8.3/10453 votes#1 - Controlled Burn
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 7/14/2008
When a massive fire breaks out in Griffith Park, Priority Homicide is on hand to help. But when an unidentified dead woman's body is found in the center of the scene, Deputy Chief Johnson is doing a lot more investigating then directing traffic. Meanwhile, Brenda and Fritz are living in a small apartment and getting on each other's nerves.
Director: Michael M. Robin
Writer: Mike Berchem, James Duff
7.9/10394 votes#2 - Speed Bump
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/2008
Brenda and the team must determine if a murder was revenge or mere coincidence when a recently released murderer turns up dead, the victim of a hit-and-run. As usual, Brenda's personal life isn't much better: she must deal with a recently incapacitated Fritz.
Director: Arvin Brown
Writer: Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny
8.7/10471 votes#3 - Cherry Bomb
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/28/2008
Brenda suspects something more than suicide when a high-school girl is found hanged in her bedroom; the investigation uncovers a ruthless sexual game being played at a private school.
Director: Rick Wallace
Writer: Michael Alaimo
7.8/10385 votes#4 - Live Wire
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 8/4/2008
A man wearing a surveillance wire is shot to death at point blank range in downtown Los Angeles; interpersonal relationships on the squad force Brenda into a corner.
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: Steven Kane
8.5/10503 votes#5 - Dial M For Provenza
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 8/11/2008
Provenza and Flynn lose the evidence in an attempted murder case when Provenza's car is stolen; Pope is not happy when Brenda is forced to free the suspect and gives her and the squad 48 hours to retrieve the car, the evidence and the suspect.
Director: Arvin Brown
Writer: Adam Belanoff
8.0/10398 votes#6 - Problem Child
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 8/18/2008
When a 12-year-old disappears, Brenda must decide whether to treat him as a runaway or a missing person.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Duppy Demetrius
8.6/10460 votes#7 - Sudden Death
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 8/25/2008
Det. Julio Sanchez' little brother Oscar is shot and killed, leaving Julio beside himself with grief and seeking his killer any way he can, which threatens the investigation.
Director: Kevin Bacon
Writer: Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny
7.9/10391 votes#8 - Split Ends
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 9/1/2008
Brenda and the squad investigate the murder of a hair stylist; Brenda's parents stop in for a visit on their way to Alaska; Brenda's father wants to know when she and Fritz are going to tie the knot.
Director: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Mike Berchem, Ken Martin
8.1/10398 votes#9 - Tijuana Brass
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 9/8/2008
An FBI informant is the prime suspect in the deaths of two Tijuana police officers; Pope, Taylor and Brenda must deal with a public relations mess when a newspaper prints an unflattering story about Priority Homicide.
Director: Anthony Hemingway
Writer: Mike Berchem, James Duff
8.9/10516 votes#10 - Time Bomb
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 9/15/2008
The newly renamed Major Crimes Division investigates the death of a teenager that may be related to a planned massacre; the squad searches for a bomb before it can explode.
Director: Michael M. Robin
Writer: Steven Kane
7.7/10348 votes#11 - Good Faith
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/26/2009
Brenda and the team investigate an apparent suicide that the medical examiner believes was actually a murder; Brenda's parents are staying with Fritz and Brenda for a few days.
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: Adam Belanoff
8.0/10365 votes#12 - Junk in the Trunk
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2/2/2009
The body of a man who stole $3 million in diamonds is found in the trunk of a car; the condition of the body makes determining the cause of death impossible.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Duppy Demetrius, Leo Geter
8.8/10462 votes#13 - Power of Attorney
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/9/2009
Brenda goes toe to toe with the tricky attorney of a man suspected of a brutal rape and murder. Going a few rounds to get to the truth, Brenda dukes it out with the lawyer who is just as clever in the ring as she is. Can she hang in there and get to the truth before the final bell?
Director: Rick Wallace
Writer: Michael Alaimo
7.8/10388 votes#14 - Fate Line
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/2009
Fritz's sister agrees to use her psychic powers to help the Priority Homicide Division resolve one of their cases, and while her abilities appear to help her understand how Brenda works, they don't seem to stop her from offering misguided advice.
Director: James Duff
Writer: Steven Kane
8.1/10373 votes#15 - Double Blind
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/23/2009
Brenda and Fritz's attention is diverted by problems on the job even though their wedding day has finally arrived, and bad blood between the members of the Priority Homicide Division threatens to cause one of the officers to leave the department.
Director: Matthew Penn
Writer: Ken Martin, Leo Geter
The Best Episodes of The Closer Season 4
Every episode of The Closer Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Closer Season 4!
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...
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:TNT
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Controlled Burn" is the best rated episode of "The Closer" season 4. It scored 8.3/10 based on 453 votes. Directed by Michael M. Robin and written by Mike Berchem, James Duff, it aired on 7/14/2008. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Speed Bump".