The Closer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When a rebellious, adopted 12-year-old boy disappears, Brenda must decide whether he should be treated as a runaway or as a critical missing person. The further into the case she goes, the more toxic the child seems to be, and Brenda begins to question if the missing boy is a victim -- or a potential killer.

After Detective Sanchez's brother is shot, the entire squad will not rest until they find the culprit. The investigation is jeopardized by an overzealous detective and a leak within the department. KEVIN BACON directs the episode.

Brenda juggles a Hollywood murder investigation with a surprise visit from her parents (recurring guest stars FRANCES STERNHAGEN and BARRY CORBIN).

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.

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.

Brenda's parents (recurring guest stars BARRY CORBIN and FRANCES STERNHAGEN) visit, but when a murder investigation interrupts the visit, Brenda brings them along.

The body of someone extremely overweight turns up in the trunk of a car -- the body of a man who stole $3 million in diamonds from his own jewelry store. But the body is in such bad shape, it's impossible to determine the cause of death. When the team finally tracks down a possible witness, they get quite a shock.

When a woman is found brutally raped and murdered in her home, all eyes turn toward the prime suspect, a known sex offender who retains a lawyer before he's even arrested. The attorney turns out to be a match for Brenda, and winds up manipulating Brenda and her squad. BILLY BURKE ("Twilight," "24") guest stars. Recurring guest star JAMES PATRICK STUART also appears.

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.

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.