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The Closer S6E8 — War Zone
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The Closer•Season 6•Episode 8

War Zone

8.6/10 · 461 votesAug 30, 201046 min

Ranked #2 of 15 in Season 6•+0.4 vs season avg

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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

Directed bySteve Robin
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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Steve Robin

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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Michael Alaimo

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Episode Summary

"War Zone" is episode 8 of The Closer season 6. It scored 8.6/10 from 461 votes, ranking #2 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Steve Robin and written by Michael Alaimo, it aired on August 30, 2010.

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