List of The Closer episodes
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This is an episode list for the TNT crime drama The Closer. The series began on June 13, 2005, and was quickly picked up for a full season of 13 episodes.
[edit] Episodes
[edit] Season 1
Warning: May contain summaries for unaired episodes
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
| Title | Writer(s) | Director | Original airdate | Episode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "PILOT" | James Duff | Michael M. Robin | June 13, 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| When an unidentified woman is found brutally murdered in the Hollywood home of a successful hi-tech millionaire, LAPD's newly appointed head of the Priority Murder Squad, Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson, finds herself challenged not only by the strangeness of the case, but by those who resent her appointment. With her Southern drawl and less than genteel ways, Brenda proceeds to show her skeptical team the skills she learned as a CIA trained interrogator and begins to unravel the mystery behind the high-profile murder. But when she discovers that the accused killer and the victim have a lot more in common than anyone guessed, the case takes an unexpected twist that surprises even the most senior member of the squad. | |||||
| "About Face" | James Duff | Elodie Keene & Michael M. Robin | June 20, 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| Glamorous former model Heather McCarty seemed to have it all: a movie-star husband, a fabulous Hollywood mansion, every luxury money could buy and she left behind a beautiful corpse. It soon becomes apparent to Chief Deputy Brenda Johnson that foul play is involved — and the victim's philandering actor-husband is the chief suspect. While getting her own Hollywood makeover as she retraces Heather's last days on Earth, Brenda discovers some unglamorous secrets about the former model's marriage. But as the Priority Murder Squad chips away at the perfect veneer of Heather McCarthy's life, the killer's motive hits a little too close to home for Brenda. | |||||
| "The Big Picture" | James Duff & Nancy Miller | Elodie Keene & Michael M. Robin | June 27, 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| The murder of a Russian call girl becomes a case for the Priority Homicide Division when it's discovered that her clients include some of Los Angeles' most high-profile VIPs. But as Brenda investigates the involvement of Russian mobsters and a crooked customs agent, she meets with opposition from Assistant Police Chief Pope, whose motives are not totally by the book. With the FBI breathing down her neck and her own team doubting her, Brenda finds herself out on a limb trying to bring the killer to justice. | |||||
| "Show Yourself" | James Duff | Craig Zisk | July 4, 2005 | 1 | 4 |
| When three members of a notorious Latino gang are gunned down in MacArthur Park, LA's Priority Homicide Division is brought in to investigate. There's little political interest in gang-on-gang violence, but Brenda discovers that the homicides may have been caused by a highly skilled military sniper bent on revenge. As the body count rises and eye-for-an-eye gang violence escalates, Brenda finds herself placing her trust in the father of the alleged killer, who claims he wants to stop his son's lethal mission. But as she zeroes in on the sniper, is Brenda leading her team on a wild-goose chase that will further undermine her credibility? | |||||
| "Flashpoint" | James Duff | Greg Yaitanes & Craig Zisk | July 11, 2005 | 1 | 5 |
| While administering an important drug test on a new anti-depressant to help addictive teenagers stay clean, a prominent doctor is murdered in his office. With the billion-dollar drug company refusing to cooperate and a growing list of suspects, Brenda and the Priority Homicide Division have their hands full. When Brenda disagrees with a member of her team over how to run the investigation, she finds her past coming back to haunt her, but as the allegations of her prior misconduct surface in the local press, Brenda discovers a suspect who has a dirty little secret of his own. | |||||
| "Fantasy Date" | James Duff | Gloria Muzio | July 18, 2005 | 1 | 6 |
| When the daughter of a prominent Congresswoman is raped and murdered in her home, shocking evidence points to the victim's sexual predilections. Brenda and the Priority Murder squad delve into a seedy underworld of S&M and the case takes a surprising turn. As Chief Pope pushes Brenda for a conviction in the high-profile case, she discovers a secret that could make her the next victim. | |||||
| "You Are Here" | James Duff | Gloria Muzio | July 25, 2005 | 1 | 7 |
| 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. | |||||
| "Batter Up" | James Duff | Arvin Brown | August 1, 2005 | 1 | 8 |
| 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. | |||||
| "The Butler Did It" | James Duff | Tawnia McKiernan | August 8, 2005 | 1 | 9 |
| The unexpected death of the young widow of one of L.A.'s wealthiest men and the subsequent suicide of their butler spells double trouble for Brenda and her team. With all the members of the dearly departed's dysfunctional family under suspicion, the Priority Homicide Division must separate the fact from fiction in a complicated who-dunnit. But as Brenda focuses on obtaining a conviction, is she being frozen out by Captain Pope and LAPD brass? | |||||
| "Good Housekeeping" | James Duff | Rick Wallace | August 15, 2005 | 1 | 10 |
