The Closer

Name: The Closer
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cast: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett, G.W. Bailey

TV Series2005 – 20121h7 seasons · 109 episodes

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Crime Drama Mystery

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to Los Angeles to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Despite a tendency to step on people's toes, Johnson manages to convert even her strongest adversaries with her unique ability to get to the truth, and more importantly, to close cases.

Creator: James Duff
Stars: Kyra Sedgwick J.K. Simmons Corey Reynolds

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E1Unknown TroubleJul 11, 2011 · 1h · While the team investigates a massacre that included an up and coming rapper, Delk begins a major restructuring at Major Crimes, including a surprising new boss for Brenda.TVmaze 6.0

E2Repeat OffenderJul 18, 2011 · 1h · Pope becomes interim chief after Delk's death, but he doesn't cancel Raydor's investigation into Brenda. Meanwhile, Major Crimes tackles a case involving a house sitter who was killed while the family who hired her was on vacation.TVmaze 6.5

E3To Serve with LoveJul 25, 2011 · 1h · To make some easy money on the side by serving a convicted embezzler, Flynn, Provenza and Buzz get in trouble when their actions result in the death of a man hired to be his impostor.TVmaze 6.5

E4Under ControlAug 1, 2011 · 1h · The death of a young boy hits close to home for Lieutenant Tao, and Brenda continues to duck Raydor's investigation.TVmaze 6.0

E5Forgive Us Our TrespassesAug 8, 2011 · 1h · While Major Crimes tackles a case involving the death of a cross-dressing minister, the entire team is served in the Terrell Baylor case - except for Gabriel.TVmaze 6.0

E6Home ImprovementAug 15, 2011 · 1h · While Major Crimes tries to figure out who killed a registered sex offender and buried him under a retaining wall, Brenda tries to find a way to pay for her new high-priced defense attorney.TVmaze 6.0

E7A Family AffairAug 22, 2011 · 1h · An escort appears to have died from an overdose, but her mother, a Phoenix police officer, insists it's not true. Meanwhile, Raydor's continuing investigation makes Brenda comes to terms with a shocking reality.TVmaze 6.0

E8Death WarrantAug 29, 2011 · 1h · While Major Crimes tries to stop a hit ordered from prison by a Mexican drug cartel, Brenda's attorney begins the uncomfortable task of find the leak in the department.TVmaze 5.5

E9Star TurnSep 5, 2011 · 1h · While Major Crimes investigates the death of an aspiring teenage pop star's father, Brenda contemplates whether to accept what appears to be a generous offer to settle her case.TVmaze 5.5

E10Fresh PursuitSep 12, 2011 · 1h · Brenda's attorney's efforts at requesting a summary judgment in her case are interrupted when the team is called out to investigate the murder of a deputy sheriff.TVmaze 6.0

E11Necessary EvilNov 28, 2011 · 1h · As Brenda suspects a good Samaritan high school coach of murdering his new principal to cover instances of pedophilia, Captain Raydor catches Pope off guard with the surprise announcement of her retirement.TVmaze 6.0

E12You Have the Right to Remain JollyDec 5, 2011 · 1h · A Christmas village Santa is killed in a zip-line accident, and the village's other Santa comes under suspicion. Meanwhile, Brenda's lawyer informs her that his retainer has run out and she needs to pay him $25,000.Not rated yet

E13Relative MattersDec 12, 2011 · 1h · Brenda and Fritz butt heads when the FBI appears to sabotage her murder investigation because her main suspect is under their surveillance, and Brenda's parents come to town for the holidays with some bad newsTVmaze 6.5

E14Road BlockDec 19, 2011 · 1h · The police commissioner's wife tries to claim that her car was stolen to cover up for her drunken vehicular homicide, but Brenda sees right through her lies.Not rated yet

E15Silent PartnerDec 26, 2011 · 1h · When Major Crimes finds Peter Goldman's card on a murdered witness to Turell Baylor's death, new questions and suspects emerge in the Baylor case that could ultimately prove Brenda's innocence in the federal suit against her.TVmaze 6.5

E16Hostile WitnessJul 9, 2012 · 1h · Brenda is willing to go to extreme lengths to prove that a sleazy defense attorney from her past is actually his client's accomplice in a rape/murder case.Not rated yet

E17Fool's GoldJul 16, 2012 · 1h · Flynn and Provenza fail to detect a robbery-homicide in progress at a cash-for-gold store, leading to a messy and awkward investigation for Major Crimes.TVmaze 8.3

E18Drug FiendJul 23, 2012 · 1h · The murder of a doctor who treats cancer patients hits close to home for Brenda and gets her in hot water with Pope.Not rated yet

E19Last RitesJul 30, 2012 · 1h · Brenda gets in more trouble with Pope when the Catholic Church stonewalls her investigation into a priest's murder. Meanwhile she also faces pressure at home caring for her sick father.Not rated yet

E20Armed ResponseAug 6, 2012 · 1h · While Brenda returns early after her mother's death to help Major Crimes solve the murder of a security guard, Raydor uncovers the leak in the department from Brenda's Turell Baylor case.TVmaze 6.5

E21The Last WordAug 13, 2012 · 1h · Brenda puts her career on the line to prove that Philip Stroh is guilty of murder, even though she has no hard evidence or smoking gun.TVmaze 6.0

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Kyra SedgwickDeputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson J.K. SimmonsAssistant Chief Will Pope Corey ReynoldsDetective Sgt. David Gabriel Robert GossettCommander Russell Taylor G.W. BaileyDetective Lt. Louie Provenza Jon TenneyFBI Agent Fritz Howard Michael Paul ChanDetective Lt. Michael Tao Raymond CruzDetective Julio Sanchez Tony DenisonDetective Lt. Andy Flynn Phillip P. KeeneBuzz Watson

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Details

Premiered: June 13, 2005
Ended: August 13, 2012
Status: Ended
Network: TNT
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
TVmaze ID: 775