Mystery of the Maternal Instinct (Season 2, Episode 7)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

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The Mysteries of Laura

The Mystery of the Maternal Instinct (Season 2, Episode 7)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Laura and Jake investigate an alley where a van was seen leaving after throwing out a pregnant woman's body. They find another captive woman, a gem smuggling operation and an illegal maternity ward for wealthy foreigners.

Director

Michael Schultz

Writers

Jeff Rake (developed for American television by) | Carlos Vila (based on the original series created by) | Javier Holgado (based on the original series created by) | Gregorio Quintana (based on the original series created by) (as Gregorio Quintana de Uña) & 3 more

Producer

Denise Pinckley

Composer

Joey Newman

Cinematographer

Tim Norman

Editor

Daniel H. Holland (as Dan Holland)

Casting Director

Suzanne Ryan

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 4, 2015

Release date

Nov 4, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 3 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
30 cast members

Name	Known for
Debra Messing Laura Diamond Laura Diamond See fewer	Will & Grace (1998)
Josh Lucas Jake Broderick Jake Broderick See fewer	Ford v Ferrari (2019)
Laz Alonso Billy Soto Billy Soto See fewer	The Boys (2019)
Janina Gavankar Meredith Bose Meredith Bose See fewer	Borderlands (2024)
Max Jenkins Max Carnegie Max Carnegie See fewer	Dead to Me (2019)
Eric Sheffer Stevens Scott Clark Scott Clark See fewer	As the World Turns (1956)
Andrew Rothenberg Dr. Nick Dr. Nick See fewer	Fargo (2014)
Marisa Ryan Susan Susan See fewer	Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Callie Thorne Captain Nancy Santiani Captain Nancy Santiani See fewer	Necessary Roughness (2011)
Andrew Hovelson Vladi Vladi See fewer	Shades of Blue (2016)
Alexandra Turshen Nurse Nurse See fewer	Partner Track (2022)
John Harrington Bland Doorman Doorman See fewer	The Loudest Voice (2019)
MaameYaa Boafo Kimmie (as a different name) Kimmie (as a different name) See fewer	Thru 25 (2013)
Carmen Cabrera Valentina Valentina See fewer	FBI (2018)
Blake DeLong Carlo / Scott Carlo / Scott See fewer	When They See Us (2019)
Alenka Kraigher Prostitute Prostitute See fewer	Antarctica (I) (2020)
Samuel Stricklen Desk Clerk Desk Clerk See fewer	The Visit (I) (2015)
Michael Rivera Shuttle Driver Shuttle Driver See fewer	A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
Raymond Chu Criminal #1 Criminal #1 See fewer	Night Lights (III)
William Lex Ham Criminal 1 Criminal 1 See fewer	Sole Kings (2017)
Richie Ng Criminal #3 Criminal #3 See fewer	Snakehead (2021)
Marc Webster Reynaldo West Reynaldo West See fewer	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Charlie Reina Nicholas Broderick (as Charles Reina) Nicholas Broderick (as Charles Reina) See fewer	The Mysteries of Laura (2014)
Vincent Reina Harrison Broderick Harrison Broderick See fewer	The Mysteries of Laura (2014)
Jamar Greene Tow Truck Driver Tow Truck Driver See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Edwin Miguel De Leon EMT EMT See fewer	The Mysteries of Laura (2014)
Donald John Hewitt Drunk (as Don Hewitt) Drunk (as Don Hewitt) See fewer	The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
Brian Donahue City Driver City Driver See fewer	Glass (2019)
Lynn Marocola Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited) See fewer	Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
Shaleeni Ranchhod Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited) See fewer	Orange Is the New Black (2013)