The Closer

Blue Blood

Brenda's back! When an L.A. cop is murdered, evidence points to a cover up. By handling the investigation her way, Brenda and her team are pitted against the L.A.P.D. and are forced to uncover the truth and close the case before top police brass shuts them down. Meanwhile, Brenda takes a big step in her relationship with Fritz.

Mom Duty Part 1

During the trial of a notorious Armenian mobster, Brenda and her team are called in to investigate the untimely death of a juror. But Brenda soon finds herself in hot water when her investigation threatens the verdict of the trial. Meanwhile, her mother arrives unexpectedly, making it hard for Brenda to keep the cover on her relationship with Fritz.

Slippin' Part 2

When three college co-eds are caught in the crossfire of a gang war, Brenda and her team are brought in to find the killers. Evidence suggests one of the students may have been living a secret life. The case seems open-and-shut until Brenda investigates an alibi and discovers insight into the killer and his motive. Meanwhile, as her mother continues her visit, Brenda struggles to keep up appearances and keep her plans with Fritz a secret.

Aftertaste

Sedgwick stars as Deputy Police Chief Brenda Jean Johnson, a police detective who transfers from Atlanta to Los Angeles 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 interrogators eventually wins over even her toughest critics.

To Protect & to Serve

When Provenza discovers the body of a dead woman in his garage, Brenda and the Priority Homicide Division find themselves in an awkward situation as they work to solve a case that is technically not theirs. Brenda proves she'll do anything to protect her team, but can she find the killer before Commander Taylor discovers the truth?

Out of Focus

A paparazzo plummets to his death from the balcony of a swanky L.A. hotel. Was it suicide or revenge? When Brenda discovers the photographer's target was a big-shot actor trying to hide certain details of his private life, the suspect list begins to grow. Meanwhile, Brenda suspects that Fritz may be involved in some covert activities of his own.

Head Over Heels

Putting together the pieces of a crime is all in a day's work for the Priority Homicide Division, but when the head and feet of a murdered porn star are found in a dumpster, the facts surrounding the case leave Brenda puzzled. When test results reveal a shocking secret about the victim, narrowing down the suspects gets tricky. Meanwhile, Brenda finds herself taking a test that could change her life.

Critical Missing

After fisherman discover the badly decomposed bodies of a mother and daughter in the L.A. harbor, evidence points to ritualistic suicide. But Brenda's instincts tell her there's more to these untimely deaths. As the case takes one bizarre turn after another, Brenda realizes a shocking truth about the killer.

Heroic Measures

A bereaved mother draws Brenda and the Priority Homicide Division into the investigation of her son's death, accusing his doctors of murder. Brenda sympathizes with the woman and opens an investigation despite her initial misgivings. With both Taylor and Pope questioning her rationale for pursuing the case, Brenda finds herself facing the one case she might not be able to close.

The Other Woman

Sedgwick stars as Deputy Police Chief Brenda Jean Johnson, a police detective who transfers from Atlanta to Los Angeles 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 interrogators eventually wins over even her toughest critics.

Borderline

While on her way to investigate a crime scene, Brenda has a run-in that could cost her her badge. Although there is plenty of evidence of the murders, there is just one thing missing: the bodies. Now Brenda and the Priority Homicide Division must first find the victims in order to bring the killer to justice.

No Good Deed

When the star witness in a death-row inmate's appeal case is gunned down, Brenda and her team discover that there is more than one suspect with a motive. Meanwhile, Brenda's secrets are aired in front of her team by Chief Pope's vengeful ex-wife and Fritz begins to question Brenda's feelings for Pope.

Overkill

When an FBI agent and the wife of a mob informant are murdered, Brenda and Fritz find themselves at odds over who should handle the case. With the chief witness in the murders slated to testify against a major mob boss, Brenda and her team are under the gun to solve the murder. But when the identity of the killer is revealed, Brenda's team comes under fire -- and someone is going down.

