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The Best Episodes of The Closer Season 3

Every episode of The Closer Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Closer Season 3!

The Best Episodes of The Closer Season 3

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...

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  1. 8.7/10(561 votes)

    #1 - Saving Face

    S3:E3

    At a retired cop’s funeral, Lt Provenza and Lt. Flynn discover something quite unexpected along with the corpse.

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  2. 8.7/10(539 votes)

    #2 - Blindsided

    S3:E9

    In an effort to get good PR for the department, Deputy Chief Johnson takes a journalist on a ride-along, but when the Crown Vic is targeted and shot at, Brenda is forced to live under 24-hour police protection, while being the key witness in the case she must solve.

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  3. 8.6/10(554 votes)

    #3 - Homewrecker

    S3:E1

    Brenda and the team investigate the grisly slaying of a family, and the only survivor is the drug-addled teen son. Meanwhile, a financial crisis rocks the LAPD, bringing about budget cuts, numerous changes --- and possibly Provenza’s early retirement. And Fritz hopes to move into a new house with Brenda.

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  4. 8.6/10(542 votes)

    #4 - Ruby

    S3:E4

    A recently released sex offender is accused of kidnapping a child, and with time running out, Det. Gabriel beats a confession out of him. Deputy Chief Johnson must deal with Gabriel and also get the pedophile to re-confess.

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  5. 8.5/10(490 votes)

    #5 - Manhunt

    S3:E8

    It looks to be the return of a serial killer when two bodies turn up dead. With the knowledge that he kills in sets of three, Chief Pope charges Brenda and her squad to hunt down the killer before the third victim is taken.

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  6. 8.4/10(513 votes)

    #6 - The Round File

    S3:E5

    An old man’s confession to seven murders leads Deputy Chief Johnson to investigate the sudden and unnatural deaths at his nursing home.

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  8. 8.4/10(432 votes)

    #7 - Til Death Do Us Part (2)

    S3:E13

    Still experiencing the strain of her case, Brenda finds herself under another time crunch when she must disprove a questionable alibi within 48 hours to prevent the investigation from falling flat. As Brenda searches for the truth in her case, she discovers some inside information that may have an unfortunate effect on her relationship with Fritz.

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  9. 8.2/10(507 votes)

    #8 - Dumb Luck

    S3:E6

    Brenda and the PHD investigate the murder of a personal trainer who was involved with the wife of a possessive husband with a temper. Complicating the investigation: their only witness is the man's frightened valet, who also has OCD. Brenda must also solve the murder while sharing her squad with Homeland Security.

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  10. 8.1/10(429 votes)

    #9 - Next of Kin (2)

    S3:E15

    Returning 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 leaves Brenda's parents picking up the pieces while Fritz becomes buried underneath all the stress.

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  11. 8.0/10(451 votes)

    #10 - Grave Doubt

    S3:E2

    The 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 killer. When the bullet is traced to a gang weapon that had been turned into the LAPD 15 years prior, Deputy Chief Johnson is forced to contend with political activist Father Jack.

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  12. 8.0/10(433 votes)

    #11 - Til Death Do Us Part (1)

    S3:E12

    Deputy Chief Johnson’s investigation into a famous Hollywood divorce attorney found floating in his swimming pool is under heavy scrutiny. Meanwhile, Fritz and Brenda are trying to consolidate their bills, but when Brenda discovers a secret Fritz has been keeping will she keep to the plan?

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  13. 7.9/10(417 votes)

    #12 - Lover's Leap

    S3:E11

    A car belonging to a Department of Homeland Security employee is found wrecked at the bottom of Mulholland Drive. Priority Homicide is brought in to uncover the details surrounding the driver’s death, but the investigation leads Brenda a lot closer to home then she expected.

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    Director:Jesse Bochco
  14. 7.9/10(420 votes)

    #13 - Next of Kin (1)

    S3:E14

    Brenda finds an opportunity to visit home when she attempts to track down a witness who disappears to Atlanta. Unfortunately, once she finds the witness, her holidays with family take on a whole new meaning.

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  15. 7.8/10(434 votes)

    #14 - Culture Shock

    S3:E10

    When a Chinese business woman is found dead on the tour bus she and her husband operate, Brenda and the squad must dig deep to investigate her past life. Meanwhile, Brenda’s parents reveal to the squad that Brenda and Fritz are engaged.

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  16. 7.7/10(456 votes)

    #15 - Four to Eight

    S3:E7

    When two Catorce gang members are shot to death, Brenda and her squad must solve the murders before a gang war erupts. Meanwhile, Brenda has her own personal health scare when she finally visits the doctor.

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    Director:Arvin Brown
    Writer:Ken Martin

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Saving Face" is the best rated episode of "The Closer" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 561 votes. Directed by Michael Pressman and written by Adam Belanoff, it aired on 7/2/2007. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Blindsided".