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The Closer
Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as one of the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.
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PilotJun 13, 2005 · 53 minA seemingly routine murder investigation by the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division is interrupted by the arrival of Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson, the new head of…Episode details →
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About FaceJun 20, 2005 · 46 minBrenda and the team must investigate the murder of high-profile model Heather Kingsley, who dies as a result of nicotine poisoning. As Brenda investigates,…Episode details →
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The Big PictureJun 27, 2005 · 46 minBrenda must fight for justice for two Russian prostitutes murdered by the illegitimate son of a Russian mafia figure. As she does, she confronts…Episode details →
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Show YourselfJul 4, 2005 · 46 minBrenda and the Priority Homicide Team investigate a sniper who is killing gang members in and around MacArthur Park. Offering assistance is an ex-Army…Episode details →
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FlashpointJul 11, 2005 · 46 minBrenda enters the high-stakes world of pharmaceutical research, when a drug trial for new anti-addiction medication lead to the death of one of the…Episode details →
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Fantasy DateJul 18, 2005 · 46 minBrenda finds herself the unexpected victim of violence against women when she investigates the murder of a congresswoman's daughter. At first, it appears the…Episode details →
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You Are HereJul 25, 2005 · 46 minA judge is murdered in Griffith Park and Brenda's investigation takes an unexpected twist when her best witness, or perhaps her prime suspect, is…Episode details →
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Batter UpAug 1, 2005 · 46 minWhen a gay man is murdered, seemingly the latest victim of a string of hate crimes, Brenda must confront prejudices inside and out of…Episode details →
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Good HousekeepingAug 8, 2005 · 46 minThe murder of an adolescent girl from Mexico, found dead in the Los Angeles River, proves difficult and painful for Brenda and her team.…Episode details →
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The Butler Did ItAug 15, 2005 · 46 minThree wealthy, spoiled and unruly children become the target of Brenda's investigation when their stepmother is murdered and the family butler seemingly commits suicide…Episode details →
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L.A. WomanAug 22, 2005 · 46 minBrenda finds herself at odds with the FBI in a struggle to gain control of the murder investigation of a well-known businessman. Deciding to…Episode details →
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Fatal RetractionAug 29, 2005 · 46 minBrenda and her team must find not only a killer, but also identify the killer's victim when a deranged, homicidal madman is set free…Episode details →
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Standards and PracticesSep 5, 2005 · 51 minAn unnamed source files a grievance against Brenda in the midst of a high-profile investigation of a murdered L.A. filmmaker. With her career on…Episode details →
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Blue BloodJun 12, 2006 · 46 minBrenda and her team race against the clock to get to the truth, as things don't add up when an LA cop turns up…Episode details →
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Mom DutyJun 19, 2006 · 46 minWhen a juror in the trial of an infamous mobster is found dead, Brenda and the Priority Homicide Division find that their involvement in…Episode details →
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Slippin'Jun 26, 2006 · 46 minThings are not as they seem when Brenda and the team investigate the accidental murders of three college students caught in the middle of…Episode details →
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AftertasteJul 3, 2006 · 46 minBrenda and the PHD investigate a high-profile case when a woman is brutally murdered at L.A.'s trendiest restaurant. On the home front, Brenda tries…Episode details →
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To Protect & To ServeJul 10, 2006 · 46 minBrenda finds herself involved in a cover-up of her own when she helps the PHD investigate a non-priority case. Why? Because the deceased woman…Episode details →
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Out of FocusJul 17, 2006 · 46 minBrenda and the team find themselves wading through a long list of suspects when a celebrity photographer takes a fatal fall from his hotel…Episode details →
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Head over HeelsJul 24, 2006 · 46 minWhen a few body parts of an adult film star are found in a dumpster, Brenda and the team must scramble for more pieces…Episode details →
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Critical MissingJul 31, 2006 · 46 minWhen the drowned bodies of a mother and daughter are found by fishermen, Brenda and the team must determine if the apparent suicides are…Episode details →