Serving the King Part 1

On administrative leave after the shoot-out in her murder room, Brenda is called upon by an old friend to help solve the murder of an Arab teenager with ties to a terrorist cell. Working covertly, can Brenda find the killer before her team is completely dismantled by Commander Taylor?

Serving the King Part 2

Sedgwick stars as Deputy Police Chief Brenda Jean Johnson, a police detective who transfers from Atlanta to Los Angeles 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 interrogators eventually wins over even her toughest critics.

Homewrecker

The team investigates the killing of a family. Budget cuts force Brenda to choose between giving up one member of her team to another unit and forcing one of them into early retirement.

Grave Doubts

The body of a long-dead murder victim is uncovered along with Lt. Provenza's business card, setting off the squad's search for his identity and killer. When the bullet is traced to a gang weapon that had been turned into the LAPD 15 years prior, Deputy Chief Johnson is forced to contend with political activist Father Jack.

Saving Face

At a retired cop's funeral, Lt Provenza and Lt. Flynn discover something quite unexpected along with the corpse.

Ruby

A recently released sex offender is accused of kidnapping a child. With time running out, Detective Gabriel goes too far. Deputy Chief Johnson must deal with Gabriel and also get the pedophile to re-confess.

The Round File

An old man's confession to seven murders leads Deputy Chief Johnson to investigate the sudden deaths at his nursing home.

Dumb Luck

Brenda must solve a murder while sharing her squad with Homeland Security.

Four to Eight

When two Catorce gang members are shot to death, Brenda and her squad must solve the murders before a gang war erupts. Meanwhile, Brenda has her own personal health scare when she finally visits the doctor.

Manhunt

It looks to be the return of a serial killer when two bodies turn up dead. With the knowledge that he kills in sets of three, Chief Pope charges Brenda and her squad to hunt down the killer before the third victim is taken.

Blindsided

In an effort to get good PR for the department, Deputy Chief Johnson takes a journalist on a ride-along, but when the Crown Vic is targeted and shot at, Brenda is forced to live under 24-hour police protection, while being the key witness in the case she must solve.

Culture Shock

When a Chinese business woman is found dead on the tour bus she and her husband operate, Brenda and the squad must dig deep to investigate her past life. Meanwhile, Brenda's parents reveal to the squad that Brenda and Fritz are engaged.

Lover's Leap

A car belonging to a Department of Homeland Security employee is found wrecked at the bottom of Mulholland Drive. Priority Homicide is brought in to uncover the details surrounding the driver's death, but the investigation leads Brenda a lot closer to home then she expected.

Til Death Do Us Part Part 1

Deputy Chief Johnson's investigation into a famous Hollywood divorce attorney found floating in his swimming pool is under heavy scrutiny. Meanwhile, Fritz and Brenda are trying to consolidate their bills, but when Brenda discovers a secret Fritz has been keeping will she keep to the plan?

Til Death Do Us Part Part 2

Under intense pressure, Brenda has forty-eight hours to break a new witness' alibi and get her case back on track. Meanwhile, Brenda's relationship with Fritz is in danger as secrets loom.

Next of Kin Part 1

An eleven month armed robbery investigation is handed over to PHD, but when a key witness flees to Atlanta, Brenda uses it as an excuse to travel home with Fritz. However, the uncooperative witness becomes a big burden to the entire family and stands to ruin Christmas.

Next of Kin Part 2

Without the proper paperwork and with a reluctant participant, Brenda's trip back West proves difficult. In order to convince her witness to cooperate, Brenda must lead him to believe a few of her own lies. However, his own plans get in the police's way. Meanwhile, Clay and Willie Ray are trying to salvage Christmas while Fritz does his best not to explode.

Controlled Burn

[SP]When a massive fire breaks out in Griffith Park, Priority Homicide is on hand to help. But when an unidentified dead woman's body is found in the center of the scene, Deputy Chief Johnson is doing a lot more investigating then directing traffic. Meanwhile, Brenda and Fritz are living in a small apartment and getting on each other's nerves.

