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The Closer S5E8 — Elysian Fields
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The Closer•Season 5•Episode 8

Elysian Fields

8.3/10 · 427 votesJul 27, 200946 min

Ranked #8 of 15 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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When a man believed to have murdered two young women is found dead in Elysian Fields, evidence points to his victims' families. Brenda and the team must then wade through the suspects to find the true killer.

Directed byNicole Kassell
Written byMichael Alaimo
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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

Raymond Cruz

Raymond Cruz

Julio Sanchez

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Nicole Kassell

Nicole Kassell

Director

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Executive Producer

J

James Duff

Creator

S

Spike Silver

Stunt Coordinator

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Michael Alaimo

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Elysian Fields" is episode 8 of The Closer season 5. It scored 8.3/10 from 427 votes, ranking #8 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Nicole Kassell and written by Michael Alaimo, it aired on July 27, 2009.

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