The Closer

Filming Information

Credits

Regular Cast:

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• Kyra Sedgwick .... Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson
• J.K. Simmons .... Asstistant Police Chief Will Pope
• Corey Reynolds .... Sgt. David Gabriel
• Robert Gossett .... Capt. Taylor, head of the robbery homicide division
• Anthony John Denison .... Detective Andy Flynn
• G.W. Bailey .... Detective Lt. Provenza
• Raymond Cruz .... Detective Julio Sanchez
• Michael Paul Chan .... Detective Mike Tao
• Gina Ravera .... Detective Irene Daniels
• Jon Tenney .... FBI Agent Fritz Howard

Created by

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• James Duff

Writers:

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• James Duff
• Rick Kellard
• Nancy Miller
• Wendy West
• Roger Wolfson

Directors:

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• Arvin Brown
• James Duff
• Tawnia McKiernan
• Michael M. Robin
• Craig Zisk

Other Directors:

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• Elodie Keene Episode: "The Big Picture"
• Gloria Muzio Episode "You Are Here"

Executive Producers:

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• James Duff
• Michael M. Robin
• Greer Shephard

Other Producers:

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• Andrew J. Sacks

Episode Summary

Warning: May contain summaries for unaired episodes

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;1. Pilot :June 13, 2005

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June 13 - 2005

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:While investigating the murder of an unidentified woman found in a hi-tech executive's home, LAPD's newly appointed head of the Priority Murder Squad, Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson, finds herself faced with more than just a murder investigation. She must also deal with the resentment of her new co-workers, who are unhappy with her new, lofty position with the force. When more information about the victim comes to light, Brenda not only solves the case, but she proves her ability beyond the shadow of a doubt.

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;2. About Face :June 20, 2005

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June 20 - 2005

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:The model wife of a movie star is found dead - from hair conditioner poisoning. Brenda finds herself rattled as she has trouble finding her way around L.A. Getting a taste of the glamorous life while trying to piece together the puzzle, Brenda finds that beauty may truly be only skin deep. Brenda finds her experiences all over the spectrum; a rocky beginning to an investigation, a victory with her boss, and a possible romance on the horizon.

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;3. The Big Picture :June 27, 2005

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June 27 - 2005

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:When some big names are found to be clients of a murdered Russian prostitute, Brenda and her team are called in to investigate. Meanwhile, Brenda also tries to solve the mystery of her relationship with Fritz.

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;4. Show Yourself :July 4, 2005

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July 4 - 2005

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:Brenda and the squad find themselves in the middle of an impending gang war while they play a real-life game of hide-and-seek with a sniper who has his sights set on gang members.

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;5. Flashpoint :July 11, 2005

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July 11 - 2005

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:When a psychiatrist involved in the trial of a new drug is found murdered, it's up to Brenda and the team to put the pieces together. Brenda finds herself up to more of a challenge when pieces of her past come to light in the news, which causes a suspect's nasty secrets to come to the surface.

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;6. Fantasy Date :July 18, 2005

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July 18 - 2005

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:While investigating the murder of a U.S. Congresswoman's daughter, Brenda discovers a dirty little secret that puts her own life in danger.

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;7. You Are Here :July 25, 2005

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July 25 - 2005

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:Brenda's love life is put on hold (again) when she is called to investigate an execution-style murder and carjacking of a California state judge with more than a few enemies, and the only witness to the crime is the judge's autistic teenage son. Now to solve the case, Brenda must get inside the boy's head and unlock the secrets that will reveal the identity of the real killer.

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;8. Batter Up :August 1, 2005

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August 1 - 2005

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:Chief Pope comes under intense political pressure when a spree of hate crimes targeting the gay community escalates from robbery to murder. Determined to catch the killer before he strikes again, Pope reassigns the case to Brenda and the Priority Homicide Division, much to the displeasure of Captain Taylor. But when a member of Brenda's team secretly provides Taylor with a lead that could close the case, Brenda must look beyond politics, both internal and external, and focus on finding a killer.

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;9. Good Housekeeping :August 9, 2005

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August 9 - 2005

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;10 LA Woman :August 15, 2005

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August 15 - 2005

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;11. Fatal Retraction : August 22, 2005

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August 22 - 2005

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(There will be a total of 13 episodes in the first season)

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