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Heroic MeasuresAug 7, 2006 · 46 minWhen a young boy blames himself for the death of his friend, Brenda must tread lightly to get to the bottom of the case.…Episode details →
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The Other WomanAug 14, 2006 · 46 minThe PHD must deal with a case of mistaken identity in order to get to the bottom of an investigation. While they're busy with…Episode details →
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BorderlineAug 21, 2006 · 46 minLeaving the scene of an accident to get to a multiple homicide scene, Brenda finds herself unable to drive the streets of L.A. which…Episode details →
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No Good DeedAug 28, 2006 · 46 minOnce again, the PHD finds themselves wading through suspects in the murder of the star witness in a capital punishment case. Meanwhile, Pope's angry…Episode details →
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OverkillSep 4, 2006 · 46 minBrenda and Fritz have a hard time agreeing who is in charge when an informant's wife and and FBI agent are both murdered. When…Episode details →
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Serving the King (1)Dec 4, 2006 · 46 minResulting from the showdown in the murder room, Brenda finds herself taking some involuntary time off. When she is asked to help a friend…Episode details →
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Serving the King (2)Dec 4, 2006 · 46 minWhile working with the CIA, who also wants their hands on this suspect, Brenda realizes that she was given false information, and wonders if…Episode details →
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HomewreckerJun 18, 2007 · 46 minBrenda and the team investigate the grisly slaying of a family, and the only survivor is the drug-addled teen son. Meanwhile, a financial crisis…Episode details →
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Grave DoubtJun 25, 2007 · 46 minThe body of a long-dead murder victim is uncovered along with Lt. Provenza’s business card, setting off the squad’s search for his identity and…Episode details →
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Saving FaceJul 2, 2007 · 46 minAt a retired cop’s funeral, Lt Provenza and Lt. Flynn discover something quite unexpected along with the corpse.Episode details →
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RubyJul 9, 2007 · 46 minA recently released sex offender is accused of kidnapping a child, and with time running out, Det. Gabriel makes a startling choice.Episode details →
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The Round FileJul 16, 2007 · 46 minAn old man’s confession to seven murders leads Deputy Chief Johnson to investigate the sudden and unnatural deaths at his nursing home.Episode details →
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Dumb LuckJul 23, 2007 · 46 minBrenda and the PHD investigate the murder of a personal trainer who was involved with the wife of a possessive husband with a temper.…Episode details →
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Four to EightJul 30, 2007 · 46 minWhen two Catorce gang members are shot to death, Brenda and her squad must solve the murders before a gang war erupts. Meanwhile, Brenda…Episode details →
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ManhuntAug 6, 2007 · 46 minIt looks to be the return of a serial killer when two bodies turn up dead. With the knowledge that he kills in sets…Episode details →
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BlindsidedAug 13, 2007 · 46 minIn an effort to get good PR for the department, Deputy Chief Johnson takes a journalist on a ride-along, but when the Crown Vic…Episode details →
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Culture ShockAug 20, 2007 · 46 minWhen a Chinese business woman is found dead on the tour bus she and her husband operate, Brenda and the squad must dig deep…Episode details →
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Lover's LeapAug 27, 2007 · 46 minA car belonging to a Department of Homeland Security employee is found wrecked at the bottom of Mulholland Drive. Priority Homicide is brought in…Episode details →
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Til Death Do Us Part (1)Sep 3, 2007 · 46 minDeputy Chief Johnson’s investigation into a famous Hollywood divorce attorney found floating in his swimming pool is under heavy scrutiny. Meanwhile, Fritz and Brenda…Episode details →
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Til Death Do Us Part (2)Sep 10, 2007 · 46 minStill experiencing the strain of her case, Brenda finds herself under another time crunch when she must disprove a questionable alibi within 48 hours…Episode details →
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Next of Kin (1)Dec 3, 2007 · 46 minBrenda finds an opportunity to visit home when she attempts to track down a witness who disappears to Atlanta. Unfortunately, once she finds the…Episode details →
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Next of Kin (2)Dec 3, 2007 · 46 minReturning to L.A. proves to be a challenge when Brenda's witness remains hesitant, causing her to be creative. The fallout left behind in Atlanta…Episode details →