| When the daughter of a maid in an affluent L.A. household is raped and murdered, the Priority Homicide Division is enlisted to find the girl's killer. Leads point to a registered sex offender, and the case seems open and shut until a cruel twist sends the investigation back to square one. But when Brenda uncovers shocking new evidence, she finds herself compromising a conviction to bring the real murderer to justice. | |||||
| "LA Woman" | James Duff | Gloria Muzio | August 22, 2005 | 1 | 11 |
| When a prominent Iranian businessman is gunned down in Hollywood, Brenda locks horns with the FBI over who will run the investigation. Reluctantly agreeing to work together, the FBI assigns Brenda's boyfriend, Agent Fritz Howard, to the case. But when it becomes apparent that the FBI has its own agenda, can Brenda's relationship with Fritz handle the pressure? | |||||
| "Fatal Retraction" | James Duff | Gloria Muzio & Michael M. Robin & Charles Haid | August 29, 2005 | 1 | 12 |
| A case of mistaken identity results in the release of a convicted psycho-killer. Now Brenda and the Priority Homicide Division not only have to find the killer, but also the real identity of victim. As Brenda sorts through the complicated details surrounding the bizarre case, she discovers that a member of her team may have tampered with the evidence. But she may have bigger problems when the recently released killer fixates on her. | |||||
| "Standards and Practices" | James Duff | Unknown | September 5, 2005 | 1 | 13 |
| While the Priority Homicide Division is busy investigating the murder of a Hollywood producer, an anonymous complaint is filed against Brenda that threatens to jeopardize her career. When Captain Pope offers assistance, Brenda is dubious. Is he trying to help, or edge her out? After she refuses to compromise, or temper her attitude, Brenda's team conspires behind her back and seals her fate, surprising everyone - especially Brenda. | |||||
[edit] Season 2
Warning: May contain summaries for unaired episodes
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
| Title | Writer(s) | Director | Original airdate | Episode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Blue Blood" | James Duff | Michael M. Robin | June 12, 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| Brenda investigates the murder of an L.A.P.D. officer while he was off duty, and Fritz pressures her for a decision. | |||||
| "Mom Duty" | Wendy West | Gloria Muzio | June 19, 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| When a juror dies on during a mob boss trial, Brenda has to finesse her way to questioning the remaining jurors. Meanwhile an unannounced visit put her plans with Fritz on hold. | |||||
| "Slippin" | Hunt Baldwin | Elodie Keene | June 26, 2006 | 2 | 3 |
| The injury of one, and murder of two, USC students has Brenda juggling responsibilities for entertaining her mother and solving the case. | |||||
| "Aftertaste" | Steven Kane | Arvin Brown | July 3, 2006 | 2 | 4 |
| Investigation into the murder of an owner of a trendy restaurant is complicated by Brenda's odd behavior. | |||||
| "To Protect & to Serve" | Adam Belanoff | Elodie Keene | July 10, 2006 | 2 | 5 |
| When Flynn and Provenza put sky box tickets over duty, the repercussions could bring the unit down. | |||||
| "Out of Focus" | Hunt Baldwin | Michael M. Robin | July 17, 2006 | 2 | 6 |
| Brenda investigates the apparent suicide of a "stalkerazzo", and Fritz receives a disturbing phone call. | |||||
| "Head Over Heels" | Wendy West | Matt Earl Beesley | July 24, 2006 | 2 | 7 |
| Brenda's investigation into the murder of a porn star who was subsequently dismembered, brings up emotions that may or may not be related to the case. A pregnancy remains uncertain. | |||||
| "Critical Missing" | James Duff | Rick Wallace | July 31, 2006 | 2 | 8 |
| The discovery of the bodies of a Japanese woman and her daughter from an apparent murder/suicide, put the team on the trail of a possible multiple murderer. | |||||
| "Heroic Measures" | Adam Belanoff | Nelson McCormick | August 7, 2006 | 2 | 9 |
| An 8 year old boy dies and his friend blames himself for his death, he is very distraught. The detectives think that the mother was the responsible party for this, but she tries to put the blame elsewhere. | |||||
| "The Other Woman" | Steven Kane | Lesli Linka Glatter | August 14, 2006 | 2 | 10 |
| The death of a meth-head has Brenda looking at the Narcotics division, and a deposition may reveal a deeply held secret. | |||||
| "Borderline" | Hunt Baldwin | Rick Wallace | August 21, 2006 | 2 | 11 |
| A fender-bender while she's on duty interferes with Brenda's investigation into an apparent triple murder with no bodies, that may have ties to illegal immigration. | |||||
| "No Good Deed" | James Duff | Charles Haid | August 28, 2006 | 2 | 12 |
| The shooting of a witness who may free a murderer has the team investigating a Catholic school's Civics class, and a bombshell is dropped in the "murder room". | |||||
| "Overkill" | Adam Belanoff | Michael M. Robin | September 4, 2006 | 2 | 13 |
| The death of a FBI informant puts Fritz in the role of peace keeper between the FBI Agent in charge and Brenda. | |||||
| "Serving the King Part 1" | Hunt Baldwin | Arvin Brown | December 4, 2006 | 2 | 14 |
| On administrative leave after the shoot-out in her murder room, Brenda is called upon by an old friend to 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" | Mike Berchem | Kevin Bacon | December 4, 2006 | 2 | 15 |
| After reuniting with her team, Brenda must make good her promise to find a member of the Army of Allah who the CIA desperately wants to interrogate regarding a shipment of missing plutonium. But when it becomes apparent that the CIA has given her misleading information, has Brenda been set up? With the future of the Priority Homicide Division hanging in the balance, Brenda must figure out who she can trust before she becomes the next victim. | |||||
