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The Closer S3E4 — Ruby
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The Closer•Season 3•Episode 4

Ruby

8.7/10 · 637 votesJul 9, 200746 min

Ranked #3 of 15 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

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A recently released sex offender is accused of kidnapping a child, and with time running out, Det. Gabriel makes a startling choice.

Directed byMichael M. Robin
Written byMike Berchem, Steven Kane
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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

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

Crew6

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Michael M. Robin

Director

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Mike Berchem

Writer

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Spike Silver

Stunt Coordinator

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Steven Kane

Writer

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Producer

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Monty L. Simons

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Ruby" is episode 4 of The Closer season 3. It scored 8.7/10 from 637 votes, ranking #3 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Michael M. Robin and written by Mike Berchem, Steven Kane, it aired on July 9, 2007.

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