The Closer (2005)
Cast & Crew
Kyra Sedgwick Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson
J.K. Simmons Asst. Chief Will Pope
Corey Reynolds Sgt. David Gabriel
Robert Gossett Cmdr. Taylor
G.W. Bailey Detective Lt. Provenza
Tony Denison Detective Lt. Andy Flynn
Raymond Cruz Detective Julio Sanchez
Jon Tenney Special Agent Fritz Howard
Mary McDonnell Capt. Sharon Raydor
⨁Full Cast & CrewUpcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Monday, April 22
Red Tape
Season 5 • Episode 3
Sgt. Gabriel shoots a murder suspect he believes is armed and firing at him.
Monday, April 22
Walking Back the Cat
Season 5 • Episode 4
Brenda and her squad are deputized by the FBI to help investigate a murder.
Monday, April 22
Half Load
Season 5 • Episode 5
A former gang member is murdered; the victim may not have been the intended target.
Monday, April 22
Living Proof: Part One
Season 6 • Episode 13
The squad's holiday plans are jeopardized when a feud leads to a stabbing on Christmas Eve.
Monday, April 22
Living Proof: Part Two
Season 6 • Episode 14
A refugee family's blood feud results in another victim; Brenda's attention is diverted.
Tuesday, April 23
Tapped Out
Season 5 • Episode 6
A popular online "hook-up king" is shot to death; a police impersonator.
Tuesday, April 23
Strike Three
Season 5 • Episode 7
A shootout leaves two patrol officers and an 18-year-old boy dead; the Force Investigation Division.
Tuesday, April 23
Elysian Fields
Season 5 • Episode 8
The squad investigates the murder of a man who was the lead suspect in the murder of two girls.
Tuesday, April 23
An Ugly Game
Season 6 • Episode 15
Gabriel questions Brenda's judgment; Fritz reveals some ugly truths about his past.
Tuesday, April 23
Unknown Trouble
Season 7 • Episode 1
Brenda and the squad investigate the owner of a record label after a rap artist is shot.
Wednesday, April 24
Round File
Season 3 • Episode 5
An old man confesses to murdering seven people; Fritz and Brenda find a home.
Wednesday, April 24
Dumb Luck
Season 3 • Episode 6
A possessive husband is a suspect in the death of a fitness trainer.
Wednesday, April 24
Smells Like Murder
Season 5 • Episode 10
A body stuffed inside a large box sends Brenda on a search for suspects.
Wednesday, April 24
Maternal Instincts
Season 5 • Episode 11
A shooting leaves one dead and one person critically injured.
Wednesday, April 24
Repeat Offender
Season 7 • Episode 2
The department undergoes a major realignment; Brenda and her team investigate the murder of a girl.
Wednesday, April 24
To Serve With Love
Season 7 • Episode 3
Flynn and Provenza land in hot water when a man is killed minutes after they serve him with papers.
Thursday, April 25
Waivers of Extradition
Season 5 • Episode 12
A woman is stabbed to death by someone wearing a ninja outfit.
Thursday, April 25
The Life
Season 5 • Episode 13
The squad investigates the death of a 12-year-old boy whose body is found at a known gang house.
Thursday, April 25
Make Over
Season 5 • Episode 14
Several old cases are reviewed after a crime lab used by the LAPD is discredited.
Thursday, April 25
Under Control
Season 7 • Episode 4
Capt. Raydor makes a suggestion to Brenda, while she continues to audit the Major Crimes Unit.
Thursday, April 25
Forgive Us Our Trespasses
Season 7 • Episode 5
The squad investigates the death of a minister with a scandalous secret.
Friday, April 26
Dead Man's Hand
Season 5 • Episode 15
A female police officer denies being a victim of spousal abuse prior to her husband being killed.
Friday, April 26
The Big Bang
Season 6 • Episode 1
After a man is shot on his balcony, the squad thinks the crime is connected to the victim's lover.
Friday, April 26
Help Wanted
Season 6 • Episode 2
Capt. Raydor accompanies Brenda on an investigation involving the disappearance of a nanny.
Friday, April 26
Home Improvement
Season 7 • Episode 6
A body is discovered on a home construction site; Brenda considers hiring a high-priced lawyer.
Friday, April 26
A Family Affair
Season 7 • Episode 7
The squad investigates the death of a fellow law enforcement officer's daughter.
Saturday, April 27
Death Warrant
Season 7 • Episode 8
Brenda's attorney starts deposing the squad about the case the center of the lawsuit against her.
Saturday, April 27
Star Turn
Season 7 • Episode 9
Major Crimes investigates the disappearance of a stage father; the Baylor family offers to settle.
Monday, April 29
Fresh Pursuit
Season 7 • Episode 10
The squad investigates a sheriff's death; the judge considers dropping the charges against Brenda.
Monday, April 29
Necessary Evil
Season 7 • Episode 11
Brenda and Fritz argue about who should cover the case of a principal's murder.
Tuesday, April 30
You Have the Right to Remain Jolly
Season 7 • Episode 12
Santa's entrance into Christmas Village via zip line goes awry; Buzz's sister helps solve a case.