Speed Bump

When a famous ex-con connected to the death of a Hollywood producer's daughter is found dead in an alley, only Priority Homicide can get to the truth. Was this a case of revenge or just plain murder? Meanwhile, Brenda's love life gets a bit complicated at home.

Cherry Bomb

When a sixteen year-old girl is found dead questions lead to the son of an L.A. County Sheriff. But as Deputy Chief Johnson investigates, she learns that the son may be hiding behind his father's badge and may have done so before. Will Brenda be able to dig deep enough despite the Sheriff's interference?

Live Wire

When a reporter alerts Brenda to a crime scene, is it a case for Priority Homicide or will the FBI take over? Meanwhile, interpersonal relationships on the squad force Brenda into a corner.

Dial M for Provenza

Under budget constraints, Chief Pope gives Brenda an ultimatum to solve her case in 48 hours or to retire Lt. Provenza. With valuable evidence gone missing, will Brenda still be able to get the confession?

Problem Child

When a 13 year-old Rusian boy goes missing, Priority Homicide comes out in full force to find this teenager. But will this young person's well documented psychopathic behavior lead Brenda and the squad down the wrong path? Meanwhile, Fritz and Brenda discuss kids of their own.

Sudden Death

When Sanchez's little brother is shot, the team turns its efforts to finding out if this is related to a past case of the detective. Meanwhile, a reporter accuses Brenda and her squad of only working on cases that are connected to the rich and powerful.

Split Ends

Deputy Chief Johnson has her hands full trying to solve a murder when a hairdresser on a movie set is found dead. Meanwhile, Brenda's folks are in town pressuring her to set a wedding date.

Tijuana Brass

Patrol officers discover two dead bodies in the bed of a pick-up truck. The squad learns they are Tijuana detectives and the killings could mean big political problems for Brenda.

Time Bomb

Brenda's newly renamed Major Crimes Division investigates the death of a teenager that might be related to a highly organized plan to massacre hundreds of innocent people. As the squad races against the clock to track down a bomb before it can explode, they are given a stark and sudden reminder that the LAPD can be a very dangerous place to work.

Good Faith

Brenda's parents are in town trying to pin down her wedding date. But when a murder investigation interrupts the visit, Brenda can't let go of the investigation and brings Cliff and Willie Rae along. Will Brenda slow down when the health of someone close to home is in jeopardy?

Junk in the Trunk

A robber is found dead in his car but the $3 million in diamonds he was caught on tape stealing is now missing and the squad must solve the murder and recover the diamonds

Power of Attorney

What seems like a slam dunk case against a man for murder and rape, is actually fraught with peril. An aggressive DA and Brenda square off and the results will be a first for this squad.

Fate Line

Fritz's sister, a psychic, works with Brenda and the squad to help solve a crime. While her help is a bit misguided, she does have a knack at deciphering Brenda.

Double Blind

The day has come for Brenda and Fritz to wed but both are a bit preoccupied with work. While they each continue to pursue justice, entanglements on Brenda's squad are a bit too sour to resolve and it may mean someone will be leaving.

Products of Discovery

When Brenda's squad investigates a quadruple murder of a family, she accidentally stumbles into the middle of an FBI investigation that may have been a factor in the homicide. Meanwhile, Provenza's ebullient mood has suddenly turned sour, and Kitty has stopped eating.

Blood Money

The apparent kidnapping of a rich financier under investigation for ripping off investors leads Brenda's squad to think he may have staged his own abduction. During the investigation, Gabriel tries to cover the forensic accounting duties, since Det. Daniels has been promoted to another division. Meanwhile, something strange has come over Lt. Provenza. And Kitty, Brenda and Fritz's cat, is enduring some serious medical issues.

Red Tape

Sgt. Gabriel shoots a murder suspect he is certain is armed and firing at him, but the evidence doesn't seem to match up. Enter Capt. Melinda Hatcher (special guest star Mary McDonnell), the head of the Force Investigation, whose responsibility it is to investigate the shooting. But Hatcher's investigation is interfering with Brenda's investigation into the murder, which may have been ethnically motivated.

