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The Closer S3E1 — Homewrecker

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The Closer•Season 3•Episode 1

Homewrecker

8.6/10 · 649 votesJun 18, 200746 min

Ranked #4 of 15 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

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 and possibly Provenza’s early retirement. Meanwhile, Fritz hopes to move into a new house

Directed byMichael M. Robin

Written byMike Berchem, James Duff

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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

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Louie Provenza

Tony Denison

Tony Denison

Andy Flynn

Michael Paul Chan

Michael Paul Chan

Mike Tao

Phillip P. Keene

Phillip P. Keene

Officer Buzz Watson

Jon Tenney

Jon Tenney

Special Agent Fritz Howard

Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera

Irene Daniels

Raymond Cruz

Raymond Cruz

Julio Sanchez

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Michael M. Robin

Director

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Mike Berchem

Writer

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James Duff

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

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Greg LaVoi

Costume Design

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Bruce H. Newberg

Casting

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Andrew J. Sacks

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Gil Garcetti

Consulting Producer

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Episode Summary

"Homewrecker" is episode 1 of The Closer season 3. It scored 8.6/10 from 649 votes, ranking #4 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Michael M. Robin and written by Mike Berchem, James Duff, it aired on June 18, 2007.

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