7.9/10337 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
8.5/10401 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
7.9/10320 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
8.2/10358 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
8.2/10339 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
7.9/10310 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
7.9/10298 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
8.5/10376 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
8.1/10331 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
8.5/10327 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
8.5/10335 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
7.9/10306 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
8.1/10331 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
8.3/10329 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
8.0/10293 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
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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 6 Ratings Summary
"The Big Bang" is the best rated episode of "The Closer" season 6. It scored 7.9/10 based on 337 votes. Directed by Rick Wallace and written by Mike Berchem, James Duff, it aired on 7/12/2010. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Help Wanted".