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The Best Episodes of The Closer Season 6

Every episode of The Closer Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Closer Season 6!

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 cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as one of the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.

Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:TNT

Season 6 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Closer" season 6 is "The Big Bang", rated 7.9/10 from 330 user votes. It was directed by Rick Wallace and written by Mike Berchem, James Duff. "The Big Bang" aired on 7/12/2010 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Help Wanted".

  • The Big Bang
    7.9/10 330 votes

    #1 - The Big Bang

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 7/12/2010

    After a man is murdered while taking pictures of the stars from his balcony, the squad suspects the crime is somehow connected to the woman with whom he was having an affair. But their investigation is hindered by a missing murder weapon, as well as the difficult adjustment of moving into a new office.

    Director: Rick Wallace

    Writer: Mike Berchem, James Duff

  • Help Wanted
    8.5/10 394 votes

    #2 - Help Wanted

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 7/19/2010

    Capt. Raydor (special guest Mary McDonnell) accompanies Brenda on an investigation involving the disappearance of a nanny working for close friends of the mayor. Meanwhile, Raydor’s real purpose in taking part in the investigation could have big career implications for Brenda.

    Director: Nelson McCormick

    Writer: Steven Kane

  • In Custody
    7.9/10 314 votes

    #3 - In Custody

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 7/26/2010

    While investigating a suspicious suicide, the squad wades into a nasty child-custody dispute between a dying man and his meth-addicted ex-wife. Meanwhile, Pope applies for the police chief job, but Brenda might have something to say about whether or not he gets it.

    Director: Michael M. Robin

    Writer: Michael Alaimo

  • Layover
    8.2/10 350 votes

    #4 - Layover

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 8/2/2010

    Provenza once again finds himself in a professionally embarrassing situation when he discovers a dead body in the condo of a flight attendant he picked up while extraditing a prisoner.

    Director: Steve Robin

    Writer: Adam Belanoff

  • Heart Attack
    8.2/10 330 votes

    #5 - Heart Attack

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 8/9/2010

    At the request of Detective Mikki Mendoza, the squad becomes involved in investigating a series of brutal murders that indicate a Mexican drug cartel may have moved into the city.

    Director: Roxann Dawson

    Writer: Ken Martin

  • Off The Hook
    7.9/10 304 votes

    #6 - Off The Hook

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 8/16/2010

    After a parole board member is viciously murdered during a panicked phone call with Sgt. Gabriel, Pope announces an overreaching plan to boost the police department’s image. His plan, however, hinges on Brenda first being able to solve the crime.

    Director: Michael M. Robin

    Writer: Duppy Demetrius

  • Jump the Gun
    7.9/10 293 votes

    #7 - Jump the Gun

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 8/23/2010

    A bank robbery supposedly committed by a known gang of thieves leaves a security guard dead. It also leaves a lot of unanswered questions about the prime suspects and why this latest robbery doesn't fit their regular pattern. Meanwhile, Pope gets some news about his chances at becoming the city's police chief.

    Director: David McWhirter

    Writer: Leo Geter

  • War Zone
    8.5/10 369 votes

    #8 - War Zone

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 8/30/2010

    In a case that could carry national security implications, three soldiers are gunned down outside an LA club two days after returning home from duty in Afghanistan. Brenda’s investigation puts her on a collision course with Major Edward Dorset (guest star Gary Cole), a military liaison officer.

    Director: Steve Robin

    Writer: Michael Alaimo

  • Last Woman Standing
    8.1/10 325 votes

    #9 - Last Woman Standing

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 9/6/2010

    Brenda's next case has her investigating the brutal murder of an actress who was dating through an online service, unfortunately the case takes a backseat because Brenda has an interview with the mayor for the next chief of police. Brenda still has second thoughts about whether she'd like the job.

    Director: Stacey K. Black

    Writer: Steven Kane

  • Executive Order
    8.5/10 322 votes

    #10 - Executive Order

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2010

    The murder of two paramedics leads the LAPD and the FBI on separate investigations on a case that could be the precursor to a major terrorist attack. But Brenda fights to remain a step ahead, even though she's forced to work with the counter-terrorism unit's Chief Tommy Delk, who happens to be one of Brenda's fellow finalists for the job of Chief of Police.

    Director: Michael M. Robin

    Writer: Adam Belanoff

  • Old Money
    8.5/10 328 votes

    #11 - Old Money

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 12/6/2010

    One of Brenda's detectives is ambushed on the street, and the main clue to figuring out the motive behind the attack is a garbage bag containing more than $37,500. The investigation then turns into a race to clear the detective's name over allegations of witness tampering.

    Director: Nelson McCormick

    Writer: Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny

  • High Crimes
    7.9/10 301 votes

    #12 - High Crimes

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 12/13/2010

    Chief of Police Tommy Delk (guest star Courtney B. Vance) assigns Major Crimes a seemingly minor case involving the armed robbery of several medical marijuana dispensaries. But when one of the robberies turns into a murder, the case becomes a test of Brenda’s readiness to move up in the department.

    Director: Nicole Kassell

    Writer: Ralph Gifford, Carson Moore

  • Living Proof (1)
    8.1/10 325 votes

    #13 - Living Proof (1)

    Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 12/20/2010

    Brenda's holiday plans change suddenly when a man is attacked by a knife-wielding assailant who is accidentally run over and killed by the police officer responding to the 911 calls. Brenda & Fritz receive a huge surprise for Christmas from Brenda's parents.

    Director: Rick Wallace

    Writer: Leo Geter

  • Living Proof (2)
    8.3/10 321 votes

    #14 - Living Proof (2)

    Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 12/27/2010

    Brenda finds she has another victim and later learns that her parents have been robbed and the Christmas gifts stolen from the RV. The investigation has to continue through Christmas day.

    Director: James Duff

    Writer: Steven Kane, Michael Alaimo

  • An Ugly Game
    8.0/10 288 votes

    #15 - An Ugly Game

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 1/3/2011

    The routine arrest of a crack addict exposes a questionable rehab facility and leads Brenda and her squad on a race to find a missing young woman. The case leads Gabriel to question Brenda’s judgment and Fritz to reveal to Brenda the some ugly truths about his past.

    Director: Sheelin Choksey

    Writer: Duppy Demetrius