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Season 1 – Without a Trace

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"Without a Trace" is a fast-paced procedural drama about the Missing Persons Squad of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in New York City. The sole responsibility of the special task force is to find missing persons by applying advanced psychological profiling techniques to the evidence and decide whether the missing people have been abducted, murdered, committed suicide or simply run away. Members of the unit include supervisory agent Jack Malone (Anthony LaPaglia) and field agent Samantha "Sam" Spade (Poppy Montgomery).
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Without a Trace — Season 1

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Surprisingly engrossing, Without A Trace 's sleek look and talented cast elevate it above standard procedural fare.

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Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic 02/10/2021
Too CSI-like for my money, but could challenge an aging ER. Go to Full Review Scott Colbourne Globe and Mail 03/11/2020
There are camera tricks galore to enliven the search, but not much in the way of character development or convincing dialogue. Go to Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 10/19/2018
This is nothing to build a night around. Yet the cast is good, action is crisp, flashbacks are seamlessly interwoven and dialogue is terse and effective. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 04/03/2020
The emphasis on police procedure and solid story-telling should be satisfying to CSI fans. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10/19/2018
Without a Trace is a slickly shot, competent series with a talented ensemble cast. It's not revolutionary or groundbreaking by any means, but it is a decent crime drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ERIKA G @RT78477840 10/15/2024 ANOTHER WONDERFUL TV SERIES FROM THE GENIUS OF JERRY BRUCKHEIMER. STORIES SO BEAUTIFUL, EMOTIONAL AND REAL, BEST ACTING, BEST WRITING, BEST DIRECTING, BEST SCENOGRAPHY, BEST PRODUCTION. WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Anthony LaPaglia

Actor

Poppy Montgomery

Actor

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Actor

Enrique Murciano

Actor

Eric Close

Actor

Lynn Whitfield

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 26, 2002 Pilot Using advanced psychological profiling, an FBI unit tries to locate a missing woman who was recently dumped by a married colleague. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 3, 2002 Birthday Boy Jack and the team search for a boy who disappeared on a subway train en route to Yankee Stadium for a birthday celebration. David Paymer guest stars. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 10, 2002 He Saw, She Saw A man receives a ransom note after his wife is abducted from a mall parking lot, and eyewitnesses tell investigators the victim appeared to know her assailant. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 2002 Between the Cracks Jack searches for a woman who disappeared, even though no one in her life seems to be aware she has been gone. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 2002 Suspect The team searches for a boy, 17, who was last seen with the charismatic headmaster of his private boarding school. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 31, 2002 Silent Partner Jack and the team search for a businessman who disappeared after checking in for a flight from San Diego to New York. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 7, 2002 Snatch Back The team launches a search for a toddler snatched from a playground while romping with another child. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 14, 2002 Little Big Man A missing teen is last seen getting a ride from his older brother, who just got out of Juvenile Hall. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 21, 2002 In Extremis When a Middle Eastern medical intern disappears, initial evidence suggests he is connected to a terrorism organization. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 12, 2002 Midnight Sun After a man and his daughter disappear during their morning routine, his wife realizes she knows very little about his past. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 9, 2003 Maple Street When a girl disappears on the way to school, the team analyzes videotapes she made with her best friend in hope of finding clues. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 16, 2003 Underground Railroad Malone and the team search for a woman who has disappeared from a hospital before being told about medical complications related to her pregnancy. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 30, 2003 Hang on to Me A desperate man continues to search for his missing son, even though Malone advises him the case is a lost cause. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 6, 2003 The Friendly Skies The team searches for an airline stewardess (Heather Donahue) who vanished hours before her flight was scheduled to leave. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 20, 2003 There Goes the Bride Malone and the team are called to investigate after a bride vanishes from her wedding reception with someone she might have known. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 27, 2003 Clare de Lune The team searches for a teenager (guest star Amber Tamblyn) who disappeared from a mental hospital after a psychotic episode. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 13, 2003 Kam Li The team searches for a retired U.S. Army officer who disappeared right after a dinner given in his honor by former members of his Vietnam platoon. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 3, 2003 The Source The team searches for a tenacious TV reporter who disappeared while she was investigating a nightclub owner suspected of drug dealing. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 10, 2003 Victory for Humanity The team searches for an idealistic young high-school teacher who disappeared after instructing a night class in the Bronx. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 24, 2003 No Mas Malone and the team search for a promising boxer who disappeared just before a much-anticipated fight. Details Episode 21 Aired May 1, 2003 Are You Now, or Have You Ever Been ... Internal investigators interrogate each member of Jack Malone's team during an inquiry into the handling of controversial cases. Details Episode 22 Aired May 8, 2003 Fallout Malone and his team search for a woman whose disappearance from her office building turns into a hostage crisis. Details Episode 23 Aired May 15, 2003 Fallout Malone and his team try to plot strategy after they find out that Samantha has been shot in a hostage crisis situation. Details

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Without a Trace — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Paul Holahan, Peter Markle, Kevin Hooks, Randy Zisk, David Nutter, Michelle MacLaren, Deran Sarafian
Executive Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, Ed Redlich, David Nutter, Hank Steinberg
Screenwriter
Hank Steinberg, Jan Nash, Ed Redlich, Greg Walker, Allison Abner, Jacob Epstein, Francisco Castro, Harry Litman
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 26, 2002