Walking Back the Cat

Brenda and her squad are temporarily deputized into the FBI when a missing person case turns into a full-blown murder investigation involving drug trafficking at gay dance parties. The case gives Brenda and Fritz the chance to work together again, but her investigative tactics don't exactly fit FBI protocol.

Half Load

Brenda's squad investigates the murder of a former gang banger, but the evidence indicates he may not have been the target. The case leads Brenda on a return trip to the doorstep of Father Jack and the Crenshaw Community Center, where an upset neighborhood is convinced the LAPD doesn't care about stifling crime in the area. It's up to Brenda to prove otherwise.

Tapped Out

Brenda's team investigates the shooting death of a popular online "hook-up king" who was in the process of putting together a television pilot for a men's cable network. The case goes awry when a police impersonator enters the picture. Meanwhile, Pope does a rotation as a regular member of Brenda's squad to get a firsthand look at how the team works, but his experience isn't exactly what he expected it would be.

Strike Three

A major shootout leaves two patrol cops and an 18-year-old neo-Nazi dead, with lots of unanswered questions as to what happened and who else might have been involved. The investigation is made all the more difficult by the involvement of Capt. Sharon Raydor (special guest star Mary McDonnell) of Force Investigation Division, which is responsible for looking into shooting incidents involving officers.

Elysian Fields

The squad investigates the murder of a man who, 10 years ago, was the lead suspect in the murder of two girls. The state of the body indicates he was dragged behind a truck or SUV a full day before being shot twice in the head and dumped in Elysian Park. The original detective comes out of retirement to help with the case, but his obsession with closing his decade-old case reminds Brenda a little too much of her own growing obsession with Philip Stoh, the slick lawyer she was unable to prove guilty of the rape and murder he tried to pin on a client.

Identity Theft

A confessed murderer, who was apprehended while Brenda was away on her honeymoon, gets details of the crime wrong during his allocution, causing Brenda to reopen the case. Her first thought is that he is trying to cover for his schizophrenic son, whose doctor was the victim. Brenda's investigation, however, is interrupted by a visit from her mother, who hopes to pawn her troublesome niece off on Brenda and Fritz for the summer.

Smells Like Murder

A large cooler with a body stuffed inside leads Brenda in search of suspects, and she winds up with several: from the scripture-thumping stepfather to a disgruntled ex-girfriend to the best friend who was constantly being hit up for money. Gabriel is studying for the detective exam, so Brenda uses the case as a teaching tool. Meanwhile, Brenda's niece Charlie (Sosie Bacon) pulls a stunt so severe, she and Fritz are ready to put her on a plane home immediately.

Maternal Instincts

A spree shooting in broad daylight leaves two people dead, another person critically wounded and a car loaded with marijuana. But there's some confusion as to the identity of the intended victim and the motive behind the crime. Brenda and Fritz, meanwhile, spar over how to handle Charlie (Sosie Bacon), especially after Brenda brings her niece into the middle of the case. And Provenza decides to make a big life change.

Waivers of Extradition

After the stabbing death of a woman who was apparently killed by someone wearing a Ninja outfit, Brenda and the squad soon realize they might have a bigger case on their hands then they thought. A detective from El Paso, Texas, where a similar crime occurred, comes to LA to help in the investigation, but his primary interest is in bringing the killer back to Texas to face the death penalty. Meanwhile, Brenda's father, Clay (guest star Barry Corbin), arrives to take her niece, Charlie (guest star Sosie Bacon), home to Atlanta. But Charlie wants to stay in LA, and Brenda is faced with a difficult decision. Directed by Kevin Bacon.

The Life

The squad investigates the death of a 12-year-old boy whose father and brother are both gang members. The boy is found dead in a known gang party house, but soon the case includes two more bodies at a different house related to the same crime. Meanwhile, Fritz brings home a surprise for Brenda, and there's trouble brewing in Provenza's romantic paradise.

