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The Closer S5E9 — Identity Theft
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The Closer•Season 5•Episode 9

Identity Theft

8.3/10 · 458 votesAug 3, 200946 min

Ranked #9 of 15 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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Brenda must reopen the case of a murdered psychiatrist when the man claiming to have committed the crime gives a statement that doesn't quite match the actual events. Based on evidence of the man's acquaintance with the doctor, Brenda believes there is a cover-up and

Directed byRick Wallace
Written byJames Duff, Steven Kane, Ken Martin
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Cast10

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

Crew7

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James Duff

Writer

Rick Wallace

Rick Wallace

Director

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Executive Producer

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James Duff

Creator

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Spike Silver

Stunt Coordinator

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Steven Kane

Writer

K

Ken Martin

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Identity Theft" is episode 9 of The Closer season 5. It scored 8.3/10 from 458 votes, ranking #9 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Rick Wallace and written by James Duff, Steven Kane, Ken Martin, it aired on August 3, 2009.

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