Following the finale , The Closer 's spin - off Major Crimes premiered .
The Closer 's final six episodes began airing on Monday , July 9 , 2012 , with its finale airing on Monday , August 13 , 2012 .
Following the finale , Closer   's spin - off Major Crimes premiered .
The Closer 's final six episodes began airing on Monday , July 9 , 2012 , with its finale airing on Monday , August 13 , 2012 .