The Closer

Brenda and her team look into the owner of a hip-hop record label after one of his artists and six others are fatally shot. The case becomes personal for Gabriel when he recognizes two victims from his church. At the same time, Brenda faces a civil lawsuit just as Chief Delk prepares to unveil the department's new structure.

Brenda investigates the death of a young woman following a house-sitting incident, while Captain Rader expands her inquiry to involve the LAPD amid ongoing civil litigation and departmental reorganization.

Flynn and Provenza take on extra work as process servers, but their routine assignment turns complicated when a man they served dies unexpectedly. The incident raises questions and draws the attention of their colleagues.

Tao becomes involved in a case after his son, who works at a summer camp, reports that a boy has gone missing.

A family strives to safeguard their deceased minister's legacy amid a brewing scandal, while most of the Major Crimes Division faces subpoenas, drawing attention to the lone officer who remains uninvolved.

A body is discovered at a residential construction site, prompting Brenda and Fritz to consider the financial implications of hiring an expensive lawyer.

A team of detectives delves into the mysterious death of the child of one of their colleagues. Meanwhile, Captain Raydor continues her detailed review of Brenda's unit, increasingly focusing her scrutiny on Detective Sanchez.

Brenda calls on Captain Raydor to assist in an investigation into potential police misconduct, while Brenda's lawyer begins questioning the squad about the Baylor case.

Brenda struggles to uncover the reasons behind a father's sudden disappearance just before his daughter's song becomes a hit, thrusting her into unexpected fame. She is offered a settlement to drop a lawsuit against her by the family involved, though the terms may not be as favorable as anticipated.

The squad launches an investigation into the death of a deputy sheriff, while the judge weighs the possibility of dismissing the charges against Brenda.

A high school principal's death, linked to his efforts to boost test scores and save his school from closure, leads Brenda and Fritz to clash over jurisdiction as an ongoing FBI investigation complicates the case.

Fred Willard guest stars as Santa Jack, a man who runs a Christmas-themed village and is convinced he might be the true Santa Claus.

Brenda's parents arrive with unexpected news that temporarily distracts her from the legal case she is working on.

Brenda investigates a potential scandal involving the LAPD Police Commissioner and his wife, Gail, after suspecting they attempted to cover it up.

Brenda turns to a businessman, portrayed by guest star Jason George, who has past connections to the neighborhood where Turell Baylor was killed, in hopes of gaining insight into the case.

Brenda confronts her longtime rival, defense attorney Philip Stroh, whom she believes is a violent criminal. Driven by personal obsession, she stages a dramatic courtroom maneuver that undermines an ongoing case and draws the ire of the newly appointed district attorney.

Provenza attempts to assist his ex-wife in finding her lost wedding ring, but his efforts lead to complications involving a robbery, a canine that damages evidence, and an energetic appraiser.

Brenda becomes emotionally involved in the investigation of a popular cancer doctor's death, which occurs shortly after she discovers that Pope is closely monitoring her activities.

A priest's murder leads the detectives into a tense investigation involving the Catholic Church, straining Brenda's relationship with Chief Pope. At the same time, Brenda's parents visit during her father's ongoing cancer treatment.

Brenda accidentally discovers a young couple connected to the case after finding two bodies in the street, unaware that the DA is monitoring her actions. Captain Raydor and Chief Pope work to identify the source of the leak within the department.

The series finale centers on Brenda Leigh Johnson as a 911 call about a body being buried in Griffith Park leads to the discovery of multiple victims, including Brenda's remains, linked to murders dating back two years. Suspecting Philip Stroh, Brenda pursues the case despite official constraints, while a key witness prompts her to reflect on her past and future.