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Season 1 – The Closer

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Meet Jack McLaren, a smooth-talking advertising executive with one big flaw: a competitive streak a mile wide. Jack has just been fired from his latest job after he couldn't bring himself to let the president of the United States beat him at golf, costing his company their largest account, the U.S. Army. Now Jack has set up an agency of his own, staffed by the creative team that had been dismissed along with him: cranky creative director Carl, high-strung Ivy League accountant Erica, efficient secretary Suzy and Bruno, a young copywriter. At home, Jack rarely gets the best of his free-spirited daughter, Alex.

Critics Reviews

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Ray Richmond Variety 08/14/2019
In short, "The Closer" ain't quite there yet, but has obvious potential. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman San Francisco Chronicle 08/14/2019
[Tom] Selleck is about as unlikable as free money. He doesn't play a jerk very well. Go to Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 08/14/2019
[Tom] Selleck is noisily revved up to distraction here. After paying his dues as a dramatic actor as well as displaying a comedic side from time to time, he surely can do better than this. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 08/14/2019
The premiere episode of "The Closer" picks up steam as it rolls along - a good sign. The first half is pleasant but not particularly funny, while the second half remains enjoyable and is loaded with laughs. Go to Full Review Terry Kelleher People Magazine 08/14/2019
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Though never less than engaging, [Tom] Selleck seems miscast as Jack McLaren, a Denver advertising man known for his ability to close any deal with the perfect pitch. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
The Closer — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Ed Decter

Creator

John J. Strauss

Creator

Tom Selleck

Jack McLaren

Ed Asner

Carl Dobson

Penelope Ann Miller

Erica Hewitt

David Krumholtz

Bruno Verma

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 23, 1998 The Pilot A legendary adman (Tom Selleck) finds it increasingly difficult to maintain a facade; with Edward Asner. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 2, 1998 Morality Bites Jack takes the account of a company once accused of selling tainted meat. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 9, 1998 Dobbs Takes a Holiday Dobbs quits in a snit over an airline pitch. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 16, 1998 The Closure Jack keeps running into his almost-ex, Claire; Erica tries writing copy. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 30, 1998 The Rebound Beautiful women pursue newly divorced Jack. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 6, 1998 Baby, It's Cold Outside The woman who broke Jack's heart is in town on tour; guests Bernadette Peters, Michael Feinstein. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 13, 1998 Honor Thy Jack Jack meets Bruno's meddling parents; a vitamin has bizarre side-effects. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 20, 1998 Deep Game Romantic Jack balks at being set up with a date. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 27, 1998 The Hand That Rocks the Office The new office assistant is a woman Bruno recently slept with; Jack woos Carrie. Details Episode 10 Aired May 4, 1998 My Best Friend's Funeral A client's widow asks Jack to give a eulogy; Bruno lands a commercial for Beverly's sister. Details

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Season Info

Director
Andrew Weyman, Will Mackenzie, Shelley Jensen, Alan Rafkin, Ellen Gittelsohn
Creator
Ed Decter, John J. Strauss
Executive Producer
John J. Strauss, Ed Decter, Tom Selleck
Screenwriter
Tad Quill, Ron Burch, Bill Wolkoff, Rina Mimoun, Howard Busgang, David Kidd, Shari Brooks, Mark Blutman, Ethan Banville
Network
CBS
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 23, 1998