The Closer
Kyra Sedgwick plays a CIA-trained detective brought from Atlanta to Los Angeles to head up the Priority Murder Squad, a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases.
Controlled Burn
Griffith Park is on fire and the Priority Homicide Division is brought in to investigate. When a nemesis (JASON O'MARA) of Brenda's enters the scene, things turn ugly.
Speed Bump
A recently paroled murderer is found dead, the victim of a hit and run. Brenda must tread carefully -- the crime for which the victim was convicted was a major press event in L.A.
Cherry Bomb
A teenage girl dies in an apparent suicide after accusing the son of an L.A. County sheriff of raping her. DANIEL BALDWIN ("Homicide: Life on the Street") guest stars.
Live Wire
A man wearing a surveillance wire in downtown Los Angeles is shot to death at point-blank range. Brenda and Fritz vie for control of the case.
Dial 'M' for Provenza
Provenza and Flynn close an undercover sting operation, but all of their evidence, and Provenza's car, gets stolen while they stop for lunch. JENNIFER COOLIDGE guest stars.
Problem Child
A missing teen with a violent past puts the squad on alert.
Sudden Death
The death of a family member motivates the squad.
Split Ends
Brenda juggles a Hollywood murder investigation with a surprise visit from her parents (recurring guest stars FRANCES STERNHAGEN and BARRY CORBIN).
Tijuana Brass
Brenda's squad investigates a double-homicide involving a Tijuana drug cartel and police corruption. Plus, an article paints an unflattering picture of Priority Homicide.
Time Bomb
After the death of a teenager who was killed by a pipe bomb, the squad races against the clock to prevent an explosive massacre in the summer finale.
Good Faith
Brenda's parents (recurring guest stars BARRY CORBIN and FRANCES STERNHAGEN) visit, but when a murder investigation interrupts the visit, Brenda brings them along.
Junk in the Trunk
The body of someone extremely overweight turns up in the trunk of a car. When the team finally tracks down a witness, they get quite a shock.
Power of Attorney
When a woman is found brutally raped and murdered in her home, all eyes turn toward a known sex offender. BILLY BURKE ("Twilight," "24") guest stars.
Fate Line
AMY SEDARIS ("Strangers with Candy") guest stars as Fritz's sister, Claire, who claims to be psychic and tags along on an investigation of a possible homicide.
Double Blind
In the season finale, Brenda and Fritz's wedding plans are interrupted as both are called in to work on investigations. FRANCES STERNHAGEN, BARRY CORBIN and AMY SEDARIS guest star.
