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The Closer S2E2 — Mom Duty

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The Closer•Season 2•Episode 2

Mom Duty

8.1/10 · 564 votesJun 19, 200646 min

Ranked #8 of 15 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

When a juror in the trial of an infamous mobster is found dead, Brenda and the Priority Homicide Division find that their involvement in solving the case may be affecting the jury's final decision. Complicating her personal life, Brenda faces another new challenge: a surprise

Directed byGloria Muzio

Written byWendy West

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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

Phillip P. Keene

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Officer Buzz Watson

Jon Tenney

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Special Agent Fritz Howard

Gina Ravera

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Irene Daniels

Raymond Cruz

Raymond Cruz

Julio Sanchez

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Wendy West

Writer

Gloria Muzio

Gloria Muzio

Director

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Greer Shephard

Executive Producer

J

James Duff

Executive Producer

M

Michael M. Robin

Executive Producer

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James Duff

Creator

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James S. Levine

Music

G

Greg LaVoi

Costume Design

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Bruce H. Newberg

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Stephanie Ziemer

Set Decoration

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Eli Nilsen

Editor

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Lauren Crasco

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"Mom Duty" is episode 2 of The Closer season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 564 votes, ranking #8 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Gloria Muzio and written by Wendy West, it aired on June 19, 2006.

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