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Controlled BurnJul 14, 2008 · 46 minWhen a massive fire breaks out in Griffith Park, Priority Homicide is on hand to help. Meanwhile, Brenda and Fritz are living in a…Episode details →
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Speed BumpJul 21, 2008 · 46 minBrenda and the team must determine if a murder was revenge or mere coincidence when a recently released murderer turns up dead, the victim…Episode details →
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Cherry BombJul 28, 2008 · 46 minBrenda suspects something more than suicide when a high-school girl is found hanged in her bedroom, and the investigation uncovers a ruthless sexual game…Episode details →
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Live WireAug 4, 2008 · 46 minA man wearing a surveillance wire is shot to death at point blank range in downtown Los Angeles, while interpersonal relationships on the squad…Episode details →
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Dial M For ProvenzaAug 11, 2008 · 46 minProvenza and Flynn lose the evidence in an attempted murder case when Provenza's car is stolen.Episode details →
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Problem ChildAug 18, 2008 · 46 minWhen a 12-year-old disappears, Brenda must decide whether to treat him as a runaway or a missing person.Episode details →
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Sudden DeathAug 25, 2008 · 46 minDet. Julio Sanchez' little brother Oscar is shot and killed, leaving Julio beside himself with grief and seeking his killer any way he can,…Episode details →
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Split EndsSep 1, 2008 · 46 minBrenda and the squad investigate the murder of a hair stylist and Brenda's parents stop in for a visit on their way to Alaska.Episode details →
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Tijuana BrassSep 8, 2008 · 46 minWhen an FBI informant is the prime suspect in the deaths of two Tijuana police officers, Pope, Taylor and Brenda must deal with a…Episode details →
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Time BombSep 15, 2008 · 46 minThe newly renamed Major Crimes Division investigates the death of a teenager that may be related to a planned massacre.Episode details →
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Good FaithJan 26, 2009 · 46 minBrenda and the team investigate an apparent suicide that the medical examiner believes was actually a murder.Episode details →
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Junk in the TrunkFeb 2, 2009 · 46 minThe body of a man who stole $3 million in diamonds is found in the trunk of a car and the condition of the…Episode details →
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Power of AttorneyFeb 9, 2009 · 46 minBrenda goes toe to toe with the tricky attorney of a man suspected of a brutal rape and murder.Episode details →
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Fate LineFeb 16, 2009 · 46 minFritz's sister agrees to use her psychic powers to help the Priority Homicide Division resolve one of their cases, and while her abilities appear…Episode details →
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Double BlindFeb 23, 2009 · 46 minBrenda and Fritz's attention is diverted by problems on the job even though their wedding day has finally arrived, and bad blood between the…Episode details →
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Products of DiscoveryJun 8, 2009 · 46 minWhile investigating the homicide of an entire family, the team once again finds themselves entangled in an FBI case. They also find themselves distracted…Episode details →
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Blood MoneyJun 15, 2009 · 46 minBrenda and the team are called in to investigate the questionable disappearance of a shady financial investor. The team is a mess with Daniels…Episode details →
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Red TapeJun 22, 2009 · 46 minSgt. Gabriel comes under investigation for shooting a homicide suspect when the facts don't add up. The internal investigation gets in the way of…Episode details →
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Walking Back the CatJun 29, 2009 · 46 minOnce again working with Fritz and the FBI, the team helps get to the bottom of a murder which occurred amidst a drug ring…Episode details →
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Half LoadJul 6, 2009 · 46 minWhen a reformed gang member is murdered, the case takes the team back to a familiar neighborhood where they find themselves unwelcomed. Brenda must…Episode details →
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Tapped OutJul 13, 2009 · 46 minWhen an internet matchmaker is murdered, the team finds themselves investigating the matchmaker's early-stage television show. Adding to the craziness is a fake officer,…Episode details →
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Strike ThreeJul 20, 2009 · 46 minA high-profile shoot-out has left two policemen and a teenage boy dead leads to numerous mysteries spinning around the case. Enter Force Investigation Division…Episode details →
