Cold Case (season 4)

The fourth season 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.

Cold Case
Season 4
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	24
Release
Original network	CBS
Original release	September 24, 2006 (2006-09-24) – May 6, 2007 (2007-05-06)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

During this season before the season finale "Stalker", Danny Pino guest starred as his character Scotty Valens in an episode of CSI: NY, also produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.

Cast

Actor	Character	Main cast	Recurring cast
Kathryn Morris	Det. Lilly Rush	entire season	—
Danny Pino	Det. Scotty Valens	entire season	—
John Finn	Lt. John Stillman	entire season	—
Thom Barry	Det. Will Jeffries	entire season	—
Jeremy Ratchford	Det. Nick Vera	entire season	—
Tracie Thoms	Det. Kat Miller	entire season	—
Susan Chuang	Dr. Frannie Ching	—	episodes 4, 12, 17
Bonnie Root	ADA Alexandra Thomas	—	episodes 7, 19, 22, 24
Doug Spinuzza	Louie Amante	—	episode 15

Episodes

See also: List of Cold Case episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
70	1	"Rampage"	Mark Pellington	Veena Cabreros Sud	September 24, 2006 (2006-09-24)	16.27^[1]
The team reinvestigates a 1995 shopping mall massacre committed by two 16-year-old boys, Neal Halon and Cameron Coulter, who committed suicide at the scene, after the discovery of new video evidence in an air shift points to a third shooter. Song featured in the intro: "I Will Refuse", by Pailhead Song featured in the finale: "One of Us", by Joan Osborne. This episode was heavily based on the Columbine High School Massacre. Kyle Gallner and Michael Trevino have guest roles. Kenny Johnson appears for the second time as Joseph Shaw. This was the first episode to air in the regularly scheduled 9:00 pm slot which would last until the end of season 6.
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 Dana Taylor, a missing 30-year-old Iraq War veteran, wife, and mother after her prosthetic arm is found in a river. The team learns that the victim was struggling to reintegrate into civilian life after losing her arm in her last tour. Song featured in the intro: "White Houses", by Vanessa Carlton. Song featured in the finale: "Little By Little", by Oasis. Nestor Carbonell appears as Mike Valens, brother of Detective Scotty Valens. Tim DeKay and Kenny Johnson have guest roles.
72	3	"Sandhogs"	David Von Ancken	Greg Plageman	October 8, 2006 (2006-10-08)	13.72^[3]
The team reopens the 1948 disappearance of John "Boomer" Donovan, a missing sandhog miner, after his remains are found in a subway service tunnel. The team discovers that the victim was an outspoken unionist following the death of his best friend, whose activism ruffled a few feathers. A photograph of Joe Washington, the cop killed in "The Runner" (episode 1.5), is seen on the wall of fallen officers. Song featured in the intro: "Sixteen Tons", by Big Bill Broonzy. Song featured in the finale: "I Wonder", by Louis Armstrong. Kenny Johnson recurs as Joseph Shaw.
73	4	"Baby Blues"	David Barrett	Liz W. Garcia	October 15, 2006 (2006-10-15)	13.97^[4]
The team reinvestigates the 1982 death of Iris Felice, a newborn baby girl whose death was originally reported as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. New evidence, however, suggests that she may have been murdered. The victim's ghost 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. Mark Famiglietti has a guest role.
74	5	"Saving Sammy"	Paris Barclay	Tyler Bensinger	October 22, 2006 (2006-10-22)	14.81^[5]
The team reopens the 2003 double-murder of Steve and Lisa Harris, the parents of an autistic boy, after Lilly's boyfriend brings her information suggesting that the boy might have witnessed the murder. The team discovers the boy was a victim of bullying and discrimination due to his autism, and the parents’ efforts to accommodate him may have led to their deaths. Song featured in the intro: "Calling All Angels", by Train. Song featured in the finale: "In My Place", by Coldplay. Kenny Johnson appears for the final time.
75	6	"Static"	Kevin Bray	Gavin Harris	October 29, 2006 (2006-10-29)	14.16^[6]
The team reopens the 1958 death of John "The Hawk" Hawkins, a popular disk jockey, after discovering audio evidence indicating that his death may have been a murder staged as suicide. The team uncovers a complicated relationship with the victim and a young girl as well as his stations less than savory practices. This episode features a cameo by an actor playing Little Richard. Various jingles were featured in the intro. Song featured in the finale: "Scarlet Rose", performed by Alexa Khan and written by Gary Haase. The song was written for the episode. Charles Esten guest stars as John Hawkins and Sarah Drew has a guest role. Nestor Carbonell recurs as Mike Valens, brother of Detective Scotty Valens.
