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Without a Trace is an American police procedural drama television series created by Hank Steinberg. The program originally aired on CBS from September 26, 2002, until May 19, 2009. Over the course of its run, the series spanned seven seasons and produced a total of 160 episodes. The narrative centers on the operations of a Missing Persons Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation located in New York City. The show follows a team of specially trained agents tasked with the investigation and location of missing persons. The cast of the series includes Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Enrique Murciano. In addition to the work of creator Hank Steinberg, the series featured direction from individuals such as Paul Holahan. The show is also known by the title Missing Persons Investigation Team. Following its initial broadcast run, the series has remained available for viewing through various streaming platforms and online services. The program concluded its broadcast history on the same day as its final season finale in 2009.
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“An FBI Missing Persons Unit in New York City works to locate individuals who have vanished.”
- focused storytelling
- professional investigative setting
- procedural format may feel repetitive
Watch it if you enjoy fast-paced investigations centered on missing persons cases.
The series features themes typical of police procedural dramas.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
- E1 Pilot Sep 26, 2002
- E2 Birthday Boy Oct 3, 2002
- E3 He Saw, She Saw Oct 10, 2002
- E4 Between the Cracks Oct 17, 2002
- E5 Suspect Oct 24, 2002
- E6 Silent Partner Oct 31, 2002
- E7 Snatch Back Nov 7, 2002
- E8 Little Big Man Nov 14, 2002
- E9 In Extremis Nov 21, 2002
- E10 Midnight Sun Dec 12, 2002
- E11 Maple Street Jan 9, 2003
- E12 Underground Railroad Jan 16, 2003
- E13 Hang On to Me Jan 30, 2003
- E14 The Friendly Skies Feb 6, 2003
- E15 There Goes the Bride Feb 20, 2003
- E16 Clare de Lune Feb 27, 2003
- E17 Kam Li Mar 13, 2003
- E18 The Source Apr 3, 2003
- E19 Victory for Humanity Apr 10, 2003
- E20 No Mas Apr 24, 2003
- E21 Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been? May 1, 2003
- E22 Fall Out (1) May 8, 2003
- E23 Fall Out (2) May 15, 2003
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Bus Sep 25, 2003
- E2 Revelations Oct 2, 2003
- E3 Confidence Oct 9, 2003
- E4 Prodigy Oct 23, 2003
- E5 Copycat Oct 30, 2003
- E6 Sons and Daughters Nov 6, 2003
- E7 A Tree Falls Nov 13, 2003
- E8 Trip Box Nov 20, 2003
- E9 Moving On Dec 11, 2003
- E10 Coming Home Dec 18, 2003
- E11 Exposure Jan 8, 2004
- E12 Hawks and Handsaws Jan 15, 2004
- E13 Life Rules Jan 29, 2004
- E14 The Line Feb 5, 2004
- E15 Wannabe Feb 12, 2004
- E16 Risen Feb 19, 2004
- E17 Gung Ho Feb 26, 2004
- E18 Legacy Mar 11, 2004
- E19 Doppelgänger Apr 1, 2004
- E20 Shadows Apr 15, 2004
- E21 Two Families Apr 29, 2004
- E22 The Season May 6, 2004
- E23 Lost and Found May 13, 2004
- E24 Bait May 20, 2004
Season 3 · 23 episodes
- E1 In the Dark Sep 23, 2004
- E2 Thou Shalt Not Oct 7, 2004
- E3 Light Years Oct 14, 2004
- E4 Upstairs Downstairs Oct 21, 2004
- E5 American Goddess Oct 28, 2004
- E6 Nickel and Dimed (1) Nov 4, 2004
- E7 Nickel and Dimed (2) Nov 11, 2004
- E8 Doppelgänger: Part 2 Nov 18, 2004
- E9 Trials Nov 25, 2004
- E10 Malone v. Malone Dec 9, 2004
- E11 4.0 Jan 6, 2005
- E12 Penitence Jan 13, 2005
- E13 Volcano Feb 3, 2005
- E14 Neither Rain Nor Sleet Feb 10, 2005
- E15 Party Girl Feb 17, 2005
- E16 Manhunt Feb 24, 2005
- E17 Lone Star Mar 10, 2005
- E18 Transitions Mar 31, 2005
- E19 Second Sight Apr 14, 2005
- E20 The Bogie Man May 4, 2005
- E21 Off the Tracks May 5, 2005
- E22 John Michaels May 12, 2005
- E23 Endgame May 19, 2005
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Showdown Sep 29, 2005
- E2 Safe Oct 6, 2005
- E3 From the Ashes Oct 13, 2005
- E4 Lost Time Oct 20, 2005
- E5 Honor Bound Oct 27, 2005
- E6 Viuda Negra Nov 3, 2005
- E7 The Innocents Nov 10, 2005
- E8 A Day in the Life Nov 17, 2005
- E9 Freefall Nov 24, 2005
- E10 When Darkness Falls Dec 8, 2005
- E11 Blood Out Jan 5, 2006
- E12 Patient X Jan 19, 2006
- E13 Rage Jan 26, 2006
- E14 Odds or Evens Feb 2, 2006
- E15 The Stranger Feb 9, 2006
- E16 The Little Things Mar 2, 2006
- E17 Check Your Head Mar 9, 2006
- E18 The Road Home Mar 30, 2006
- E19 Expectations Apr 13, 2006
- E20 More Than This Apr 20, 2006
- E21 Shattered Apr 27, 2006
- E22 Requiem May 4, 2006
- E23 White Balance May 11, 2006
- E24 Crossroads May 18, 2006
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 Stolen Sep 24, 2006
- E2 Candy Oct 1, 2006
- E3 911 Oct 8, 2006
- E4 All for One Oct 15, 2006
- E5 The Damage Done Oct 22, 2006
- E6 The Calm Before Oct 29, 2006
- E7 All the Sinners, Saints Nov 5, 2006
- E8 Win Today Nov 12, 2006
- E9 Watch Over Me Nov 19, 2006
- E10 The Thing with Feathers Dec 3, 2006
- E11 Fade-Away Dec 10, 2006
- E12 Tail Spin Jan 7, 2007
- E13 Eating Away Jan 14, 2007
- E14 Primed Jan 21, 2007
- E15 Desert Springs Feb 18, 2007
- E16 Without You Mar 4, 2007
- E17 Deep Water Mar 11, 2007
- E18 Connections Mar 18, 2007
- E19 At Rest Mar 25, 2007
- E20 Skin Deep Apr 8, 2007
- E21 Crash and Burn Apr 15, 2007
- E22 One and Only Apr 29, 2007
- E23 Two of Us May 6, 2007
- E24 The Beginning May 10, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the ventures of an FBI Missing Persons Unit based in New York City.
Who created the series?
The show was created by Hank Steinberg.
What genre is this series?
It is an American police procedural drama television series.
When did the series air?
The show originally aired on CBS starting in 2002.
Where is the unit located?
The team operates out of New York City.