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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!

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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 cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Closer Season 6 Episode 1 - The Big Bang
    7.9/10(371 votes)

    #1 - The Big Bang

    S6:E1

    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
    Writers:Mike Berchem, James Duff

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  2. The Closer Season 6 Episode 2 - Help Wanted
    8.6/10(428 votes)

    #2 - Help Wanted

    S6:E2

    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

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  3. The Closer Season 6 Episode 3 - In Custody
    8.0/10(348 votes)

    #3 - In Custody

    S6:E3

    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

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  4. The Closer Season 6 Episode 4 - Layover
    8.3/10(392 votes)

    #4 - Layover

    S6:E4

    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

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  5. The Closer Season 6 Episode 5 - Heart Attack
    8.3/10(365 votes)

    #5 - Heart Attack

    S6:E5

    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

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  6. The Closer Season 6 Episode 6 - Off The Hook
    8.0/10(337 votes)

    #6 - Off The Hook

    S6:E6

    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

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  7. The Closer Season 6 Episode 7 - Jump the Gun
    8.0/10(325 votes)

    #7 - Jump the Gun

    S6:E7

    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

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  8. The Closer Season 6 Episode 8 - War Zone
    8.6/10(404 votes)

    #8 - War Zone

    S6:E8

    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

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  9. The Closer Season 6 Episode 9 - Last Woman Standing
    8.2/10(364 votes)

    #9 - Last Woman Standing

    S6:E9

    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

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  10. The Closer Season 6 Episode 10 - Executive Order
    8.6/10(352 votes)

    #10 - Executive Order

    S6:E10

    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

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  11. The Closer Season 6 Episode 11 - Old Money
    8.6/10(366 votes)

    #11 - Old Money

    S6:E11

    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
    Writers:John Coveny, Hunt Baldwin

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  12. The Closer Season 6 Episode 12 - High Crimes
    8.0/10(333 votes)

    #12 - High Crimes

    S6:E12

    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
    Writers:Ralph Gifford, Carson Moore

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  13. The Closer Season 6 Episode 13 - Living Proof (1)
    8.1/10(362 votes)

    #13 - Living Proof (1)

    S6:E13

    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

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  14. The Closer Season 6 Episode 14 - Living Proof (2)
    8.4/10(358 votes)

    #14 - Living Proof (2)

    S6:E14

    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
    Writers:Steven Kane, Michael Alaimo

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  15. The Closer Season 6 Episode 15 - An Ugly Game
    8.1/10(322 votes)

    #15 - An Ugly Game

    S6:E15

    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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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"The Big Bang" is the best rated episode of "The Closer" season 6. It scored 7.9/10 based on 371 votes. Directed by Rick Wallace and written by Mike Berchem, James Duff, it aired on 7/12/2010. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Help Wanted".