This has been a serious, somber season of Rizzoli & Isles, which is saying something for a show involving a homicide detective and a medical examiner.

Rizzoli & Isles Season 5 Promo

Even so, on Saturday Carter Matt reported on an upcoming episode from this fifth season of the show, one that could take the gravity to a whole new level.

The episode in question, entitled "It Takes a Village," won't air until August 12, but for all the fans of the show, the synopsis could make them intrigued enough that they won't want to wait. Or, conversely, it could seem grim enough they will need to gird themselves for its arrival. The part of the synopsis about investigating the mummified remains of a woman is serious enough, but the aspect of the plot that really stands out is the fact that Jane Rizzoli will be working from her hospital room where she will be needing the support of Isles and her family to recover from a devastating loss.

New Episode Of Rizzoli & Isles To Feature Tragic Death

It seems like something huge may be happening between now and "It Takes a Village," or that something huge will be happening in the episode itself. Certainly talks of devastating losses indicates some bad stuff is about to go down in the world of Rizzoli & Isles. The show, which stars Angie Harmon as Rizzoli and Sasha Alexander as Maura Isles, airs Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. on TNT. If you watch to be in the loop for when this episode airs August 12, you've got a little time to jump in.