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Elysian FieldsJul 27, 2009 · 46 minWhen a man believed to have murdered two young women is found dead in Elysian Fields, evidence points to his victims' families. Brenda and…Episode details →
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Identity TheftAug 3, 2009 · 46 minBrenda must reopen the case of a murdered psychiatrist when the man claiming to have committed the crime gives a statement that doesn't quite…Episode details →
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Smells Like MurderAug 10, 2009 · 46 minThe team digs through several suspects that surface after a man's body is found inside an oversized box. Brenda finds the case the perfect…Episode details →
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Maternal InstinctsAug 17, 2009 · 46 minCaught in the crossfire of a shootout, two people end up dead and one remains in critical condition. Now Brenda and the team must…Episode details →
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Waivers of ExtraditionAug 24, 2009 · 46 minWhen a serial killer's spree crosses from Texas to California, Brenda must work with Detective Curt Landry, her Texan equivalent. The two match wits…Episode details →
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The LifeDec 7, 2009 · 46 minWhen an adolescent boy is found murdered where members of the Tres Colores gang frequently spend time, the subsequent murders of two more gang…Episode details →
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Make OverDec 14, 2009 · 46 minThe conviction of a woman found guilty of poisoning a banker is overturned when a laboratory essential to proving the case comes under scrutiny.…Episode details →
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Dead Man's HandDec 21, 2009 · 46 minCapt. Raydor (special guest star Mary McDonnell) approaches Major Crimes about delicately looking into a possible case of spousal abuse involving one of her…Episode details →
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The Big BangJul 12, 2010 · 46 minAfter a man is murdered while taking pictures of the stars from his balcony, the squad suspects the crime is somehow connected to the…Episode details →
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Help WantedJul 19, 2010 · 46 minCapt. Raydor (special guest Mary McDonnell) accompanies Brenda on an investigation involving the disappearance of a nanny working for close friends of the mayor.…Episode details →
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In CustodyJul 26, 2010 · 46 minWhile investigating a suspicious suicide, the squad wades into a nasty child-custody dispute between a dying man and his meth-addicted ex-wife. Meanwhile, Pope applies…Episode details →
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LayoverAug 2, 2010 · 46 minProvenza once again finds himself in a professionally embarrassing situation when he discovers a dead body in the condo of a flight attendant he…Episode details →
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Heart AttackAug 9, 2010 · 46 minAt the request of Detective Mikki Mendoza, the squad becomes involved in investigating a series of brutal murders that indicate a Mexican drug cartel…Episode details →
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Off The HookAug 16, 2010 · 46 minAfter a parole board member is viciously murdered during a panicked phone call with Sgt. Gabriel, Pope announces an overreaching plan to boost the…Episode details →
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Jump the GunAug 23, 2010 · 46 minA bank robbery supposedly committed by a known gang of thieves leaves a security guard dead. It also leaves a lot of unanswered questions…Episode details →
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War ZoneAug 30, 2010 · 46 minIn a case that could carry national security implications, three soldiers are gunned down outside an LA club two days after returning home from…Episode details →
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Last Woman StandingSep 6, 2010 · 46 minBrenda's next case has her investigating the brutal murder of an actress who was dating through an online service, unfortunately the case takes a…Episode details →
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Executive OrderSep 13, 2010 · 46 minThe murder of two paramedics leads the LAPD and the FBI on separate investigations on a case that could be the precursor to a…Episode details →
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Old MoneyDec 6, 2010 · 46 minOne of Brenda's detectives is ambushed on the street, and the main clue to figuring out the motive behind the attack is a garbage…Episode details →
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High CrimesDec 13, 2010 · 46 minChief of Police Tommy Delk (guest star Courtney B. Vance) assigns Major Crimes a seemingly minor case involving the armed robbery of several medical…Episode details →
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Living Proof (1)Dec 20, 2010 · 46 minBrenda's holiday plans change suddenly when a man is attacked by a knife-wielding assailant who is accidentally run over and killed by the police…Episode details →
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Living Proof (2)Dec 27, 2010 · 46 minBrenda finds she has another victim and later learns that her parents have been robbed and the Christmas gifts stolen from the RV. The…Episode details →
