TV Guide: The Closer

Listing: Double Blind

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 10:00 PM TNT In the Season 4 finale, Brenda and Fritz's wedding is only a day away, but obsessive investigations jeopardize the big event. Here, Brenda probes a murder at an escort service, while Fritz focuses on finally nabbing a high-rung drug figure. Helping with their nuptials: Brenda's parents (Barry Corbin, Frances Sternhagen) and Fritz's sister (Amy Sedaris).

Listing: Waivers of Extradition

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 09:00 PM TNT The team probes the stabbing death of a woman apparently at the hands of a mysterious someone wearing a ninja costume. Lured to the case is a guest detective (Xander Berkeley) from El Paso, where a similar crime was committed. Meanwhile, Brenda's father (Barry Corbin) arrives to escort Charlie (Sosie Bacon) home to Atlanta. Kevin Bacon directed the episode.

Listing: Power of Attorney

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 9 10:00 PM TNT A known sex offender emerges as the prime suspect in the savage rape and murder of a woman. But when the suspect promptly hires a slick lawyer, Brenda must square off against the formidable attorney, who uses sly judicial tricks and manipulative tactics to defend his client. Billy Burke guest stars.

Listing: Maternal Instincts

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 9 09:00 PM TNT Brenda snoops when a shooting on a school parking lot results in one person's death. Landing squarely in the middle of the case: Brenda's rebellious visiting niece, Charlie (Sosie Bacon). Meanwhile, Provenza is ripe for a sweeping life change.

Video: Waivers of Extradition

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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 than they thought. A detective from El Paso, Texas (guest star XANDER BERKELEY - "24"), where a similar crime occurred, comes to Los Angeles 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 (recurring guest star BARRY CORBIN), arrives to take her niece, Charlie (recurring guest star SOSIE BACON), home to Atlanta. KEVIN BACON directs the episode.

Video: Maternal Instincts

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A shooting in a school parking lot leaves one person dead, another person critically wounded and a car loaded with marijuana. Brenda and Fritz, meanwhile, spar over how to handle Charlie (recurring guest star SOSIE BACON), especially after Brenda brings her niece into the middle of the case. And Provenza decides to make a big life change.

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Maternal Instincts" - Bob Clendenin

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Bob Clendenin

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Maternal Instincts" - Kyra Sedgwick and Corey Reynolds

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Kyra Sedgwick, Corey Reynolds

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Maternal Instincts" - Tony Denison and Kyra Sedgwick

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Kyra Sedgwick, TOny Denison

Video: Smells Like Murder

TNT — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A large box with a body stuffed inside leads Brenda in search of suspects.

Video: Smells Like Murder

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A large box with a body stuffed inside leads Brenda in search of suspects, and she winds up with several: a scripture-thumping stepfather, a disgruntled ex-girlfriend, a buddy who was constantly being hit up for money and a landlord who simply hated the victim's guts. Gabriel is studying for the detective exam, so Brenda uses the case as a teaching tool. Meanwhile, Brenda's niece, Charlie (recurring guest star SOSIE BACON), pulls a stunt so severe that Brenda and Fritz are ready to put her on a plane home immediately.

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Smells Like Murder" - Kyra Sedgwick

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Kyra Sedgwick

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Smells Like Murder" - Kyra Sedgwick

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Kyra Sedgwick

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Smells Like Murder" - Kyra Sedgwick

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Kyra Sedgwick

Video: Identity Theft

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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. Brenda's investigation, however, is interrupted by a visit from her mother, Willie Ray (recurring guest star FRANCES STERNHAGEN), who hopes to pawn her troublesome niece, Charlie (recurring guest star SOSIE BACON - "Loverboy" and the real-life daughter of Kyra Sedgwick), off on Brenda and Fritz for the summer.

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Identity Theft" - Kyra Sedgwick and Cynthia Watros

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Kyra Sedgwick, Cynthia Watros

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Identity Theft" - Cynthia Watros

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Cynthia Watros

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Identity Theft" - Jon Tenney and Francis Sternhagen

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Jon Tenney, Francis Sternhagen

Video: Elysian Fields

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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. TOM SKERRITT ("Picket Fences," "Brothers and Sisters") guest stars as a detective who comes out of retirement to help with the investigation, but his obsession with closing this decade-old case threatens Brenda's own inquiry.

Video: Elysian Fields [HD]

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Elysian Fields" - G. W. Bailey

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, G W Bailey

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Elysian Fields" - Tom Skerritt

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Tom Skerritt

Video: Strike Three [HD]

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A shootout leaves two cops and a teenage neo-Nazi dead, with lots of unanswered questions as to what happened and who else might have been involved. MARY McDONNELL guest stars.

Video: Strike Three

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A shootout leaves two cops and a teenage neo-Nazi dead, with lots of unanswered questions as to what happened and who else might have been involved. MARY McDONNELL guest stars.

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Strike Three" - Corey Reynolds and Kyra Sedgwick

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Corey Reynolds, Kyra Sedgwick

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Strike Three" - Tony Denison, Kyra Sedgwick and Phillip Keene

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Tony Denison, Kyra Sedgwick, Phillip Keene

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Strike Three" - Mary McDonnell

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Mary McDonnell

Video: Tapped Out [HD]

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: Tapped Out

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Tapped Out - J.K. Simmons"

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, J K Simmons

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Tapped Out" - Kyra Sedgwick

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Kyra Sedgwick

Video: Half Load [HD]

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Brenda's squad investigates the murder of a former gang banger, but evidence indicates the victim may not have been the target. The case leads Brenda on a return trip to the doorstep of Father Jack (guest star MARK ROLSTON - "Cold Case," "The Shield") 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.

Video: Half Load

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Half Load" - Kyra Sedgwick and Corey Reynolds

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Kyra Sedgwick, Corey Reynolds

Video: Walking Back the Cat

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Brenda and her squad are temporarily deputized into the FBI when a missing persons 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 Brenda's investigative tactics don't exactly fit FBI protocol.

Video: Walking Back The Cat [HD]

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Walking Back the Cat" - David Hewlett, Corey Reynolds and Kyra Sedgwick

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, David Hewlett, Corey Reynolds, Kyra Sedgwick

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Walking Back the Cat" - Michael Paul Chan, Tony Denison and Raymond Cruz

courtesy Karen Neal/TNT — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Closer, Michael Paul Chan, Tony Denison, Raymond Cruz

Video: Red Tape

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Sergeant Gabriel shoots a murder suspect he is certain is armed and firing at him, but his account does not match up with the evidence. Captain Sharon Raydor (recurring guest star MARY McDONNELL - "Battlestar Galactica," "ER," "Independence Day," "Passion Fish"), the head of the Force Investigation Division, is responsible for investigating the shooting. However, Raydor's investigation is interfering with Brenda's investigation into the murder, which may have been ethnically motivated.

Video: Red Tape [HD]

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Video: Blood Money [HD]

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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 Detective Daniels has been promoted to another division. Meanwhile, something strange has happened to Lieutenant Provenza. And Kitty, Brenda and Fritz's cat, is enduring serious medical issues.

Video: Blood Money

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Photo: The Closer - Season 5 - "Blood Money" - Jon Tenney and Kyra Sedgwick