Make Over

The discrediting of a crime lab frequently used by the LAPD brings several old cases up for review, including one Provenza and his former partner, Det. Andrews, closed seven years ago. Andrews comes out of retirement to help with the case involving a woman who posed as a nurse in order to bump off old clients and steal their artwork and money. But Andrews isn't exactly how Provenza remembered, throwing a wrench into the case that keeps Brenda from going on a ski vacation with Fritz. To make matters worse for Brenda, Fritz decides to go on the vacation without her.

Dead Man's Hand

Capt. Raydor (special guest star Mary McDonnell) approaches Major Crimes about delicately looking into a possible case of spousal abuse involving one of her female officers. The officer, however, refuses to admit to Brenda that she's being abused. When her husband is killed by a cop answering a domestic disturbance call, Brenda and Raydor find there's more to the story than they first suspected. On the home front, Fritz becomes increasingly irritated at feeling ignored by Brenda.

The Big Bang

The shooting death of a man taking pictures of the stars from his balcony leads the squad to look closely at the husband of the woman with whom the victim was having an affair. But their investigation is hindered by a missing murder weapon - not to mention the difficult adjustment of moving into a new building.

Help Wanted

Capt. Raydor (special guest Mary McDonnell) accompanies Brenda on an investigation involving the disappearance of a nanny working for close friends of the mayor. But what they may have on their hands is a serial rapist with a stun gun. Meanwhile, Raydor's real purpose in taking part in the investigation could have big career implications for Brenda.

In Custody

While investigating a suspicious suicide, the squad wades into a nasty child-custody dispute between a dying man and his meth-addicted ex-wife. Meanwhile, Pope applies for the police chief job, but Brenda might have something to say about whether or not he gets it.

Layover

Provenza once again finds himself in a professionally embarrassing situation when he discovers a dead body in the condo of a flight attendant he picked up while extraditing a prisoner. Brenda reveals to Pope her career intentions to Pope.

Heart Attack

At the request of Detective Ramsky, who has an eye for Brenda, the squad becomes involved in investigating a series of brutal murders that indicate a Mexican drug cartel may have moved into the city.

Off the Hook

After a parole board member is viciously murdered during a panicked phone call with Sgt. Gabriel, Pope announces an overreaching plan to boost the police department's image. His plan, however, hinges on Brenda first being able to solve the crime.

Jump the Gun

A bank robbery supposedly committed by a known gang of thieves leaves a security guard dead. It also leaves a lot of unanswered questions about the prime suspects and why this latest robbery doesn't fit their regular pattern. Meanwhile, Pope gets some news about his chances at become the city's police chief.

War Zone

In a case that could carry national security implications, three soldiers are gunned down outside an LA club two days after returning home from duty in Afghanistan. Brenda's investigation puts her on a collision course with Major Edward Dorset (guest star Gary Cole), a military liaison officer.

Last Woman Standing

Brenda's squad picks up a case from Hollywood involving the brutal murder of an aspiring actress who made a date through an online service. But her investigation is forced to take second fiddle while she prepares for an interview with the mayor to become the LA's next Chief of Police, a job Brenda's still not sure she even wants. Special guest star Mary McDonnell returns as Captain Raydor.

Executive Order

The murder of two paramedics leads the LAPD and the FBI on two separate investigations on a case that could be the precursor to a major terrorist attack. But Brenda fights to remain a step ahead, even though she's forced to work with the counter-terrorism unit's Chief Tommy Delk, who happens one of Brenda's fellow finalists for the job of Chief of Police.

Old Money

One of Brenda's detectives is ambushed on the street, and the main clue to figuring out the motive behind the attack is a garbage bag containing more than $37,500. The investigation then turns into a race to clear the detective's name over allegations of witness tampering. Guest star Mary McDonnell returns as Capt. Sharon Raydor.

