It wasn’t a dramatic backstage fight or a secret spy mission. Nope. The real reason is way less exciting than a car chase. Amy Carlson simply decided not to renew her contract.
She wanted to move on to new acting projects and spend more time with her family. I know, I know—she was the “mom” of the show, but even fictional moms need a vacation. Or in her case, a permanent one from the precinct.