Sharon Raydor is a fictional character portrayed by Mary McDonnell in the TV series The Closer.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Red Tape (season 5), they were 57 years old.
They appear in 27 episodes out of a total of 109 aired and have accumulated 310 positive votes.
Episodes27
Red Tape
episode S5.E3 june 2009When 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.
Strike Three
episode S5.E7 july 2009Two 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.
Dead Man's Hand
episode S5.E15 december 2009Tension between Captain Raydor and Major Crimes escalates as Chief Pope asks Brenda to discretely investigate the abuse of one of Raydor's detectives. Meanwhile, Fritz has news that could change his and Brenda's life together.
Help Wanted
episode S6.E2 july 2010Brenda's case involving a murdered Hispanic nanny escalates into a serial rapist investigation, but why is Captain Raydor shadowing her in this case and scrutinizing her every move?
Last Woman Standing
episode S6.E9 september 2010While Major Crimes tracks down a man suspected of murdering a woman he met on an Internet dating website, Brenda begins to get cold feet before her final interview for police chief.
Old Money
episode S6.E11 december 2010Brenda tries to prove that a man from one of Det. Flynn's old convictions hired a man from prison to have him killed, and bribed a witness to recant her testimony to have his appeal granted.
Living Proof: Part One
episode S6.E13 december 2010An apparent Albanian blood feud puts the kibosh on everyone's Christmas getaway plans, all but for Brenda, whose parents have come to announce that they're moving to Los Angeles.
Living Proof: Part Two
episode S6.E14 december 2010The investigation into the Albanian blood feud uncovers a surprising secret about the identities of one of the family members, and somebody breaks into Brenda's parents' RV.
Unknown Trouble
episode S7.E1 july 2011While the team investigates a massacre that included an up and coming rapper, Delk begins a major restructuring at Major Crimes, including a surprising new boss for Brenda.
Repeat Offender
episode S7.E2 july 2011Pope becomes interim chief after Delk's death, but he doesn't cancel Raydor's investigation into Brenda. Meanwhile, Major Crimes tackles a case involving a house sitter who was killed while the family who hired her was on vacation.
Under Control
episode S7.E4 august 2011The death of a young boy hits close to home for Lieutenant Tao, and Brenda continues to duck Raydor's investigation.
Home Improvement
episode S7.E6 august 2011While Major Crimes tries to figure out who killed a registered sex offender and buried him under a retaining wall, Brenda tries to find a way to pay for her new high-priced defense attorney.
A Family Affair
episode S7.E7 august 2011An escort appears to have died from an overdose, but her mother, a Phoenix police officer, insists it's not true. Meanwhile, Raydor's continuing investigation makes Brenda comes to terms with a shocking reality.
Death Warrant
episode S7.E8 august 2011While Major Crimes tries to stop a hit ordered from prison by a Mexican drug cartel, Brenda's attorney begins the uncomfortable task of find the leak in the department.
Star Turn
episode S7.E9 september 2011While Major Crimes investigates the death of an aspiring teenage pop star's father, Brenda contemplates whether to accept what appears to be a generous offer to settle her case.
Fresh Pursuit
episode S7.E10 september 2011Brenda's attorney's efforts at requesting a summary judgment in her case are interrupted when the team is called out to investigate the murder of a deputy sheriff.
Necessary Evil
episode S7.E11 november 2011As Brenda suspects a good Samaritan high school coach of murdering his new principal to cover instances of pedophilia, Captain Raydor catches Pope off guard with the surprise announcement of her retirement.
You Have the Right to Remain Jolly
episode S7.E12 december 2011A Christmas village Santa is killed in a zip-line accident, and the village's other Santa comes under suspicion. Meanwhile, Brenda's lawyer informs her that his retainer has run out and she needs to pay him $25,000.
Relative Matters
episode S7.E13 december 2011Brenda and Fritz butt heads when the FBI appears to sabotage her murder investigation because her main suspect is under their surveillance, and Brenda's parents come to town for the holidays with some bad news.
Road Block
episode S7.E14 december 2011The police commissioner's wife tries to claim that her car was stolen to cover up for her drunken vehicular homicide, but Brenda sees right through her lies.
Silent Partner
episode S7.E15 december 2011When Major Crimes finds Peter Goldman's card on a murdered witness to Turell Baylor's death, new questions and suspects emerge in the Baylor case that could ultimately prove Brenda's innocence in the federal suit against her.
Hostile Witness
episode S7.E16 july 2012Brenda is willing to go to extreme lengths to prove that a sleazy defense attorney from her past is actually his client's accomplice in a rape/murder case.
Fool's Gold
episode S7.E17 july 2012Flynn and Provenza fail to detect a robbery-homicide in progress at a cash-for-gold store, leading to a messy and awkward investigation for Major Crimes.
Drug Fiend
episode S7.E18 july 2012The murder of a doctor who treats cancer patients hits close to home for Brenda and gets her in hot water with Pope.
Last Rites
episode S7.E19 july 2012Brenda gets in more trouble with Pope when the Catholic Church stonewalls her investigation into a priest's murder. Meanwhile she also faces pressure at home caring for her sick father.
Armed Response
episode S7.E20 august 2012While Brenda returns early after her mother's death to help Major Crimes solve the murder of a security guard, Raydor uncovers the leak in the department from Brenda's Turell Baylor case.
The Last Word
episode S7.E21 august 2012Brenda puts her career on the line to prove that Philip Stroh is guilty of murder, even though she has no hard evidence or smoking gun.
- Red Tape
- Strike Three
- Dead Man's Hand
- Help Wanted
- Last Woman Standing
- Old Money
- Living Proof: Part One
- Living Proof: Part Two
- Unknown Trouble
- Repeat Offender
- Under Control
- Home Improvement
- A Family Affair
- Death Warrant
- Star Turn
- Fresh Pursuit
- Necessary Evil
- You Have the Right to Remain Jolly
- Relative Matters
- Road Block
- Silent Partner
- Hostile Witness
- Fool's Gold
- Drug Fiend
- Last Rites
- Armed Response
- The Last Word
Best moments10
- While Major Crimes tries to stop a hit ordered from prison by a Mexican drug cartel, Brenda's attorney begins the uncomfortable task of find the leak in the department.
- As Brenda suspects a good Samaritan high school coach of murdering his new principal to cover instances of pedophilia, Captain Raydor catches Pope off guard with the surprise announcement of her retirement.
- 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.
- While Major Crimes tracks down a man suspected of murdering a woman he met on an Internet dating website, Brenda begins to get cold feet before her final interview for police chief.
- Tension between Captain Raydor and Major Crimes escalates as Chief Pope asks Brenda to discretely investigate the abuse of one of Raydor's detectives. Meanwhile, Fritz has news that could change his and Brenda's life together.
- Brenda's case involving a murdered Hispanic nanny escalates into a serial rapist investigation, but why is Captain Raydor shadowing her in this case and scrutinizing her every move?
- 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.
- An apparent Albanian blood feud puts the kibosh on everyone's Christmas getaway plans, all but for Brenda, whose parents have come to announce that they're moving to Los Angeles.
- The investigation into the Albanian blood feud uncovers a surprising secret about the identities of one of the family members, and somebody breaks into Brenda's parents' RV.
- The death of a young boy hits close to home for Lieutenant Tao, and Brenda continues to duck Raydor's investigation.
- Death Warrant
- Necessary Evil
- Strike Three
- Last Woman Standing
- Dead Man's Hand
- Help Wanted
- Red Tape
- Living Proof: Part One
- Living Proof: Part Two
- Under Control