Irene Daniels is a fictional character portrayed by Gina Ravera in the TV series The Closer.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 39 years old.
They appear in 44 episodes out of a total of 109 aired and have accumulated 213 positive votes.
Episodes44
Pilot
episode S1.E1 june 2005Brenda Johnson arrives in L.A. where she faces resentment from her peers and squad during her first investigation - a woman beaten to death, whose suspected murderer has disappeared along with all evidence of his existence.
About Face
episode S1.E2 june 2005Amidst meddling by Captain Taylor (who plants one of his staff on her team), Brenda looks into the murder of a movie star's wife.
The Big Picture
episode S1.E3 june 2005Brenda's investigation into the murder of a teenage prostitute puts her in the FBI's headlights, and in a possible conflict with Fritz.
Flashpoint
episode S1.E5 july 2005Brenda's investigation into the murder of a psychiatrist and the drug trial he was conducting is disrupted when Pope leaks confidential information that Flynn uses against her.
Fantasy Date
episode S1.E6 july 2005Brenda works to solve the rape and murder of a congresswoman's daughter.
You Are Here
episode S1.E7 july 2005Priority Homicide investigates the murder of a judge, and Brenda must bond with his autistic son to find the killer.
The Butler Did It
episode S1.E10 august 2005Brenda tangles with a meddling deputy D.A. as she investigates a butler's possible murder made to appear as suicide.
L.A. Woman
episode S1.E11 august 2005The investigation of the murder of a Middle Eastern businessman and his bodyguard is complicated by the FBI who believe the case to be related to terrorism.
Standards and Practices
episode S1.E13 september 2005Captain Taylor makes his move against Brenda, meaning she must juggle concerns of an I.A. investigation with solving the murder of a famous producer.
Blue Blood
episode S2.E1 june 2006Brenda investigates the murder of an off-duty L.A.P.D. officer, and Fritz pressures her for a decision.
Mom Duty
episode S2.E2 june 2006When a juror dies during a mob boss trial, Brenda has to finesse her way to questioning the remaining jurors. Meanwhile, an unannounced visit put her plans with Fritz on hold.
Aftertaste
episode S2.E4 july 2006The investigation into the murder of the manager of a trendy restaurant is complicated by Brenda's odd behavior.
To Protect & to Serve
episode S2.E5 july 2006When Flynn and Provenza put sky box tickets over duty, the repercussions could bring the unit down.
Out of Focus
episode S2.E6 july 2006Brenda investigates the apparent suicide of a "stalkerazzo," and Fritz receives a disturbing phone call.
Head Over Heels
episode S2.E7 july 2006Brenda's investigation into the murder of a porn star who was subsequently dismembered brings up emotions that may or may not be related to the case.
Critical Missing
episode S2.E8 july 2006The 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.
Heroic Measures
episode S2.E9 august 2006An 8-year-old boy dies and his distraught friend blames himself for his death. As the grieving mother casts blame on the doctors, the detectives look into her as the responsible party.
Borderline
episode S2.E11 august 2006A fender-bender while on duty interferes with Brenda's investigation into an apparent triple murder with no bodies that may have ties to illegal immigration.
No Good Deed
episode S2.E12 august 2006The 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."
Overkill
episode S2.E13 september 2006The 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.
Serving the King: Part 1
episode S2.E14 december 2006Brenda, on paid administrative leave after the station shooting, is bored from inactivity. Salvation in the form of a covert ops assignment may be more than she bargained for, even if it means regaining her team.
Serving the King: Part 2
episode S2.E15 december 2006Although Brenda has extorted her team back, the consequences may prove deadly as she probes deeper into a young man's death.
Homewrecker
episode S3.E1 june 2007When a father, mother and daughter are found stabbed to death in their home, the surviving son is found cowering in the attic, high and claiming innocence.
Grave Doubts
episode S3.E2 june 2007The discovery of a body at a building site dating back to the L.A. Riots puts Brenda on a collision course with a priest, a politician, and one of her team.
Saving Face
episode S3.E3 july 2007Brenda becomes the most downloaded video on YouTube after being assaulted by a bride whose wedding she's stopped due to a corpse falling out of a casket.
Ruby
episode S3.E4 july 2007When a little girl is abducted, Sergeant Gabriel steps over a line for results, jeopardizing the case and his career.
The Round File
episode S3.E5 july 2007Brenda finds herself investigating the goings on at a retirement facility when a man confesses to seven murders and refuses to give his name.
