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Detective is a fictional character portrayed by Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan in the TV series The Closer.
They appear in 28 episodes out of a total of 109 aired

Detective

by Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan

character

Episodes28

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    Critical Missing
    episode S2.E8 july 2006
    The discovery of two bodies, a Japanese woman and her daughter in an apparent murder/suicide, puts the team on the trail of a possible multiple murderer.
  • 8
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    No Good Deed
    episode S2.E12 august 2006
    The shooting of a witness may free a murderer, and as the team investigates the involvement of a Catholic school's Civics class, a bombshell is dropped in the "murder room."
  • 8.6
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    Overkill
    episode S2.E13 september 2006
    The death of an FBI informant's wife and an agent puts Fritz in the role of peacekeeper between the FBI Special Agent in charge and Brenda.
  • 8.2
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    Controlled Burn
    episode S4.E1 july 2008
    Brenda investigates the murder of a woman and the wild fire she was found in, complicated by the reappearance of Bill Croelick who is either the likeliest suspect or the best resource she'll ever have to find the killer.
  • 8.7
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    Cherry Bomb
    episode S4.E3 july 2008
    A girl is dead. At Commander Taylor's entreaty, Brenda steps beyond her purview to bring a high school rapist protected by his intimidating policeman father to justice.
  • 7.8
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    Live Wire
    episode S4.E4 august 2008
    A murdered man wearing a wire is discovered in an alley. Once he's identified, his ties to an FBI drug case put Brenda in conflict with Fritz.
  • 8.5
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    Dial M for Provenza
    episode S4.E5 august 2008
    Carjackers compromise Priority Homicide's successful murder-for-hire sting operation when they make off with Lt. Provenza's car, containing all the compiled evidence.
  • 7.9
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    Problem Child
    episode S4.E6 august 2008
    A 13-year-old boy goes missing, and the more Brenda's team looks into it, the more they can't find anyone who wouldn't want him dead.
  • 8.6
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    Sudden Death
    episode S4.E7 august 2008
    Det. Julio Sanchez' little brother Oscar is shot and killed, leaving Julio beside himself with grief and seeking his killer any way he can, which threatens the investigation.
  • 7.9
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    Split Ends
    episode S4.E8 september 2008
    A movie studio hair-stylist is found beaten to death, making her physically abusive, soon-to-be-divorced husband the prime suspect.
  • 8.1
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    Tijuana Brass
    episode S4.E9 september 2008
    Brenda takes on the Catholic church and the obnoxious Ricardo Ramos as the team investigates the deaths of two Mexican policeman while facing the possible end of the Priority Homicide unit.
  • 8.9
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    Time Bomb
    episode S4.E10 september 2008
    Brenda and her newly christened Major Crimes Division investigate the victim of a crude pipe bomb that exploded too soon, a case that leads them to disaffected teens with a plot that will make one of the team a deadly target.
  • 8.8
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    Power of Attorney
    episode S4.E13 february 2009
    Brenda and her team match wits with a sex offender's lawyer in a case involving murder and a serial rapist, and when Deputy DA Garnett forces an unpalatable plea bargain, no one is prepared for the result.
  • 8.1
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    Double Blind
    episode S4.E15 february 2009
    Brenda and Fritz both deal with cases on the day before their wedding; Provenza puts his foot down, resulting in a resignation.
  • 8.2
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    Products of Discovery
    episode S5.E1 june 2009
    Four family members are killed in their home - innocent victims in an attempted execution of a trial witness, all because the killer went to the wrong address.
  • 7.7
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    Blood Money
    episode S5.E2 june 2009
    Brenda and her team step into the delicate kidnapping case of a real estate mogul accused of fraud, which is complicated by frozen assets, an FBI case, obnoxious relatives, and a victim who may not be victimized.
  • 8.3
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    Red Tape
    episode S5.E3 june 2009
    When Sergeant Gabriel wounds an unarmed suspect, Brenda finds herself at odds with the FID Captain - a woman who is as single-minded and as intense as she is - jockeying for position and Gabriel's career.
  • 7.8
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    Walking Back the Cat
    episode S5.E4 june 2009
    Special agent Howard asks Brenda for Major Crimes' help in finding a "missing person;" however, when that person turns out to be a murdered drug dealer-turned FBI informant, the sparks begin to fly.
  • 8.1
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    Half Load
    episode S5.E5 july 2009
    A reformed former convict is shot and killed outside a community center in gang territory. The team tries to solve the crime while Brenda tries to assure a public that has grown wary and skeptical of police cooperation.
  • 8.5
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    Tapped Out
    episode S5.E6 july 2009
    Brenda deals with a psychotic wannabe detective who holds the keys to her case involving the murder of a pick-up artist. Unfortunately, he also holds her evidence and Chief Pope's career in his delusional hands.
  • 8.5
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    Strike Three
    episode S5.E7 july 2009
    Two officers are shot and killed in the line of duty; however, Captain Raydor's internal investigation could jeopardize Major Crimes' chances of finding the killers.
  • 7.9
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    In Custody
    episode S6.E3 july 2010
    As Brenda contemplates applying for the promotion, her case involving the possible suicide of a drug addict becomes complicated when she uncovers a custody battle between the victim and a dying father.
  • 8.2
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    Layover
    episode S6.E4 august 2010
    Flynn and Provenza's double date with a pair of flight attendants gets Major Crimes caught in the middle of a pair of murders connected to drug trafficking, after Provenza finds a dead body in the woman's apartment.
  • 8.2
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    Heart Attack
    episode S6.E5 august 2010
    Major Crimes takes a homicide that appears to be a Mexican cartel murder, but they soon discover a possible alternative motive. Meanwhile, Provenza questions whether Sanchez is actively searching for Ruben's mother.
  • 7.9
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    Off the Hook
    episode S6.E6 august 2010
    The tension between Brenda and chief Pope comes to a head when he takes over her case involving the murder of a California Parole Board commissioner.
  • 7.9
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    Jump the Gun
    episode S6.E7 august 2010
    While Major Crimes tries to identify a team of bank robbers, Fritz is named FBI liaison for the LAPD, and chief Pope and Brenda find out who's on the short list for police chief.
  • 8.5
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    War Zone
    episode S6.E8 august 2010
    In order to satisfy military authorities after three Army Rangers are killed outside a nightclub, Brenda is forced to make an immunity deal with a gang member who is the twin brother of one of the victims, which backfires badly.
  • 8.5
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    Executive Order
    episode S6.E10 september 2010
    While Brenda awaits the mayor's final decision for police chief, Pope forces her to work with one of her competitors on a case involving a man who murdered a pair of paramedics and may hold a grudge against first responders.