The Closer

We're less than a week away from new episodes of The Closer, as it returns to TNT on December 7.

While fans await the return of Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Johnson, here's an update on a pair of major guest stars that will appear later this month:

• Beau Bridges shows up on December 14 as a former partner of Provenza's that has undergone as surprising change;
• Mary McDonnell reprises her role as  Sharon Raydor on December 21, as she'll butt heads again with Brenda when the two join forces on a domestic violence case.

Are you excited for the return of The Closer?