TV series

The Closer

Name: The Closer
Released: 2005
Cast: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett, G.W. Bailey

2005–2012· 7 seasons· 46 min episodesTV-14★ 7.8Ended

On TNT — From The Shephard/Robin Company · Walking Entropy

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Synopsis

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as one of the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.

Themes

police los angeles, california female cop police investigation lapd crime investigation male cop police procedural

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upJun 13, 2005 · 53 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
A seemingly routine murder investigation by the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division is interrupted by the arrival of Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson, the new head of the LAPD’s Priority Murder Squad. An outsider from Atlanta in her first week of service, Brenda has already begun to face the resistance of long-time high-ranking officers and only her assistant, Sgt. Gabriel, seems willing to try to work with her.
Guest stars: Allison Smith (Ellen), John Rubinstein (Dr. Brown), Clyde Kusatsu (Dr. Tanaka), John Livingston (Det. Garth), Julius Tennon (Det. Waters), Joanna Sanchez (Maid), Andre Alexsen (Adam), John Prosky (Mr. Banks)
E2 About FaceJun 20, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Brenda and the team must investigate the murder of high-profile model Heather Kingsley, who dies as a result of nicotine poisoning. As Brenda investigates, she is drawn into the world of celebrity beauty, where illusion is everything, and the standard high.
Guest stars: Brad Rowe (Dean Kingsley), Jennifer O'Dell (Allison Metcalfe), Kate Norby (Lindsey Hagan), Rachel Boston (Jennifer), William Snow (Donnie Holt), Natalija Nogulich (Kingsley's Lawyer), Una Damon (Janine), Caryn E. Kaplan (Isabelle)
E3 The Big PictureJun 27, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Brenda must fight for justice for two Russian prostitutes murdered by the illegitimate son of a Russian mafia figure. As she does, she confronts her own prejudices, and discovers the justice for these women is scarce in a world dominated by men.
Guest stars: Elya Baskin (Priest), Dean McDermott (FBI Agent Stephen Simms), Amy Hill (Franny), Seth Gabel (Nikolai Koslov), Don McManus (Danny Booth), Michael Woods (FBI Agent Bill Blackburn), John Pyper-Ferguson (Attorney Andy Osterman), Tom Irwin (Congressman Hilton)
E4 Show YourselfJul 4, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Brenda and the Priority Homicide Team investigate a sniper who is killing gang members in and around MacArthur Park. Offering assistance is an ex-Army colonel who believes the sniper to be his son. As an all-out gang war looms, Brenda tentatively accepts his assistance.
Guest stars: Richard Roundtree (Col. D.B. Walter), Amy Hill (Franny), Magaly Colimon (Uniform Cop), Rosie Garcia (Shy Girl), Ivan Padilla (Guero), Christian Monzon (Jesus), Conrade Gamble (D.B. Walter Jr.), Phillip P. Keene (Buzz Watson)
E5 FlashpointJul 11, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Brenda enters the high-stakes world of pharmaceutical research, when a drug trial for new anti-addiction medication lead to the death of one of the principal investigators. Nothing is quite as it seems as she investigates the high-powered president of the drug company sponsoring the trial, the seemingly easy-going psychiatrist and the teenaged participants in the study.
Guest stars: Jake Sandvig (Howard Quigley), Ned Bellamy (Mr. Schiller), Larry Joshua (Mr. Hammond), Danielle Savre (Gretchen Schiller), Robin Bartlett (Leah Rainey), Mark Feuerstein (Dr. Jerome), Ellen Bry (Mrs. Schiller), John de Lancie (Dr. Dawson)
E6 Fantasy DateJul 18, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 8.9
Synopsis
Brenda finds herself the unexpected victim of violence against women when she investigates the murder of a congresswoman's daughter. At first, it appears the victim was engaged in sexual activity online that included an invitation to violence.
Guest stars: Randy Wayne (Corey Horowitz), Meredith Baxter (Congresswoman Simmons), Donzaleigh Abernathy (Mistress of Ceremonies), Stephanie Nash (Martha), Cynthia Sophiea (Jeffrey's Mother), Reynaldo Rosales (Brett Harlan), Graham Shiels (Andrew Gage), Patrick Renna (Jeffrey)
E7 You Are HereJul 25, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
