Episode
The Closer: War Zone
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Closer
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2010-08-30
- Runtime
- 46 min
Episode context
War Zone is Episode 8 in Season 6 of The Closer. It aired on 2010-08-30. The runtime is 46 min.
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Episode 7: Jump the Gun
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.
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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.
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