The Closer Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Comedy

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The Closer

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Comedy

When Jack gets fired, he opens his own ad agency, bringing his coworkers along with him.

Director

Andrew D. Weyman

Writers

Ed Decter (creator) (written by) | John J. Strauss (creator) (written by)

Producer

Craig Wyrick-Solari

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Steven Rasch (as Steve Rasch)

Casting Director

Geraldine Leder

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 23, 1998

Release date

Feb 23, 1998 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award.

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Cast	+ Add Cast
11 cast members

Name	Known for
Tom Selleck Jack McLaren Jack McLaren See fewer	Blue Bloods (2010)
Edward Asner Carl Dobson Carl Dobson See fewer	Up (2009)
Penelope Ann Miller Erica Hewitt Erica Hewitt See fewer	Carlito's Way (1993)
David Krumholtz Bruno Verma Bruno Verma See fewer	Oppenheimer (I) (2023)
Hedy Burress Alex McLaren Alex McLaren See fewer	Valentine (2001)
Suzy Nakamura Beverly Andolini Beverly Andolini See fewer	Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
Joanna Kerns Claire McLaren Claire McLaren See fewer	Girl, Interrupted (1999)
Barry Corbin Angus Clayton Angus Clayton See fewer	Tulsa King (2022)
Clyde Kusatsu Ted Kasahara Ted Kasahara See fewer	Paradise Road (1997)
Michael McKean Arthur Willhaven Arthur Willhaven See fewer	This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Michele Edison Ad Executive Ad Executive See fewer	Armageddon (1998)

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