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The Closer S1E8 — Batter Up
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The Closer•Season 1•Episode 8

Batter Up

7.9/10 · 595 votesAug 1, 200546 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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When a gay man is murdered, seemingly the latest victim of a string of hate crimes, Brenda must confront prejudices inside and out of the LAPD. Meanwhile, Flynn and Taylor step up their efforts to undermine Brenda once again, but with unexpected effects, as the

Directed byArvin Brown
Written byJames Duff
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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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Arvin Brown

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James Duff

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Greer Shephard

Executive Producer

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James Duff

Executive Producer

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Michael M. Robin

Executive Producer

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James Duff

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James S. Levine

Music

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Ron Mason

Art Direction

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Robert C. Wertman

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Greg LaVoi

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Michael Weiss

Michael Weiss

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Rick Kellard

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Episode Summary

"Batter Up" is episode 8 of The Closer season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 595 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Arvin Brown and written by James Duff, it aired on August 1, 2005.

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