Dumb Luck
episode S3.E6 july 2007Brenda, while ill and with most of her team forced into WMD training, has to solve a murder with just Provenza.
Culture Shock
episode S3.E10 august 2007Brenda leaves Fritz in charge of her visiting parents while she investigates the death of a Chinese tour bus guide, much to Fritz' and her parents' irritation.
Lovers Leap
episode S3.E11 august 2007A relentless Homeland Security auditor is found dead, but it wasn't the car crash that killed her. Fresh from surgery, Brenda is on the case but soon contracts a case of poison oak.
Til Death Do Us Part: Part I
episode S3.E12 september 2007The murder of a prominent divorce attorney goes to trial despite evidence that isn't as iron-clad as Priority Homicide normally produces (in the main, no confession).
Til Death Do Us Part: Part II
episode S3.E13 september 2007When an alibi, previously thought fictitious, turns up to derail Prosecutor Garnett's efforts in the Shafer trial, Brenda discovers a second house that provides the motive.
Controlled Burn
episode S4.E1 july 2008Brenda 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.
Speed Bump
episode S4.E2 july 2008The team investigates the hit-and-run death of one of Flynn's old cases, and Brenda works on her political skills when it turns out the case may lead to a Hollywood director and his wife.
Cherry Bomb
episode S4.E3 july 2008A 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.
Live Wire
episode S4.E4 august 2008A 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.
Dial M for Provenza
episode S4.E5 august 2008Carjackers compromise Priority Homicide's successful murder-for-hire sting operation when they make off with Lt. Provenza's car, containing all the compiled evidence.
Problem Child
episode S4.E6 august 2008A 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.
Split Ends
episode S4.E8 september 2008A movie studio hair-stylist is found beaten to death, making her physically abusive, soon-to-be-divorced husband the prime suspect.
Tijuana Brass
episode S4.E9 september 2008Brenda 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.
Time Bomb
episode S4.E10 september 2008Brenda 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.
Good Faith
episode S4.E11 january 2009Dr. Morales calls in a favor when he believes a suicide is murder, interfering with Brenda planning her wedding with her parents.
Fate Line
episode S4.E14 february 2009Fritz' sister, a newly-discovered 'intuitionist', assists Brenda and her team with a case that involves text messages that imply a murder and a suicide that isn't what it seems.
Double Blind
episode S4.E15 february 2009Brenda and Fritz both deal with cases on the day before their wedding; Provenza puts his foot down, resulting in a resignation.
- Pilot
- About Face
- The Big Picture
- Flashpoint
- Fantasy Date
- You Are Here
- The Butler Did It
- L.A. Woman
- Standards and Practices
- Blue Blood
- Mom Duty
- Aftertaste
- To Protect & to Serve
- Out of Focus
- Head Over Heels
- Critical Missing
- Heroic Measures
- Borderline
- No Good Deed
- Overkill
- Serving the King: Part 1
- Serving the King: Part 2
- Homewrecker
- Grave Doubts
- Saving Face
- Ruby
- The Round File
- Dumb Luck
- Culture Shock
- Lovers Leap
- Til Death Do Us Part: Part I
- Til Death Do Us Part: Part II
- Controlled Burn
- Speed Bump
- Cherry Bomb
- Live Wire
- Dial M for Provenza
- Problem Child
- Split Ends
- Tijuana Brass
- Time Bomb
- Good Faith
- Fate Line
- Double Blind
Best moments9
- An 8-year-old boy dies and his distraught friend blames himself for his death. As the grieving mother casts blame on the doctors, the detectives look into her as the responsible party.
- When an alibi, previously thought fictitious, turns up to derail Prosecutor Garnett's efforts in the Shafer trial, Brenda discovers a second house that provides the motive.
- Brenda, on paid administrative leave after the station shooting, is bored from inactivity. Salvation in the form of a covert ops assignment may be more than she bargained for, even if it means regaining her team.
- 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.
- Captain Taylor makes his move against Brenda, meaning she must juggle concerns of an I.A. investigation with solving the murder of a famous producer.
- 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.
- Brenda becomes the most downloaded video on YouTube after being assaulted by a bride whose wedding she's stopped due to a corpse falling out of a casket.
- 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.
- Brenda finds herself investigating the goings on at a retirement facility when a man confesses to seven murders and refuses to give his name.
- Heroic Measures
- Til Death Do Us Part: Part II
- Serving the King: Part 1
- Overkill
- Standards and Practices
- Live Wire
- Saving Face
- Controlled Burn
- The Round File