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Cold Case Season 6 Episodes
Season 6 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2008 - 2009
Philadelphia homicide detective Lilly Rush (Kathryn Morris) remains intent on finding the answers to solve forgotten murder cases in the sixth season of "Cold Case." Cases include the 1973 murder of a football player, the 1991 death of a young school teacher and the killing of a 1953 pin-up model. Undercover detective Eddie Saccardo (Bobby Cannavale) returns and police lab technician (Tania Raymonde) and Assistant District Attorney Curtis Bell (Jonathan LaPaglia) are introduced in this season.
Episode 1
Glory Days
Tue, Jan 18, 2011 60 mins
The sixth season begins with the reinvestigation of a college-football star's murder in 1973 on the eve of a championship game. The unsolved case is reopened when new evidence suggests he was killed earlier than previously assumed. The probe also reveals the victim may have been involved with steroids.
Episode 2
True Calling
Sun, Oct 5, 2008 60 mins
The 1991 death of an inner-city schoolteacher is reinvestigated when new evidence indicates she may have been murdered instead of dying accidentally during a carjacking that got out of control.
Episode 3
Wednesday's Women
Sun, Oct 12, 2008 60 mins
Will and Kat travel to Mississippi to investigate the 1964 death of a Philadelphia woman who was secretly involved in helping bring supplies to the state's Freedom Schools, which educated black children. The victim's body was discovered in Pennsylvania. She was thought to have been involved in a hit-and-run accident, but new evidence, including a threatening letter, points to murder.
Episode 4
Roller Girl
Sun, Oct 19, 2008 60 mins
The 1978 death of a teen roller skater who was found in a ravine is reinvestigated when a new witness comes forward.
Episode 5
Shore Leave
Sun, Oct 26, 2008 60 mins
The 1951 murder of a marine who was reported AWOL on his last night of shore leave is reinvestigated. The new probe reveals that the victim was defending a fellow soldier on the night of his death.
Episode 6
The Dealer
Sun, Nov 2, 2008 60 mins
The 1981 murder of a single mother who disappeared is investigated when her body is found in the trunk of a car. The probe reveals the victim worked at a run-down car dealership and that several of her coworkers resented her.
Episode 7
One Small Step
Sun, Nov 9, 2008 60 mins
The 1969 murder of a 12-year-old boy is reinvestigated when new evidence is discovered by the police officer who originally worked the case. The probe begins after a toy rocket with the victim's name on it is given to the now-retired cop who handled the investigation.
Episode 8
Triple Threat
Sun, Nov 16, 2008 60 mins
The 1989 murder of a Russian opera prodigy who defected with her family to the U.S. before the fall of the Berlin Wall is reinvestigated. The case has significance for Vera because he was a rookie cop at the time and remembers the family seeking political asylum at the police station.
Episode 9
Pin Up Girl
Sun, Nov 23, 2008 60 mins
The 1953 murder of a famous pinup girl is reinvestigated when a fan brings in a crime-scene photo that sheds new light on the case.
Episode 10
Street Money
Sun, Nov 30, 2008 60 mins
Reinvestigating the 2005 murder of a black politician who vowed to rid his old neighborhood of drug dealers.
Episode 11
Wings
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 60 mins
The 1960 murder of a stewardess who was attempting to organize a union is investigated, and the probe uncovers several hostile suspects who strongly resented her. Songs of Frank Sinatra are featured.
Episode 12
Lotto Fever
Sun, Jan 4, 2009 60 mins
The 2007 murder of an auto mechanic who won $8 million in the state lottery is reinvestigated. Meanwhile, the evolving relationship between Valens and Frankie hits a major roadblock.
Episode 13
Breaking News
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 60 mins
The 1988 murder of a reporter is reinvestigated when previously unseen TV footage indicates she was gathering evidence against a plastics company whose employees were being exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos. Her primary source for the information was an employee of the company.
Episode 14
The Brush Man
Sun, Jan 25, 2009 60 mins
The 1967 murder of a brush salesman is investigated when his body is discovered at the bottom of a duck pond. The probe reveals that the victim knew secrets about the people in his territory, and some of them were afraid he would disclose those secrets.
Episode 15
Witness Protection
Sun, Feb 15, 2009 60 mins
Lilly searches for a missing teen who is in the witness protection program. Meanwhile, she investigates the murder of the boy's father, which occurred five months earlier---just before he was to testify against a mob boss.
Episode 16
Jackals
Sun, Mar 8, 2009 60 mins
The 1976 murder of a 17-year-old honor-roll student is reinvestigated after a photo reveals that she was connected to a notorious motorcycle gang.
Episode 17
Officer Down
Sun, Mar 15, 2009 60 mins
Jeffries is shot when he stops into a neighborhood convenience store on his way home. The elderly owner of the store is also shot. Jeffries' colleagues fight back their emotions as they search for the escaped gunman.
Episode 18
Mind Games
Sun, Mar 22, 2009 60 mins
A psychiatrist's 2004 death is reinvestigated to determine if one of her patients killed her by arson. Damaging notes from the suspect, now homeless and a paranoid schizophrenic, fuel the reexamination. John Lennon songs are featured throughout the episode.
Episode 19
Libertyville
Sun, Mar 29, 2009 60 mins
The 1958 murder of a newlywed real-estate developer who pioneered the lucrative idea of developing suburban communities with affordable houses is reinvestigated when new evidence suggests that he wasn't killed where his body was found. Also: Lilly dines with her father.
Episode 20
Stealing Home
Sun, Apr 12, 2009 60 mins
The 1999 murder of a former Cuban baseball star who escaped to the U.S. to pursue a major-league career and provide for his family is reinvestigated. The probe reveals that the Cuban government took drastic action against him for speaking to a U.S. sports agent. Meanwhile, Lilly's department plays its annual softball game.
Episode 21
November 22
Sun, Apr 26, 2009 60 mins
The 1963 shooting death of a wandering pool hustler is reinvestigated when the murder weapon is discovered at a pool hall during a renovation. The probe reveals the victim played there just days before he died and that he was gunned down on the same day President Kennedy was assassinated.
Episode 22
The Long Blue Line
Sat, May 10, 2008 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. The 2005 murder of a local military academy's first female cadet is investigated after her body is discovered in a buried foot locker. The probe reveals that the victim was cruelly treated by resentful male cadets and school administrators, as well as hateful alumni. The music of Pearl Jam is featured.
Episode 23
Into the Blue
Sun, May 10, 2009 60 mins
Conclusion. The sixth season ends with the investigation of a female cadet's 2005 murder at a local military academy, where she was resented for being the first female cadet. The case dredges up unpleasant memories for Lilly, who recalls her own difficult journey to become the first female homicide detective in Philadelphia. The music of Pearl Jam is featured.
