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The Closer S2E9 — Heroic Measures

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The Closer•Season 2•Episode 9

Heroic Measures

8.4/10 · 611 votesAug 7, 200646 min

Ranked #4 of 15 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

When a young boy blames himself for the death of his friend, Brenda must tread lightly to get to the bottom of the case. Complicating matters is the deceased child's mother, who offers up accusations of her own.

Directed byNelson McCormick

Written byAdam Belanoff

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Cast11

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

Gina Ravera

Irene Daniels

Raymond Cruz

Raymond Cruz

Julio Sanchez

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Nelson McCormick

Nelson McCormick

Director

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Adam Belanoff

Writer

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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

Creator

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James S. Levine

Music

G

Greg LaVoi

Costume Design

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Bruce H. Newberg

Casting

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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

"Heroic Measures" is episode 9 of The Closer season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 611 votes, ranking #4 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Nelson McCormick and written by Adam Belanoff, it aired on August 7, 2006.

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