76	7	"The Key"	David Barrett	Jennifer M. Johnson	November 5, 2006 (2006-11-05)	13.96^[7]
The team reopens the 1979 murder of Libby Bradley, an upper-class housewife and schoolteacher, when her bloodstained jacket is found in a tree in the woods where she was stabbed to death. The team soon discovers that the victim was having marital problems with husband Carl that affected even their own daughter Helen, whom Jefferies had promised that he would catch her mother's killer. 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]
The team reopens the 1975 case of Melanie Campbell, a missing 8-year-old girl, after a child's undelivered letter is found. The team sets out to determine the fate of the girl, and in doing so, delves deep into her controversial relationship with her African-American neighbor and the racial tensions in her neighborhood. Song featured in the intro: "Tin Man", by America Song featured in the finale: "Landslide", by Fleetwood Mac. The Smashing Pumpkins version had previously been used in the prior season's episode "Detention."
78	9	"Lonely Hearts"	John Peters	Liz W. Garcia	November 19, 2006 (2006-11-19)	14.53^[9]
The team reopens the 1989 murder of Martha Puck, a 33-year-old single woman, after her video dating tape shows up in the apartment of a man who committed suicide. The team learns that the man was a con artist who was manipulating the victim into committing various crimes. 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 reopens the 1968 murder of Sean Cooper, a young policeman with a "cowboy" reputation, who was shot to death in his patrol car, after a terminally ill convict claims the cop was crooked. The case takes a shocking turn after the team learns that the victim was having an affair with his partner. 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. Could have been loosely based on Brokeback Mountain.^[12]
80	11	"The Red and the Blue"	Steve Boyum	Meredith Stiehm	December 10, 2006 (2006-12-10)	14.05^[14]
The team reopens the 2000 murder of Truck Sugar, a country singer who was on the cusp on his big break, after the murder weapon turns up. Lilly must travel to Tennessee with a reluctant Scotty in tow to reinvestigate the case. All songs in this episode are performed by Tim McGraw. 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]
The team reopens the 2006 case of James Hoffman, a gifted missing 17-year-old boy, after a video clip of him is found on the Internet by his sister. When the victim's remains are found, the team zeroes in on his school and discovers a very cutthroat environment behind closed doors. Song featured in the intro: "Chariot", by Gavin DeGraw. Song featured in the finale: "How to Save a Life", by The Fray. Jake McDorman has a guest role.
82	13	"Blackout"	Seith Mann	Tyler Bensinger	January 14, 2007 (2007-01-14)	14.53^[16]
The team reopens the 1996 death of Lauren Williams (Donna Mills), who drowned in her ex-husband's pool during a power outage. The drowning was originally ruled as accidental, but the discovery of the woman's fingernail underneath the diving board suggests she may have been held under. The team learns that the victim had a twisted relationship with her family, particularly her son. 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 reopens the 2002 murders of Skill Jones and Madison Reed, two teenagers from different parts of the city, after Kat discovers they were both fatally shot at precisely 8:03 AM. The team discovers that the timing of their deaths wasn't the only connection as both teens were involved in drug dealing. All songs in this episode are performed by U2. Song featured in the intro: "Beautiful Day", by U2. Song featured in the finale: "With or Without You", by U2. Ernie Hudson has a guest role.
84	15	"Blood on the Tracks"	Kevin Bray	Gavin Harris	February 18, 2007 (2007-02-18)	11.60^[18]
The team reinvestigates the 1981 deaths of Jack and Johanna Kimball, a married couple who died in a house explosion, after remnants of a bomb are found during the remodeling of their house. The team soon learns that the couple was haunted by a secret from their past anti-war activism, and their investigation leads to a shocking discovery. All songs in this episode are performed by Bob Dylan. Song featured in the intro: "The Times They Are A-Changin'", by Bob Dylan. Song featured in the finale: "Like a Rolling Stone", by Bob Dylan. Loosely inspired by the film The Big Chill. Probably influenced, as well, by the case of former Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson/Kathleen Soliah. Kelly Overton, Jamie Bamber and Sam Trammell have guest roles. The flashbacks are filmed in widescreen letterbox format.
85	16	"The Good-Bye Room"	Holly Dale	Jennifer M. Johnson	March 4, 2007 (2007-03-04)	13.13^[19]
