The Big Bang (12 Jul. 2010)

While Major Crimes struggles to get comfortable in their new, state-of-the-art surroundings, Brenda investigates the murder of a contractor who was having an affair with the wife of one of his clients.

Director:

Rick Wallace

Writers:

James Duff (creator), James Duff,

Stars:

Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Kyra Sedgwick	...	Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson
J.K. Simmons	...	Assistant Chief Will Pope
Corey Reynolds	...	Sgt. David Gabriel
Robert Gossett	...	Commander Taylor
G.W. Bailey	...	Lt. Louie Provenza
Tony Denison	...	Lt. Andy Flynn
Michael Paul Chan	...	Lt. Mike Tao
Raymond Cruz	...	Detective Julio Sanchez
Phillip P. Keene	...	Buzz Watson
Jon Tenney	...	Agent Fritz Howard
Patrick St. Esprit	...	Caleb Walker
Currie Graham	...	Paul Ryder
Natasha Gregson Wagner	...	Cherie Walker
Hedy Burress	...	Melanie Ryder
David Burke	...	Mr. Murdoch

Storyline

Brenda and the Major Crimes unit have just moved into their offices at the new police headquarters when they are called to investigate the murder of Steven Beebe an amateur astronomer who it would seem was shot while out on his balcony. He's been having an affair with the married Cherie Walker, who had hired him to do repairs on her house. Cherie was in his bed when he was killed but Cherie claims she was sound asleep when it happened. He had a history of sleeping with customers but other than that, his employees Melanie and Paul Ryder say he was a good, reliable boss. The police soon determine that he was shot with a high-powered rifle from the Walker's house, which is in direct line of sight with Beebe's balcony. Beebe's computer password is the clue that leads to the identity of the killer. Meanwhile, Assistant Chief Pope tells everyone there's going to be a major announcement.

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Plot Keywords:

husband wife relationship

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 July 2010 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shephard/Robin Company, The, Walking Entropy, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min 55 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Quotes

[while watching a broadcast of the press conference]
Lieutenant Andy Flynn: So, that's the big announcement, huh? We're getting a new chief. Who do you think it's gonna be?
Commander Taylor: Oh, I think we already know.
Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson: Do you really think that Will- Chief Pope is going to take over the entire department?
Commander Taylor: I do.
Agent Fritz Howard: From the look on his face, so does he.
Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson: *That's* why he loves this building so much. He thinks it's his!

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Connections

Referenced in Late Show with David Letterman: Kyra Sedgwick/Bret Michaels/Jimmy Cliff/Dave's Mom (2010)

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