The Closer 2005
“They'll bring you in. She'll make you talk.”
What is The Closer?
The Closer is a television series that premiered on TNT on June 13, 2005, and concluded its run on August 13, 2012. Created by James Duff and the Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Bros.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 109
- Runtime
- 46 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 13, 2005
- Last aired
- Aug 13, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- TNT
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
The Closer is a television series that premiered on TNT on June 13, 2005, and concluded its run on August 13, 2012. Created by James Duff and the Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Bros. Television, the show follows the professional life of Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson. After transferring from Atlanta to Los Angeles, Johnson heads a special unit of the LAPD tasked with handling sensitive and high-profile murder cases. The series features Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, and Robert Gossett among its cast. Throughout the program, Johnson is characterized by a quirky personality and a hard-nosed approach to police work. Although her methods often conflict with her colleagues, her reputation as a skilled interrogator eventually earns their respect. The series spanned seven seasons, with the final season beginning on July 11, 2011. The show concluded its sixth season as the highest-rated drama on cable television. The program remains a notable entry in the procedural crime genre, focusing on the complexities of investigative work within the LAPD.
Should you watch it?
“An elite interrogator from Atlanta joins the LAPD to solve sensitive, high-profile murder cases.”
- strong lead performance
- compelling interrogation scenes
- clashing workplace dynamics
Watch it if you enjoy watching brilliant investigators solve complex murder cases through sharp interrogation techniques.
The series focuses on police investigations into high-profile murder cases.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jun 13, 2005
- E2 About Face Jun 20, 2005
- E3 The Big Picture Jun 27, 2005
- E4 Show Yourself Jul 4, 2005
- E5 Flashpoint Jul 11, 2005
- E6 Fantasy Date Jul 18, 2005
- E7 You Are Here Jul 25, 2005
- E8 Batter Up Aug 1, 2005
- E9 Good Housekeeping Aug 8, 2005
- E10 The Butler Did It Aug 15, 2005
- E11 L.A. Woman Aug 22, 2005
- E12 Fatal Retraction Aug 29, 2005
- E13 Standards and Practices Sep 5, 2005
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 Blue Blood Jun 12, 2006
- E2 Mom Duty Jun 19, 2006
- E3 Slippin' Jun 26, 2006
- E4 Aftertaste Jul 3, 2006
- E5 To Protect & To Serve Jul 10, 2006
- E6 Out of Focus Jul 17, 2006
- E7 Head over Heels Jul 24, 2006
- E8 Critical Missing Jul 31, 2006
- E9 Heroic Measures Aug 7, 2006
- E10 The Other Woman Aug 14, 2006
- E11 Borderline Aug 21, 2006
- E12 No Good Deed Aug 28, 2006
- E13 Overkill Sep 4, 2006
- E14 Serving the King (1) Dec 4, 2006
- E15 Serving the King (2) Dec 4, 2006
Season 3 · 15 episodes
- E1 Homewrecker Jun 18, 2007
- E2 Grave Doubt Jun 25, 2007
- E3 Saving Face Jul 2, 2007
- E4 Ruby Jul 9, 2007
- E5 The Round File Jul 16, 2007
- E6 Dumb Luck Jul 23, 2007
- E7 Four to Eight Jul 30, 2007
- E8 Manhunt Aug 6, 2007
- E9 Blindsided Aug 13, 2007
- E10 Culture Shock Aug 20, 2007
- E11 Lover's Leap Aug 27, 2007
- E12 Til Death Do Us Part (1) Sep 3, 2007
- E13 Til Death Do Us Part (2) Sep 10, 2007
- E14 Next of Kin (1) Dec 3, 2007
- E15 Next of Kin (2) Dec 3, 2007
Season 4 · 15 episodes
- E1 Controlled Burn Jul 14, 2008
- E2 Speed Bump Jul 21, 2008
- E3 Cherry Bomb Jul 28, 2008
- E4 Live Wire Aug 4, 2008
- E5 Dial M For Provenza Aug 11, 2008
- E6 Problem Child Aug 18, 2008
- E7 Sudden Death Aug 25, 2008
- E8 Split Ends Sep 1, 2008
- E9 Tijuana Brass Sep 8, 2008
- E10 Time Bomb Sep 15, 2008
- E11 Good Faith Jan 26, 2009
- E12 Junk in the Trunk Feb 2, 2009
- E13 Power of Attorney Feb 9, 2009
- E14 Fate Line Feb 16, 2009
- E15 Double Blind Feb 23, 2009
Season 5 · 15 episodes
- E1 Products of Discovery Jun 8, 2009
- E2 Blood Money Jun 15, 2009
- E3 Red Tape Jun 22, 2009
- E4 Walking Back the Cat Jun 29, 2009
- E5 Half Load Jul 6, 2009
- E6 Tapped Out Jul 13, 2009
- E7 Strike Three Jul 20, 2009
- E8 Elysian Fields Jul 27, 2009
- E9 Identity Theft Aug 3, 2009
- E10 Smells Like Murder Aug 10, 2009
- E11 Maternal Instincts Aug 17, 2009
- E12 Waivers of Extradition Aug 24, 2009
- E13 The Life Dec 7, 2009
- E14 Make Over Dec 14, 2009
- E15 Dead Man's Hand Dec 21, 2009
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series follows Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson.
What is the setting of the show?
The show is set in Los Angeles.
What is Brenda Leigh Johnson's profession?
She is a Deputy Police Chief who specializes in interrogations.
What kind of cases does the unit handle?
The unit focuses on sensitive, high-profile murder cases.
Where did the lead character work before the LAPD?
Brenda Leigh Johnson transferred from Atlanta.