The team reopens the 1964 murder of Hillary West, a 17-year-old girl and young mother who was killed the day after giving birth to a baby girl in a home for unwed mothers. The team learns that the home was harboring some dark secrets. Song featured in the intro: "Baby Love", by The Supremes. Song featured in the finale: "You Are My Sunshine", by Carly Simon. Johanna Braddy and Bruce Boxleitner have guest roles.
86	17	"Shuffle, Ball Change"	Mark Pellington	Liz W. Garcia	March 11, 2007 (2007-03-11)	15.45^[20]
The team reopens the 1984 disappearance of Maurice Hall, a missing 16-year-old boy who was written off as a runaway, after his remains are discovered in a dumpster, with an autopsy revealing he was bludgeoned to death. The team learns the victim was an aspiring dancer who wanted to follow in his late mother’s footsteps, much to the dismay of his father and older brother, while also getting caught in a love triangle. 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. Final appearance of Susan Chuang as Dr. Frannie Ching
87	18	"A Dollar, a Dream"	Chris Fisher	Erica Shelton	March 18, 2007 (2007-03-18)	15.09^[21]
The team reopens the 1999 disappearance of Marlene Bradford, a widowed mother of two, after a station wagon containing her bones is found at the bottom of a lake. The team learns that the family was living in the car. Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence plays the role of Abby Bradford in this episode. The victim in the episode is portrayed by Paula Malcolmson, who would later portray Lawrence's mother in The Hunger Games franchise. 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 team reopens the 1987 rape and murder of Clayton Hathaway, a 6-year-old boy after his father Mitch, who was convicted of the crime is released and pushes a sex offender from the roof of a building, vowing to systematically kill a new offender each day until his son's real killer is found. During the investigation, one team member makes a poor call that threatens to derail the case. 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	Kate Purdy	April 1, 2007 (2007-04-01)	13.23^[23]
The team reopens the 1997 death of Rainey Karlsen, a 16-year-old cheerleader who was thought to have died from an accidental drug overdose, after an anonymous confession to her murder is found in a modern art exhibit along with new suspicious evidence. The investigation uncovers some of the cheerleading squad's dark secrets. Song featured in the intro: "Plowed", by Sponge. Song featured in the finale: "High and Dry", by Radiohead. AnnaLynne McCord and Charlyne Yi have guest roles.
90	21	"Torn"	Kevin Bray	Tyler Bensinger	April 8, 2007 (2007-04-08)	11.33^[24]
The team reopens the 1919 murder of Frances Stone, an 18-year-old girl at the request of her great grand-niece after hearing about Lily from a group meeting. The team discovers that the victim was a suffragette, much to the dismay of her family. This is easily the oldest case featured on the series to date. Song featured in the intro: "Alexander's Ragtime Band", sung by Bessie Smith. Song featured in the finale: "Stardust", by Hoagy Carmichael. The flashbacks are in the style of film played on a projector.
91	22	"Cargo"	Andy García	Tom Pettit	April 15, 2007 (2007-04-15)	12.19^[25]
The FBI asks the team to reopen the 2005 murder of 35-year-old longshoreman Mike Chulaski, whose death might be related to a Russian human-trafficking ring that the FBI is trying to bring down. The team discovers that he may have been killed by the leader of the ring for trying to rescue a young girl from the group. Song featured in the intro: "Maybe Tomorrow", by Stereophonics. 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]
The team reopens the 1998 murder of Jay Dratton, a terminally ill businessman, after one of his nurses confesseses to six incidents of mercy killing. The team discovers that the victim had made many enemies throughout his career, including members of his own family. 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. It's also more closely based on Charles Cullen and other Angel of Death cases. Justina Machado has a guest role.
93	24	"Stalker"	Alex Zakrzewski	Veena Cabreros Sud & Liz W. Garcia	May 6, 2007 (2007-05-06)	13.70^[27]
The team reopens the 2006 triple homicide of The Jacobi family (Parents Adam and Emily, and their son Stewart) when the sole survivor of the shooting, their teenage daughter Kim (Ellen Woglom), wakes up from a coma and begins remembering details about the night of the murder. The team learns that the girl was being stalked by a man named, "Romeo." The investigation takes a scary turn when a hostage situation arises. 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. At the end of the episode while at the hospital after being shot by Romeo, Lilly says "Mom" just before the end credits start to roll leaving viewers to wait until the first episode of season 5 to see if she survives.

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