Det. Sam Hodiak finds himself drawn into a new case when he begins receiving mysterious packages with photos of missing girls. Charmain's risky undercover operation provides valuable information for a drug case but exposes her to great danger. Meanwhile, Charlie Manson and his growing family move into the home of their new benefactor, Dennis Wilson, in their continuing quest to break into the music business.

Det. Sam Hodiak finds himself drawn into a new case when he begins receiving mysterious packages with photos of missing girls. Charmain's risky undercover operation provides valuable information for a drug case but exposes her to great danger. Meanwhile, Charlie Manson and his growing family move into the home of their new benefactor, Dennis Wilson, in their continuing quest to break into the music business.

Manson and the Family move into their new home at Dennis Wilson's house, and both Manson and Sadie are drawn to another guest there, Tex Watson. Hodiak receives a picture of a different girl in danger. Hodiak investigates a closed-door mystery at an apartment building. A woman was murdered, and the killer must be in the building somewhere. Shafe moves up in the department, and Wilson encourages Manson's musical aspirations. Written by NBC

On the day of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, Hodiak must investigate a murder in a black neighborhood while trying to prevent an imminent riot. In the midst of the crisis in the black community, Kristin's involvement with the Black Panthers drives a wedge between her and Shafe's marriage. Meanwhile, Charmain brings the drug case to a close and discovers the full cost of undercover work.

Internal affairs turns up the heat on Hodiak, but a tragedy interrupts the investigation. Meanwhile, Dennis Wilson's courtship with Emma ignites jealousy in Manson. Dennis takes Emma and Manson to meet a record producer who lives at 10050 Cielo Drive- the future home of the Tate family.

While Shafe's addiction problems mount, Hodiak helps an old war buddy find his blackmailer. Meanwhile, Karn gathers information to use against Bobby Kennedy and Grace finds a new love for politics.

Manson and the Family receive two surprises: one a blessing, one a threat. As Hodiak tries to investigate a new clue in the case of the photographer killer, a series of roadblocks forces him to take a proactive measure. Meanwhile, Grace makes plans for Emma. A shootout between the Black Panthers and LAPD reverberate in Shafe and Kristin's marriage.

Manson's search for the missing Emma Karn leads him to Hodiak's doorstep and the two spend some unexpected time together. Hodiak pieces together a unique set of clues leading him to some unlikely murder suspects.

Hodiak finds Emma in a sanatorium but will need some help to get her out. Shafe struggles to kick his worsening heroin habit before it's too late.

Ken Karn and Emma come to terms. Emma still wants to find Manson. Hodiak's investigation of the truth behind Bunchy's murder might jeopardize Charmain's career. Shafe runs into an old friend at rehab.

Hodiak gets into trouble again with Internal Affairs, which changes his position in the precinct. Things are looking up for The Family when a music producer arrives to record Charlie's music.

Hodiak's actions get him close to a mysterious serial killer. Charlie has Bobby, Mary and Sadie get money from Gary Hinman.

A newly retired Hodiak hunts for the serial killer who's been tormenting him. Charlie sends Tex, Sadie, Emma and Patty on a mission.