Dr. Fernando Morales is a fictional character portrayed by Jonathan Del Arco in the TV series The Closer.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Round File (season 3), they were 41 years old.
They appear in 39 episodes out of a total of 109 aired and have accumulated 2 positive votes.
Episodes39
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.
Manhunt
episode S3.E8 august 2007Brenda seeks a serial killer who murders in groupings of three, brands the feet of his tortured victims and dumps the bodies along the Pacific Coast Highway, a sadist who has resumed after an eight-year hiatus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Junk in the Trunk
episode S4.E12 february 2009Brenda's personal day is ruined when the body of an obese jewel thief is found in the trunk of his car, without the diamonds he stole.
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.
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.
Walking Back the Cat
episode S5.E4 june 2009Special 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.
Half Load
episode S5.E5 july 2009A 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.
Elysian Fields
episode S5.E8 july 2009Brenda works with a retired detective on a case involving an accused killer who is murdered, but they clash because Brenda wants to find the killer's killer while the detective is more concerned about closure for the killer's victims.
Smells Like Murder
episode S5.E10 august 2009A cooler containing a body over three years dead comes to Major Crimes, leading Brenda to consider four hostile suspects. Meanwhile, Brenda's niece outstays her welcome with Brenda and Fritz.
Make Over
episode S5.E14 december 2009Major Crimes runs into a problem when it is forced to reopen an old murder case and discovers that the detective who closed it (Provenza's ex-partner) had a sex change and is now a woman.
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?
In Custody
episode S6.E3 july 2010As 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.
Layover
episode S6.E4 august 2010Flynn 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.
Heart Attack
episode S6.E5 august 2010Major 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.
Executive Order
episode S6.E10 september 2010While 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.
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.
An Ugly Game
episode S6.E15 january 2011Will Brenda's pity for an unlikely crackhead found on skid row cloud her judgment in a murder investigation?
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.
To Serve with Love
episode S7.E3 july 2011To make some easy money on the side by serving a convicted embezzler, Flynn, Provenza and Buzz get in trouble when their actions result in the death of a man hired to be his impostor.
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.
Forgive Us Our Trespasses
episode S7.E5 august 2011While Major Crimes tackles a case involving the death of a cross-dressing minister, the entire team is served in the Terrell Baylor case - except for Gabriel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- The Round File
- Dumb Luck
- Manhunt
- Lovers Leap
- Til Death Do Us Part: Part I
- Til Death Do Us Part: Part II
- Controlled Burn
- Cherry Bomb
- Problem Child
- Tijuana Brass
- Good Faith
- Junk in the Trunk
- Double Blind
- Red Tape
- Walking Back the Cat
- Half Load
- Elysian Fields
- Smells Like Murder
- Make Over
- Dead Man's Hand
- Help Wanted
- In Custody
- Layover
- Heart Attack
- Executive Order
- Living Proof: Part One
- Living Proof: Part Two
- An Ugly Game
- Repeat Offender
- To Serve with Love
- Under Control
- Forgive Us Our Trespasses
- Home Improvement
- A Family Affair
- Star Turn
- Relative Matters
- Hostile Witness
- Drug Fiend
- The Last Word