A judge is murdered in Griffith Park and Brenda's investigation takes an unexpected twist when her best witness, or perhaps her prime suspect, is his teenage son with autism. Challenged by the boy's behaviors, but convinced he has the clue to unraveling the case, Brenda must try to understand him in order to learn what he knows.
Guest stars: Bubba Lewis (Keith Thompson), Colleen Flynn (Jillian Thompson), Michael Worth (Jason Murphy), John Fleck (Eddie Hoke), Holmes Osborne (Hoke's Attorney), Allen Cutler (Bartender), Leigh Bush (Coroner's Investigator), Cheryl Carter (Pierson)
E8 Batter UpAug 1, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
When a gay man is murdered, seemingly the latest victim of a string of hate crimes, Brenda must confront prejudices inside and out of the LAPD. Meanwhile, Flynn and Taylor step up their efforts to undermine Brenda once again, but with unexpected effects, as the team begins to rally around Brenda.
Guest stars: Kerr Smith (Blake Rawlings), Joel Brooks (Assemblyman Bridges), Kiersten Lyons (Jennifer Russell), Azita Ghanizada (Neighbor), Robert Gant (Julian Carver), Hank Stratton (Barry Anderson), J.R. Cacia (Jimmy York), David Andriole (Dr. Eric Hall)
E9 Good HousekeepingAug 8, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
The murder of an adolescent girl from Mexico, found dead in the Los Angeles River, proves difficult and painful for Brenda and her team. At first, a known sex-offender seems the likely candidate, but questions arise about why the girl and her mother were brought to the US, leading the investigation in another direction.
Guest stars: Jo Anderson (Leslie Phillips), Veronica Cartwright (Vera Mathers), Yvonne Delarosa (Carmen Alvarez), Ryan Carnes (Austin Phillips), John Prosky (Mr. Banks), Federico Dordei (Alejandro Gutierrez), Michael D. Weatherred (Wayne Mathers), Jeffrey Nordling (Hart Phillips)
E10 The Butler Did ItAug 15, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
Three wealthy, spoiled and unruly children become the target of Brenda's investigation when their stepmother is murdered and the family butler seemingly commits suicide shortly thereafter. Riding heard on the trio is their family attorney, who cleans up their messes and provides them with alibis.
Guest stars: Stephen Tobolowsky (James Bloom), Thomas Ian Griffith (Deputy D.A. Thomas Yates), Rick Ravanello (Devlin Dutton), Clive Revill (Albert Turner), Katy Selverstone (Deanna Dutton), Samantha Quan (Officer Susanna Walsh), Mary Castro (Angelina Dutton (uncredited)), Phillip P. Keene (Buzz Watson)
E11 L.A. WomanAug 22, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
Brenda finds herself at odds with the FBI in a struggle to gain control of the murder investigation of a well-known businessman. Deciding to work in tandem, Brenda finds herself working directly with Fritz, who was assigned to the case.
Guest stars: Marina Sirtis (Layla Moktari), Ethan Rains (Faraz Mokhtari), Ivar Brogger (Dr. William Graham), Greg Rikaart (Craig Sherman), Marsh Mokhtari (Translating Officer), Jack Conley (FBI Agent Jackson), Phillip P. Keene (Buzz Watson)
E12 Fatal RetractionAug 29, 2005 · 46 min · ★ 9.1
Synopsis
Brenda and her team must find not only a killer, but also identify the killer's victim when a deranged, homicidal madman is set free due to mistaken identity. While trying to make sense of an array of complexities in this unusual matter, the case takes an even darker turn when Brenda becomes the center of the psychopathic killer's attention.
Guest stars: Jason O'Mara (Billy Croelick), Lorraine Toussaint (Député D.A. Powell), Stephanie Childers (Kim Barnes), Jefferson Mays (Dr. Easton), Tim Griffin (Roy Barnes), Larry Cedar (Dr. Nelson Graydon), Phillip P. Keene (Buzz Watson), James Avery (Dr. Crippen)
E13 Standards and PracticesSep 5, 2005 · 51 min · ★ 9.1
Synopsis
An unnamed source files a grievance against Brenda in the midst of a high-profile investigation of a murdered L.A. filmmaker. With her career on the line, Brenda is skeptical of Chief Pope's intentions when he volunteers to help. In classic Brenda style, she spurns the accusation and the PHD team comes together to act in unison, sending shock waves through the entire department.
Guest stars: Lorraine Toussaint (Député D.A. Powell), Alanna Ubach (Sandy DeCourt), Jenny Gago (Delia Lopez), Mayte Garcia (Amelia Pruitt), Tony Plana (Alonzo Lopez), Jamie Elman (Dennis Burke), Jack Conley (FBI Agent Jackson), Dakin Matthews (Mr. Mitchell)