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The Closer S4E1 — Controlled Burn

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The Closer•Season 4•Episode 1

Controlled Burn

8.4/10 · 548 votesJul 14, 200846 min

Ranked #6 of 15 in Season 4•+0.1 vs season avg

When a massive fire breaks out in Griffith Park, Priority Homicide is on hand to help. Meanwhile, Brenda and Fritz are living in a small apartment and getting on each other's nerves.

Directed byMichael M. Robin

Written byMike Berchem, James Duff

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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

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Special Agent Fritz Howard

Gina Ravera

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Irene Daniels

Raymond Cruz

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Julio Sanchez

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Michael M. Robin

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Mike Berchem

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James Duff

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Spike Silver

Stunt Coordinator

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Controlled Burn" is episode 1 of The Closer season 4. It scored 8.4/10 from 548 votes, ranking #6 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Michael M. Robin and written by Mike Berchem, James Duff, it aired on July 14, 2008.

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