High Crimes

Chief of Police Tommy Delk (guest star Courtney B. Vance) assigns Major Crimes a seemingly minor case involving the armed robbery of several medical marijuana dispensaries. But when one of the robberies turns into a murder, the case becomes a test of Brenda?s readiness to move up in the department.

Living Proof Part 1

A long-brewing feud leads to a stabbing on Christmas Eve and the accidental death of a patriarch in a case that threatens to derail everyone's holiday plans. Brenda is especially put out, since her parents (guest stars Frances Sternhagen and Barry Corbin) are in town, and they have a very special announcement. Guest star Mary McDonnell returns as Captain Raydor.

Living Proof Part 2

A blood feud within a refugee family from Kosovo results in another victim, forcing Brenda and her team, along with Captain Raydor (guest star Mary McDonnell) to continue their investigation on Christmas Day. But Brenda's attention is then diverted when the RV her parents (guest stars Frances Sternhagen and Barry Corbin) drove to Los Angeles is robbed, and all the holiday gifts stored inside stolen.

An Ugly Game

The routine arrest of a crack addict exposes a questionable rehab facility and leads Brenda and her squad on a race to find a missing young woman. The case leads Gabriel to question Brenda's judgment and Fritz to reveal to Brenda the some ugly truths about his past.

Unknown Trouble

Brenda and the squad investigate the owner of a hip-hop record label when one of his rap artists and six innocent bystanders are gunned down. The case hits home for Gabriel who knows two of the victims from church. Meanwhile, Chief Delk (guest star Courtney B. Vance) is getting ready to announce the department's new organizational chart just as Brenda becomes the target of a civil suit against the police department.

Repeat Offender

As the LAPD undergoes a major realignment, Brenda and her team investigate the murder of a young girl who was house-sitting. Captain Raydor is forced to expand her audit of Major Crimes in light of the civil suit against Brenda and the LAPD.

To Serve with Love

Flynn and Provenza decide to make easy money by serving court papers for a lawyer. But they once again find themselves in hot water when a man is killed minutes after being served by the pair. As is usual with Flynn and Provenza, things just go downhill from there. Adam Arkin guest stars.

Under Control

The team searches for a missing boy who attends the summer camp where Lt. Tao's son works. Meanwhile, Captain Raydor makes a troubling suggestion to Brenda as she continues her audit of the Major Crimes unit.

Forgive Us Our Trespasses

The squad investigates the death of a minister with a scandalous secret and the family who will do anything to protect his name and their church. Meanwhile, all but one member of the Major Crimes unit receives a subpoena in the civil suit against the LAPD, raising questions about whether the one who didn't get served is going to throw the rest of the squad under the bus.

Home Improvement

A home construction site becomes a crime scene when a body turns up underneath a retainer wall. Brenda considers taking on a high-priced lawyer, but unfortunately for Fritz, the retainer fee could require cutting back on several luxuries.

A Family Affair

The squad helps out a fellow law enforcement officer by investigating the mysterious death of her daughter. And Captain Raydor continues her audit of Brenda and Major Crimes, focusing her efforts on Detective Sanchez.

Death Warrant

Brenda receives a tip about a murder-for-hire involving a major drug cartel, but since the case doesn't fall under her jurisdiction, she solicits Captain Raydor's help in investigating the tipster's allegations of police brutality. Meanwhile, Brenda's attorney starts deposing the squad about the "Shootin' Newton" case at the center of the civil lawsuit against her.

Star Turn

Major Crimes investigates the mysterious disappearance of a stage father just as his daughter's new single is about to hit the charts. The Baylor family offers to settle with Brenda in the civil suit against her. But the deal may be too good to be true. Emmy winner Ken Howard (The White Shadow, Grey Gardens), Debrah Farentino (Storm of the Century, Eureka) and Rick Gonzalez (Reaper, Coach Carter) guest-star.

Fresh Pursuit

The squad investigates the shooting death of a deputy sheriff as the judge in the civil case against Brenda decides whether or not to drop the charges against her.

