Cold Case (season 4)

Cold Case Season 4
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	24
Broadcast
Original channel	CBS
Original run	September 24, 2006 – May 6, 2007
Season chronology
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Season four of Cold Case, an American television series, began airing on September 24, 2006 and concluded on May 6, 2007. Season four regular cast members include Kathryn Morris, Danny Pino, John Finn, Thom Barry, Jeremy Ratchford and Tracie Thoms. This is the only season of the series to feature 24 episodes.

Cast

Main

• Kathryn Morris as Det. Lilly Rush
• Danny Pino as Det. Scotty Valens
• John Finn as Lt. John Stillman
• Thom Barry as Det. Will Jeffries
• Jeremy Ratchford as Det. Nick Vera
• Tracie Thoms as Det. Kat Miller

Recurring

• Bonnie Root as ADA Alexandra Thomas
• Susan Chuang as Dr. Frannie Ching

Guest

• Doug Spinuzza as Louie Amante

Episodes

See also: List of Cold Case episodes

#	#	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (in millions)
70	1	"Rampage"	Mark Pellington	Veena Cabreros Sud	September 24, 2006 (2006-09-24)	16.27[1]
A 1995 massacre at a shopping mall is reinvestigated when video evidence is found in an air shaft that indicates that the two shooters, who committed suicide at the scene, may have had a third accomplice who escaped. The parents of one of the two killers see them both in a doorway in the house. The boys show remorse and walk away. Tina, the killer's friend, was the third party. She thought it would be fun to make a video of the rampage, but was then shocked by all the violence and hid her part in it. The victims are not seen. Song featured in the intro: "I Will Refuse", by Pailhead Song featured in the finale: "One of Us", by Joan Osborne. This episode was loosely based on the Columbine High School Massacre.
71	2	"The War at Home"	Alex Zakrzewski	Samantha Howard Corbin	October 1, 2006 (2006-10-01)	14.43[2]
The team reopens the 2004 case of a missing veteran of the Iraq War when her prosthetic arm is found in a river. The victim's family, Lilly and Will Jeffries sees her at the military cemetery, where she salutes them. Song featured in the intro: "White Houses", by Vanessa Carlton. The murderer was the other survivor of the convoy, and Dana's friend Tommy. He wanted more from her and after finding out about her husbands affair he wanted them to 'try it together'. She rebuffed him, and he got angry and threw her over the side and into the river. Song featured in the finale: "Little By Little", by Oasis.
72	3	"Sandhogs"	David Von Ancken	Greg Plageman	October 8, 2006 (2006-10-08)	13.72[3]
When the remains of a Sandhog miner who disappeared in 1948 are found in a subway service tunnel, the team is prompted to reopen the case, and find evidence that the victim might have been murdered for being a union activist. The victim's girlfriend shares a dance with him. Lt. Stillman sees the victim's friend at the bar where the killer was arrested. Song featured in the finale: "I Wonder", by Louis Armstrong.
73	4	"Baby Blues"	David Barrett	Liz W. Garcia	October 15, 2006 (2006-10-15)	13.97[4]
The team reinvestigates the 1982 case of a newborn baby who died under suspicious circumstances, which were originally reported as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The victim is not seen at the end due to the fact that she was an infant at the time of her death. Instead it ends with Lilly kneeling at her grave. Song featured in the intro: "Somebody's Baby", by Jackson Browne. Song featured in the finale: "Open Arms", by Journey.
74	5	"Saving Sammy"	Paris Barclay	Tyler Bensinger	October 22, 2006 (2006-10-22)	14.81[5]
The team reopens a 2003 case in which an autistic boy's parents were shot in their car when Lilly's boyfriend brings her information that the boy might have witnessed the murder. Det. Valens sees the victims as they look on at their children. Song featured in the intro: "Calling All Angels", by Train. Song featured in the finale: "In My Place", by Coldplay. Song during one of the flashbacks: "Someday", by Nickelback.
