The Closer Necessary Evil (Season 7, Episode 11)
Not Rated
TV Episode | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The Closer

Necessary Evil (Season 7, Episode 11)

Not Rated

TV Episode | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

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.

Showrunner

James Duff

Director

Nelson McCormick

Writers

James Duff (created by) | Duppy Demetrius (written by)

Producers

Sheelin Choksey | James Duff | Andrew J. Sacks

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 28, 2011

Release date

Nov 28, 2011 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 10 wins & 73 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
24 cast members

Name	Known for
Kyra Sedgwick Brenda Leigh Johnson Brenda Leigh Johnson See fewer	The Closer (2005)
J.K. Simmons Will Pope Will Pope See fewer	Whiplash (2014)
Corey Reynolds David Gabriel David Gabriel See fewer	The Closer (2005)
Robert Gossett Russell Taylor Russell Taylor See fewer	Major Crimes (2012)
G.W. Bailey Louie Provenza Louie Provenza See fewer	Police Academy (1984)
Tony Denison Andy Flynn Andy Flynn See fewer	The Closer (2005)
Michael Paul Chan Mike Tao Mike Tao See fewer	Falling Down (1993)
Raymond Cruz Julio Sanchez Julio Sanchez See fewer	Alien Resurrection (1997)
Phillip P. Keene Buzz Watson Buzz Watson See fewer	The Closer (2005)
Mary McDonnell Sharon Raydor Sharon Raydor See fewer	Battlestar Galactica (2004)
Jon Tenney Fritz Howard Fritz Howard See fewer	The Closer (2005)
Ransford Doherty Kendall Kendall See fewer	Shameless (2011)
Michael Beach Coach Rich Carr Coach Rich Carr See fewer	Mayor of Kingstown (2021)
Derek Webster Mr. Reed Mr. Reed See fewer	Independence Day (1996)
Tahmus Rounds Terrence Miller Terrence Miller See fewer	Augustine (2015)
Titus Makin Jr. Lewis Rivers Lewis Rivers See fewer	Star-Crossed (2014)
Katherine Sigismund Mrs. Reed (as Katie Sigismund) Mrs. Reed (as Katie Sigismund) See fewer	The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)
Curtis Armstrong Peter Goldman Peter Goldman See fewer	Risky Business (1983)
Malcolm David Kelley Curtis Hill Curtis Hill See fewer	Lost (2004)
Julian Works Brian Hoyt Brian Hoyt See fewer	9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
Steve Kehela Father #1 Father #1 See fewer	Space Jam (1996)
Thai Douglas Father #2 (as Thai Douglass) Father #2 (as Thai Douglass) See fewer	Origin (2023)
Keith Pillow Father #3 Father #3 See fewer	Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
Michelle N. Carter Mother #1 Mother #1 See fewer	Mass (2021)