Necessary Evil

When a high school principal is shot while trying to turn his school around in the midst of a scandal, Brenda and her detectives soon realize their case overlaps with an existing FBI investigation. The situation leaves Fritz and Brenda sparring over whose murder case it should be.

You Have the Right to Remain Jolly

In the 100th episode of THE CLOSER, the holiday cheer is interrupted when Santa's entrance into a Christmas Village via a zip line goes horribly wrong. Fred Willard guest stars as the village's owner, Santa Jack, whom many believe to be the real Father Christmas. Christine Woods also guest stars as Buzz's visiting sister, who helps Brenda and the Major Crimes Division solve the holiday case. And guest star Lauren Bowles plays the niece and business partner of Santa Jack (Willard). Directed by Rick Wallace Written by Michael Alaimo Created by James Duff

Relative Matters

The murder of a man under FBI surveillance puts the federal agents in hot water with the L.A.P.D. Special guest stars Frances Sternhagen and Barry Corbin return as Brenda's parents, who have come to town for the holidays with surprising news that keeps Brenda's mind from her case. Directed by David McWhirter, Written by Ken Martin, Created by James Duff

Road Block

The Major Crimes Division investigates a hit-and-run murder of a young girl on a bicycle. Mark Moses and Elizabeth Perkins guest-star as the LAPD's Police Commissioner and his wife Gail, who may be in trouble when Brenda becomes determined to uncover a scandal one of them tried to cover up. Maggie Wheeler guest-stars as Gail's friend who clashes with Brenda. Directed by Nelson McCormick Written by Jim Leonard Created by James Duff

Silent Partner

In the winter finale of THE CLOSER, the federal lawsuit against Brenda comes to a head when another murder occurs related to Turell Baylor's death. Brenda seeks help from a businessman (guest star Jason George) with old ties to the neighborhood for help solving the case. Meanwhile, Brenda's lawyer (guest star Mark Pellegrino) and the Baylor family lawyer (guest star Curtis Armstrong) face off in court. Directed by Arvin Brown Written by James Duff and Mike Berchem Created by James Duff

Hostile Witness

Brenda thinks she has finally cornered her longtime nemesis, lawyer and suspected rapist and murderer Philip Stroh (guest star Billy Burke), when his latest client shows signs of cracking under pressure. But a shocking courtroom maneuver by Brenda puts the entire case in jeopardy, which does not sit well with new D.A. Claire Baldwin (guest star Amanda Mason Warren).

Fool's Gold

Provenza gets trapped into helping his first ex-wife, Liz (guest star Diedre O'Connell), recover her wedding ring after she got ripped off by a shady gold buyer. But he once again finds himself stuck in a professionally embarrassing situation, this time involving a robbery, a felony murder, an evidence-swallowing dog and a frantically desperate appraiser (guest star Reg Rogers). John Tenney directs.

Drug Fiend

In a case that hits too close to home for Brenda, a well-liked cancer doctor is brutally killed and his drug supply wiped clean. But the case could have a much wider reach than anyone suspects. To make matters worse, Captain Raydor has a new assignment that leaves Brenda questioning her loyalty to Pope. And Gabriel makes a significant life change.

Last Rites

The murder of a priest puts the squad on a collision course with the Catholic Church and drives a wedge between Brenda and Chief Pope. Meanwhile, Brenda's parents are in town while her father continues his cancer treatments.

Armed Response

A young couple hanging out in someone else's house find themselves in hot water when a security guard and decorated veteran winds up dead in the street outside. But Brenda finds her investigation stifled by the watchful eye of the District Attorney's office. Meanwhile, Raydor and Pope finally pinpoint the leak in the department.

Last Word

A young street hustler (guest star Graham Patrick Martin) sees what appears to be a man burying a woman in Griffith Park, prompting an investigation Brenda is convinced will lead to Philip Stroh (guest star Billy Burke). But Brenda's obsession with Stroh threatens not only her career, but also her life.