75	6	"Static"	Kevin Bray	Gavin Harris	October 29, 2006 (2006-10-29)	14.16[6]
The team reopens the 1958 case of a popular disk jockey when they discover audio evidence that suggests someone may have arranged his murder to look like a suicide. The victim's daughter sees him as he joins her at the piano. This episode features a cameo by an actor playing Little Richard. Song featured in the finale: "Scarlet Rose", performed by Alexa Khan and written by Gary Haase. The song was written for the episode.
76	7	"The Key"	David Barrett	Jennifer M. Johnson	November 5, 2006 (2006-11-05)	13.96[7]
When new evidence of a murder case from 1979 is found, Det. Jeffries, who worked on the case as a rookie cop, sets out to find the killer, fulfilling the promise he made to the victim's daughter twenty-seven years ago. The victim is seen by her family in the woods. A younger Jeffries is seen since he was the original investigator. A younger Scotty & Mike Valens are seen because Mike testified against a pedophile coach in the end montage. Song featured in the intro: "Best of My Love", by The Emotions. Song featured in the finale: "Broken Hearted Me", by Anne Murray.
77	8	"Fireflies"	Marcos Siega	Erica Shelton	November 12, 2006 (2006-11-12)	14.77[8]
When an undelivered letter with a missing child's handwriting on it is found, the team is prompted to reopen the case of an eight-year-old girl who disappeared in 1975. The presumed victim is found to be alive, and is reunited with her parents and her best friend. The person responsible for the disappearance of the victim is arrested. Song featured in the finale: "Landslide", by Fleetwood Mac.
78	9	"Lonely Hearts"	John Peters	Liz W. Garcia	November 19, 2006 (2006-11-19)	14.53[9]
The team reinvestigates the unsolved 1989 murder of a woman shot in an alley when the victim's video dating tape shows up in the apartment of a man who committed suicide. Lilly sees the main victim reading a romance novel at the park. Vera sees another victim in the case room. Stillman sees the man who committed suicide in a mirror. Song featured in the intro: "The Look", by Roxette. Song featured in the finale: "Alone", by Heart. This was based on the Lonely Hearts Killers, Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck.
79	10	"Forever Blue"	Jeannot Szwarc	Tom Pettit	December 3, 2006 (2006-12-03)	14.11[13]
The team reinvestigates the 1968 death of a policeman who was shot in his patrol car when new evidence reveals the victim may have been set up for murder. The victim's partner sees him standing at their old patrol car. Stillman is sitting in a bar and looking at the victim's photo on the wall. Next to the victim's picture is a photograph of Joe Washington, the cop killed in The Runner (episode 1.5). Song featured in the intro: "Daydream Believer", by The Monkees. Song featured in the finale: "My Back Pages", by The Byrds. The episode was praised by the AfterElton.com blog, The Best Day Ever, for its gay sensibilities.[10] According to an interview with Shane Johnson by the same site, this particular episode was also highly praised by the cast itself. As he shares, "even the regular cast on the show commented on how great they felt the episode was."[11] The gay-themed website, Good As You, said they had never received more e-mails and instant messages than they did in response to the episode.[12]
80	11	"The Red and the Blue"	Steve Boyum	Meredith Stiehm	December 10, 2006 (2006-12-10)	14.05[14]
When the murder weapon used in the 2000 murder of a country singer is found, Lilly must travel to Tennessee with a reluctant Scotty in tow to reinvestigate the case. Lilly sees the victim performing on stage. All the music featured in this episode is performed by Tim McGraw, except "Counting My Lucky Stars" performed by Larry Bagby. Song featured in the intro: "Just to See You Smile", by Tim McGraw. Song featured in the finale: "I've Got Friends That Do", by Tim McGraw.
81	12	"Knuckle Up"	David Barrett	Greg Plageman	January 7, 2007 (2007-01-07)	14.12[15]
