Cold Squad 1998
What is Cold Squad?
Cold Squad is a Canadian police procedural television series that premiered in 1998. The program follows the investigations of a specialized unit within the Vancouver Police Department Homicide Division.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 98
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 23, 1998
- Last aired
- Jun 4, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- CTV
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
Where to watch
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Cold Squad is a Canadian police procedural television series that premiered in 1998. The program follows the investigations of a specialized unit within the Vancouver Police Department Homicide Division. This group, known as the Cold Squad, is tasked with solving cold cases. Throughout the duration of the series, the unit is led by Sergeant Ali McCormick, who is portrayed by Julie Stewart. The show features a diverse and changing cast of characters, with McCormick serving as the only individual to appear in all seven seasons of the program. Between the second and third seasons, the production underwent significant changes, as nearly the entire on-screen cast was replaced. This transition period also included the introduction of new sets, as well as a comprehensive revamp of the show's theme music and opening credits. The series focuses on the procedural efforts of the department as they revisit and attempt to resolve unsolved criminal investigations.
Should you watch it?
“A dedicated Vancouver police unit investigates long-unsolved homicide cases in this enduring Canadian procedural series.”
- focus on cold cases
- long-running series
- diverse cast
- significant cast turnover between seasons
- major production changes after second season
Watch it if you enjoy police procedurals that focus on solving historical homicide investigations.
The series features police procedural content and themes related to homicide investigations.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Christopher Williams Mytharc Jan 23, 1998
- E2 Janine Elston Core Jan 30, 1998
- E3 Tess Core Feb 6, 1998
- E4 Jane Klosky Core Feb 13, 1998
- E5 Taggert Family Core Feb 20, 1998
- E6 Salty Cheever Core Feb 27, 1998
- E7 Rita Brice Core Mar 6, 1998
- E8 Bob and May Lee Core Mar 13, 1998
- E9 Michelle Dorn Core Mar 20, 1998
- E10 Stephanie Jordan Mytharc Mar 27, 1998
- E11 Amanda Millerd Mytharc Apr 3, 1998
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 Jane Doe (1) Mytharc Sep 25, 1998
- E2 Jane Doe (2) Core Oct 2, 1998
- E3 Stanley Caron Core Oct 9, 1998
- E4 Merv Doucette Core Oct 16, 1998
- E5 Marcey Bennett Mytharc Oct 23, 1998
- E6 Chantal LaMorande Core Oct 30, 1998
- E7 Willy Santayana Core Nov 13, 1998
- E8 Dwayne Douglas Smith Mytharc Nov 20, 1998
- E9 Edmund Kritch Core Dec 4, 1998
- E10 Marilyn Larson Core Jan 8, 1999
- E11 The Kowalchuk Boy Core Jan 15, 1999
- E12 Douglas Somerset Mytharc Jan 22, 1999
- E13 Bobby Johnson Core Feb 5, 1999
- E14 Gavin MacInnis Mytharc Feb 12, 1999
- E15 Nancy Seniuk Mytharc Feb 19, 1999
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Deadly Games (1) Mytharc Oct 22, 1999
- E2 Deadly Games (2) Core Oct 29, 1999
- E3 First Deadly Sin Mytharc Nov 5, 1999
- E4 The Naked and the Dead Core Nov 12, 1999
- E5 Deadbeat Walking Mytharc Nov 19, 1999
- E6 Death, Lies and Videotape Core Nov 26, 1999
- E7 Death, a Love Story Core Dec 3, 1999
- E8 Pretty Fly for a Dead Guy Core Dec 10, 1999
- E9 Dead End Mytharc Dec 17, 1999
- E10 Life After Death Mytharc Jan 8, 2000
- E11 The Good, the Bad and the Dead Core Jan 15, 2000
- E12 Death by Intent (1) Mytharc Jan 22, 2000
- E13 Death by Intent (2) Mytharc Jan 29, 2000
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 A Good Death Mytharc Oct 6, 2000
- E2 Common Knowledge Mytharc Oct 13, 2000
- E3 Murder Farm Core Oct 20, 2000
- E4 24/7 Core Oct 27, 2000
- E5 Loyalties Core Nov 10, 2000
- E6 Slave to the Job Core Nov 17, 2000
- E7 Trust Core Dec 1, 2000
- E8 Court Appeal Core Dec 8, 2000
- E9 Root Cause Core Dec 9, 2000
- E10 My So Called Death Core Feb 3, 2001
- E11 Loose Ends (1) Core Feb 10, 2001
- E12 Loose Ends (2) Core Feb 17, 2001
- E13 Dead Soldiers Core Feb 24, 2001
- E14 Check Mate Core Mar 3, 2001
- E15 The Box Core Mar 10, 2001
- E16 Predators Mytharc Mar 17, 2001
- E17 The Unsinkable Iwa Gudang Core Mar 31, 2001
- E18 Vancouver Confidential Core Apr 7, 2001
- E19 Habeas Corpus Mytharc Apr 14, 2001
- E20 Faith Mytharc Apr 21, 2001
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Personal Politics Mytharc Sep 29, 2001
- E2 Family Ties Core Oct 6, 2001
- E3 Picasso's Mistake Core Oct 13, 2001
- E4 Clean Core Oct 20, 2001
- E5 All in the Family Core Oct 27, 2001
- E6 The One That Got Away Core Nov 3, 2001
- E7 The Nanny Core Nov 10, 2001
- E8 The Needle and the Debutante Core Dec 8, 2001
- E9 Bottom Feeders Core Dec 15, 2001
- E10 The Shed Core Feb 2, 2002
- E11 Dead Letters Core Feb 9, 2002
- E12 Enough's Enough Mytharc Feb 23, 2002
- E13 Ambleton Mytharc Mar 2, 2002
Frequently asked questions
When did Cold Squad first air?
The series was first broadcast in 1998.
Who leads the Cold Squad?
The unit is led by Sergeant Ali McCormick, portrayed by Julie Stewart.
How many seasons does the show have?
The series consists of 7 seasons.
Did the cast remain consistent?
The cast was diverse and changing, with Julie Stewart being the only actor to appear in all 7 seasons.
Were there major changes to the show?
Between the second and third seasons, almost the entire on-screen cast was replaced alongside new sets and updated production elements.
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