The Closer S1E3 — The Big Picture
8.3
The Closer•Season 1•Episode 3

The Big Picture

8.3/10 · 739 votesJun 27, 200546 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Brenda must fight for justice for two Russian prostitutes murdered by the illegitimate son of a Russian mafia figure. As she does, she confronts her own prejudices, and discovers the justice for these women is scarce in a world dominated by men.

Directed byElodie Keene
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Cast10

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Brenda Leigh Johnson

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Will Pope

Corey Reynolds

Corey Reynolds

David Gabriel

Robert Gossett

Robert Gossett

Russell Taylor

G.W. Bailey

G.W. Bailey

Louie Provenza

Tony Denison

Tony Denison

Andy Flynn

Michael Paul Chan

Michael Paul Chan

Mike Tao

Jon Tenney

Jon Tenney

Special Agent Fritz Howard

Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera

Irene Daniels

Raymond Cruz

Raymond Cruz

Julio Sanchez

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Elodie Keene

Elodie Keene

Director

M

Michael M. Robin

Executive Producer

J

James Duff

Executive Producer

G

Greer Shephard

Executive Producer

L

Lauren Crasco

Production Design

J

James Duff

Creator

R

Rick Kellard

Consulting Producer

R

Ron Mason

Art Direction

S

Steven Lang

Editor

S

Stephanie Ziemer

Set Decoration

B

Bruce H. Newberg

Casting

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Wendy West

Supervising Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Big Picture" is episode 3 of The Closer season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 739 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Elodie Keene, it aired on June 27, 2005.

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