When a video clip of a missing student is found on the Internet, the team reinvestigates the case of a gifted seventeen-year-old boy who disappeared just the year before, in 2006. The victim's father and sister see him throwing snowballs. Song featured in the intro: "Chariot", by Gavin DeGraw. Song featured in the finale: "How to Save a Life", by The Fray.
82	13	"Blackout"	Seith Mann	Tyler Bensinger	January 14, 2007 (2007-01-14)	14.53[16]
When a fingernail is found underneath the diving board of a pool where a drowning occurred, Lilly and Scotty reopen the case and investigate the 1996 family gathering during which the victim (Donna Mills) died. Lilly sees the victim looking at her reflection in the water. Virginia, the victims daughter was the killer. The victim was trying to seduce her 13 year old grandson and his mother was protecting him. Loosely based on the murder of Florence Unger. Song featured in the intro: "One Headlight", by The Wallflowers. Song featured in the finale: "Name" by Goo Goo Dolls.
83	14	"8:03 AM"	Alex Zakrzewski	Veena Cabreros Sud	January 28, 2007 (2007-01-28)	15.13[17]
The team reinvestigates the case of two teenagers who were fatally shot in different parts of town on the same day in 2002, at precisely 8:03 AM. Kat Miller sees the two victims in the case room, largely because she found one of the bodies. Toomey shot Skill because he thought Skill was a loser. Gibby shot Madison for the same reason, and because Madison was going to rat out Gibby about the drugs. All the music featured in this episode is performed by U2. Song featured in the intro: "Beautiful Day", by U2. Song featured in the finale: "With or Without You", by U2.
84	15	"Blood on the Tracks"	Kevin Bray	Gavin Harris	February 18, 2007 (2007-02-18)	11.60[18]
When remnants of a bomb are found during remodeling of an old house, the team reopens the case of a married couple who died there in 1981, in what was thought to be an accidental gas leak. Lilly sees the main victim in the case room while the other victim is seen looking in a patrol car's window when the killer is arrested. The real Sara died in the fire--Johanna stole Sara's identity after the blaze. Porter made the bomb at Johanna's request to stop Jack from going to the police about what happened at Penn University's Science building in 1971. All the music featured in this episode is performed by Bob Dylan. Song featured in the finale: "Like a Rolling Stone", by Bob Dylan. Loosely inspired by the film The Big Chill.
85	16	"The Good-Bye Room"	Holly Dale	Jennifer M. Johnson	March 4, 2007 (2007-03-04)	13.13[19]
Lilly reopens the 1964 case of a murdered seventeen-year-old girl who was killed the day after giving birth to a baby girl in a home for unwed mothers. The victim's daughter sees her as she is listening to a tape her mother had made for her. Song featured in the intro: "Baby Love", by The Supremes. Song featured in the finale: "You are My Sunshine", by Carly Simon.
86	17	"Shuffle, Ball Change"	Mark Pellington	Liz W. Garcia	March 11, 2007 (2007-03-11)	15.45[20]
When human remains are found in a dumpster, the team reopens the 1984 case of a missing teenage boy who dreamed of becoming a dancer against his father's wishes. Lilly sees the victim performing in his father's grocery store after-hours. Grant, the victims elder brother was the murderer. He was faking his injury the entire time and when he realized that their father was prouder of Maurice...he flew into a rage and killed him. Song featured in the intro: "Heat of the Moment", by Asia. Song featured in the finale: "I Want to Know What Love Is", by Foreigner. Loosely inspired by the film Billy Elliot.
87	18	"A Dollar, a Dream"	Chris Fisher	Erica Shelton	March 18, 2007 (2007-03-18)	15.09[21]