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An Ugly GameJan 3, 2011 · 46 minThe routine arrest of a crack addict exposes a questionable rehab facility and leads Brenda and her squad on a race to find a…Episode details →
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Unknown TroubleJul 11, 2011 · 46 minBrenda and the squad investigate the owner of a hip-hop record label when one of his rap artists and six innocent bystanders are gunned…Episode details →
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Repeat OffenderJul 18, 2011 · 46 minBrenda has to figure out how house sitting led to the death of a young lady. As the fallout from the civil lawsuit continues…Episode details →
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To Serve with LoveJul 25, 2011 · 46 minFlynn and Provenza get into the usual trouble moonlighting as process servers when a man dies shortly after they serve him.Episode details →
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Under ControlAug 1, 2011 · 46 minTao's son works at a camp where a boy goes missing.Episode details →
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Forgive Us Our TrespassesAug 8, 2011 · 46 minA family works to protect their late minister's reputation from scandal. Meanwhile, most of the Major Crimes Division is subpoenaed, raising suspicions about the…Episode details →
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Home ImprovementAug 15, 2011 · 46 minA body turns up on a home construction site, while Brenda and Fritz weigh the expense of a high priced attorney.Episode details →
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A Family AffairAug 22, 2011 · 46 minThe team investigates the puzzling death of a fellow officer's daughter. Elsewhere, Captain Raydor advances in her meticulous audit of Brenda's unit and begins…Episode details →
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Death WarrantAug 29, 2011 · 46 minBrenda seeks Capt. Raydor's help in an investigation of possible police brutality; Brenda's attorney starts deposing the squad about the Baylor case.Episode details →
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Star TurnSep 5, 2011 · 46 minBrenda can't understand what led to a father's disappearance just as his daughter's single was about to hit the charts making her famous very…Episode details →
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Fresh PursuitSep 12, 2011 · 46 minThe squad investigates the death of a deputy sheriff; the judge considers dropping the charges against Brenda.Episode details →
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Necessary EvilNov 28, 2011 · 46 minThe death of a high school principal who had been trying to raise test scores at his school to prevent it from being closed…Episode details →
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You Have the Right to Remain JollyDec 5, 2011 · 46 minFred Willard (Modern Family) guest stars as Santa Jack, the owner of a Christmas village who believes he could be the real Father Christmas.Episode details →
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Relative MattersDec 12, 2011 · 46 minBrenda's parents return with surprising news that keeps Brenda's mind from her case.Episode details →
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Road BlockDec 19, 2011 · 46 minThe LAPD's Police Commissioner and his wife, Gail, may be in trouble when Brenda becomes determined to uncover a scandal one of them tried…Episode details →
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Silent PartnerDec 26, 2011 · 46 minBrenda seeks help from a businessman, played by guest star Jason George (Grey's Anatomy), with old ties to the neighborhood where Turell Baylor was…Episode details →
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Hostile WitnessJul 9, 2012 · 46 minBrenda encounters her nemesis, Philip Stroh. the defense attorney she suspects is a murdering rapist. Obsessed with taking him down, she pulls a shock-and-awe…Episode details →
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Fool's GoldJul 16, 2012 · 46 minProvenza tries to help his ex-wife locate her wedding ring, but he stumbles into red-faced fumbles that include a robbery, an evidence-destroying canine and…Episode details →
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Drug FiendJul 23, 2012 · 46 minInvestigating the death of a beloved cancer doctor hits too close to home for Brenda who's already upset after learning that Pope is monitoring…Episode details →
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Last RitesJul 30, 2012 · 46 minThe murder of a priest puts the squad on a collision course with the Catholic Church and drives a wedge between Brenda and Chief…Episode details →
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Armed ResponseAug 6, 2012 · 46 minBrenda finds a young couple involved to in the investigation by accident after finding two people dead outside in the street Brenda has no…Episode details →
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The Last WordAug 13, 2012 · 46 minIn the series finale, we bid a final farewell to Brenda Leigh Johnson. When a young man calls 911 to report seeing someone being…Episode details →
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