Tuesday, April 30
Relative Matters
Season 7 • Episode 13
Brenda's parents arrive with surprising news that keeps Brenda's mind from her case.
Wednesday, May 1
Four to Eight
Season 3 • Episode 7
Two Hispanic teens die in a racially motivated gang-shooting.
Wednesday, May 1
Manhunt
Season 3 • Episode 8
Brenda's team hunts for a serial killer suspected of murdering a deputy DA's wife.
Wednesday, May 1
Last Woman Standing
Season 6 • Episode 9
Brenda's squad investigates the murder of an aspiring actress who used an online dating service.
Wednesday, May 1
Executive Order
Season 6 • Episode 10
The LAPD and the FBI investigate a case that could be the precursor to a terrorist attack.
Wednesday, May 1
Old Money
Season 6 • Episode 11
An investigation becomes a race to clear a detective's name over allegations of witness tampering.
Wednesday, May 1
Road Block
Season 7 • Episode 14
The Major Crimes Division investigates the hit-and-run murder of a girl on a bicycle.
Wednesday, May 1
Silent Partner
Season 7 • Episode 15
Brenda seeks the help of a businessman; Brenda's lawyer and the Baylor family lawyer face off.
Thursday, May 2
High Crimes
Season 6 • Episode 12
The Chief of Police assigns Major Crimes a case involving armed robberies.
Thursday, May 2
Living Proof: Part One
Season 6 • Episode 13
The squad's holiday plans are jeopardized when a feud leads to a stabbing on Christmas Eve.
Thursday, May 2
Living Proof: Part Two
Season 6 • Episode 14
A refugee family's blood feud results in another victim; Brenda's attention is diverted.
Thursday, May 2
Hostile Witness
Season 7 • Episode 16
Brenda believes that she has finally cornered Philip Stroh; a case is jeopardized.
Thursday, May 2
Fool's Gold
Season 7 • Episode 17
Provenza gets stuck in an embarrassing situation when he helps his ex-wife recover her wedding ring.
Friday, May 3
An Ugly Game
Season 6 • Episode 15
Gabriel questions Brenda's judgment; Fritz reveals some ugly truths about his past.
Friday, May 3
Unknown Trouble
Season 7 • Episode 1
Brenda and the squad investigate the owner of a record label after a rap artist is shot.
Friday, May 3
Repeat Offender
Season 7 • Episode 2
The department undergoes a major realignment; Brenda and her team investigate the murder of a girl.
Friday, May 3
Drug Fiend
Season 7 • Episode 18
Brenda investigates the brutal murder of a cancer doctor; Brenda questions her loyalty.
Friday, May 3
Last Rites
Season 7 • Episode 19
A priest's murder drives a wedge between Brenda and Chief Pope; Brenda's parents return.
Saturday, May 4
Armed Response
Season 7 • Episode 20
A security guard and a veteran are found dead outside a home; Brenda's investigation is stifled.
Saturday, May 4
Last Word
Season 7 • Episode 21
When a street hustler witnesses a woman being buried in Griffith Park, an investigation begins.
Monday, May 6
To Serve With Love
Season 7 • Episode 3
Flynn and Provenza land in hot water when a man is killed minutes after they serve him with papers.
Monday, May 6
Under Control
Season 7 • Episode 4
Capt. Raydor makes a suggestion to Brenda, while she continues to audit the Major Crimes Unit.
Monday, May 6
Forgive Us Our Trespasses
Season 7 • Episode 5
The squad investigates the death of a minister with a scandalous secret.
Monday, May 6
About Face
Season 1 • Episode 2
Brenda investigates the puzzling murder of a movie star's wife.
Tuesday, May 7
Home Improvement
Season 7 • Episode 6
A body is discovered on a home construction site; Brenda considers hiring a high-priced lawyer.
Tuesday, May 7
A Family Affair
Season 7 • Episode 7
The squad investigates the death of a fellow law enforcement officer's daughter.
Tuesday, May 7
Death Warrant
Season 7 • Episode 8
Brenda's attorney starts deposing the squad about the case the center of the lawsuit against her.
Tuesday, May 7
The Big Picture
Season 1 • Episode 3
Brenda tries to investigate the murder of a Russian call-girl.
Wednesday, May 8
Blindsided
Season 3 • Episode 9
Departmental psychologist takes Brenda off active duty.
Wednesday, May 8
Culture Shock
Season 3 • Episode 10
A tour company owner is found dead on one of her tour buses.
Wednesday, May 8
Star Turn
Season 7 • Episode 9
Major Crimes investigates the disappearance of a stage father; the Baylor family offers to settle.
Wednesday, May 8
Fresh Pursuit
Season 7 • Episode 10
The squad investigates a sheriff's death; the judge considers dropping the charges against Brenda.
Wednesday, May 8
Necessary Evil
Season 7 • Episode 11
Brenda and Fritz argue about who should cover the case of a principal's murder.
Wednesday, May 8
Flashpoint
Season 1 • Episode 5
Brenda investigates the murder of a psychiatrist involved in a clinical trial of a new drug.