When a station wagon with the bones of a murder victim inside is found at the bottom of a lake, the plight of a homeless family who once lived out of the car in 1999 becomes the team's focus during their investigation. The victim looks on as her daughters are reunited. Hopper, the bum who gave her the "Hope Ticket" was the killer. He thought she was hiding the rest of the $1M that the ticket was worth and killed her over the $12 50/50 split from the winnings. Although the flashbacks take place in 1999 they are shown in black & white. Song featured in the intro: "Home", by Sheryl Crow. Song featured in the finale: "Angel", by Sarah McLachlan.
88	19	"Offender"	David Barrett	Greg Plageman	March 25, 2007 (2007-03-25)	13.91[22]
The father of a young boy who was raped and murdered in 1987 claims responsibility for pushing a sex offender off a building, and vows to systematically kill another person every day until the team can solve his son's case. The victim's parents see their son. Cliff Burrell, the friend of the parents and the father of Johnny killed and molested Clay. Tara and Mitch are able to reconcile before Mitch is arrested for the pedophile murders he committed. The actual crime is not featured Song featured in the intro: "Bizarre Love Triangle", by New Order. Song featured in the finale: "Never Surrender", by Corey Hart.
89	20	"Stand Up and Holler"	John Peters	Greg Plageman	April 1, 2007 (2007-04-01)	13.23[23]
When an anonymous murder confession is found in a modern art exhibit, the team reinvestigates the fatal drug overdose of a sixteen-year-old cheerleader in 1997. The victim's friend sees her on the sports field. Song featured in the intro: "Plowed", by Sponge. Song featured in the finale: "High and Dry", by Radiohead.
90	21	"Torn"	Kevin Bray	Tyler Bensinger	April 8, 2007 (2007-04-08)	11.33[24]
The great grand-niece of a woman who was murdered in 1919 asks the team to reopen the murder in order to reveal the truth behind the incident. Lilly passes the victim on the street and they exchange a smile. No arrest since the killer is deceased and the death was an accident. The great grand niece of Frances sees the lead suffragette in the classroom. The daughter of Frances' maid sees her mother, at the police station after receiving a letter and a print of American Constitution from Detectives Vera and Miller. This was the oldest cold case investigated by the squad. Song featured in the intro: "Alexander's Ragtime Band", sung by Bessie Smith. Song featured in the finale: "Stardust", by Hoagy Carmichael.
91	22	"Cargo"	Andy García	Tom Pettit	April 15, 2007 (2007-04-15)	12.19[25]
The FBI asks the team to reopen a case involving the 2005 murder of a longshoreman, whose death might be related to a Russian human-trafficking ring the FBI is trying to bring down. Lt. Stillman and the victim's friend, whom he was trying to save, both see him at the docks. Song featured in the finale: "Fix You", by Coldplay.
92	23	"The Good Death"	Paris Barclay	Gavin Harris	April 29, 2007 (2007-04-29)	12.14[26]
When a nurse confesses to six incidents of mercy killing, the team reopens the 1998 case of a terminally ill businessman who died while under the nurse's care, and discovers he had made many enemies throughout his career. The victim's wife and son see the victim looking over them from a bridge. No arrests were made as the victim asked his wife to end his suffering. Song featured in the intro: "1979", by The Smashing Pumpkins Song featured in the finale: "Good Day", by Paul Westerberg. This case is loosely based on Jack Kevorkian's assisted suicide murders during the 1990s.
93	24	"Stalker" (Part 1)	Alex Zakrzewski	Veena Cabreros Sud	May 6, 2007 (2007-05-06)	13.70[27]
The team reopens a 2006 triple homicide when the only survivor of the shooting begins to remember details about the night her entire family was gunned down. The victims are seen by their daughter/sister in the police station. Ed Marteson is the stalker "Romeo". He was trying to win Kim back. The killer shoots Rush and Lt. Stillman before being shot and killed by Valens. Song featured in the intro: "Speed of Sound", by Coldplay. Song featured in the finale: "Stolen", by Dashboard Confessional. This case was loosely based on the murder of Alice Huling and most of her family in 1978 by Joe Ture.

Notes

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