The Closer
Watch The Closer Season 7
Episode 15
Season 7, Episode 15
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
In the winter finale, the federal lawsuit against Brenda comes to a head when another murder occurs that is related to Turell Baylor's death. Brenda seeks help from a businessman (guest star JASON GEORGE – GREY'S ANATOMY) with old ties to the neighborhood for help solving the case. Meanwhile, Brenda's lawyer (recurring guest star MARK PELLEGRINO) and the Baylor family lawyer (recurring guest star CURTIS ARMSTRONG) face off in court.
Episode 14
Season 7, Episode 14
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
The Major Crimes Division investigates a hit-and-run murder of a young girl on a bicycle, and the LAPD's police commissioner (guest star MARK MOSES – Desperate Housewives, Mad Men) and his wife, Gail (guest star ELIZABETH PERKINS – Weeds), may be in trouble when Brenda becomes determined to uncover a scandal one of them tried to cover up. MAGGIE WHEELER (Friends) guest stars as Gail's friend who clashes with Brenda.
Episode 13
Season 7, Episode 13
aired: Mon, Dec 12, 2011
The murder of a man under FBI surveillance puts the federal agents in hot water with the LAPD. Plus, Brenda's parents (recurring guest stars FRANCES STERNHAGEN and BARRY CORBIN), who have come to town for the holidays, have surprising news that keeps Brenda's mind from her case.
Episode 12
Season 7, Episode 12
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
In the 100th episode, the holiday cheer is interrupted when Santa's entrance into a Christmas Village via a zip line goes horribly wrong. FRED WILLARD (Best in Show, Modern Family) guest stars as Santa Jack, the village's owner, whom many believe to be the real Father Christmas. LAUREN BOWLES (True Blood) guest stars as the niece and business partner of Santa Jack, and CHRISTINE WOODS (FlashForward) guest stars as Buzz's visiting sister, who helps Brenda and the Major Crimes Division solve the holiday case.
Episode 11
Season 7, Episode 11
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
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.
Episode 10
Fresh Pursuit
aired: Mon, Sep 12, 2011
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 case against her.
Episode 9
Star Turn
aired: Mon, Sep 5, 2011
Major Crimes investigates the mysterious disappearance of a stage father just as his daughter's new single is about to hit the charts. Meanwhile, the Baylor family offers to settle with Brenda in the civil suit against her, but the deal may be too good to be true. Guest stars include KEN HOWARD (The White Shadow, Grey Gardens), DEBRAH FARENTINO (Storm of the Century, Eureka) and RICK GONZALEZ (Reaper, Coach Carter).
Episode 8
Death Warrant
aired: Mon, Aug 29, 2011
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, Gavin Baker (recurring guest star MARK PELLEGRINO), starts deposing the squad about the "Shootin' Newton" case at the center of the civil lawsuit against her.
Episode 7
Season 7, Episode 7
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
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.
Episode 6
Season 7, Episode 6
aired: Mon, Aug 15, 2011
A home construction site becomes a crime scene when a body turns up underneath a retainer wall. Plus, Brenda considers taking on a high-priced lawyer, Gavin Baker (recurring guest star MARK PELLEGRINO - Lost, Supernatural, Dexter), but, unfortunately for Fritz, the retainer fee could require cutting back on several luxuries.
Episode 5
Season 7, Episode 5
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
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 might throw the rest of the squad "under the bus."
Episode 4
Season 7 Episode 4
aired: Tue, Aug 2, 2011
The team searches for a missing boy who attends the summer camp where Lt. Tao's son works. Captain Raydor makes a troubling suggestion to Brenda as she continues with her audit.
Episode 3
Season 7, Episode 3
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
Flynn and Provenza hope to make easy money by serving court papers for a lawyer. But, once again, they find themselves in hot water when a man is killed minutes after being served by the pair. Things quickly go downhill from there. Guest star ADAM ARKIN (Sons of Anarchy, Chicago Hope, Northern Exposure) appears as a financier targeted by his clients after pulling off a Ponzi scheme.
Episode 2
Season 7, Episode 2
aired: Mon, Jul 18, 2011
As the LAPD undergoes a major realignment, Brenda's team investigates 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.
Episode 1
Season 7, Episode 1
aired: Mon, Jul 11, 2011
In the seventh season premiere, 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 prepares to announce the department's new organizational chart just as Brenda becomes the target of a civil suit against the police department.
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Episode 13
Standards and Practices
aired: Mon, Sep 5, 2005
The conflict between Brenda and Taylor reaches the boiling point when Brenda is charged with "conduct unbecoming."
Episode 12
Fatal Retraction
aired: Mon, Aug 29, 2005
Faulty evidence from a botched murder investigation three years ago is revealed after the body of woman believed to have been the original murder victim of a death-row killer shows up in the morgue.
Episode 11
L.A. Woman
aired: Mon, Aug 22, 2005
Brenda and her team are assigned to investigate the murder of an Iranian businessman and his driver in a medical center parking deck.
Episode 10
The Butler Did It
aired: Mon, Aug 15, 2005
A wealthy octogenarian dies just months after marrying a young stripper. After his widow then dies of an overdose, attention turns towards the butler as a possible suspect.
Episode 9
Good Housekeeping
aired: Mon, Aug 8, 2005
A young Mexican girl, whose mother and cousin are illegal immigrants working for a wealthy American family, is found murdered.
Episode 8
Batter Up
aired: Mon, Aug 1, 2005
Brenda delves into a case involving an attack on a gay man. The man, who had just been at a bar with his partner, was beaten to death with a baseball bat.
Episode 7
You Are Here
aired: Mon, Jul 25, 2005
A date between Brenda and Fritz is interrupted by a call that a prominent judge has been shot and killed.
Episode 6
Fantasy Date
aired: Mon, Jul 18, 2005
Brenda investigates the murder of a U.S. Congresswoman's daughter, who may have been targeted because of an online personal ad involving role-playing in a fantasy "rape" scene.
Episode 5
Flashpoint
aired: Mon, Jul 11, 2005
Brenda investigates the murder of a psychiatrist who has been involved in a controversial clinical trial for a new drug to treat teen depression and anxiety.
Episode 4
Show Yourself
aired: Mon, Jul 4, 2005
Brenda follows the trail of a suspected sniper who is assassinating members of the East Side Catorces, one of the city's most notorious gangs.
Episode 3
The Big Picture
aired: Mon, Jun 27, 2005
Brenda investigates the death of a high-priced Russian call girl whose client list reveals the name of Danny Booth, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and close friend of Brenda's boss, Pope.
Episode 2
About Face
aired: Mon, Jun 20, 2005
Brenda investigates the unusual murder of Heather Treman), a high-profile model and the wife of movie star Dean Treman.
Episode 1
Pilot
aired: Mon, Jun 13, 2005
Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson struggles to get over her past problems while dealing with co-workers who resent her jump to the elevated position of deputy police chief.
