Without a Trace: Season 5
Without a Trace Season 5 continues the overarching saga across twenty-four episodes. The television series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation located in New York City. The American crime series was broadcast on the CBS network between the years 2002 and 2009. The overarching narrative continues to track the investigative work and operations of the specialized FBI uni
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.
- The American crime series was broadcast on the CBS network starting in 2002.
- The narrative focuses on cases involving individuals who have gone missing.
- The overarching saga continues into its fifth season across twenty-four episodes.
Season overview
Without a Trace Season 5 continues the overarching saga across twenty-four episodes. The television series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation located in New York City. The American crime series was broadcast on the CBS network between the years 2002 and 2009. The overarching narrative continues to track the investigative work and operations of the specialized FBI unit as they handle various missing persons cases. The production falls under the genres of crime, mystery, action and adventure, and drama.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Stolen
Sep 24, 2006
Bryan Parker is questioned by the FBI after being found alone on the road by a police officer, his hand bandaged. He tells them about a young boy his father had abducted, and soon
Candy
Oct 1, 2006
Cindy Peterson, a mother who had become a stripper to support her family, goes missing after work one night, and Jack sends Elena in undercover at the strip club to learn what she
911
Oct 8, 2006
The team searches for Jessica, a 911 operator who disappeared after a man called and asked for her by name.
All for One
Oct 15, 2006
The team investigates when Malia Norton, a teenager at a detention center, disappears after being threatened by one of the other residents. Malia had been involved in a drinking an
The Damage Done
Oct 22, 2006
Jack and the team investigate when Sadik Marku's son goes missing along with the boy's mother, and Samantha worries that Jack is more interested in settling an old score with Marku
The Calm Before
Oct 29, 2006
The team investigates when Aaron Gibbs ends up missing one night and soon learn that he had been lying to his wife about quitting his job, and had been working nights in a fight cl
All the Sinners, Saints
Nov 5, 2006
Martin brings the team in on the hunt for a young woman that went missing after a priest attempted to exorcise a demon from her. He begins to feel guilty when he finds out he used
Win Today
Nov 12, 2006
Jack and the team investigate the disappearance of Alex Stark after his girlfriend reports him missing, and soon learn that Alex didn't own a cleaning business like he said he did
Watch Over Me
Nov 19, 2006
The team investigates the disappearance of social worker Eric Hayes, who had given thirty days notice to his job not long before. When their investigation leads them to a young pre
The Thing with Feathers
Dec 3, 2006
Vivian thinks about her recent surgical problems while searching for a missing woman with a terminal condition.
Fade-Away
Dec 10, 2006
When 17-year-old Ted Soros goes missing after a basketball game, the team begins an investigation, soon learning that Ted was an emancipated minor who was living on his own to atte
Tail Spin
Jan 7, 2007
The team tries to determine whether or not the recent disappearance of an air traffic controller has connections to the Middle East. The team soon learns that his wife died in an
Eating Away
Jan 14, 2007
Barry Rosen goes missing shortly after being poisoned with bleach in a chili eating contest. While investigating Barry's disappearance, the team soon learns that he had been approa
Primed
Jan 21, 2007
When a young artist disappears, the team is concerned that one of her subjects may have been unhappy with her work.
Desert Springs
Feb 18, 2007
The team searches for missing water plant supervisor Jason Turner, and learn that he had become the target of a lot of anger after recent layoffs at the plant. Carlos comes to the
Without You
Mar 4, 2007
Elena is frantic when her daughter Sofie goes missing, and the team has a full schedule as they must also search for a missing female tourist named Jenny.
Deep Water
Mar 11, 2007
A newly elected senator goes missing and Jack immediately turns his attention towards her husband.
Connections
Mar 18, 2007
The team searches for a fifteen-year-old girl who lived with her grandfather and was last seen at an Internet café. Sam gets an unexpected visit from her estranged sister.
At Rest
Mar 25, 2007
Sam's darkest secrets are revealed when her sister goes missing she decides to search for her without the team's help.
Skin Deep
Apr 8, 2007
When a young, interracial boy goes missing, race and money appear to play the starring roles in the investigation.
Crash and Burn
Apr 15, 2007
A former soldier, now stuntman, goes missing and the team learns that he changed his will only short time before he went missing which makes them wonder who needed the money.
One and Only
Apr 29, 2007
The team searches for Chris Manning, a family court judge with a soft side who went missing after meeting with a young boy caught between his mother and his abusive father. Suspici
Two of Us
May 6, 2007
A high school student goes missing after leaving her prom early to get some rest in her hotel room, leaving behind a bloody dress and a lot of questions about what may have happene
The Beginning
May 10, 2007
A teenage girl disappears after joining a cult. In the office, Elena encounters problems with Carlos in their custody battle for Sofie.