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Without a Trace Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2002 - 2003
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Sep 26, 2002 60 mins
The team investigates the disappearance of a single professional woman (Arija Bareikis), who has been missing for 38 hours. Paul Cartwright: Bruce Davison. Bart: Bradford Tatum. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery. Martin: Eric Close. Danny: Enrique Murciano.
Episode 2
Birthday Boy
Thu, Oct 3, 2002 60 mins
When a father takes his son to a baseball game for his 11th birthday, the boy inadvertently gets on a subway car without his dad and vanishes. As the case progresses, investigators learn the boy may have wanted to disappear. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Martin: Eric Close.
Episode 3
He Saw, She Saw
Thu, Oct 10, 2002 60 mins
Four witnesses claim that a woman was abducted from a mall parking lot while her husband was standing just yards away with his back to her. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Martin: Eric Close.
Episode 4
Between the Cracks
Thu, Oct 17, 2002 60 mins
The team investigates the disappearance of a 19-year-old aspiring model (Kaitlin Doubleday) who left a half-packed suitcase on the bed in her apartment. Chet: Charles S. Dutton. Rina: Benita Krista Nall. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery.
Episode 5
Suspect
Thu, Oct 24, 2002 60 mins
A 17-year-old vanishes from his private-school campus and the head of the school (Conor O'Farrell) may be involved. Patrick: Blake Bashoff. Andy: Jared Hillman. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery.
Episode 6
Silent Partner
Thu, Oct 31, 2002 60 mins
Jack and his team investigate the disappearance of the VP (Erich Anderson) of an investment-banking firm who vanished at a San Diego airport and left behind two empty suitcases. Katherine: Colleen Flynn. Noah Ridder: Philip Baker Hall. Amalia: Angela Alvarado. Danny: Enrique Murciano. Martin: Eric Close Samantha: Poppy Montgomery.
Episode 7
Snatch Back
Thu, Nov 7, 2002 60 mins
The team investigates when the child of a prominent assistant district attorney (Marin Hinkle) vanishes in a public park. There are several suspects, but not enough evidence for the team to set up its customary timeline. Matthew: John Mese. Rosa: Melody Butiu. Clarissa: Elizabeth Banks. Zoe: Jessa French. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery.
Episode 8
Little Big Man
Thu, Nov 14, 2002 60 mins
A 16-year-old foster child vanishes after leaving his job to go home. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery. Vivian: Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Episode 9
In Extremis
Thu, Nov 21, 2002 60 mins
A doctor (Dariush Kashani) of Saudi Arabian descent with an exemplary record mysteriously vanishes, and Martin (Eric Close) is quick to suspect the man of being a terrorist. Kamal: Ammar Daraiseh. Abner: John Finn. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery. Danny: Enrique Murciano.
Episode 10
Midnight Sun
Thu, Dec 12, 2002 60 mins
A man leaves home in the morning with his 6-year-old daughter, planning to take her to school and to open his dry-cleaning store, but they both vanish. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Martin: Eric Close.
Episode 11
Maple Street
Thu, Jan 9, 2003 60 mins
A 13-year-old girl disappears on her way to school and the only clue is her discarded video camera found on a road in the opposite direction of the school. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery. Vivian: Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Episode 12
Underground Railroad
Thu, Jan 16, 2003 60 mins
Jack and his team search for a missing pregnant woman (Nicole DeHuff) who has a medical condition that could lead to her death if she's not found within 24 hours. The investigation unearths an illegal, though benevolent, group that has the expectant mother in protective care. But if its members divulge her whereabouts, they risk exposure. Paul Dobson: Jeffrey Pierce. Mary Kandel: Natalija Nogulich. Dianne: Damara Reilly. Susan Posi: Mary Kay Wulf. Michael Posi: Steve Ryan.
Episode 13
Hang On to Me
Thu, Jan 30, 2003 60 mins
A man who has been searching for his missing son for the last six years disappears himself, leaving his wedding ring and a mountain of debt behind. Vivian: Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Danny: Enrique Murciano. Martin: Eric Close.
Episode 14
The Friendly Skies
Thu, Feb 6, 2003 60 mins
Jack and his team investigate the disappearance of a flight attendant (Heather Donahue) who may have been having a relationship with a pilot. Dr. Morrison: Tim Matheson. Patti: Sarah Rafferty. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery.
Episode 15
There Goes the Bride
Thu, Feb 20, 2003 60 mins
A bride disappears at her own wedding and suspicions of kidnapping fall on the guests in attendance. Meanwhile, the team explores the relationship between the newlyweds, who were raised together for a short time. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Vivian: Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Danny: Enrique Murciano.
Episode 16
Clare de Lune
Thu, Feb 27, 2003 60 mins
A 16-year-old girl vanishes from a locked room in a psychiatric hospital, and it appears she may have escaped with the participation of a staff member. The team learns of a troubling incident from her past that may hold the key to her disappearance. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery. Vivian: Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia.
Episode 17
Kam Li
Thu, Mar 13, 2003 60 mins
A highly decorated Army officer (Steve Eastin) with 34 years of service disappears after his retirement dinner, leaving his dress uniform, medals and an empty gun holster in his hotel room. Sykes: William Sanderson. Aybar: Ernie Hudson. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery. Danny: Enrique Murciano.
Episode 18
The Source
Thu, Apr 3, 2003 60 mins
A TV journalist (April Grace) whom Jack knows vanishes the night her station airs her story about a heroin dealer (Christian Camargo) who ordered a murder. Jack's team thinks the reporter's source may have some answers regarding her whereabouts. Meanwhile, things get personal for Jack when the prime suspect threatens his wife (Talia Balsam) and daughters.
Episode 19
Victory for Humanity
Thu, Apr 10, 2003 60 mins
An idealistic teacher (Christopher Gorham) who is loved by his students vanishes, and the team uncovers mysteries about the man who became wealthy after the sale of his dot-com company, and heroin is found in his apartment.
Episode 20
No Mas
Thu, Apr 24, 2003 60 mins
Malone and his team search for a boxer (Davis Henry) who disappeared moments before a bout that, if he'd won, would have given him a chance to capture the title. Suspicion begins to fall on the fighter's troubled brother (Dwayne L. Barnes), who has also vanished. Delores: Juanita Jennings. Danielle: Tangelia Rouse. Chambers: Ian Barford. Feathers: Mike Starr.
Episode 21
Are You Now or Have You Ever...
Thu, May 1, 2003 60 mins
Jack's methods in the investigation of child molester Graham Spaulding could result in the case being thrown out of court. On top of that, the Office of Professional Responsibility decides to investigate the team, but their target is Jack. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia. Samantha: Poppy Montgomery. Martin: Eric Close.
Episode 22
Fallout - Part 1
Thu, May 8, 2003 60 mins
In Part 1 of a two-part episode, a man (Tom Irwin) who lost his wife on Sept. 11 kidnaps her former boss (Marsha Dietlein Bennett), and later takes six hostages, including Samantha, during a botched delivery of ransom money by Jack's team in a bookstore. Jack's affection for the agent complicates the negotiation. Jack: Anthony LaPaglia.
Episode 23
Fallout - Part 2
Thu, May 15, 2003 60 mins
In the conclusion of a two-part episode, Jack's negotiations with kidnapper Barry Mashburn (Tom Irwin) intensify after gunshots are heard coming from the bookstore. Barry insists that no one was harmed, but soon Jack's fear is confirmed. Libby: Betsy Brandt. Richard: Clayton Landey. Sydney: Marsha Dietlein Bennet. Van Doran: Lynn Whitfield.
