How cool was it seeing Battlestar Galactica veteran Mary McDonnell facing off against Kyra Sedgwick on the last episode of The Closer called “Red Tape“? Waaay cool — those claws definitely came out!
Fortunately, there’s more gooey guest-star goodness coming up on “Walking Back the Cat,” tonight’s (June 29) fresh episode of the crime drama. Just follow the jump for details.
The episode focuses on a murder and drug trafficking at dance parties that cater to gay attendees. The members of Team Brenda are temporarily deputized into the FBI when a missing person case turns into a murder, allowing Brenda to work with her husband Fritz again. Of course, however, she continues her track record of irking colleagues since her investigative tactics are notoriously unique and bull-headed.
Some viewers will be extra psyched that Stargate Atlantis alum David Hewlett guest stars on the episode. Also of note is the front-and-center elevation of long-time peripheral character Dr. Morales, the coroner played by Jonathan del Arco. Apparently, his inside knowledge of the gay community as a homosexual will help Brenda et al with their case.
For more about del Arco’s welcome prominence for once during an episode, read the interesting interview with him over at TV Guide magazine’s website. The actor talks about not only tonight’s episode, but his activism in the organization GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Educational Network), which helps young people with issues related to anti-homosexual bullying in schools.
The customary sneak peek is below, as well, and it features Hewlett’s character with Team Brenda, Fritz, and Will Pope in the Murder Room.
The Closer will air Mondays on TNT at 9pm EST.